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Book of Myths

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Book of Myths by Jean Lang is a captivating collection of ancient myths and legends from various cultures around the world. The author's writing style is engaging and brings these timeless stories to life for the reader. Each myth is beautifully illustrated and accompanied by detailed explanations, providing insight into the cultural beliefs and values of the societies that created them.

One of the highlights of this book is the diversity of myths included, ranging from Greek and Roman mythology to Native American and African folklore. This allows readers to gain a comprehensive understanding of the different mythologies that have shaped human civilization.

Overall, Book of Myths is a fascinating and educational read that will appeal to anyone with an interest in mythology, history, or storytelling. Jean Lang has done an excellent job compiling these myths and presenting them in a way that is both accessible and thought-provoking. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking to delve into the rich tapestry of world mythology.

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This is a collection of myths--mostly Greek with a smattering of others from the east--written in a clear and easy-to-read style. Lang complemented each myth with poetry by other authors who, like her, were inspired by these ancient stories of the gods. Lang chose these stories because they portrayed heroic gods, faithfully and blindly worshipped by man. Ultimately, however, these gods demonstrated the same frailties as humans, and were found to be just as corrupt. Still, as Lang said, in spite of this these myths portrayed "a wonderful humanity that strikes a vibrant cord . . . ." This is significant to a deeper understanding of the collection as it was published in 1914 against the backdrop of the first world war, the war to end all wars--a war that doomed millions of common men to suffer "Promethean agonies," and die on battlefields in a most un-heroic way. As you listen to the narration, compare the gods of myth--with all their human frailties--to the 20th century, god-like European leaders who traded the wonderful innocence of humanity for the notion of "a noble cause." - Summary by James K. White


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