
audiobook
FAMOUS TALES OF FACT AND FANCY - MYTHS AND LEGENDS OF THE NATIONS OF THE WORLD RETOLD FOR BOYS AND GIRLS - TRANSLATED AND EDITED BY - LOGAN MARSHALL - ILLUSTRATED - WITH ORIGINAL PLATES
PHILADELPHIA - THE JOHN C. WINSTON COMPANY - PUBLISHERS
PREFACE
PROMETHEUS, THE FRIEND OF MAN
THE LABORS OF HERCULES
DEUCALION AND PYRRHA
THESEUS AND THE CENTAUR
NIOBE
THE GORGON'S HEAD
THE GOLDEN FLEECE
This collection gathers the most beloved myths and legends from around the world, reshaped in lively, age‑friendly language. Each tale preserves the original wonder while inviting modern listeners to step into ancient forests, heroic courts, and distant seas. The stories act as cultural shortcuts, letting children glimpse the values and imagination that shaped civilizations long before our own history books.
Inside, listeners will meet daring figures such as Prometheus, who steals fire to lift humanity from darkness, and the mighty Hercules facing his twelve labors. From the chivalrous deeds of King Arthur to the clever tricks of the Greek heroes, every narrative sparkles with adventure, moral choice, and a touch of the supernatural. The book’s vivid retellings aim to inspire curiosity and a love for the timeless art of storytelling.
Full title
Famous Tales of Fact and Fancy Myths and Legends of the Nations of the World Retold for Boys and Girls Myths and Legends of the Nations of the World Retold for Boys and Girls
Language
en
Duration
~7 hours (447K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2008-03-28
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

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