Olympics in the midst of carnageThis was not the only surprise: 480 BCE was the year of the Olympics. Myths may also have had something to do with the history of 480 BCE. Thebes of hero-gods and poetryIn the case of Thebes, myths and history often tangled with each other, enriching Greek drama, poetry, life and civilization. It’s this fascinating and utterly tragic mythology that captivated Hellas and, to this day, attracts scholars in decoding both the myth and history of Thebes. The result is a thorough, lively, timely, and important story of the Thebes of myth and history.

Source: The North Africa Journal December 21, 2020 00:00 UTC