This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: 25015446
Title: Perseus : or, Of dragons
Original Publication: United States: E. P. Dutton & Company, 1925.
Series Title: To-day and to-morrow series
Note: Reading ease score: 59.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Tim Lindell, Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Summary: "Perseus: or, Of Dragons" by H. F. Scott Stokes is an intriguing study of the concept of dragons throughout various historical contexts, written in the early 20th century. This scholarly exploration combines aspects of mythology, folklore, and cultural analysis to examine how the notion of dragons has evolved from classical antiquity through to modern times. The book likely addresses themes of mythology, the human experience with fear and belief, and the influence of dragons in literature and art. In this work, Stokes takes the reader on a journey through the ages, starting with the legendary figure of Perseus and his encounters with dragons, particularly the Gorgon Medusa. The author discusses dragons in diverse cultural contexts, including their roles in Greek mythology, early Christian tales, and modern European interpretations. Stokes highlights the symbolic nature of dragons as representations of both evil and the heroic struggle against it. Furthermore, he explores how humanity has frequently turned to these mythical creatures as allegories for their own fears and societal issues, concluding with a reflection on the persistent presence of the "dragon" in the form of societal norms and superstitions that continue to shape human culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Stokes, H. F. Scott (Henry Folliott Scott), 1896-1976
EBook No.: 73461
Published: Apr 25, 2024
Downloads: 74
Language: English
Subject: Dragons
Subject: Perseus (Greek mythological character)
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Folklore
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 25015446
Title: Perseus : or, Of dragons
Original Publication: United States: E. P. Dutton & Company, 1925.
Series Title: To-day and to-morrow series
Note: Reading ease score: 59.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Tim Lindell, Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Summary: "Perseus: or, Of Dragons" by H. F. Scott Stokes is an intriguing study of the concept of dragons throughout various historical contexts, written in the early 20th century. This scholarly exploration combines aspects of mythology, folklore, and cultural analysis to examine how the notion of dragons has evolved from classical antiquity through to modern times. The book likely addresses themes of mythology, the human experience with fear and belief, and the influence of dragons in literature and art. In this work, Stokes takes the reader on a journey through the ages, starting with the legendary figure of Perseus and his encounters with dragons, particularly the Gorgon Medusa. The author discusses dragons in diverse cultural contexts, including their roles in Greek mythology, early Christian tales, and modern European interpretations. Stokes highlights the symbolic nature of dragons as representations of both evil and the heroic struggle against it. Furthermore, he explores how humanity has frequently turned to these mythical creatures as allegories for their own fears and societal issues, concluding with a reflection on the persistent presence of the "dragon" in the form of societal norms and superstitions that continue to shape human culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Stokes, H. F. Scott (Henry Folliott Scott), 1896-1976
EBook No.: 73461
Published: Apr 25, 2024
Downloads: 74
Language: English
Subject: Dragons
Subject: Perseus (Greek mythological character)
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Folklore
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.