Greek & Roman Myths & Legends
May 2024 · Arcturus Publishing
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About this eBook
Inexhaustibly inspirational, captivating, and illusive, the deities of the ancient Greek and Roman world continue to mesmerise us today. Since their inception, the gods and goddesses of Greece and Rome have stirred up immense curiosity, particularly surrounding their unique powers, personalities, origin stories, and myths. These, taken together, have inspired countless pursuits throughout the ages, including the running of governments, the creation of art, the writing of literature, and the composition of music.
In this book, H.A. Guerber works to retell these ancient stories as graphically and as accurately as possible, ensuring that the most faithful accounts are provided to illustrate their historical relevance and reception.
Greek and Roman Myths and Legends is complete with an analysis of the myths through philosophical and comparative mythology, a map, genealogical table, and complete glossary and index.
This book contains the myths and legends of:
• Jupiter
• Juno
• Minerva
• Apollo
• Venus
• Vulcan
• Ceres and Proserpina
• Vesta
And many more!
Aimed towards students and enthusiasts alike, this in-depth collection of Greek and Roman Myths and Legends will provide you with a detailed survey of the spiritual beliefs and fascinating tales of the world's most intriguing ancient societies.
In this book, H.A. Guerber works to retell these ancient stories as graphically and as accurately as possible, ensuring that the most faithful accounts are provided to illustrate their historical relevance and reception.
Greek and Roman Myths and Legends is complete with an analysis of the myths through philosophical and comparative mythology, a map, genealogical table, and complete glossary and index.
This book contains the myths and legends of:
• Jupiter
• Juno
• Minerva
• Apollo
• Venus
• Vulcan
• Ceres and Proserpina
• Vesta
And many more!
Aimed towards students and enthusiasts alike, this in-depth collection of Greek and Roman Myths and Legends will provide you with a detailed survey of the spiritual beliefs and fascinating tales of the world's most intriguing ancient societies.
About the author
Born in 1859, Hélène Adeline Guerber was an American author and educator who spent much of her life penning retellings of folklore, mythology, poetry and much more. Despite Guerber's lack of early education, she produced many educational books in her life aimed at equipping students with more knowledge about history and geography. Guerber died in 1929.
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