Project Gutenberg 2012-03-25 Public domain in the USA. 509 Guerber, H. A. (Hélène Adeline) 1859 1929 Guerber, Helene Adeline Guerber, Hélène Adeline Myths of Greece and Rome Narrated with Special Reference to Literature and Art Produced by David Edwards, Sam W. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Myths of Greece and Rome" by H. A. Guerber is a narrative account of classical mythology written in the late 19th century. The work explores the rich tapestry of myths surrounding the ancient Greek and Roman pantheon, providing insights into how these stories influenced literature and art through the ages. The myths are presented in a manner that balances accuracy with readability, making them accessible to a wide audience. The opening of the book introduces readers to the concept of mythology as a collection of ancient narratives explaining the origins of the world and its gods. It begins with the creation myth, describing the chaotic state of the universe before the emergence of order, where elements like Chaos and Nyx (Night) preside over a formless existence. The subsequent emergence of Titans, deities, and the eventual ascendance of Jupiter (Zeus) set the stage for conflicts among gods and the intricate relationships between divinities and mortals. The content reflects a blend of descriptive storytelling and scholarly analysis, showcasing the transformative power these myths held in shaping cultural and artistic expressions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/39250/39250-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Mythology, Classical BL Text Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 1107552 2025-07-16T04:53:49.001501 text/html 1089175 2012-03-25T08:28:24 text/html 4982397 2025-07-16T04:54:20.256881 application/epub+zip 5003043 2025-07-16T04:53:57.978444 application/epub+zip 383428 2025-07-16T04:53:53.399471 application/epub+zip 5568486 2025-07-16T04:54:31.110775 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 5416930 2025-07-16T04:54:13.271373 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 612181 2022-09-18T04:41:11.211626 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 772901 2025-07-16T04:53:44.611519 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 772807 2012-03-25T08:28:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 771404 2012-03-25T08:28:44 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 771994 2012-03-25T08:28:44 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 23204 2025-07-16T04:54:31.297777 application/rdf+xml 8370 2025-07-16T04:53:53.679493 image/jpeg 1781 2025-07-16T04:53:53.542464 image/jpeg 279126 2012-03-25T08:28:46 application/octet-stream application/zip 278682 2012-03-25T08:28:46 application/octet-stream application/zip 4946485 2012-03-25T08:28:48 application/octet-stream application/zip 278541 2012-03-25T08:28:46 application/octet-stream application/zip 4956734 2025-07-16T04:53:49.250505 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