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Mythology by Edith Hamilton
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A refresher in the Greek and Roman gods, in preparation for reading some classic literature later in the year.
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Reading Progress

March 17, 2017 – Started Reading
March 17, 2017 – Shelved
March 20, 2017 –
page 52
10.46% "Chapter 1: Rundown on all the gods, Greek and Roman names, and their functions in the legends."
March 23, 2017 –
page 94
18.91% "Chapter III: The stories of Prometheus and Pandora. I had not idea that there were so many versions of these stories extant."
April 21, 2017 –
page 105
21.13% "The legends of Io and Europa. I did not realize Io was Hercules' mother."
May 22, 2017 –
page 137
27.57%
June 11, 2017 –
page 195
39.24% "Eight tales of lovers. including Pyramus and Thisbe- the original Romeo and Juliet. And, the tale of Jason and the Golden Fleece. I had not remembered that he treated Medea so badly after she rescued him. A bitter woman could find a somber lesson in this tale."
June 20, 2017 –
page 290
58.35% "Finished with the great heroes and have begun the heroes of the Trojan War."
June 22, 2017 – Shelved as: classics
June 22, 2017 – Finished Reading

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message 1: by Sabrina (new) - added it
Jun 23, 2017 04:47PM

Sabrina Michel I badly need a refresher too. What did you think of it ?


message 2: by Sara (new) - rated it 4 stars
Jun 23, 2017 07:34PM

Sara I took it very slow and just read a section then broke for other reads and then read another. Serves its purpose, but nothing there that was exciting. I particularly wanted to get some names and legends straight in my head before embarking on the Greek plays.


message 3: by Sabrina (new) - added it
Jun 23, 2017 07:56PM

Sabrina Michel Well that's an excellent idea - the only way to get the most out of the Greek plays (and that's a lot) is to know "who's who" at all times. Otherwise I wouldn't bother.


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