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Myth and society in ancient Greece / Jean-Pierre Vernant ; translated by Janet Lloyd

This study explores the intersection of religious, social and political structures in ancient Greece, focusing on ritual practices and institutions. It traces the development of mythic study and analyses the ambiguous logic inherent in Greek mythology.

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