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Digging Deeper Into Minor Gods, Exploring Greece, and Praising Dionysus (New Year Q&A Part 2)

Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! | Greek Mythology & the Ancient Mediterranean

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Evolution of Perception of Gods in Greek Mythology

The chapter explores the evolution of ancient people's perceptions of gods, from representing natural phenomena to interacting with humans, over a thousand years in Greek mythology sources like Hesiod. It discusses the shifts in the understanding of gods towards a more spiritual perspective and the challenges of interpreting writings of figures like Sappho. The conversation also touches on the significance of exploring Roman sources, the portrayal of beauty in mythology, and the symbolisms associated with cow references in deity characteristics.

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