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The Homeric Hymns
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The bestselling, essential, and straightforward translation of the Homeric Hymns, accompanied by an expanded introduction and updated expert notes.
A rich source for students of Greek mythology and literature, the Homeric Hymns are also fine poetry. Attributed by the ancients to Homer, these prooimia, or preludes, were actually composed by various poets over centuries. They were performed at religious festivals as entertainment meant to stir up enthusiasm for far more ambitious compositions...