Project Gutenberg 2023-07-07 Public domain in the USA. 223 Hartland, Edwin Sidney 1848 1927 Hartland, E. Sidney (Edwin Sidney) The legend of Perseus, Volume 3 (of 3) : $b Andromeda. Medusa. $aUnited Kingdom :$bDavid Nutt in the Strand, $c1896. an anonymous Project Gutenberg volunteer "The Legend of Perseus, Volume 3: Andromeda, Medusa" by Edwin Sidney Hartland is an analytical study of traditional narratives, customs, and beliefs surrounding the myth of Perseus, written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the broader folklore and variations of the Perseus saga, emphasizing the themes of heroism and the rescue of maidens, particularly Andromeda, while exploring its connections to human sacrifices in various cultures. It also addresses the mythology of Medusa and other key figures, drawing from a multitude of global narratives to provide a comprehensive context of how these legends have evolved. At the start of this volume, the author sets the stage for an examination of the iconic incident involving the rescue of Andromeda, traditionally linked to the hero Perseus. Hartland outlines the universal motifs found within this tale, such as the theme of human sacrifice to monstrous creatures and the subsequent hero's battle against these beasts. He analyzes different cultural interpretations of the story, illustrating how the elements of the narrative reflect broader human practices across various societies. Through this exploration, Hartland seeks to uncover the underlying meanings and historical significance of the Perseus legend and its characters, establishing a foundation for further discussion in the chapters to follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) https://archive.org/details/legendofperseuss03hart 20230704104518hartland 1896 GB Reading ease score: 68.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Rites and ceremonies Perseus (Greek mythological character) Folklore -- Classification Andromeda, Princess, daughter of Cepheus, King of Ethiopia (Mythological character) Medusa (Gorgon) GR Text Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: Archaeology & Anthropology 561344 2025-06-28T07:43:55.487297 text/html 550092 2023-07-07T14:12:34 text/html 386742 2025-06-28T07:44:04.085258 application/epub+zip 392373 2025-06-28T07:43:56.885339 application/epub+zip 271343 2025-06-28T07:43:56.167288 application/epub+zip 574455 2025-06-28T07:44:08.854227 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 524651 2025-06-28T07:44:03.329291 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 451984 2025-06-28T07:43:53.938323 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 451731 2023-07-07T14:12:34 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19373 2025-06-28T07:44:08.999209 application/rdf+xml 12896 2025-06-28T07:43:56.319336 image/jpeg 2370 2025-06-28T07:43:56.244290 image/jpeg 172687 2023-07-24T12:41:39 application/octet-stream application/zip 355546 2023-07-24T12:41:39 application/octet-stream application/zip 371494 2025-06-28T07:43:55.527337 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