02594cam a22003613u 4500 73461 UtSlPG 20260610134711.0 m cr n 260607r20241925utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 25015446 UtSlPG en iso639-1 GR Stokes, H. F. Scott (Henry Folliott Scott), 1896-1976 Perseus Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier To-day and to-morrow series Release date is 2024-04-25 Produced by Tim Lindell, Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) "Perseus: or, Of Dragons" by H. F. Scott Stokes is an intriguing study of the concept of dragons throughout various historical contexts, written in the early 20th century. This scholarly exploration combines aspects of mythology, folklore, and cultural analysis to examine how the notion of dragons has evolved from classical antiquity through to modern times. The book likely addresses themes of mythology, the human experience with fear and belief, and the influence of dragons in literature and art. In this work, Stokes takes the reader on a journey through the ages, starting with the legendary figure of Perseus and his encounters with dragons, particularly the Gorgon Medusa. The author discusses dragons in diverse cultural contexts, including their roles in Greek mythology, early Christian tales, and modern European interpretations. Stokes highlights the symbolic nature of dragons as representations of both evil and the heroic struggle against it. Furthermore, he explores how humanity has frequently turned to these mythical creatures as allegories for their own fears and societal issues, concluding with a reflection on the persistent presence of the "dragon" in the form of societal norms and superstitions that continue to shape human culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: E. P. Dutton & Company, 1925 Dragons Perseus (Greek mythological character) To-day and to-morrow series https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015004975143 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73461 114186 114186