1892. The Olympos of Dr. Petiscus, on which, with large alterations and additions, is the basis of this book. The book, while specially intended for the elementary learner of mythology offers itself also to the more advanced student of classical art and literature, and humbly as a guidepost to the intending specialist. Contents: character and meaning of the gods of classic antiquity; origin of the gods; gods of Olympos; sea and river gods; earth gods; divinities of the underworld; myths of heroes. Illustrated.