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A Catechism of Mythology (Classic Reprint): Containing a Compendious History of the Heathen Gods and Heroes, Indispensable to a Correct Knowledge of the Ancient Poets and the Classics - Softcover
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A clear, kid-friendly gateway to Greco-Roman myth and its artful echoes in poetry and sculpture.
This concise guide adapts a classic compendium of Heathen Mythology for younger readers, keeping the wonder while removing unsuitable material. It frames gods, heroes, and their myths as a pathway to language, literature, and pictures that spark imagination. This edition surveys celestial, marine, terrestrial, and infernal deities, along with heroes and peculiar deities, and even includes chapters on related mythologies. Rich with illustrations and short introductions, it also adds questions to help families and schools talk about what’s learned.
- Accessible overviews of major gods, heroes, and myths
- Connections to poetry, painting, and sculpture through clear explanations
- Illustrations, a contents-rich structure, and a built-in study guide
- A catechism-style review to reinforce key ideas
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