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The Homeric Hymns by Homer

plutoz's review

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fast-paced

5.0

retroarmadillo's review against another edition

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informative reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

trulybooked's review

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adventurous inspiring relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

la_soy_emmy's review against another edition

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challenging emotional mysterious slow-paced

4.0

cazxxx's review against another edition

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adventurous reflective medium-paced

5.0

mimorireads's review against another edition

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4.0

Loved the stories about Hermes and Dionysus. They are especially funny and fascinating.

throb_thomas's review

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challenging informative reflective

annathebooksiread's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging emotional funny inspiring reflective relaxing medium-paced

4.0

a_carot's review

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informative inspiring mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Finally I read the whole of Homeric Hymns and I loved it! The Hymn to Demeter is beautifully told. It was interesting to find out how the Mysteries were established in Eleusis. Hermes is such a mischievous baby. I couldn’t believe he stole Apollo’s cattle on the day he was born! The story of Apollo and Hermes forging their friendship is a delightful highlight. I bursted out laughing when the pirates turned into dolphins while trying to escape from Dionysus. I didn’t expect that! It is a must-read for those who love Greek mythology. 

claids's review against another edition

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4.0

“But I will call to my mind both you and another song.”