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Bulfinch's Mythology

by Thomas Bulfinch

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A fantastic reference book that is also fun to read. My only disappointment was the fact that to contain all of the tales they had to be summarized and not written out in their entire splendor. (

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bleached | May 18, 2009 |

The only problem with Bulfinch's Mythology is how all of the stories are summarized. I would like to read translations of the stories instead. (

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shmuffin | Apr 8, 2009 |

Just reading _The Age of Chivalry_ for a bookclub. Roughly 1/3 done.

I just don't have the interest to continue right now. I've read all the Arthurian tales, but am neglecting the Mabingoi as well as the tales of Richard the Crusader, Richard the Lion-Hearted, Robin Hood, and various and sundry famous battles. (

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Wattsian | Nov 10, 2008 |

A good mythology reference book, but a bit on the dry side.

Not one you want to sit down with and read all the way through, more to look up and dip into.

Still, a very useful text to have, that is for certain.

You will find all sorts of information here on the mythological front, and may be surprised at the detail. (

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bluetyson | Apr 7, 2008 |

An excellent introduction into Western mythologies! If anyone is looking for a portal book into myth studies or just interested in reading a number of diverse myths, this is the book to start with. (

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byers2142 | Mar 14, 2007 |

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1855 (The Age of Fable)

1858 (The Age of Chivalry)

1863 (Legends of Charlemagne)

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If no other knowledge deserves to be called useful but that which helps to enlarge or possessions or to raise our station in society, then mythology has no claim to the appellation. (Preface)

The religions of ancient Greece and Rome are extinct.

The religions of ancient Greece and Rome are extinct. (Chapter One)

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This unabridged work consists of The Age of Fable, The Age of Chivalry and The Legends of Charlemagne - it should not be combined with works that do not include all parts.

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Original publication date	1855 (The Age of Fable), 1858 (The Age of Chivalry), 1863 (Legends of Charlemagne), 1881 (Collection)
People/Characters	Zeus, King Arthur, Atalanta, Aeolus
Important places	Mount Olympus, Abaton, Almesbury
First words	If no other knowledge deserves to be called useful but that which helps to enlarge or possessions or to raise our station in society, then mythology has no claim to the appellation. (Preface), The religions of ancient Greece and Rome are extinct., The religions of ancient Greece and Rome are extinct. (Chapter One)
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Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0440308453, Mass Market Paperback)

The justly famous Mythology by Thomas Bulfinch contains three volumes the major contents of which are retained in this abridgment for the student and general reader. The Age Of Fable -- The gods and goddesses of Greece and Rome, as well as the mythology of the Germanic tribes, England and the Near East. The Legend Of Charlemange -- Accounts of the reign of the first great French Emperor, his wars and conquests. The Age Of Chivalry -- King Arthur and his court, Lancelot and Guenever, and the death of Arthur.

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