Timothy Gantz
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Timothy Nolan Gantz was a classical scholar, the author of Early Greek Myth: A Guide to Literary and Artistic Sources 1993. Dr Gantz (A.B.
Bachelor of Arts
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 Haverford College
Haverford College
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 1967, PhD
Doctor of Philosophy
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 Princeton University
Princeton University
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 1970) was a long-time Professor
Professor
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 of Classics
Classics
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 at the University of Georgia
University of Georgia
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 from 1970; he directed its Studies Abroad in Rome program from 1985. He died in Athens, Georgia
Athens, Georgia
Athens-Clarke County is a consolidated city–county in U.S. state of Georgia, in the northeastern part of the state, comprising the former City of Athens proper and Clarke County. The University of Georgia is located in this college town and is responsible for the initial growth of the city...

. He is survived by his wife, Elena, and his son, Tavish.

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