A Catechism of Mythology (Classic Reprint): Containing a Compendious History of the Heathen Gods and Heroes, Indispensable to a Correct Knowledge of the Ancient Poets and the Classics - Couverture souple

William Darlington

9781330113066: A Catechism of Mythology (Classic Reprint): Containing a Compendious History of the Heathen Gods and Heroes, Indispensable to a Correct Knowledge of the Ancient Poets and the Classics

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ISBN 10 : 1330113063 ISBN 13 : 9781330113066

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

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A clear, kid-friendly gateway to Greco-Roman myth and its artful echoes in poetry and sculpture.

This concise guide adapts a classic compendium of Heathen Mythology for younger readers, keeping the wonder while removing unsuitable material. It frames gods, heroes, and their myths as a pathway to language, literature, and pictures that spark imagination. This edition surveys celestial, marine, terrestrial, and infernal deities, along with heroes and peculiar deities, and even includes chapters on related mythologies. Rich with illustrations and short introductions, it also adds questions to help families and schools talk about what’s learned.

Accessible overviews of major gods, heroes, and myths
Connections to poetry, painting, and sculpture through clear explanations
Illustrations, a contents-rich structure, and a built-in study guide
A catechism-style review to reinforce key ideas

Ideal for readers beginning classical mythology or exploring its cultural echoes, and for anyone curious about how ancient stories shaped art and literature.

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1330113063
ISBN 13: 9781330113066
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Nombre de pages: 310
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A Catechism of Mythology (Classic Reprint)

William Darlington

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ISBN 10 : 1330113063 ISBN 13 : 9781330113066

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the depths of Greek and Roman mythology. Mythology significantly influenced literature, art, religion, and architecture and it is still studied today to help understand these cultures, particularly in Western Civilization. The book provides the most famous fables and stories associated with its gods and goddesses. The author also presents the pagan world's origins, the deities and demi -gods that were worshipped across regions and periods, their unique characteristics, and their often complex interrelationships. Alongside providing historical and literary context, the author discusses the allegorical meanings behind these stories and their use of anthropomorphic deities to represent forces of nature, emotions, cultural values, and more. The book concludes with a chapter on the influence of Greek and Roman mythology on later cultures, even those with very different belief systems. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781330113066_0

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