Juventus Mundi

Juventus Mundi: The Gods And Men Of The Heroic Age is a book written by William Ewart Gladstone. It is a comprehensive study of the gods and men of the heroic age, with a particular focus on the myths and legends of ancient Greece. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part examining the gods and the second part examining the heroes. The first part of the book explores the different gods of Greek mythology, including Zeus, Athena, Apollo, and Hermes. Gladstone examines the origins of each god, their roles in Greek society, and their relationships with other gods and mortals. He also explores the religious practices and rituals associated with each god, and how they were worshipped by the ancient Greeks.The second part of the book focuses on the heroes of Greek mythology, including Achilles, Odysseus, and Heracles. Gladstone examines the stories and legends associated with each hero, their heroic deeds, and their relationships with the gods. He also explores the historical and cultural context in which these stories were told, and how they were used to convey important moral and ethical lessons to the ancient Greeks.Overall, Juventus Mundi: The Gods And Men Of The Heroic Age is a fascinating and comprehensive study of Greek mythology and the stories and legends of the heroic age. It is an essential read for anyone interested in ancient Greek culture, religion, and mythology.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.