H. A. Guerber

Myths of Greece and Rome is a book written by H. A. Guerber that delves into the fascinating world of ancient mythologies. The book presents a comprehensive collection of stories and legends from both Greek and Roman mythologies, including tales of gods and goddesses, heroes and heroines, monsters and creatures, and epic battles between good and evil. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on Greek mythology and the second part on Roman mythology. Each section begins with an introduction that provides historical context and background information on the myths and their origins. The stories themselves are told in a clear and engaging manner, making them accessible to readers of all ages. The book covers all the major myths of both Greek and Roman mythology, including the creation of the world, the adventures of the Olympian gods, the exploits of heroes like Hercules and Theseus, and the Trojan War. In addition to the myths themselves, the book also includes illustrations and maps to help readers visualize the stories and understand the geography of ancient Greece and Rome. Overall, Myths of Greece and Rome is a fascinating and comprehensive guide to the rich and complex world of ancient mythologies. This Is A New Release Of The Original 1893 Edition. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

The finest collection of myths, sagas and adventures to emerge from Germanic mythology are captured in this classic work. Tracing the route of the mighty Rhine River, the reader will delve into some of the greatest legends ever to emerge from Germany in the Middle Ages, superbly retold in English by master mythological storyteller H l ne Guerber. Explore the original stories of the Sunken City, the Beggar's Curse, the Swan Knight, the Prince's Vow, the Story of Siegfried, the Devil's Wager at Cologne, the Eleven Thousand Virgins, the Magic Ring of Aix-La-Chapelle, Roland's First Adventure, Clovis's Vow, the Legend of St. Genevieve, the Last of the Templars, Barbarossa's Beard, the Altar of Bacchus, the Robber Knight, Charlemagne and Elbegast, the Devil and the Rooster, Barbarossa's Sleep, and many, many more. The reader will discover that so many traditional and well-loved tales have their origin in these Germanic myths-for example, the story of Sleeping Beauty comes from one of the Siegfried tales, as evident from this magnificent book. This is a vital work for anyone wishing to understand and appreciate high Middle Ages culture, and its impact upon German, French and English cultural expressions right to the present day. This new version has been fully reset, re-illustrated, and had its index modernized.

This vintage book contains a comprehensive encyclopedia of ancient Scandinavian mythology. It includes explanations of many important tales and explores the meanings and symbolism of the characters and deities, all of which is interspersed with authentic poetry. Contents include: "The Beginning", "Odin", "Frigga", "Thor", "Tyr", "Bragi", "Idun", "Ni rd", "Frey", "Uller", "Forseti", "Heimdall", "Hermod", "Vidar", "Vali", "The Norns", "The Valkyrs", "Hel", "Balder", "Loki", "The Giants", "The Dwarfs", "The Elves", "The Sigurd Saga", et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction. This book was first published in 1909.