Heracles: The Garland of Greece
This study of Heracles (better known by his Roman name Hercules) derives from the PhD thesis of Sofia Frade. She is now Assistant Professor at the University of Lisbon; during…
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This study of Heracles (better known by his Roman name Hercules) derives from the PhD thesis of Sofia Frade. She is now Assistant Professor at the University of Lisbon; during…
Born in the reign of the Roman Emperor Claudius, Plutarch (46-120 CE) took great pride in being a priest at the Temple of Apollo in Delphi (he was born just…
For someone living now, the 17th century seems like a long time ago. Four hundred years have passed; only specialist historians have a good grasp on those who were once…