A Book of Myths'A Book of Myths' is a collection of myths from European countries, predominantly that which hailed from Ancient Greece. Featured titles include 'Pygmalion', 'Perseus the Hero', 'King Midas of the Golden Touch', 'Icarus', 'Beowulf', 'Lorelei', and 'The Death of Baldur'. |
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... fear the Greeks , even when they bring gifts . " And Prometheus , the greatly - daring , knowing that he merited the anger of the gods , saw treachery in a gift outwardly so perfect . Not only would he not accept this exquisite creature ...
... fear the Greeks , even when they bring gifts . " And Prometheus , the greatly - daring , knowing that he merited the anger of the gods , saw treachery in a gift outwardly so perfect . Not only would he not accept this exquisite creature ...
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... fear . The shadows of evening were falling as he went into the room that he had made sacred to Galatea . On the purple - covered couch she lay , and as he entered it seemed as though she met his eyes with her own ; almost it seemed that ...
... fear . The shadows of evening were falling as he went into the room that he had made sacred to Galatea . On the purple - covered couch she lay , and as he entered it seemed as though she met his eyes with her own ; almost it seemed that ...
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... fear none of these things , oh my father ! ” cried Phaeton . “ Grant that for one day only I drive thy white - maned steeds ! ” Very pitifully Apollo looked at him , and for a little space he was silent . " The little human hands , ” he ...
... fear none of these things , oh my father ! ” cried Phaeton . “ Grant that for one day only I drive thy white - maned steeds ! ” Very pitifully Apollo looked at him , and for a little space he was silent . " The little human hands , ” he ...
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Contents
ENDYMION | |
APOLLO AND DAPHNE | |
THE CALYDONIAN HUNT | |
ARACHNE | |
ARETHUSA | |
NIOBE | |
KING MIDAS OF THE GOLDEN TOUCH | |
CEYX AND HALCYONE | |
ARISTÆUS THE BEEKEEPER | |
LATONA AND THE RUSTICS | |
ICARUS | |
CLYTIE | |
THE DEATH OF ADONIS | |
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