Myths and myth-makers: Old Tales and Superstitions Interpreted by Comparative Mythology

The Project Gutenberg EBook of Myths and Myth-Makers, by John Fiske This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org Title: Myths and Myth-Makers Old Tales and Superstitions Interpreted by Comparative Mythology Author: John Fiske Release Date: July 31, 2008 [EBook #1061] Language: English Character set encoding: ASCII *** START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK MYTHS AND MYTH-MAKERS *** Produced by Charles Keller, and David Widger MYTHS AND MYTH-MAKERS Old Tales and Superstitions Interpreted by Comparative Mythology By John Fiske La mythologie, cette science toute nouvelle, qui nous fait suivre les croyances de nos peres, depuis le berceau du monde jusqu'aux superstitions de nos campagnes.—EDMOND SCHERER TO MY DEAR FRIEND, WILLIAM DEAN HOWELLS, IN REMEMBRANCE OF PLEASANT AUTUMN EVENINGS SPENT AMONG WEREWOLVES AND TROLLS AND NIXIES, I dedicate THIS RECORD OF OUR ADVENTURES. PREFACE.