A New System, or an Analysis of Ancient Mythology, Vol. 5 of 6: Wherein an Attempt Is Made to Divest Tradition of Fable, and to Reduce the Truth to Its Original Purity

by Jacob Bryant

This book is an examination of the history, religion, and culture of the ancient Greek people. The author traces the migrations of the Greeks from their origins in the Middle East to their eventual settlement in the Mediterranean region. Along the way, they explore the influence of other cultures on Greek civilization, including the Egyptians, Phoenicians, and Persians. The author also discusses the major themes of Greek mythology, such as the role of fate, the nature of the gods, and the importance of heroism. In doing so, the text argues that Greek mythology was not simply a collection of entertaining stories but a complex and sophisticated system of religious beliefs and moral values. This book offers a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the fascinating world of ancient Greece, making it an ideal read for anyone interested in history, religion, or mythology.

436 pages, Hardcover

Published August 24, 2018

About the author

Jacob Bryant (1715 – 1804) was a British scholar and mythographer, who has been described as "the outstanding figure among the mythagogoues who flourished in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries".