Mythical Monsters by Charles Gould
"Mythical Monsters" by Charles Gould is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The work explores the intersection of mythology and natural history, proposing that many creatures once thought to be purely fictional may have roots in real animals that existed in the past. It delves into various myths surrounding mythical creatures like dragons, unicorns, and sea serpents, presenting a case for their possible historical existence based on geological andpaleontological evidence. At the start of the text, the author emphasizes a shift in perception regarding legendary beings due to advancements in scientific understanding, notably influenced by Darwinian principles. Gould suggests that many legendary monsters could stem from distorted memories of actual species that coexisted with early humans or were real beings misrepresented over time. He introduces the notion that the power of narrative has blurred the lines between fact and fiction, and he intends to explore how these mythical creatures might connect to truth rather than imagination. As the opening unfolds, it sets the stage for a thorough examination of the credibility of these remarkable stories and mythologies across different cultures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Gould, Charles, 1834-1893 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | tmp96032982 |
| Title | Mythical Monsters |
| Note | Reading ease score: 62.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http://archive.org) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GR: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Folklore |
| Subject | Animals, Mythical |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 40972 |
| Release Date | Oct 8, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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