The Age of Fable
Thomas Bullfinch’s “The Age of Fable” is a captivating exploration of myths and legends that have influenced Western culture. It delves into the stories of ancient deities and heroes, from the Olympian to the Norse gods. Bullfinch’s elegant prose and keen insights make these fables engaging for modern readers, providing a glimpse into the beliefs and values of past civilizations. Whether a scholar of mythology, a fan of classic literature, or a curious reader, “The Age of Fable” offers a heartwarming journey through fantastical worlds that continue to inspire and resonate. It’s not just a book; it’s an experience that connects us to the roots of storytelling, bridging the gap between the ancient and contemporary, and celebrating the timeless power of myth.
Additional Details
- Resource Type
- Book
- ISBN
- 9781922619273
- Print Status
- In Print
- Chapters
- 41
- Pages
- 358
- Publisher
- Living Book Press
- Edition
- Color softcover
- Copyright
- 2023
- Written
- 1855
- URL
- https://www.livingbookpress.com/product/the-age...
Chapters
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Prometheus and Pandora
- 3 Apollo, Daphne—Pyramus, Thisbe—Cephalus, Procris
- 4 Juno and Her Rivals—Diana and Actaeon—The Rustics
- 5 Phaëton
- 6 Midas—Baucis and Philemon
- 7 Proserpine—Glaucus and Scylla
- 8 Pygmalion—Dryope—Venus and Adonis—Hyacinthus
- 9 Ceyx and Halcyone: or, the Halcyon Birds
- 10 Vertumnus and Pomona
- 11 Cupid and Psyche
- 12 Cadmus—The Myrmidons
- 13 Nisus, Scylla—Echo, Narcissus—Clytie—Hero, Leander
- 14 Minerva—Niobe
- 15 The Gray-Maids—Perseus—Medusa—Atlas—Andromeda
- 16 Monsters
- 17 The Golden Fleece—Medea
- 18 Meleager and Atalanta
- 19 Hercules—Hebe and Ganymede
- 20 Theseus—Daedalus—Castor and Pollux
- 21 Bacchus—Ariadne
- 22 Rural Deities—Water Deities—Camenae—Winds
- 23 Achelous and Hercules—Admetus and Alcestis—Antigone
- 24 Orpheus, Eurydice—Aristaeus—Linus—Marsyas—Musaeus
- 25 Arion—Ibycus—Simonides—Sappho
- 26 Endymion—Orion—Aurora, Tithonus—Acis, Galatea
- 27 The Trojan War
- 28 The Fall of Troy—Return of the Greeks—Orestes, Electra
- 29 Ulysses—Lotus-Eaters—Cyclopes—Sirens—Calypso
- 30 The Phaeacians—Fate of the Suitors
- 31 Adventures of Aeneas—The Harpies—Dido—Palinurus
- 32 The Infernal Regions—The Sibyl
- 33 Camilla—Evander—Nisus, Euryalus—Mezentius—Turnus
- 34 Pythagoras—Egyptian Deities—Oracles
- 35 Origin of Mythology—Statues—Poets of Mythology
- 36 Modern Monsters—The Phoenix—Unicorn—Salamander
- 37 Eastern Mythology—Hindu Mythology—Grand Lama
- 38 Northern Mythology—Valhalla—The Valkyrior
- 39 Thor’s Visit to Jotunheim
- 40 Death of Baldur—Elves—Iceland—Teutonic Mythology
- 41 The Druids—Iona
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