Nature Myths of Many Lands is a collection of myths and legends from various cultures around the world, all centered around the natural world. Written by Florence V. Farmer, this book includes stories from Native American, African, Asian, and European cultures, among others. Each chapter focuses on a different aspect of nature, such as the sun, moon, stars, animals, and plants. The myths are retold in a simple and accessible manner, making them suitable for readers of all ages. The book also includes illustrations that help bring the stories to life. Nature Myths of Many Lands is a fascinating exploration of the ways in which different cultures have tried to understand and explain the natural world.1910. Nearly every country has its myths, and most of them are nature myths. They represent the explanations of the phenomena of nature by primitive people. They are not mere strange fancies and marvelous fictions invented for the sake of amusement. They rather represent the fundamental ideas underlying the moral and religious nature of man vivified by the imagination. The myths given in this book have been selected from many sources and various races, including twenty-two nationalities. Contents: American sources; Asiatic sources; European sources.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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