02295cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000060010610000320011224500700014426400510021430000470026533600260031233700260033833800360036450000310040050501490043150801030058052011810068353400450186465300120190985600430192199900170196434083UtSlPG20260610133758.0mcr n260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aD1 aJohonnot, James,d1823-188810aStories of the Olden Time :b(Historical Series—Book IV Part I) 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2010  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2010-10-160 aPreface -- Myths -- Parables and fables -- Legends -- Old ballads -- Early Eastern record -- Roman record -- Mediæval record -- Western record.  aProduced by Larry B. Harrison and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net  a"Stories of the Olden Time" by James Johonnot is a collection of myths, fables, and legends written in the late 19th century. This compilation serves as a bridge between ancient narratives and modern storytelling, showcasing how the intertwining of fact and fiction offers insight into the characteristics of early civilizations and their evolution. The contents include tales from various cultures, featuring figures such as Ulysses, Thor, and Arion, as well as moral stories that continue to resonate.  At the start of the book, the author sets the scene with a preface explaining the nature of myths and their significance in understanding cultural development. The opening portions introduce the myth of Arion, a gifted musician who faces treachery at sea but is saved by a dolphin after he bravely sings his death-song. This engaging tale highlights themes of loyalty, artistry, and the supernatural, establishing a captivating tone for the collection. Additionally, the subsequent myths and fables promise to delve deeper into the collective human experience, exploring emotions and moral lessons that have transcended time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aReaders40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34083  c74929d74929