Gods and Heroes; or, The Kingdom of Jupiter

"Gods and Heroes; or, The Kingdom of Jupiter" by R. E. Francillon is a compilation of old myths, pulling mainly from Roman and Greek lore, reminiscent of Ovid’s storytelling that was written in the late 1800s. The author retells tales surrounding the family and authority struggles among the gods, initiating with the saga of Saturn, the god of time. The stories tell how Saturn, after rescuing his family from their father’s anger, makes a difficult promise about his future children. Through trials and battles, the narrative highlights Jupiter's rise to power among the gods, including his conflicts against Titans and Giants, and his connection with other gods, such as Juno. The tale integrates complicated divine relationships and moral lessons.