Mythologist Edith Hamilton on This Day in History

This day in history: Renowned classicist Edith Hamilton was born in Germany on this day in 1867. She is best know for her classic book "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes." I've always had a copy on my shelf and this book is still used widely.

Once you learn mythology you learn the basis of many stories and religions and the battles between good and evil. The power of mythology lies in its symbolism which helped shape the origins of modern story-telling and modern popular culture. For example, the Star Wars movies owe so much of their inspiration from mythology that it could not have existed without these ancient myths. Mythology is woven into a lot of great literature and art, so reading it enhances your appreciation of those things.

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