Short description
Vivid myths of Greece and Rome, plus stories of Norse gods and heroes. Zeus and Hera, Apollo, Jason and the golden fleece, the wanderings of Ulysses and Aeneas, the deeds of Thor, many more.
Long description
First published in 1855, this extensively researched and brilliantly retold collection of tales from ancient mythology draws upon the works of Homer, Ovid, Virgil, and other classical authors, as well as an immense trove of stories about the Norse gods and heroes. Now available in this inexpensive edition, The Age of Fable offers vibrant portraits of gods and goddesses, heroes and warriors, the direst scoundrels, and the most ardent of lovers -- from the mighty Jove and his cohort of Olympians to sirens, centaurs, and satyrs -- along with a host of other monsters and demigods. Tales of the Trojan War, the quest for the Golden Fleece, the labors of Hercules, and scores of other adventures are related in an entertaining and highly readable style.