The Origins & Myths of Our Months and Days
Book Details
Author(s)R. Couzens
PublisherPDP Publications
ISBN / ASINB004XMQJ2Y
ISBN-13978B004XMQJ22
MarketplaceUnited Kingdom 🇬🇧
Description
The Origins and Myths of Our Months and Days was written in 1923 and explains the origins and myths associated with the days and months of the calender.
Within the pages of this forgotten classic you will discover the origins of the names we have given to our months and days, why we chose to give them these names, and the meaning behind the names.
Excerpt:
March--The Month of Mars
This month, originally the first in the year, is named after Mars, the God of War. He was the son of Jupiter and Juno, the king and queen of the gods, and was generally represented in a shining suit of armor, with a plumed helmet on his head, a spear in one hand, and a shield in the other. His chariot was driven by the Goddess of War, Bellona, who also watched over his safety in battle; for the gods often took part in the battles which were constantly raging on the earth. During the great fight between the gods and the giants to decide who was to rule the world, Mars was captured by two of the giants, who bound him with iron chains and kept watch over him day and night. After over a year of captivity he was freed by the clever god Mercury, who succeeded in loosening the chains so silently that the giants heard no sound. Mars also took part in the Trojan War, when he was actually wounded.
Within the pages of this forgotten classic you will discover the origins of the names we have given to our months and days, why we chose to give them these names, and the meaning behind the names.
Excerpt:
March--The Month of Mars
This month, originally the first in the year, is named after Mars, the God of War. He was the son of Jupiter and Juno, the king and queen of the gods, and was generally represented in a shining suit of armor, with a plumed helmet on his head, a spear in one hand, and a shield in the other. His chariot was driven by the Goddess of War, Bellona, who also watched over his safety in battle; for the gods often took part in the battles which were constantly raging on the earth. During the great fight between the gods and the giants to decide who was to rule the world, Mars was captured by two of the giants, who bound him with iron chains and kept watch over him day and night. After over a year of captivity he was freed by the clever god Mercury, who succeeded in loosening the chains so silently that the giants heard no sound. Mars also took part in the Trojan War, when he was actually wounded.
