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_aJohonnot, James, _d1823-1888 |
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_aStories of the Olden Time : _b(Historical Series—Book IV Part I) |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2010 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2010-10-16 | ||
| 505 | 0 | _aPreface -- Myths -- Parables and fables -- Legends -- Old ballads -- Early Eastern record -- Roman record -- Mediæval record -- Western record. | |
| 508 | _aProduced by Larry B. Harrison and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net | ||
| 520 | _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.) | ||
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