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Dive into a captivating collection of myths, primarily Greek with a sprinkle of Eastern tales, presented in a clear and engaging style. Lang enriches each story with poetry from other inspired authors, reflecting on these ancient narratives of the gods. She selected these myths for their portrayal of heroic deities, worshipped with unwavering faith by humanity. Yet, as the tales unfold, it becomes evident that these gods exhibit the same flaws and corruptions as humans. Lang believed that despite these imperfections, the myths reveal a wonderful humanity that strikes a vibrant chord. This ...

Because only through the human was the divine knowable, the old peoples of the earth made gods of their heroes and not infrequently endowed these gods with as many of the vices as of the virtues of their worshipers.