
Step into a timeless realm where the first breath of creation is a drumbeat echoing through mist‑shrouded eternity. In this collection of vivid, lyrical myths, a supreme, unknowable maker summons a chorus of lesser deities, each shaping worlds, suns, moons, and a restless comet that forever seeks without ever finding its purpose. The stories unfold with a gentle, poetic cadence, inviting listeners to imagine the quiet deliberations of gods who craft existence while a solitary drummer keeps the cosmos alive.
Beyond the opening act, the tales follow the small gods as they populate their newly‑formed realms with wonders and mysteries, from luminous stars that watch in silence to beings destined to wander the endless cycles of time. Dunsany’s language blends the grandeur of ancient epics with a whimsical, almost musical quality, making each myth feel like a whispered secret from the very edge of imagination. The result is a captivating listening experience that transports you to a world where creation is both a game and a solemn duty.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (82K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Beginners Projects, Anne Reshnyk and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Release date
2005-06-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1878–1957
A pioneer of modern fantasy, this Anglo-Irish writer filled his stories and plays with dreamlike kingdoms, invented gods, and a sense of wonder that later inspired generations of fantasy authors. He also lived an unusually varied life, serving in war, spending time at Dunsany Castle, and writing across many forms.
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