The Mythology of Ancient Greece and Italy

The Mythology of Ancient Greece and Italy is a comprehensive book that explores the myths and legends of two of the most influential ancient civilizations in history. Written by Thomas Keightley, a renowned scholar of mythology, this book is a rich and detailed examination of the gods, goddesses, heroes, and monsters that populated the ancient Greek and Italian pantheons.The book is divided into two parts, with the first section focusing on Greek mythology and the second on Italian mythology. Each section includes a detailed introduction that provides historical context and background information on the culture and beliefs of the ancient Greeks and Italians.The book covers a wide range of topics, including the creation myths, the Olympian gods and goddesses, the heroes of Greek mythology such as Heracles and Theseus, and the monsters and creatures that populate these ancient tales, such as the Minotaur and the Sphinx.In the section on Italian mythology, Keightley explores the myths and legends of the Etruscans, the early inhabitants of Italy, as well as the mythology of the Romans, including the famous story of Romulus and Remus.Throughout the book, Keightley provides detailed analysis and interpretation of the myths, drawing on a wide range of sources including ancient texts, art, and archaeology. The book is also illustrated with numerous black and white illustrations that help bring the myths to life.Overall, The Mythology of Ancient Greece and Italy is an essential read for anyone interested in mythology, ancient history, or classical literature. It is a comprehensive and fascinating exploration of the myths and legends that have shaped Western culture for centuries.1888. Keightley's main object in writing this work was to explain the mythology of Greece, as far as possible, by and through itself, and to give the student a clear and distinct idea of the manner in which the Greeks themselves viewed their religion and its traditions, so as to enable him to understand and appreciate the numerous allusions to mythical subjects occurring in the poets and other writers. The author attained this object in a manner that leaves little else to be desired. Illustrated.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.