Wisdom of the Ancients

Wisdom of the Ancients is a book written by the famous philosopher and statesman Francis Bacon. The book is a collection of fables and myths from ancient cultures such as Greek, Roman, and Egyptian. Bacon uses these stories to convey important moral and philosophical lessons to his readers. Each fable is accompanied by a commentary from Bacon, in which he explains the meaning and significance of the story. The book is divided into four sections, each dealing with a different theme: love, ambition, death, and fame. The stories are written in a clear and concise style, making them accessible to readers of all ages and backgrounds. Wisdom of the Ancients is a timeless classic that continues to inspire and educate readers today.Cassandra, or Divination
Typhon, or a Rebel
The Cyclops, or the Ministers of Terror, Narcissus, or Self-love
Styx, or Leagues
Pan, or Nature
Perseus, or War
Endymion, or a Favorite
The Sister of the Giants, or Fame
Actaeon and Pentheus, or a Curious Man
Orpheus, or Philosophy
Coelum, or Beginnings
Proteus, or Matter
Memnon, or a Youth too Forward
Tithonus, or Satiety
Juno's Suitor, or Baseness
Cupid, or an Atom
Diomedes, or Zeal
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dalus, or Mechanic
Ericthonius, or Imposture
Deucalion, or Restitution
Nemesis, or the Vicissitude of Things
Achelous, or Battle
Dionysus, or Passions
Atalanta, or Gain
Prometheus, or the State of Man
Scylia and Icarus, or the Middle Way
Sphynx, or Science
Proserpina, or Spirit
Metis, or Counsel
The Sirens, or Pleasures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.