1000 Mythological Characters Briefly Described Adapted to Private Schools, High Schools and Academies

"1000 Mythological Characters Briefly Described" by Edward Sylvester Ellis is an educational handbook from the 1800's. The book acts as a reference guide about mythological characters, with descriptions written for students at private schools and other institutes. The book holds a collection of characters stemming from ancient stories, with a focus on the stories of the Greeks, the Romans, and other cultures. The book begins with an explanation on myths and their importance, noting how myths across all cultures are used to explain topics such as creation and existence. He talks about different views on where mythology came from, like the philological interpretation and the anthropological interpretation, showing the connection between language and human expereince. After this introduction, characters are listed in the book. The characters are provided with their names and a short telling of their specific stories, such as the story of Medusa and the account of Hercules.