Goden- en Heldensagen by Ernst Hoffmann
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"Goden- en Heldensagen" by Ernst Hoffmann is a collection of mythological tales rewritten during the early 20th century. The work spans various Greek and Roman myths, offering narratives about gods, ancient heroes, and epic adventures, which include notable figures like Zeus, Heracles, and Theseus. This compilation aims to make these classic stories accessible to a modern audience, possibly for educational purposes. The opening of "Goden- en Heldensagen" introduces the foundational concepts of
the Greek cosmos, beginning with the primordial Chaos from which all things emerged, including deities such as Gaia, Uranus, and later Titan gods. The text discusses significant mythological events, such as Uranus’s oppressive rule over his children and Kronos's rebellion against him. This sets the stage for the subsequent rise of Zeus as the king of the gods and the ensuing battles between the Titans and Olympians. The initial chapters encapsulate the essence of Greek mythology, laying the groundwork for stories of power, conflict, and the establishment of divine order. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Hoffmann, Ernst, 1843- |
|---|---|
| Translator | Theissen, J. S. (Johann Samuel), 1874-1936 |
| Uniform Title | Götter- und Heldensagen. Dutch |
| Title | Goden- en Heldensagen |
| Original Publication | Groningen: P. Noordhoff, 1917. |
| Credits | Jeroen Hellingman, Branko Collin and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 74.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | Dutch |
| LoC Class | BL: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism |
| Subject | Mythology, Greek |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 73289 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-73289-3 |
| Release Date | Mar 30, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 217 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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