SN - Mythologie élémentaire, à l’usage des écoles et pensions - 1807

Fascinating illustrated edition of 16 intaglio-engraved plates of this instructional manual designed to introduce students to the mythology of Antiquity, mainly Greek and Roman. The work presents in a methodical way the main deities, legendary heroes and marvelous narratives that nourished literature, poetry and the arts of Antiquity -

The reader first discovers the great figures of the Greek and Roman pantheon, notably Jupiter, Juno, Neptune, Pluto, Minerva, Apollo, Diana, Venus, Mars, Mercury and Bacchus, with their attributes, powers and the domains with which they are associated -

The tales devoted to heroes and legendary characters then allow one to traverse the great stories of the ancient tradition, from the mythical origins of the world to the adventures of Hercules, Theseus, Perseus, Jason and the heroes of the Trojan War -

SN - Mythologie élémentaire, à l’usage des écoles et pensions - 1807 - Le Prieur -
268 pp.

Good condition of the binding, the work in its original half vellum with corners, marbled boards, stains and wear from use, some minor defects on the cover, corners worn, speckled edges, smooth spine, black titling on the title piece -

Good interior condition, some browning and stains, the work enriched with 16 intaglio plates, endpapers in acceptable condition, a pleasant copy -

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