Project Gutenberg 2006-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 125 Judd, Mary Catherine 1852 1937 MacDonall, Angus Classic Myths Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Classic_Myths Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Tonya Allen and PG Distributed Proofreaders "Classic Myths" by Mary Catherine Judd is a retelling of ancient myths designed for young readers, written in the early 20th century. The book draws from a wide variety of sources, including Greek, Norse, Roman, and Finnish mythology, and aims to capture the interest of children while educating them about traditional stories that explain natural phenomena and human experiences. The collection includes well-known tales like "How the Horses of the Sun Ran Away" and "Woden, God of the Northern Sky," presenting characters like Phaeton, Woden, and Diana. At the start of this collection, the author introduces readers to the intentions behind the stories, emphasizing their educational value in fostering a connection with nature and the universe. The first myth features Phaeton, who seeks to prove his lineage to his father, Apollo, by asking to drive the sun's chariot, an act that ultimately leads to tragic consequences. Following this tale, readers are given a glimpse into various other myths featuring gods, goddesses, and legendary heroes, such as Woden, Jupiter, and Diana, each contributing to a rich tapestry of storytelling that connects to stars, natural elements, and moral lessons. This opening serves to set the tone for the rest of the book, inviting readers to explore the captivating world of myths. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 90.7 (5th grade). Very easy to read. en Mythology, Classical -- Juvenile literature PZ Text Category: Children & Young Adult Reading Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 226578 2025-07-04T09:59:29.215827 text/html 217406 2020-12-27T00:40:41 text/html 1240174 2025-07-04T09:59:45.925785 application/epub+zip 1202648 2025-07-04T09:59:35.026791 application/epub+zip 140185 2025-07-04T09:59:30.987817 application/epub+zip 8302678 2025-07-04T09:59:52.755769 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 8240610 2025-07-04T09:59:40.048814 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 240373 2022-09-05T05:44:28.487162 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 198046 2025-07-04T09:59:28.192856 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 197954 2020-12-27T00:40:41 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18681 2025-07-04T09:59:52.969799 application/rdf+xml 13344 2025-07-04T09:59:31.499798 image/jpeg 3655 2025-07-04T09:59:31.240816 image/jpeg 1091109 2020-12-27T00:40:41 application/octet-stream application/zip 75318 2020-12-27T00:40:41 application/octet-stream application/zip 1159340 2025-07-04T09:59:29.419823 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