The Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome

""The Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome"" by E. M. Berens is a comprehensive collection of stories from Greek and Roman mythology. The book is divided into two parts, with the first section focusing on the Greek myths and the second section covering the Roman myths. The book begins with an introduction to the gods and goddesses of both pantheons, as well as the creation myths of each culture. From there, the book delves into a wide range of stories, including the adventures of heroes like Hercules and Perseus, the tragic tales of figures like Oedipus and Medea, and the epic battles between gods and mortals.Throughout the book, Berens provides detailed explanations of each myth and its significance, as well as historical context and cultural background. The writing style is accessible and engaging, making it a great choice for anyone interested in mythology or ancient history. Overall, ""The Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome"" is a valuable resource for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of these classic stories and the cultures that created them.The author sets before the reader a lifelike picture of the deities of classical times as they were conceived and worshipped by the ancients themselves, and thereby to awaken in the minds of young students a desire to become more intimately acquainted with the noble productions of classical antiquity. The aim was to render the legends, which form the second portion of this work, a picture of old Greek life; its customs, superstitions, and princely hospitalities, for which reason they are given at somewhat greater length than is usual in works of this kind.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.