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Quiz: Greek mythological figures in Shakespeare's plays

Troilus and Cressida is perhaps Shakespeare’s most obvious connection with classic Greek literature, given that the play’s events occur during the Trojan War. But references to Greek mythology are liberally sprinkled throughout the rest of Shakespeare’s plays as well. See if you can identify which mythological figure is being discussed in each of the following Shakespeare quotes.


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Resource Guide: 'Circe' by Madeline Miller - The Folger Spotlight — May 5, 2021

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