Project Gutenberg 2007-03-04 Public domain in the USA. 504 Marshall, Logan 1884 1937 Howard-Smith, Logan Myths and Legends of All Nations Famous Stories from the Greek, German, English, Spanish, Scandinavian, Danish, French, Russian, Bohemian, Italian and other sources Juliet Sutherland, Sam W. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Myths and Legends of All Nations" by Logan Marshall is a collection of famous stories drawn from various cultural traditions, likely written in the early 20th century. This anthology showcases tales from Greek, German, English, Spanish, and other folklore traditions, emphasizing the enduring nature of these narratives which hold significance across generations. The text explores notable mythological characters and events, including heroic figures like Prometheus and Hercules, intertwining rich history and cultural themes. The opening of the collection introduces the reader to the profound significance of myths, asserting that they illuminate the history and beliefs of ancient civilizations. It begins with the story of Prometheus, who defies the gods to bring fire to humanity, showcasing themes of sacrifice and the consequences of challenging divine authority. As Prometheus suffers for his generosity, the narrative unfolds to reveal how the gifts of civilization, such as fire, enable progress and creativity among men while also foreshadowing the trials that lie ahead for the heroic figures in the subsequent tales. This opening establishes a captivating tone that promises a blend of wonder, moral lessons, and the exploration of human nature through these timeless stories. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 83.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Legends Mythology BL Text Children's Anthologies Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 566078 2025-08-08T14:43:51.370260 text/html 575702 2023-05-06T11:57:42 text/html 5364650 2025-08-08T14:44:02.449178 application/epub+zip 5359201 2025-08-08T14:43:53.787320 application/epub+zip 283575 2025-08-08T14:43:52.424228 application/epub+zip 5522915 2025-08-08T14:44:08.388155 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 5512787 2025-08-08T14:44:00.250182 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 557067 2022-09-10T03:48:10.814912 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 490692 2025-08-08T14:43:50.009289 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 490654 2023-05-06T11:59:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18687 2025-08-08T14:44:08.563164 application/rdf+xml 23527 2025-08-08T14:43:52.544244 image/jpeg 3679 2025-08-08T14:43:52.484226 image/jpeg 181750 2023-05-06T12:00:08 application/octet-stream application/zip 5411506 2023-05-06T12:00:37 application/octet-stream application/zip 5420450 2025-08-08T14:43:51.556247 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