The Library 1, Books 1-3.9

By Apollodorus and Apollodorus James George Frazer

Book Overview

Apollodorus V1: The Library (1921) is a book that presents a collection of Greek myths and legends. The book is authored by Apollodorus, a Greek scholar who lived in the 2nd century BC. The book is divided into three parts, each containing a series of stories that describe the creation of the world, the gods and goddesses, and the heroes of Greek mythology. The first part of the book talks about the creation of the world and the gods and goddesses who rule over it. It describes the origins of the universe, the birth of the gods and goddesses, and their various powers and abilities. The second part of the book focuses on the heroes of Greek mythology, including the stories of Perseus, Theseus, and Heracles. These stories describe their adventures and battles against monsters and other enemies. The third part of the book describes the Trojan War and the events leading up to it. It includes the stories of the goddesses who fought over the golden apple, the abduction of Helen of Troy, and the battles between the Greeks and Trojans. Overall, Apollodorus V1: The Library (1921) is a comprehensive collection of Greek myths and legends that provides readers with a detailed understanding of the ancient Greek world and its mythology. It is an essential read for anyone interested in Greek history and culture.In Two 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: 1436779928
• ISBN13: 9781436779920
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 464 Pages
• Weight: 1.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"