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PREFACE.
CHAPTER I. - STORYOLOGY. - I.
II.
CHAPTER II. - THE MAGIC WAND.
CHAPTER III. - THE MAGIC MIRROR.
CHAPTER IV. - THE MAGIC MOON.
CHAPTER V. - THE DEVIL'S CANDLE.
CHAPTER VI. - THE SEA AND ITS LEGENDS.
CHAPTER VII. - MOTHER CAREY AND HER CHICKENS.
CHAPTER VIII. - DAVY JONES'S LOCKER.
Designed for anyone who enjoys a good story but isn’t looking for a textbook, this work opens a lively conversation about the myths that have shaped cultures across the ages. The author invites listeners into a world where legends of heroes, celestial battles, and ancient deities mingle with the everyday language of our ancestors, offering clear explanations without the heavy jargon of scholarly tomes. Along the way, the book gently uncovers how these narratives have been woven into the fabric of folklore, sea‑lore, and plant‑lore, showing how ordinary people once made sense of the natural world.
With a conversational tone and an eye for surprising connections, the author guides us through examples that link Greek fire‑gods to Vedic flames, and Arthurian knights to ancient sky‑watchers. The essay’s comparative approach is both informative and entertaining, encouraging listeners to see familiar tales in a fresh light while appreciating the imaginative spirit of our forebears. It’s a thoughtful, accessible tour of mythic storytelling that leaves room for curiosity and further exploration.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (295K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
Sep 6, 2009
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

Known for elegant memoir, fiction, and literary biography, he writes with a sharp eye for family life, memory, and the inner dramas of friendship. His work often brings intellectual subjects down to a human scale, making complicated lives feel intimate and alive.
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