Legends Of The Conflagration Of Phaeton

By Ignatius L. Donnelly

Book Overview

Legends of the Conflagration of Phaeton is a book written by Ignatius Donnelly that explores the ancient myths and legends surrounding the story of Phaeton, the son of the Greek sun god Helios. According to the myth, Phaeton was given permission to drive his father's chariot of the sun across the sky, but he lost control of the horses and caused a great conflagration on Earth. Donnelly delves into various versions of the myth from different cultures, including Greek, Roman, and Hindu, and examines the symbolism and meaning behind the story. He also considers the scientific theories that have been proposed to explain the myth, such as the possibility of a comet or meteor impact causing widespread destruction.The book is a fascinating exploration of one of the most enduring and mysterious myths from ancient times, and offers insights into the cultural and scientific beliefs of the people who created and passed down the story. It is a must-read for anyone interested in mythology, ancient history, or the origins of human belief systems.THIS 48 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: 1425329330
• ISBN13: 9781425329334
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"