The legend of Perseus, Volume 3 (of 3)
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This book examines the famous myth of Perseus, son of Zeus, and its many versions in world folklore. Exploring the three central his miraculous birth, his slaying of the Gorgon Medusa, and his rescue of Andromeda, the author traces the development and geographical spread of the Perseus myth from ancient Greece to the present day. Through investigation of the myth's many variations?both in ancient texts and in modern storytelling traditions from around the world?the author reveals the deep-rooted psychological ideas and cultural contexts that have given the Perseus myth its enduring power. The ...
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- The Legend of Perseus
- [IMPRINT]
- [DEDICATION]
- NOTE
- CONTENTS
- THE LEGEND OF PERSEUS
- CHAPTER XVI. THE RESCUE OF ANDROMEDA IN MÄRCHEN.
- CHAPTER XVII. THE RESCUE OF ANDROMEDA IN SAGAS.
- CHAPTER XVIII. THE RESCUE OF ANDROMEDA: ITS RELATION TO HUMAN SACRIFICES.
- CHAPTER XIX. THE MEDUSA-WITCH IN MÄRCHEN.
- CHAPTER XX. THE MEDUSA-WITCH IN SAGA AND SUPERSTITION.
- CHAPTER XXI. THE STORY AS A WHOLE. THE PROBLEM OF ITS PLACE OF ORIGIN. CONCLUSION.
- APPENDIX
- TABLE A. HELPFUL ANIMALS.
- TABLE B. WEAPONS.
- TABLE C. THE IMPOSTOR AND THE TOKENS.
- TABLE D. THE DELIVERER’S SLEEP.
- SUPPLEMENTARY LIST OF WORKS REFERRED TO
- ENDNOTES
- CHAPTER XVI NOTES
- CHAPTER XVII NOTES
- CHAPTER XVIII NOTES
- CHAPTER XIX NOTES
- CHAPTER XX NOTES
- CHAPTER XXI NOTES
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