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This edition presents the "Batrachomyomachia" (The Battle of Frogs and Mice) and the "Galeomyomachia" in the original Ancient Greek. Attributed to Homer, the "Batrachomyomachia" is a humorous, mock-epic poem that parodies the style and structure of the "Iliad" and the "Odyssey." This edition, intended for young readers, includes an introduction, annotations, and a glossary to aid in understanding the nuances of the ancient language and the cultural context of the work. The poem tells the story of a war between frogs and mice, employing elevated language and heroic tropes to create a satirical effect. This version offers insights into ancient Greek society, literature, and humor, providing valuable resources for students and enthusiasts of classical literature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.