Mythology: Folklore, Myths & Legends: The History of Gods, Men and the Mythologies of the World Audiobook By Michael J. Stewart cover art

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Mythology: Folklore, Myths & Legends: The History of Gods, Men and the Mythologies of the World

By: Michael J. Stewart
Narrated by: William Bahl
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When is a story more than just a story? When does it become a myth? When it holds a piece of truth about our history, our morality, and the cosmos. Throughout history, humankind has use stories to explain the unknown. From the cycle of the moon to the changing of the seasons, tales about supernatural beings and events have served to account for the purpose of the cosmos. But mythology isn’t entirely fiction, these stories have been passed down for generations for a reason. They also hold a kernel of truth about our ancestors and our world. You’ll: - Take a peek at the stories on ancient Jewish scrolls that became the cornerstone of Jewish traditions, teachings, and laws. - Listen to ancient Egyptian tales of Ra, Isis, Osiris, and Horus and glimpse the core of Egyptian understanding of the cycles of nature. - See how the myths of the Norse and Vikings are tied to the growth of life and seafaring raids. - Glimpse the development of Christian faith and belief through the ancient stories of creation, floods, and Armageddon. - Learn how the Romans wove the tales of their people into lessons of morality, integrity, and politics. - Watch the Greeks capture their ideas and beliefs into narratives and poems of heroes, tragedy, and victory. Start your journey through humankind’s oldest tales with Folklore, Myths & Legends: The History of Gods, Men and the Mythologies of the World and learn how ancient humans understood and explained the questions of the universe.©2017 Lean Stone Publishing (P)2017 Lean Stone Publishing Ancient History Religious Studies Mythology Ancient History Greek Mythology Ancient Egypt

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A very interesting and informative! This book serves as an introduction to six of the most popular mythologies that ever existed: Greek, Roman, Norse, Jewish, Egyptian, and Christian. If you're not yet familiar with these subjects but want to start learning something about them, you'll probably find this book to be quite useful.

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Lots of useful info

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