The Golden Age Of Myth Legend Etc PDF Download

One of the most famous books on mythology in the English language -- a uniquely readable introduction to the world of myth and legend. Although first published more than a century ago, it remains a classic, popular portrayal of the stories surrounding the gods and goddesses of ancient Greece and Rome; it also includes legends of the Norsemen, Hindus, Buddhists, and Druids. Bulfinch's writing was intended for the general reader who would wish t.o understand classical allusions in poetry, painting, prose and sculpture. Includes maps and a genealogic table of the gods of Greece and Rome; a glossary; and 36 illustrations.