A Historical Account Of The Heathen Gods And Heroes, Necessary For The Understanding Of The Ancient Poets (1772)

""A Historical Account Of The Heathen Gods And Heroes, Necessary For The Understanding Of The Ancient Poets"" is a book written by William King and published in 1772. The book provides a detailed historical account of the gods and heroes of ancient mythology, including their origins, characteristics, and significance in the ancient world. The author argues that an understanding of these mythological figures is crucial for a proper understanding of the works of ancient poets, such as Homer and Virgil. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a particular god or hero, and includes illustrations and diagrams to help readers visualize the various mythological concepts. Overall, ""A Historical Account Of The Heathen Gods And Heroes"" is a comprehensive and informative guide to the world of ancient mythology, and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the subject.Being An Improvement Of Whatever Has Been Hitherto Written By The Greek, Latin, And English Authors, Upon That Subject.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.