Departed Gods: The Gods Of Our Fathers (1891)

By J N Fradenburgh and J.N. Fradenburgh

Book Overview

Departed Gods: The Gods Of Our Fathers is a book written by Jason Nelson Fradenburgh in 1891. The book is a comprehensive study of the gods worshipped by ancient civilizations, including the Greeks, Romans, Egyptians, and Babylonians. The author explores the origins of these gods, their mythologies, and the rituals and practices associated with their worship.Fradenburgh delves into the cultural and historical context of each civilization, examining how their beliefs and practices evolved over time. He also draws comparisons between the different gods and their roles in their respective pantheons.The book is divided into chapters, each focusing on a different civilization and their gods. Fradenburgh's writing style is academic and informative, but also engaging and accessible. He uses primary sources and archaeological evidence to support his arguments and theories.Departed Gods: The Gods Of Our Fathers is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient mythology and religion. It provides a fascinating insight into the beliefs and practices of our ancestors and the enduring legacy of their gods.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: 1120276136
• ISBN13: 9781120276131
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 470 Pages
• Weight: 1.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"