A Book of Myths

Description

A collection and retelling of thirty-four mythical tales, primarily from ancient Greece, this book features timeless tales such as the story of Icarus, the young man whose ill-fated flight serves as a cautionary tale about the perils of ignoring advice, and Orpheus, the legendary musician whose wife, Euridice, faces great danger. Adventure stories like The Caledonian Hunt offer thrilling action, while the exploits of divine heroes such as Perseus and his winged horse illustrate the immense power attributed to the ancient gods. The book also includes several notable examples of Nordic mythology. These include the valiant story of Roland the Paladin and Freya, the formidable Queen of the Northern Gods, as well as the epic tale of Beowulf.

This book has 90,071 words, and 161 pages in the PDF version.

Production notes: This ebook of A Book of Myths was published by Global Grey on the 8th August 2024. The artwork used for the cover is 'Eagle Bringing cup to Psyche' by Benjamin West.