Bulfinch's Mythology

This wide-ranging collection of legendary tales of myth and romance have fascinated readers for thousands of years. Keep your gods and goddesses straight and recognize the many classical references in literature and movies with the books used as the standard mythology textbooks for more than a century. 1800s banker and Latinist Thomas Bulfinch was the foremost expert on the ancient mythology of many European cultures. This compilation includes all three of Bulfinch`s original works: The Age of Fable, The Age of Chivalry, and The Legends of Charlemagne. The books of Bulfinch`s Mythology tell the stories of the gods, goddesses, heroes, and monsters from the canons of Greek, Roman, British, and Germanic mythological traditions. The first books on mythology written for everyday readers, Bulfinch aimed to reveal the many ancient references embedded in the literature of the 19th century. With gilded edges and a leather cover, this special collector`s edition of Bulfinch`s Mythology is a vital addition to any library.