Publisher's Synopsis
Ancient World Wide Legends of the Comet is a book written by Ignatius Donnelly that explores the myths and legends surrounding comets in various cultures throughout history. The book delves into the beliefs and superstitions of ancient civilizations, including the Greeks, Romans, Egyptians, and Chinese, and how they interpreted the appearance of comets in the sky. Donnelly also examines the scientific understanding of comets during the time of these civilizations and how it influenced their beliefs. The book provides a comprehensive look at the cultural significance of comets and how they were perceived in different parts of the world. It is a fascinating read for anyone interested in mythology, astronomy, or the history of science.THIS 234 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Ragnarok: The Age of Fire and Gravel, by Ignatius Donnelly. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766100170.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
