Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome

<p><strong>Excerpt:</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>It is hardly necessary to dwell upon the importance of the study of Mythology: our poems our novels and even our daily journals teem with classical allusions; nor can a visit to our art galleries and museums be fully enjoyed without something more than a mere superficial knowledge of a subject which has in all ages inspired painters sculptors and poets. It therefore only remains for me to express a hope that my little work may prove useful not only to teachers and scholars but also to a large class of general readers who in whiling away a leisure hour may derive some pleasure and profit from its perusal.</p>