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Myth-Land

By F. Edward (Frederick Edward) Hulme

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Explore the enchanting world of mythical monsters and uncover their historical roots.

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2014-05-17
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Summary

"Myth-Land" by F. Edward Hulme is a journey into folklore and old stories investigating the origins of mythical creatures. The book discusses amazing beings like unicorns, dragons, and phoenixes from different cultures. It mixes together historical stories and book references. It looks at how these made-up creatures were thought of in the olden days and how they were important in books and ideas about nature. The book starts by telling us that old writings and folklore show how people were interested in mythical monsters, which were often mixed up with watching real animals. The author starts by looking at the unicorn, showing all the different ways it was shown in history, including in the Bible and as a symbol. It brings to life how these mythical beings were part of how people understood the world, often as symbols of goodness or as characters in moral stories. The book asks readers to think about how myth and reality come together, getting ready for a closer look at the fascinating area of mythical creatures.

About the Author

Frederick Edward Hulme was known as a teacher and an amateur botanist. He was the Professor of Freehand and Geometrical Drawing at King's College London from 1886. His most famous work was Familiar Wild Flowers, which was issued in nine volumes.

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