A Catechism Of Mythology: Being A Compendious History Of The Heathen Gods, Goddesses, And Heroes (1822)

By Christopher Irving

Book Overview

A Catechism of Mythology is a comprehensive guide to the gods, goddesses, and heroes of ancient Greece and Rome. Written by Christopher Irving in 1822, the book is structured as a series of questions and answers, making it an accessible and easy-to-use resource for students and scholars alike.The book covers a wide range of topics, including the creation myths, the Olympian gods and goddesses, the lesser deities, and the heroes of Greek and Roman mythology. Each entry includes a brief summary of the character or story, as well as key attributes and associations.In addition to the main entries, the book also includes a glossary of key terms and a list of recommended reading for further study. Overall, A Catechism of Mythology is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the rich and complex world of ancient mythology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120110947
• ISBN13: 9781120110947
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 94 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"