Heathen mythology, Illustrated by extracts from the most celebrated writers, both ancient and modern

** "Heathen Mythology: Illustrated by extracts from the most celebrated writers, both ancient and modern" by various individuals, is a 19th-century illustrated text looking into ancient mythology and its impact on past civilizations. Using writings from famous and not so famous writers the book tells the many stories of ancient gods and goddesses from cultures all around the world. These writings are from Greece, Rome, India, Scandinavia, and more. The book starts by talking about how important mythology was to past cultures with many civilizations believing that gods were responsible for controlling nature and life. It then uses various stories to show how these old myths and deities from literature have influenced people’s understanding of existence, morality, and beauty. **