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What was the level of knowledge of greek mythologydid people in 13th century England know about Greek mythology?

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What was the level of knowledge of greek mythology in 13th century England?

I understand this may depend on various factors, but I am interested to find out whether many/some/any people in 13th century England would have knowledge of the stories out of Greek mythology. Specifically, an east coast port town, if that would make a difference.

If so, would this knowledge have been limited to any social class more than others, or depend on a certain level of education/literacy?

Third, what was the most likely source of this knowledge?