Gods and Heroes by Ferdinand Schmidt and Karl Friedrich Becker
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"Gods and Heroes" by Ferdinand Schmidt and Karl Friedrich Becker is a collection of mythological tales adapted from the German, likely written in the early 20th century. This work recounts the fascinating stories of various figures from ancient mythology, focusing on gods, demigods, and heroes, such as Prometheus, Hermes, and Perseus. Through these narratives, the author explores themes of morality, destiny, and the relationship between divine beings and humanity. The opening of
"Gods and Heroes" introduces the character of Prometheus, a Titan who defies Zeus to give fire to mankind, enhancing their quality of life. In this segment, we see Prometheus’s nurturing side as he teaches humanity essential skills, from understanding the natural world to building proper shelters. However, his actions provoke the wrath of Zeus, leading to Prometheus's punishment and the eventual introduction of Pandora, whose curiosity unleashes evils upon humankind. This poignant tale not only sets the tone for the book but also emphasizes the complexities and moral lessons embedded in mythological stories, illustrating how human afflictions often arise from divine interactions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Schmidt, Ferdinand, 1816-1890 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Upton, George P. (George Putnam), 1834-1919 |
| Author | Becker, Karl Friedrich, 1777-1806 |
| Title | Gods and Heroes |
| Series Title | Life Stories for Young People |
| Contents | Prometheus -- Deucalion and Pyrrha -- Hermes (Mercury) -- Phaëthon -- Orpheus -- Atalanta -- Tantalus -- Salmoneus, Sisyphus, Ixion, and Phlegyas -- Niobe -- Bellerophon -- Perseus -- Cadmus -- Dionysus (Bacchus) -- Actæon -- Dædalus and Icarus -- Philemon and Baucis -- Arachne -- Hyacinthus. |
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Produced by D A Alexander, Stephen Hutcheson, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Mythology, Greek -- Juvenile literature |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 59956 |
| Release Date | Jul 21, 2019 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 573 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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