num_pages: 600
description: Bulfinch's Mythology is a classic collection of myths and legends from ancient Greece, Rome, and Norse mythology, written by Thomas Bulfinch. The book is divided into three The Age of Fable, The Age of Chivalry, and Legends of Charlemagne. The first part, The Age of Fable, covers the Greek and Roman myths, including the stories of the gods and goddesses, heroes and heroines, and famous tales such as the Trojan War, the story of Perseus, and the labors of Hercules. The second part, The Age of Chivalry, covers the stories of King Arthur and his knights, the quest for the Holy Grail, and other tales of medieval chivalry. The third part, Legends of Charlemagne, covers the stories of the great emperor and his knights, including the famous tale of Roland and the battle of Roncesvalles. Bulfinch's Mythology is a comprehensive and accessible guide to the world of mythology, and has been a popular reference for both scholars and general readers for over 150 years. The book is beautifully written and illustrated, making it a delightful and informative read for anyone interested in the ancient myths and legends of Western culture.Complete version.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.
language: English
title: Bulfinch's Mythology
titlecomplete: Bulfinch's Mythology
characters: Rabican, Bishop Turpin, Halcyone, King Cadmus, Arthur Cadwr, Bedver, Rinaldo of Montalban, King Aegeus, Duke Sevinus, Kilydd, Agramant, Prince Anlawd, Dardinel, Pheredin, Conall Cearnach, Argalia, Strophius Orestes, Ricciardetto, Medoro, Bishop Brice, Ariosto, Moines, Anbessa, Duke Namo, Rodomont, Yspadaden Penkawr, Pirithous, Sir Turquine, Sieglinda, Sir Bohort, Sir Lionel, Richard Coeur de Lion, King Galafron, Richard Blackmore, Carahue, Cloridan, Duke Thierry, Porrex, Oliver Roland, King Ceyx, Alcmena, King Gradasso, Clarimunda, Phidias, Scopas, Somnus, Adrastus, Sacripant Bradamante, Brigliadoro, Frigga, Sultan Gaudisso, Gouvernail, Abdalrahman, Morgane le Fay, Launcelot du Lac, Sir Modred, Falerina, Bujaforte, Kelyddon, Marchevallee, Gurhyr Gwalstat, Merlin Ambrose Merlin, Guerin de Montglave, Floriac, King Agrican, Laodegan, Heveydd, Zerbino, Earl Ynywl, Pallas Athene, Utgard Loki, Santon, Gwyn ap Nudd, Thor (Norse Mythology), Galleron, Caradoc Briefbras, Gwiffert Petit, Vertumnus, Guimier, Sir Sagramour, Duke Guyon, Sansonnet, Matholch, Boiardo, Bruhier, Florismart, Hermod, Niffleheim, Hector de Marys, Sir Agrivain, Kilwich, Balisardo, Baucis, Sir Palamedes, Cyclops, Tristram of Leonais, Perceval de Galis, Lucius Tiberius, Custennin, Thialfi
genres: Fiction, Classics, Religion, Greek Mythology, Classic Literature, Folklore, Reference, Mythology, Fantasy, Literature
ratings_count: 11900
publisher: Kessinger Publishing