The Golden Age V3: Or The Lives Of Jupiter And Saturn, With The Deifying Of The Heathen Gods (1874)

By Thomas Heywood

Book Overview

The Golden Age V3: Or The Lives Of Jupiter And Saturn, With The Deifying Of The Heathen Gods (1874) is a book written by Thomas Heywood. This book is the third volume in a series called The Golden Age, which explores the mythology and beliefs of ancient civilizations. In this volume, Heywood focuses on the lives of two of the most important gods in Roman mythology: Jupiter and Saturn. He delves into their origins, their relationships with other gods, and their roles in the lives of mortals. Heywood also explores the concept of deification, which was the process by which mortals were elevated to the status of gods. He discusses the various ways in which this process occurred, including through heroic feats, political power, and religious devotion. The book is a fascinating look at the ancient world and the beliefs that shaped it. It is a must-read for anyone interested in mythology or ancient history.In Six Volumes.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: 1104264587
• ISBN13: 9781104264581
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 1.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"