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100 1 _aHulme, F. Edward
_q(Frederick Edward),
_d1841-1909
245 1 0 _aMyth-Land
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2014-05-17
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Sam W. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Myth-Land" by F. Edward Hulme is a collection of essays exploring mythical creatures and their origins, written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the world of folklore, discussing beings from various cultures such as unicorns, dragons, and phoenixes, while blending historical accounts with literary references. The initial chapters seem to offer insights into how these fantastical creatures were perceived in earlier times and their significance in both literature and natural philosophy. The opening of "Myth-Land" introduces readers to the author's thesis that ancient texts and folklore reflect humanity's fascination with mythical monsters, often intertwined with real animal observations. Hulme begins with an exploration of the unicorn, highlighting its varied representations throughout history, including biblical references and its heraldic significance. He paints a vivid picture of how these mythical beings were integrated into people's understanding of the natural world, often as symbols of virtue or allegorical figures in moral tales. Through this introduction, readers are invited to reflect on the intersection of myth and reality, setting the stage for deeper exploration of the enchanting realm of mythical creatures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFolklore
653 _aAnimals -- Folklore
653 _aAnimals, Mythical
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45671
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