The tale of Genji
The oldest Greek literature stories are found in epic poems such as the Iliad and The Odyssey, which were attributed to the ancient Greek poet Homer. These texts are believed to have been composed in the 8th century BCE and have had a significant influence on Western literature and culture.
One of the earlist known literature is a poem named Epic of Gilgamesh which is dated around 2100 B.C.
As most of the early literature, the poem is of heroeism, friends, "adventures", love and Gods. The story is quite fun to read.
Heres a translation incase you want to read it.
http://www.theosociety.org/pasadena/sunrise/49-99-0/mi-wtst.htm
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Ancient Egyptian and Sumerian Literature would possibly pre-date the above by around 500 years- 2600 B.C.
In a library.
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This is impssible to answerIliad and Odyssey.
Greek mythological stories
The goddess Aphrodite was found in the Greek myths.
The Roman gods were there, with names and stories. When the Romans got closer contact with the Greeks, they found the the Greek gods were similar and incorporated some of the Greek stories into their own.
Some of the short stories found in the early literature of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) include folktales, legends, and myths that are passed down orally within the community. These stories often feature themes of bravery, love, conflict resolution, and moral lessons that reflect the rich cultural heritage of the region. Some examples include stories about epic heroes, mystical creatures, and traditional practices of the different indigenous groups in ARMM.
Those stories, which embody the ancient Greek religion, were collected and put in writing by Hesiod ang Homer in the 8th century.
Superstitions about snakes can be found in the Epic of Gilgamesh, the oldest pieces of literature known. Written 3200 BC
not exactly but greek stories MAY link to where u can find evidense of minotaur.
The oldest humanoid fossils were all found in Africa.
No, the gryphon does not originate from Greek mythology. It is a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle, commonly found in European folklore and medieval literature.
While the exact date is unknown, the oldest abacus found was on the Greek island of Salamis in 1846 that dates back to 300 BC.