The Student's Mythology

CHAPTER I.

_Ques._ What is Mythology?

_Ans._ This word is derived from the Greek, _Mythos_, a myth or fable, and _logos_, a discourse. A myth is, properly speaking, an allegory or fable invented to convey some important moral or religious truth, or illustrate some operation of nature. Mythology includes also the historical myths, or the narratives of gods, demigods, and heroes...