Hoffmann, Ernst 1843- creator Theissen, J. S. (Johann Samuel) 1874-1936 text utu 2024 monographic nl 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Goden- en Heldensagen" by Ernst Hoffmann is a collection of mythological tales rewritten during the early 20th century. The work spans various Greek and Roman myths, offering narratives about gods, ancient heroes, and epic adventures, which include notable figures like Zeus, Heracles, and Theseus. This compilation aims to make these classic stories accessible to a modern audience, possibly for educational purposes. The opening of "Goden- en Heldensagen" introduces the foundational concepts of the Greek cosmos, beginning with the primordial Chaos from which all things emerged, including deities such as Gaia, Uranus, and later Titan gods. The text discusses significant mythological events, such as Uranus’s oppressive rule over his children and Kronos's rebellion against him. This sets the stage for the subsequent rise of Zeus as the king of the gods and the ensuing battles between the Titans and Olympians. The initial chapters encapsulate the essence of Greek mythology, laying the groundwork for stories of power, conflict, and the establishment of divine order. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2024-03-30 Jeroen Hellingman, Branko Collin and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg Originally published: Groningen: P. Noordhoff, 1917 Mythology, Greek BL Groningen: P. Noordhoff, 1917 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73289 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73289 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134709.0 73289