Ancient World Wide Legends Of The Comet

By Ignatius Donnelly

Book Overview

Ancient World Wide Legends Of The Comet is a book written by Ignatius Donnelly. It is a comprehensive exploration of the various legends and myths surrounding comets in different cultures and civilizations throughout history. The book delves into the beliefs and interpretations of comets in ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, China, India, and the Americas, among others. It also examines the impact of comets on religious and cultural practices, and how they have been perceived as omens of impending doom or as symbols of great power and significance. Donnelly's research is extensive and thorough, offering a fascinating insight into the diverse interpretations of comets across the globe. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in mythology, astronomy, or ancient history.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425329314
• ISBN13: 9781425329310
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 236 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.5" x 9.3"