A Classical Dictionary Of Greek And Roman Biography Mythology And Geography Based On The Larger Dictonaries

Excerpt from A Classical Dictionary of Biography, Mythology, and Geography: Based on the Larger Dictionaries In writing the Mythological articles care has been taken to avoid, as far as possible, all indelicate allusions, as the Work will probably be much in the hands of young persons. It is ofso much importance to discriminate between the Greek and Roman mythology, that an account of the Greek divinities is given under their Greek names, and of the Roman divinities under their Latin names, a practice which is universally adoptedby the continental writers, which has received the sanction of some of our macholmandwhichis moreoverofsuch great utilityinguardingagainstendless confusions and mistakes as to require no apology for its introduction into this Work. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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This is a comprehensive reference book that provides readers with detailed information on the major figures of classical antiquity, including gods, heroes, and historical figures. The author, Sir William Smith, draws from a wide range of sources to compile a wealth of information on the people and places of classical mythology and history. The book is organized alphabetically for easy reference and includes detailed maps, charts, and illustrations to enhance readers' understanding of these ancient worlds. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in classical studies or the history of Western civilization. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.