Herakles, the Hero of Thebes, and Other Heroes of the Myth by Burt and Ragozin
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"Herakles, the Hero of Thebes, and Other Heroes of the Myth" by Mary E. Burt and Zenaïde A. Ragozin is a collection of adaptations from ancient Greek myths written in the late 19th century. This work focuses on the legendary tales surrounding notable heroes such as Herakles, Jason, and Theseus, drawing from educational texts used in primary schools in Greece. It aims to introduce young readers to these thrilling stories, which highlight
themes of bravery, adventure, and the struggle between good and evil. The opening of the book sets the foundation for its exploration of heroic myths. It begins with a preface that discusses the importance of action-oriented characters like Herakles for young minds, proposing that these tales instill values of courage and resilience. The narrative quickly moves into the origins of Herakles, detailing his extraordinary strength even as a child, the jealousy of Hera, and the subsequent challenges he faces, including slaying a mighty lion and battling the Hydra. Through these captivating adventures, the beginning introduces readers to the awe-inspiring deeds of Herakles and sets the stage for his legendary labors. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Burt, Mary E. (Mary Elizabeth), 1850-1918 |
|---|---|
| Author | Ragozin, Zénaïde A. (Zénaïde Alexeïevna), 1835-1924 |
| Title |
Herakles, the Hero of Thebes, and Other Heroes of the Myth Adapted from the Second Book of the Primary Schools of Athens, Greece |
| Credits |
Produced by Shaun Pinder, Sam W. 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: 77.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BL: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism |
| Subject | Mythology, Greek |
| Subject | Mythology, Roman |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 50569 |
| Release Date | Nov 28, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 22, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 522 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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