Project Gutenberg 2010-10-30 Public domain in the USA. 601 Various Verschillende Various, Various Heathen mythology, Illustrated by extracts from the most celebrated writers, both ancient and modern Produced by David Edwards, Keith Edkins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Heathen Mythology: Illustrated by extracts from the most celebrated writers, both ancient and modern, on the gods of Greece, Rome, India, Scandinavia, etc." is an illustrated historical account likely written in the 19th century. This work delves into the rich tapestry of ancient myths surrounding various deities, utilizing excerpts from celebrated authors to provide context and depth. The text aims to engage readers with the enchanting narratives and characters of mythology, touching on the beliefs that influenced ancient civilizations. The opening of the book establishes a philosophical preface, reflecting on the integral role of mythology in ancient cultures. It discusses how early societies assigned deities to natural phenomena and crafted intricate stories featuring gods who influenced every aspect of life. The texts draw on various mythological themes, portraying a blend of reverence and poetic imagination, which led individuals to find beauty and spirituality in their understanding of the divine. By emphasizing the personifications of nature, the book invites readers to appreciate how these mythical tales shaped the moral and existential inquiries of their time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 61.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Legends Mythology BL Text Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 818161 2025-08-14T05:16:33.260895 text/html 862264 2010-10-30T00:51:54 text/html 11283145 2025-08-14T05:17:05.286863 application/epub+zip 11225698 2025-08-14T05:16:41.048873 application/epub+zip 372534 2025-08-14T05:16:37.278945 application/epub+zip 11587563 2025-08-14T05:17:20.198674 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 11478768 2025-08-14T05:16:58.023787 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 556195 2022-09-15T14:02:45.269206 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 619864 2025-08-14T05:16:29.707935 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 619320 2010-10-30T00:51:54 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 619443 2010-10-30T00:52:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19770 2025-08-14T05:17:20.518673 application/rdf+xml 25565 2025-08-14T05:16:37.924885 image/jpeg 4645 2025-08-14T05:16:37.613896 image/jpeg 243232 2010-10-30T00:52:24 application/octet-stream application/zip 10928140 2010-10-30T00:52:26 application/octet-stream application/zip 243153 2010-10-30T00:52:24 application/octet-stream application/zip 11070844 2025-08-14T05:16:33.768908 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