Lord of the Silver Bow (Troy, #1)

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I really loved this trilogy ( amazing characters, epic story , ... and the most important there were no boring descriptions ) and I was wondering if any of you could recommend something similar ? I usually don't like historical fiction but I enjoy that Roman / Greek period and mythology. Thank you to anyone who could help me
Joss I know you asked a long time ago, but if you're still interested, you might like 'Black Ships' and 'Stealing Fire' by Jo Graham.…moreI know you asked a long time ago, but if you're still interested, you might like 'Black Ships' and 'Stealing Fire' by Jo Graham.(less)
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Can anyone tell me why the word "megaron" is italicized throughout this series? I can find no answer to this. Awesome series BTW!
Kostas Most likely because it's a Greek word and he wanted to highlight it. He does it in the Greek series, too.…moreMost likely because it's a Greek word and he wanted to highlight it. He does it in the Greek series, too.(less)
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Anybody know what his term "Gypto" refers to in modern parlance?
Eladir Not sure I understand your question but it almost certainly is referring to Egypt so Gypto=Egyptian.

In Greek, many masculine nouns end in -os so the …moreNot sure I understand your question but it almost certainly is referring to Egypt so Gypto=Egyptian.

In Greek, many masculine nouns end in -os so the root word of Egypt is Aegyptus=Αιγυπτος. Τhe persion originating from Egypt, Aegyptios=Αιγυπτιος or in short Gyptios. (This is also why the Romani people are often called gypsy or similarly in various languages, mistakenly believed that they originated in Egypt.)(less)
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