Saturday, August 12, 2023

Edith Hamilton and Mythology 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.

"Myths and legends are more than just stories. They serve a profound purpose in ancient and modern cultures. Myths are sacred tales that explained the world and man's experience of it. Over time our language, literature, identity and culture have derived from mythology and we can understand diverse cultures and traditions because of it. Myths answer timeless questions and serve as a compass to each generation. Myths are as relevant to us today as ever." Source

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.

See also Over 250 Books on DVDrom on Mythology, Gods and Legends

Download Mythology Here

See also Greek And Roman Mythology Compared, By Francis W. Kelsey

Shakespeare and Mythology


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