Publisher's Synopsis
The Age of Fable Or Beauties of Mythology is a classic book by Thomas Bulfinch that explores the world of mythology. This book is a comprehensive collection of myths and legends from ancient Greece, Rome, and other cultures. It is divided into three parts: The Age of Fable, The Age of Chivalry, and Legends of Charlemagne. In The Age of Fable, Bulfinch delves into the myths and stories of the ancient Greeks and Romans. He covers the creation myths, the gods and goddesses, and the heroes of these cultures. The Age of Chivalry explores the myths and legends of medieval Europe, including King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. Finally, Legends of Charlemagne tells the stories of the legendary king and his knights.Throughout the book, Bulfinch provides detailed descriptions of the characters, events, and themes of each myth or legend. He also includes historical context and analysis, making this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in mythology or ancient history. The Age of Fable Or Beauties of Mythology is a timeless classic that has been enjoyed by generations of readers. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to explore the fascinating world of mythology and learn more about the ancient cultures that created these stories.1898. The classic of Greek, Norse, and Eastern mythology, revised and enlarged, with a classical index and dictionary and nearly two hundred illustrations. Includes family tree of the Greek gods. Since its composition in the late eighteenth century, Bulfinch's mythology has been the reference on mythology par excellence. Includes all the Greek gods and Greek teleology, Egyptian gods, theories on the origins of myth, modern monsters, Eastern mythology, and Northern mythology.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.
