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hannfarmer21's review against another edition
3.0
i didn't really finish it, but my curriculum no longer requires me to read it. *finally*
sgunther's review against another edition
3.0
We have been referring to this book all year in English. I can't exactly say I've read the whole thing, but pretty close.
abetterjulie's review against another edition
4.0
I learned a lot from this one! The writing isn't great, but the information kept me interested.
adammp's review against another edition
3.0
Bulfinch's Mythology, Thomas Bulfinch
The book serves as an excellent reference and beginner's guide to mythology. It has guided me through multiple courses in college, from beginner's level Latin, to graduate level philosophy and political science. I highly suggest the Kindle version. It is for free and easy to quote through the computer program, which is also for free. The search function on both the computer program and the Kindle itself is also very helpful, and will get you all of the information that you need in minutes. The version for kindle also contains some excellent sections on the legends of Arthur and Charlemagne.
The book serves as an excellent reference and beginner's guide to mythology. It has guided me through multiple courses in college, from beginner's level Latin, to graduate level philosophy and political science. I highly suggest the Kindle version. It is for free and easy to quote through the computer program, which is also for free. The search function on both the computer program and the Kindle itself is also very helpful, and will get you all of the information that you need in minutes. The version for kindle also contains some excellent sections on the legends of Arthur and Charlemagne.
barrettcmyk's review against another edition
3.0
a great reference for all kinds of Greek, Roman, and -- in this edition -- even a few Norse and Egyptian -- mythological tales. Bulfinch does a superb job of quoting passages from literature (LOTS of Byron) where such references crop up, which is lovely. definitely a good investment for the library!
urbanvampyre's review against another edition
1.0
"The so called divinities of Olympus have not a single worshiper among living men. " it was at this point, only in the introduction that I put the book down. I am well versed in mythology as well as a practicing pagan. The religion is alive and well. The gods and goddesses are still honored, as they should be. Bulfinch also formed the tales to be humorous instead of accurate. From an 19th century text I want accuracy to tale,not farce or humoured prose. 1 star.
lory_blanco's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars. Very enjoyable. Written in a simple, organized and easy to understand way.
chocklad's review against another edition
4.0
This book is just amazing. Wow. I always loved mythology so thanks to Bulfinch now I know a lot more about it. It has a lot of information so I recommend for you to read 2 chapters per day. You are going to learn a lot, enjoy so many stories and you are not going to be confused with so many names(I hope). I'm glad that I have this book in my bookshelf so I can consult it whenever I want.