Reading Options for Mythology

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(Gods Antique Mosaic Mythology from Max Pixel)

When it comes to the types of stories that most grabbed my attention, there are a few that stuck out. Popular names such as Homer's Iliad or Dante's Inferno. I know much about the Iliad and the Odyssey already, but they are both classic stories I often refer back to. Dante's Inferno has always been a story I have meant to read, but either have not found the time or have not had it. As such, for this blog the three stories I chose are

  • Homer's Iliad - The classical story of the Trojan War, depicted in movies such as "Troy"
  • Homer's Odyssey - Odysseus's story of his return, and the troubles he faced along the way.
  • Dante's Inferno - Dante's journey through Hell, Purgatory, and eventually Paradise.
I hope to revisit these old stories that I have spent time both in and out of school learning about, as well as to gain knowledge through finally reading the story of Dante's Inferno.

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