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The Age of Fable

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The Age of Fable

By Thomas BulfinchNarrated by Mary Woods

The Age of Fable

Length13h 1m

About this audiobook

Many of the world's travails may be traced to the displacement of mythology by the age of science. Knowledge today is often deemed useful only if it enlarges our possessions or raises our station in society. If instead, the criterion were to make us happier and more virtuous, mythology would have retained its proper place in society. The Age of Fable is Thomas Bulfinch's brilliant reconstruction of the ancient myths and legends that form the backbone of western culture. Drawn from a variety of classic sources, including Ovid's Metamorphoses, Egyptian myths, Eastern mythology, and Hindu, Norse, and Celtic works, these selections form a remarkable tapestry of human endeavor: dreams, illusions, adventures, and loves. Included are the legends of Cupid and Psyche, Venus and Adonis, Hero and Leander, Hercules, and many others.

Gods & Mortals Adventure Mythological World Hero Epic Quest Folklore Supernatural Magic Royalty & Courts Monster Fiction Journey War & Battle Prophecy Sword & Sorcery Tragic Romance

Audiobook details

GenrePsychology

Length13 hrs 1 min

Narrated byMary Woods

FormatAudiobook

Publish dateAug 1, 2017

LanguageEnglish

Series

The Bulfinch’s Mythology Series

The Bulfinch’s Mythology SeriesBook 1

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