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Greek Mythology and Religion

The Best of the Achaeans

Concepts of the Hero in Archaic Greek Poetry

by Gregory Nagy

An influential study of the Greek hero in epic and cult, focused on Achilles and the theme of undying glory. Nagy connects the poetry of the hero to the religious practice of hero worship.

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