Gods of Old and the Story That They Tell is a book written by James A. Fitz Simon that explores the mythology of ancient civilizations. The book delves into the stories and legends of gods and goddesses from various cultures, including Greek, Roman, Egyptian, Norse, and Celtic, among others. Fitz Simon provides a comprehensive overview of each mythology, discussing the origins of the gods, their characteristics, and their roles in the stories.The book is divided into chapters, each focusing on a different mythological ...
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Gods of Old and the Story That They Tell is a book written by James A. Fitz Simon that explores the mythology of ancient civilizations. The book delves into the stories and legends of gods and goddesses from various cultures, including Greek, Roman, Egyptian, Norse, and Celtic, among others. Fitz Simon provides a comprehensive overview of each mythology, discussing the origins of the gods, their characteristics, and their roles in the stories.The book is divided into chapters, each focusing on a different mythological tradition. The author provides a detailed analysis of each god or goddess, discussing their personality traits, relationships with other gods, and their significance in the culture that worshipped them. Fitz Simon also explores the myths and legends associated with each deity, providing context and background information to help readers better understand the stories.The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it easy for readers with little or no prior knowledge of mythology to understand and appreciate the stories. The author also includes illustrations and images throughout the book to help bring the gods and their stories to life.Overall, Gods of Old and the Story That They Tell is a fascinating exploration of ancient mythology that will appeal to anyone interested in the history and culture of the ancient world. It provides a wealth of information about the gods and goddesses of various cultures, and offers insights into the beliefs and values of the people who worshipped them.1899. A definitive guide to the ancient gods and the stories or myths behind them. Contents: The Genesis of Being; The Oneness of Our Universe; Toilers of the Night; World Building; Titanic Ties; Wrestling with Their Fate.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.
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