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From even before the time of Alexander the Great, the Greek gods spread throughout the Mediterranean, carried by settlers and largely adopted by the indigenous populations. By the third century b.c., gods bearing Greek names were worshipped everywhere from Spain to Afghanistan, with the resulting religious systems a variable blend of Greek and indigenous elements.&#160;<I>Greek Gods Abroad</I>&#160;examines the interaction between Greek religion and the cultures of the eastern Mediterranean with which it came into contact. Robert Parker shows how Greek conventions for naming gods were extended and adapted and provides bold new insights into religious and psychological values across the Mediterranean. The result is a rich portrait of ancient polytheism as it was practiced over 600 years of history.

The book details a journey by the author, with his friend Harris (a character created for the book, and based on his closest friend, Joseph Twichell), through central and southern Europe. While the stated goal of the journey is to walk most of the way, the men find themselves using other forms of transport as they traverse the continent.

A great writing by Mark Twain based on the short story of classic humour.

Полный вариант заголовка: «An essay on the writings and genius of Shakespeare, compared with the Greek and French dramatic poets : to which are now first added, Three dialogues of the dead / by Mrs. Montagu ; with some remarks upon the misrepresentations of Mons. de Voltaire».