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How do I begin to tackle Greek epic?

Greek epic can be one of the most simultaneously challenging and rewarding aspects of Greek literature. The ability to translate it requires determination and a considerable amount of work from a student ...

Answered by Angus C. Classical Greek tutor
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How can I make sense of the sentences of Thucydides and Euripides?

Summary: These tasks are called "unseen", but if you read plenty of Thucydides and Euripides the style of the passages in the exam will feel familiar!Thucydides' prose ca...

Answered by James H. Classical Greek tutor
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How does aspect work in Greek?

Aspect in Greek refers to whether the action is continuous or completed. For example, the aorist 'ἐλυσα' I loosened, suggests that I have loosened it once and the action has been completed. Compare this t...

Answered by Kim N. Classical Greek tutor
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Translate: Phaethon erat filius Apollinis. olim Phaethon tristis erat quod amici eum deridebant. ‘pater tuus non est deus solis!’ dicebant.

This is actually a Latin question but there was no option for Latin for some reason. 

Let's break this down to make it easier. When struggling with a translation, I always find it helps t...

Answered by Tabitha H. Classical Greek tutor
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What was the impact of Augustus on Ancient Rome?

In the short-term Augustus ended the period of civil war that had plagued Rome for the past 30 years. In the long-term as the first emperor he established an imperial dynasty that would stretch across ...

Answered by James J. Classical Greek tutor
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