02368cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000320011324501720014526400510031730000470036833600260041533700260044133800360046750000310050350800750053452013430060953400450195265300120199765300140200985600430202320740UtSlPG20260610133458.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aBL1 aMarshall, Logan,d1884-193710aMyths and Legends of All Nations :bFamous Stories from the Greek, German, English, Spanish, Scandinavian, Danish, French, Russian, Bohemian, Italian and other sources 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2007-03-04  aJuliet Sutherland, Sam W. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"Myths and Legends of All Nations" by Logan Marshall is a collection of famous stories drawn from various cultural traditions, likely written in the early 20th century. This anthology showcases tales from Greek, German, English, Spanish, and other folklore traditions, emphasizing the enduring nature of these narratives which hold significance across generations. The text explores notable mythological characters and events, including heroic figures like Prometheus and Hercules, intertwining rich history and cultural themes.  The opening of the collection introduces the reader to the profound significance of myths, asserting that they illuminate the history and beliefs of ancient civilizations. It begins with the story of Prometheus, who defies the gods to bring fire to humanity, showcasing themes of sacrifice and the consequences of challenging divine authority. As Prometheus suffers for his generosity, the narrative unfolds to reveal how the gifts of civilization, such as fire, enable progress and creativity among men while also foreshadowing the trials that lie ahead for the heroic figures in the subsequent tales. This opening establishes a captivating tone that promises a blend of wonder, moral lessons, and the exploration of human nature through these timeless stories. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aLegends  aMythology40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20740