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‘Asex and violence epic trom mythology.
Published 1972
(1st edition) 3- The Amazons On The Field Of Honor
23 - And Now, An Academic Discussion
Rip Off Press
50¢
28 pages
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Artists:
Frank Stack (=Foolbert Sturgeon) 1, 3-28
Robert Graves 3(q)