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Myth & Classics

By N.S. Gill, About.com Guide to Ancient / Classical History

The Classical civilizations of Greece and Rome introduced the world to structural and cultural wonders. We are privileged to have as many artifacts, concepts, and works of literature as we do, although most has been lost. The languages of the ancient Greeks and Romans are still useful, but require special study since they aren't spoken, at least as the native tongue of an area.

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Mythology

Aphrodite by Boticelli

What we mean by mythology is subject to discussion. For the purposes of this site, it is used to cover religions with multiple gods and the stories about the involvement of the gods in the life of humans. Specifically, it refers to Greek mythology and the Roman retellings of the ancient Greek myths.

Classics

Socrates

Classics includes the language, culture, and art of the ancient Greeks and Romans. Here you'll find information on the classical languages, literature, philosophy, art, architecture, and science.

Latin

Here you will find many tips and other resources to help you with your outside study of Latin. Since Latin is different from modern, spoken languages, there are special concerns you may not be aware of. You'll find suggestions on what you need in order to obtain a translation of either English into Latin or Latin into English.

Glossary

The main glossary is the place for the most basic information on names in ancient/classical history. There are also specialized glossaries for topics like Egypt and the Qumran.

N.S. Gill
Guide since 1997

N.S. Gill
Ancient History Guide

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