Greek Mythology: Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome

Learn about the origin of the world through these timeless Greek myths.

Greek Mythology is one of the most popular of mythologies. The creativity and imagination of the Greek has lingered through time and inspired as well as influenced many of the heroes of nowadays Western fiction.

With their fascinating tales of adventure, catastrophe, and victory, the Greek myths have captivated endless generations of listeners around the world.

E.M. Berens was a Greek and Roman mythology researcher and author who published over a half-dozen volumes. While most classics researchers of his day focused solely on investigating the history of ancient religions, Berens created stories that were both entertaining and educational, delving into the myths and other oral traditions of ancient cultures.

This book was first published in 1880 and is a comprehensive and approachable reference to some of the finest myths ever recorded, appropriate for casual browsers and folklore fans alike.

Here is a look at the chapters inside:

Part 1—myths
Introduction
First dynasty
Origin of the world—Uranus and Gaea
Second dynasty—Cronus and Rhea. Division of the world.
Third dynasty—Zeus, Hera and other Olympian divinities
Sea divinities—oceanus, nereus and many more.
Minor divinities such as the Harpies, Eumenides etc
Night and her children: Nyx, Thanatos, Morpheus
Roman divinities: Janus, Pales, Flora
Public worship of the ancient Greeks and Romans(temples, statues, altars
Greek festivals: Eleusinian mysteries, Thesmophoria, Dyonisia
Roman festivals: Saturnalia, Cerealia
Part 2—legends: The myth of Odysseus, the myth of Jason and the Argonauts, the myth of Theseus
The audiobook narration of Drew complements the Greek Mythology story telling very well. You will find yourself thinking you are living and experiencing these old tales in real time.

No time to waste, buy it now, and immerse yourself into the great and timeless myths of Rome and Greece!