A concise reference of classical mythology, arranged as brief alphabetical entries on gods, heroes, and other legendary figures. Adapted for schools, it offers accessible explanations for listeners who want a quick guide to ancient myths and names.
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Opening of the book
Transcriber's Note
The front cover has been created by the transcriber for the convenience of the reader. The front cover is released into the public domain.
For ease of searching, names with a syllabic accent mark have been included initially without that accent, and all ligatures have been expanded (e.g. æ has become ae). Further, proper nouns in the main body of the text (but not in the quoted material) have been made consistent where there was either a definite typographic error or there was a clear prevalence of one form over another. A list of these changes may be found at the end of the text.
There were some instances of valid variable spellings which have been preserved as printed in each case. These include: Adrastaea,
Nemaean; Perithous, Pirithous. The book also uses some archaic spelling, and this is also preserved as printed.
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Mythological Characters
Briefly Described
ADAPTED TO
PRIVATE SCHOOLS, HIGH SCHOOLS
AND ACADEMIES EDITED WITH INTRODUCTION BY EDWARD S. ELLIS, M.A. Author of “The Young People’s Standard History of the United States” and “Common Errors in Writing and Speaking.” ———— COPYRIGHT, 1895, BY THE WOOLFALL COMPANY COPYRIGHT, 1899, BY HINDS & NOBLE ———— HINDS, HAYDEN & ELDREDGE, Iƿŕ. NEW YORK PHILADELPHIA CHICAGO Diana with a hound on a leash See page Diana A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
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