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D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths III: Implications for How to Live

The Pillars: Jerusalem, Athens, and the Western Mind

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Contrasting Views on Love and Beauty in Greek Mythology and the Bible

This chapter explores the differing views of love, beauty, and romance found in Greek mythology versus the Hebrew Bible. It highlights the celebration of love by figures like Aphrodite and contrasts it with the biblical understanding of love as a covenant with God.

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