Lucian's Dialogues Volume 2: The Dialogues Of The Sea-Gods

Lucian's Dialogues Volume 2: The Dialogues of the Sea-Gods

by Lucian of Samosata

Lucian's "Dialogues of the Sea-Gods" is a collection of satirical dialogues that playfully mock the traditional portrayal of Greek gods found in Homer's works. Written in the 2nd century AD, these dialogues feature witty exchanges between various sea deities, like Poseidon and Amphitrite, and even mythical creatures like Cyclops. Lucian uses his sharp humor to expose the flaws and follies of these Olympian figures, offering a refreshingly irreverent perspective on ancient Greek mythology.

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