Ancient Greek literature refers to literature written in the Ancient Greek language from the earliest texts until roughly the rise of the Byzantine Empire.
Read more about Ancient Greek Literature: Classical and Pre-Classical Antiquity, Hellenistic Age, The Hellenistic and Roman Periods, Legacy
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