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The higher Greek poetry did not make up fictitious plots its business was to express the heroic saga, the myths
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"The higher Greek poetry did not make up fictitious plots; its business was to express the heroic saga, the myths"

- Gilbert Murray

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This quote by Gilbert Murray speaks with the function of greater Greek poetry. Rather than producing fictitious plots, the higher Greek poetry was used to express the brave saga and myths. This recommends that the greater Greek poetry was utilized to tell stories of heroic deeds and mythical creatures. It was a method to pass down stories from generation to generation, and to keep the culture alive. The higher Greek poetry was a way to honor the gods and goddesses, and to commemorate the culture and its heroes. It was a method to remember the past and to keep the culture alive. The higher Greek poetry was a way to express the culture's worths and beliefs, and to keep the culture alive. It was a way to honor the gods and goddesses, and to celebrate the culture and its heroes. It was a way to keep in mind the past and to keep the culture alive.

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United Kingdom Flag This quote is written / told by Gilbert Murray between January 2, 1866 and May 20, 1957. He/she was a famous Diplomat from United Kingdom. The author also have 9 other quotes.

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