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Can't keep all your gods and goddesses straight? Wondering about mythological references in classic literature? Bulfinch's Mythology offers approachable accounts of ancient legends in a compilation of the works of Thomas Bulfinch, banker and Latinist. This volume includes... Read Full Overview

A beautifully packaged and affordably priced edition of this classic, accessible guide to world mythology, unabridged and complete.

Bulfinch's Mythology is a collection of the works of Thomas Bulfinch. It is a classic work of mythology. Includes an extensive glossary and detailed table of contents. Close to 500 pages full of essential information for anyone interested in the study of mythology.

For almost 150 years, Bulfinch's Mythology has been the text by which the great tales from classical antiquity, the Norse and Asian traditions, and the age of chivalry have been known.

If no other knowledge deserves to be called useful but that which helps to enlarge our possessions or to raise our station in society, then Mythology has no claim to the appellation. But if that which tends to make us happier and better can be called useful, then we claim that... Read Full Overview

The three works, popularly known as Bulfinch's mythology, which were originally written and published separately. Copyright Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

American author and banker Thomas Bulfinch is best known for his three separate works on mythology, "The Age of Fable, or Stories of Gods and Heroes", "The Age of Chivalry, or Legends of King Arthur", and "Legends of Charlemagne, or Romance of the Middle Ages" collectively entitled... Read Full Overview

For almost a century and a half, Bulfinch's Mythology has been the text by which the great tales of the gods and goddesses, Greek and Roman antiquity; Scandinavian, Celtic, and Oriental fables and myths; and the age of chivalry have been known.

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Thomas Bulfinch's classic and authoritative work on great legends and myths. Included in this book are all three parts of Bulfinch's work: The Age of Fable, The Age of Chivalry, and Legends of Charlemagne. Myths described include:Roman Divinities, Prometheus and Pandora, Apollo... Read Full Overview