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"There now twinkled innumerable stars - gods and heroes, virgins and brides, to whom the Greeks have given their names."

Traditionally, a good education meant learning the classics. This was true in Forster's time and is evident in his writing, with continual references to classical writers, stories and philosophers. On this page you will find basic information on the Greek gods and stories that are mentioned in Forster's work.

Theocritis

Plato

Persephone

Aeneas

Phaethon

Medea

Apollo