Bulfinch's Mythology

Thomas Bulfinch

Description

This is a cornerstone piece for anyone wanting to dive deeper into mythology of various kinds.


Mr. Bulfinch does a wonderful job in making a collective account of stories for most of the entities he covers, including several excerpts from poets, historians, Milton, Homer, as well as his own brother and many more. Traversing from Greek and Roman to Hindu and Celtic and beyond, this is a great book for any mythology lover.


If that wasn’t enticing enough, we added in the volumes of “King Arthur and His Knights” and even “Legends of Charlemagne” to give you an unforgettable resource and collection. This contents of this book were created in the late 1800’s and thus, the wording and spelling of many of the deities, places, and beyond are vastly different from their modern versions. In an attempt to bring this up to speed, while still maintaining its original state, Battle Goddess Productions has replaced the spellings that may hinder someone’s ability to discover more research on the stories and mythology found within.


This includes the spelling of names, such as but not limited to, Corea – Korea, Thibet – Tibet, or in some cases we added the alternative spelling “Halcyone/Alcyone” in order not to lose the original grip it holds. Another change we did was break out the dialogue and excerpts so that they may stand out clearly and be easier read or found. we hope these extra efforts involving the textual content make this a more pleasant experience for discovering mythology.


The artwork found within is a collection of work from a mixture of artists from over a hundred years ago and older. A listing of artists can be found in the back matter so you may search for more of their work within our edition. Not all of the public domain images had the artist labelled, but we felt the “unknown” deserved to be shown off right along with the more well-known artists. The collective was known for illustrating fairy tales, mythology, or even prior versions of Bulfinch’s own publications including Arthur Rackham, a personal favorite. If you have ever wondered where and how so many authors tie mythology into their work, then this book may be the key you were looking for. Within this piece are many stories both familiar and lesser known.


There will be information discovered in here that may shed light on modern retellings and inspired work like “American Gods” by Neil Gaiman to our very own “Cedric the Demonic Knight” by Valerie Willis. By no means is this a complete collection of all things mythology, worldly, or monsters. Though, as a complete geek for mythology, it is a must-have as part of your at-home collection. There are several other up to date sources, but this is a flavor you will not, cannot, find.


If you wish to research these further, seek out other books such as J.A. Coleman’s “Dictionary of Mythology,” “The Encyclopedia of Celtic Mythology and Folklore” by Patricia Monaghan, “Norse Mythology A to Z” by Kathleen N. Daly, and even Carol Rose’s “Giants, Monsters, and Dragons” – all of these are found in our very own arsenal of go-to books for research.

Sujets

• Fantastique
• Fantasy mythique
• Charlemagne
• Roman
• Folklore
• Merlin
• Mabinogion
• Greek
• King Arthur
• Mythology
• Nordic
• Bulfinch
• Merlin (Desambiguación)
• Sociologie, société et politique
• medieval
• Social Science

Informations

• Publié par: 4 Horsemen Publications, Inc.
• Date de parution: 27 juin 2021
• Nombre de lectures: 1
• EAN13: 9781644502341
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 1 Mo

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Battle Goddess Productions Presents

Bulfinch’s Mythology

Thomas Bulfinch, 1796-1867
Initially Revised by Rev. E. E. Hale
Revised by Valerie Willis
Design and Layout, About this Book, Words from the Editor, Battle Goddess Production Name & Logos are Copyright ©2018 Valerie Willis.
Public Domain consists of Bulfinch’s Mythology textual content and Artwork from Various Artists
Artwork from cover: FRONT “Udine in Flood” by Arthur Rackham, Border from Howard Pyle; SPINE: Flower border by Howard Pyle; BACK: “Mermaid” by Warwick Goble, Border by Howard Pyle;
Artwork from title page from top to bottom: “Wagner’s Ring Cycle” by Arthur Rackham, Photo of Thomas Bulfinch by Unknown Photographer, and Raven Logo by Valerie Willis.
Bulfinch’s Mythology (Illustrated)
Illustrations have been added Mild editing Reformatting of material Replacement of modern day spelling Suggested other spellings
Author: Thomas Bulfinch, 1796-1867
Initially Revised by: Rev. E. E. Hale
First published in 1859
Edited by: Valerie Willis
Cover Design: Valerie Willis
Interior Design: Valerie Willis
Interior Illustrations: Various Artists, Public Domain
Published 2017 by Battle Goddess Productions
www.WillisAuthor.com/Services
Longwood, FL 32750 USA
All rights to the content and illustrations within are reserved to the original owners. No part of this publication’s layout and design may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, scanning, or otherwise, except as permitted under Section 107 or 108 of the 1976 International Copyright Act, without prior written permission except in brief quotations embodied in critical articles and reviews. Please contact the Publisher to gain permission. Know that Bulfinch’s Mythology is indeed in Public Domain along with all images used, excluding any of the Battle Goddess Productions logos and artwork.
This is a work of fiction. All characters, organizations, and events portrayed in this novel are either products of the author’s imagination or are used factiously.
 
Black & White Paperback ISBN :  1981983635 ISBN-13:   978-1981983636
Colored Edition Paperback ISBN :  198344622X ISBN-13:   978-1983446221
Kindle Edition ASIN :  B078RS8TJY
About This Book
Welcome to the Battle Goddess Edition of “Bulfinch’s Mythology” by Thomas Bulfinch as revised by Rev. E. E. Hale. This is a cornerstone piece for anyone wanting to dive deeper into mythology of various kinds. Mr. Bulfinch does a wonderful job in making a collective account of stories for most of the entities he covers, including several excerpts from poets, historians, Milton, Homer, including his own brother, and many more. Traversing from Greek to Roman to Hindu to Celtic and beyond, this is a great book for any mythology lover. If this wasn’t enticing enough, we added in the volumes of “King Arthur and His Knights” and even “Legends of Charlemagne” to give you an unforgettable resource and collection.
This book and its contents were created in the late 1800’s and thus, the wording and spelling of many of the deities, places, and beyond are vastly different from their modern versions. In an attempt to bring this up to speed, while maintaining its original state, Battle Goddess Productions has replaced the spellings that may hinder someone’s ability to discover more research on the stories and mythology found within. This includes the spelling of names, such as but not limited to, Corea – Korea, Thibet – Tibet, or in some cases we added the alternative spelling “Halcyone/Alcyone” in order not to lose the original grip it holds. Another change we did was break out the dialogue and excerpts so that they may stand out clearly and be easier read or found. Hope these extra efforts involving the textual content make this a more pleasant experience for discovering mythology.
The artwork found within is a collection of work from a mixture of artists from over a hundred years ago and older. A listing of artists can be found in the back matter so you may search for more of their work within our edition. Not all of the public domain images had the artist labelled, but we felt the “unknown” deserved to be shown off right along with the more well-known artists. The collective was known for illustrating fairy tales, mythology, or even prior versions of Bulfinch’s own publications including Arthur Rackham, who is a personal favorite. Please note there will be two editions, a Black and White interior and a more pricey Colored version (due to added cost for coloration and paper). We wanted to make the paperback affordable, but also wanted to still provide the colored edition for those seeking something extraordinary.
If you have ever wondered where and how so many authors tie mythology into their work, then this may be the key you were looking for. Within this piece are many stories both familiar and lesser known. There will be information discovered in here that may shed light on modern retellings and inspired work like “American Gods” by Neil Gaiman to our very own “Cedric the Demonic Knight” by Valerie Willis.
By no means is this a complete collection of all things mythology, worldly, or monsters. Though, as a complete geek for mythology, it is a must-have as part of your at home collection. There are several other up to date sources, but there is a flavor you will not, cannot, find. If you wish to research these further, seek out other books such as J.A. Coleman’s “Dictionary of Mythology,” “The Encyclopedia of Celtic Mythology and Folklore” by Patricia Monaghan, “Norse Mythology A to Z” by Kathleen N. Daly and even Carol Rose’s “Giants, Monsters, and Dragons” – all of these are found in our very own arsenal of go-to books for research.
 

 
 

Foreword From Battle Goddess Productions
Prepare to dive into the Rabbit Hole of Research. It’s a dangerous yet precious place which often takes me to the past in unique ways. Information found within these hundred-year-old, if not older, tomes may not be accurate and do not reflect new findings in our present-day set. This is where you must be vigilant and check what you find here with other resources. Regardless, some of my best findings or at least clues have been found in older books such as this one.
I now invite you to enjoy this refreshing edition we have compiled. Inside is a layout meant to make it easier to read and a piece one can show off to friends and fellow research savvy geeks. Illustrations may not be what originally came with the content and not every book we “make pretty” had illustrations to include. For a nostalgic old-world look, we have added these treats to help the imagination and support the content in a visual manner.
Please be aware this is a Public Domain piece. This means you can find ALL the information within these pages for FREE in several areas on the internet. You should also be able to find many of these titles at your local library and even on their digital archives. Battle Goddess is responsible for the fresh look, layout, and many aesthetics that have transformed the old into a unique look for our readers’ pleasure.
Beware of being consumed by the Research or falling into a place of no return!
Thank you to all our volunteer proofers:
 

Aisha Hall
Amy Copeland
Andretta Schellinger
Angelique M Keppler Bochnak
Annmarie O’dooley
April Allen
Arielle Haughee
Chris Coad Taylor
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Gene Stiles
Jen J. Schultz
Jennifer Kotick
Jennifer Sweet
Kara Tate Schilling
Karen Webster
Kathy Twigg
Kerry Tastinger
Kim Plasket
Mika Tamika
Niki Mattes
Ryan Bonner
Sett Avri Knight
Steve Harper
Tamye Davis Whitener
Vanessa Valiente
 


Valerie Willis
 

Table of Contents
 

Bulfinch’s Mythology
About This Book
Foreword From Battle Goddess Productions
Original Publisher’s Preface
Original Author’s Preface
The Age of Fable
Chapter 1
Introduction
Roman Divinities
Chapter 2
Prometheus and Pandora
Python
Apollo and Daphne
Pyramus and Thisbe
Cephalus and Procris
Chapter 3
Io and Callisto. Diana and Actaeon. The Story of Phaeton
Callisto
Diana and Actaeon
Latona and the Rustics
Phaeton
Chapter 4
Midas. Baucis and Philemon. Pluto and Proserpine.
Baucis and Philemon
Prosepine
Glaucus and Scylla
Chapter 5
Pygmalion. Dryope. Venus and Adonis. Apollo and Hyacinthus. Ceyx and Halcyone/Alcyone.
Dryope
Venus and Adonis
Apollo and Hyacinthus
Cexy and Halcyone: Or, the Halcyon Birds. Alcyone.
Chapter 6
Vertumnus and Pomona. Cupid and Psyche
Cupid and Psyche
Chapter 7
Cadmus. The Myrmidons.
The Myrmidons
Chapter 8
Nisus and Scylla. Echo and Narcissus. Clytie. Hero and Leander
Echo and Narcissus
Clytie
Hero and Leander
Chapter 9
Minerva and Arachne. Niobe. The Story of Perseus
Niobe
The Graeae and Gorgons
Perseus and Medusa
Perseus and Atlas
The Wedding Feast
Chapter 10
Monsters. Giants. Sphinx. Pegasus and the Chimaera. Centaurs. Griffin. Pygmies
The Sphinx
Pegasus and the Chimaera
The Centaurs
The Pygmies
The Griffin, or Gryphon
Chapter 11
The Golden Fleece. Medea. The Calydonian Hunt
Medea and Ǣson
The Calydonian Hunt. Meleager and Atlanta
Atlanta
Chapter 12
Hercules. Hebe and Ganymede
Hebe and Ganymede
Chapter 13
Theseus. Daedalus. Castor and Pollux
Olympic and Other Games
Daedalus
Castor and Pollux
Chapter 14
Bacchus. Ariadne
Ariadne
Chapter 15
The Rural Deities. Erisichthon. Rhoecus. The Water Deities. Camenae. Winds.
Erisichthon
Rhoecus
The Water Deities
Neptune
Amphitrite
Nereus and Doris
Triton and Proteus
Thetis
Leucothea and Palaemon
The Camaenae
The Winds
Chapter 16
Achelous and Hercules. Admetus and Alcestis. Antigone. Penelope
Admetus and Alcestis
Antigone
Penelope
Chapter 17
Orpheus and Eurydi