Project Gutenberg 2004-06-01 Public domain in the USA. 427 Ruskin, John 1819 1900 Ruskin, J. (John) The Queen of the Air: Being a Study of the Greek Myths of Cloud and Storm E-text prepared by Julie C. Sparks HTML file produced by David Widger "The Queen of the Air: Being a Study of the Greek Myths of Cloud and Storm" by John Ruskin is a scholarly exploration written in the late 19th century. In this work, Ruskin delves into Greek mythology, particularly focusing on the myths that involve natural phenomena such as storms and clouds. The text sets the stage for an examination of the character of Athena, the goddess of wisdom, and how she embodies elements of the skies and intellect, weaving together both mythological and philosophical themes. The opening of the work provides a profound preface where Ruskin expresses his dedication to exploring the philosophical dimensions of Greek mythology while acknowledging the limitations and imperfections of his own insights. He sets a reflective tone about the connections between ancient beliefs and modern scientific understanding, illustrating how the myths encapsulated essential truths about nature. In this first section, he hints at the structure of the work, which will include discussions on Athena as a powerful figure across various realms—sky, earth, and the human spirit—thus laying a foundation for interpreting the broader implications of these myths in both ancient and contemporary contexts. Each subsequent chapter promises to unravel the deeper meanings hidden in mythological narratives, signaling an engagement with both ethical and aesthetic dimensions of mythology that resonate through time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 50.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Mythology, Greek Art, Greek Athena (Greek deity) PR Text Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: Philosophy & Ethics 339307 2025-08-05T16:22:21.671872 text/html 318312 2024-10-28T19:41:03 text/html 222774 2025-08-05T16:22:28.885814 application/epub+zip 226449 2025-08-05T16:22:25.150873 application/epub+zip 192006 2025-08-05T16:22:23.858854 application/epub+zip 455428 2025-08-05T16:22:31.745824 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 440903 2025-08-05T16:22:28.038849 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 310872 2022-09-06T21:48:53.989788 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 303327 2025-08-05T16:22:21.282915 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 283330 2024-10-28T19:41:03 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16857 2025-08-05T16:22:31.871807 application/rdf+xml 22689 2025-08-05T16:22:24.371869 image/jpeg 4335 2025-08-05T16:22:24.107840 image/jpeg 218480 2025-08-05T16:22:21.697884 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia