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100 1 _aJohonnot, James,
_d1823-1888
245 1 0 _aStories of the Olden Time :
_b(Historical Series—Book IV Part I)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aReaders
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34083
999 _c74929
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