A Lang, Jean 1867-1932 creator Stratton, Helen text utu 2007 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "A Book of Myths" by Jean Lang is a collection of myths written in the early 20th century. The book dives into ancient stories that explore the relationships between gods and humans, illustrating powerful themes of ambition, love, and the consequences of defying divine will. It includes well-known tales such as that of Prometheus, Pandora, Pygmalion, and Orpheus, each revealing the ancient perspectives on life's struggles and triumphs. The opening of the collection sets a contemplative tone, emphasizing humanity's enduring fascination with the divine and the creation of myths as a reflection of human experience. Lang discusses the parallels between ancient and modern human nature, highlighting how myths resonate with timeless themes of hope and despair. The initial chapters introduce pivotal characters like Prometheus, who defies the gods to bring fire to humanity, and Pandora, who inadvertently releases suffering into the world. Through these narratives, readers begin an exploration of the complex interplay between divine intervention and human agency, suggesting that while the stories may belong to the past, their significance endures in contemporary life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2007-09-21 Produced by Suzanne Shell, Sam W. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Mythology Mythology, Greek -- Juvenile literature PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22693 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22693 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133525.0 22693