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Allegorical Interpretation of Myth by Jessie Aquillo is a document available to read on EtoBox.
1) The document discusses the origins and purposes of allegorical interpretation of myths. 2) It emerged among the Stoics to rationalize and accommodate ancient myths to changing cultural contexts by interpreting the literal meanings allegorically. 3) This practice was systematized by the Stoics but had earlier precedents to avoid offensive meanings and reconcile myths with philosophy.
- Author
- Jessie Aquillo
- Language
- EN