How History Becomes Mythology, Bronze Age Greece in the Wider Mediterranean
Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! | Greek Mythology & the Ancient Mediterranean
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Exploring the Ancient City Near the Bosporus
Uncovering the rich history of a city that connected the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, showcasing a fusion of cultural influences from regions like mainland Greece, Minoan, Cypriot, Levantine, and Egyptian. The chapter delves into the city's architecture, revealing traces of Hittite and Mycenaean influence and hints at Homeric inspirations found in tablets from Hattusa, hinting at the origins of later epic poets.
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