
D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths II: The Meaning of Covenant and Sacrifice
The Pillars: Jerusalem, Athens, and the Western Mind
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Eternal Life, Hope, and Sacrifice in Greek Myths
This chapter examines the elusive nature of eternal life in Greek mythology, particularly through the lens of the Garden of the Hesperides. It contrasts ancient Greek views on living honorably amidst tragedy with narratives from Hesiod about sacrifice, drawing comparisons with themes in the Tanakh.
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