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Ancient Greek literature

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Long ago, people wrote many stories.

Papyrus Oxyrhynchus 551 - Princeton University Library, AM 4405 - Homer, Iliad XIV,227–253,256–263.jpg
Papyrus Oxyrhynchus 551 - Princeton University Library, AM 4405 - Homer, Iliad XIV,227–253,256–263.jpg
They wrote poems about heroes. Some poems were sung with music.
Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema, RA, OM - Sappho and Alcaeus - Walters 37159.jpg
Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema, RA, OM - Sappho and Alcaeus - Walters 37159.jpg
These stories are still famous today. They help us learn about the past. Do you like stories about heroes?

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