A Book of Myths

Lion's Mark Library edition.

There’s a peculiar comfort in revisiting stories that attempt to explain the unexplainable, and *A Book of Myths* offers precisely that – a gathering of narratives striving to understand the divine, the heroic, and the very nature of existence. In a world saturated with scientific explanation, these ancient tales remind us of the enduring human impulse to find meaning beyond the readily observable, to grapple with the mysteries of life and death through the language of myth. This collection isn’t a dry academic treatise; it's a vibrant, accessible portal to the beliefs and imaginations of cultures long past.

About the author: Jean Lang (1867–1932), born Jane Margaret Sutherland Lang, was a Scottish author known primarily for her retellings of fairy tales and historical narratives for children and adults. While she wrote novels and other works, *A Book of Myths* represents a significant contribution to her broader interest in folklore and comparative religion. Lang’s upbringing in a literary household fostered a love of storytelling, and her later work often drew on Scottish folklore and European mythology. Her retellings aimed to make these narratives accessible to a wider audience, often imbuing them with a moral or educational purpose.

This edition includes:

• An original 277-word introduction by Lion's Mark Library, situating the work for the contemporary reader.
• A focused 233-word biography of the author and their context.
• Lion Library house typesetting and editorial standards.
• Source verified against the cleanest available public-domain text.

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