The Golden Age of Myth and Legend

One of the most famous books on mythology in the English language -- a uniquely readable introduction to the world of myth & legend. Although first published more than a century ago, it remains a classic, popular portrayal of the stories surrounding the gods & goddesses of ancient Greece & Rome; it also includes legends of the Norsemen, Hindus, Buddhists, & Druids. Bulfinch s writing was intended for the general reader who would wish t.o understand classical allusions in poetry, painting, prose & sculpture. Includes maps & a genealogic table of the gods of Greece & Rome; a glossary; & 36 illustrations.