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100 1 _aMabie, Hamilton Wright,
_d1846-1916
245 1 0 _aMyths That Every Child Should Know :
_bA Selection Of The Classic Myths Of All Times For Young People
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-08-17
505 0 _aThe three golden apples -- The pomegranate seeds -- The Chimaera -- The Golden Touch -- The Gorgon's head -- The dragon's teeth -- The miraculous pitcher -- The paradise of children -- The Cyclops -- The Argonauts -- The giant builder -- How Odin lost his eye -- The quest of the hammer -- The Apples of Idun -- The death of Balder -- The star and the lily.
508 _aJuliet Sutherland, Verity White and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Myths That Every Child Should Know" by Hamilton Wright Mabie is a collection of classic myths curated for young readers, likely written in the early 20th century. This work presents a selection of timeless myths from various cultures, aiming to introduce children to the rich tradition of storytelling and the lessons these tales convey. The emphasis is on presenting these stories in an accessible format that captures the imagination of children while imparting cultural and moral insights. At the start of the narrative, the introduction sets the stage for understanding myths as ancient stories that help explain the world through the lens of imagination and personification of natural elements. The opening chapter, "The Three Golden Apples," introduces Hercules, a hero on a quest to procure golden apples from the garden of the Hesperides, guarded by a hundred-headed dragon. This chapter highlights Hercules's bravery and determination as he seeks guidance from beautiful maidens after his arduous travels. The tale unfolds with encounters that emphasize both the challenges of his quest and the adventures that shape his heroic character, engaging readers in a world where mythological figures grapple with both fantastical creatures and grand quests. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMythology -- Juvenile literature
700 1 _aOstertag, Blanche
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16537
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