History of Greece, Volume 02 (of 12)

"History of Greece, Volume 02 (of 12)" by George Grote is a detailed narration from the 1800s that recounts tales of early Greece, from the return of the Herakleids to the massive movements across the land. The story begins with the Herakleids coming back to Peloponnesus after being away for a long time; it then examines the legendary stories of important families like the Perseids and Pelopids and their partnerships to get their old lands back. The narrative clarifies the relationships of this time, introducing people like Hyllus, Têmenus, and Kresphontês, showing how these myths prepared the way for the start of documented Greek history and the initial rise of the Dorian states.