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Roman Mythology
The Roman mythology we know today evolved over hundreds of years. Myths about the earliest Roman deities are different from most traditional myths that explain the actions of gods and goddesses or try to make sense of unexplainable events in nature. Roman myths give reasons for the rituals, ceremonies, and festivals held in honor of specific deities who represented important functions in daily life. The rituals, however, came first — then myths were created to go with the deities being honored.
The book was originally prepared as an aid in Nature Study, and this thought has been retained in the present
edition. By reading these myths the child will gain in interest and sympathy for the life of beast, bird, and tree;
he will learn to recognize those constellations which have been as friends to the wise men of many ages. Such
an acquaintance will broaden the child's life and make him see more quickly the true, the good, and the
beautiful in the world about him.
An easy to use volume that addresses the full spectrum of information on the subject, Encyclopedia of Creation Myths is an indispensable reference source for students of mythology, religion, and classical literature as well as for general readers. Articles, mostly the names of peoples or cultures, retell or describe creation myths ranging from rumored tales of lost civilizations to modern scientific theories. Other articles include story types, such as creation from ancestors, clay, dismemberment, cosmic egg, secretions, etc.; and subjects such as incest and earth mother. Lightly illustrated.
NARRATED BY: Michael Scott The ancient texts we call Greek Myths are our window into the distant past, a view of a world that existed not only in the mind of the poets, but also in the hearts of the humble natives of ancient Greece. Listen to the wonderful journeys and adventures of these ancient Greek Gods and heroes. VOLUME ONE In this volume, we meet Jupiter, Prometheus, Pandora, Io and Arachne. VOLUME TWO In this volume, we meet Apollo, Daphne, Cadmus, Europa, AEsculapius, Admetus and Alcestis.
