"Our work is not for the learned, nor for the theologian, nor for the philosopher, but for the reader of English literature, of either sex, who wishes to comprehend the allusions so frequently made by public speakers, lecturers, essayists, and poets, and those which occur in polite conversation."
The original volume was dedicated to Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and Bulfinch described it on the title page as an:
"attempt to popularize mythology and extend the enjoyment of elegant literature"
In his preface he outlined his purpose, which was:
"an attempt to solve this problem, by telling the stories of mythology in such a manner as to make them a source of amusement.
We have endeavored to tell them correctly, according to the ancient authorities, so that when the reader finds them referred to he may not be at a loss to recognize the reference.
Thus we hope to teach mythology not as a study, but as a relaxation from study; to give our work the charm of a storybook, yet by means of it to impart a knowledge of an important branch of education.
The index at the end will adapt it to the purposes of a reference, and make it a Classical Dictionary for the parlor."
The cosmic war _ interplanetary warfare, modern physics, and -- Farrell, Joseph_, Joseph P_ Farrell -- Illustrated, PS, 2007 -- Adventures Unlimited -- 9781931882750 -- 96eba8d24ae229b0d0f98a76d8bc5aba -- Anna’s Ar.pdf
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Presents the history of the Exploded Planet hypothesis. Rejecting naturalist and materialist assumptions of catastrophism forwarded by other researchers, this work asserts that the causes are based in ancient myths of a Cosmic War in the heavens.
The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, specifically the Parker Chronicle (also known as the A-version), contains genealogies that trace the lineage of Anglo-Saxon kings back to Woden (a figure akin to the Norse god Odin) and, in turn, to the biblical Noah.
These genealogies, particularly after the conversion of Anglo-Saxons to Christianity, were extended further back to include biblical patriarchs like Noah and even Adam, as seen in the Parker Chronicle.
The Parker Chronicle provides a detailed list, tracing the line from Noah to Japheth (known as Sceaf to the Anglo-Saxons) and then through subsequent generations, including Woden and his descendants.
