One of the most brilliant, eclectic thinkers in Victorian England, the Reverend Sabine Baring-Gould (1834–1924) was intrigued by the grotesque and often savage history of the Middle Ages. The noted author and folklorist’s fascination with the period resulted in this absorbing compilation of vintage tales surrounding such figures as William Tell and the Man in the Moon. Twenty-four legendary figures — among others, Saint Patrick, the Pied Piper, knights of the Holy Grail, and St. George — are rejuvenated in this collection for a new audience. In addition to outlines of the myths, the author provides an objective analysis of their origins, relevance, and the extent of their basis in fact. Fascinating sources include Christian adaptations of prehistoric legends, misinterpretations of actual events, and outright fabrications. Accompanying illustrations provide a visual appreciation for these timeless classics. A marvelous introduction to age-old stories, this oft-cited work will be of value and interest to students, scholars, and other readers.Unabridged republication of the edition published by Longmans, Green, and Co., London, 1894. root story;eleven thousand;seven sleepers;hameln;sangreal;hatto;druidism;methodism;ephesus;prester;melusina;jewellery;terrestrial;1867;untranslated;heathen;antisemitism;pied;maidens;aryan;gould;compendium;grail;tracing;swan;download;pagan;piper;mythological;bishop;latin;folklore;objective;joan;moon;books on heathens;books on folklores;books on gould;books on methodisms;books on compendia;books on grails;books on maidens;books on terrestrials;books on swans;books on root stories;books on ephesus;books on pagans;books on objectives;books on melusina;books on antisemitisms;books on druidisms;trace;books on presters;books on hameln;books on piper;books on aryans;books on jewelleries;books on bishops;books on downloads;books on latins