Bulfinch's Mythology

I, Ray, inspired by Dr. Swineherd's example, have decided to become adept at comparitive mythology. One of my favorite books on comparitive mythology is Bulfinch's Mythology. I did not discover this until a moment ago, but on p. 367 of the copy we have here at the Cow Barn in the Introduction to "King Arthur and His Knights" is spelled, "Chivalry, which framed an ideal of the heroic character, combining invincible strength and valor, justice, modesty, loyalty to superiors, courtesy to equals, compassion to weakness, and devotedness to the Church; an ideal which, if never met in real life, was acknowledged by all as the highest model for emulation."

Then, skipping along, p. 399, "The rebel kings were still superior in numbers; but Merlin, by a powerful enchantment, caused all their tents to fall down at once, and in the confusion Arthur and his allies fell upon them and totally routed them."

And on P. 400 we discern a quote from Geoffery of Monmouth, "Over his shoulder he throws his shield called Priwen, on which a picture of the Holy Virgin constantly recalled her to his memory. Girt with the sword Caliburn, a most excellent sword, and fabricated in the isle of Avalon, he graces his right hand with the lance named Ron. This was a long and broad spear, well contrived for slaughter." Then Bulfinch simplifies the remainder with, "After a severe conflict, Arthur calling on the name of the Virgin, rushes into the midst of his enemies and destroys multitudes of them with the formidable Caliburn and puts the rest to flight. Hoel, being detained by sickness, took no part in this battle."

And skipping around some more to p. 322, we see, "Whether the worshipers of Juggernaut are to be reckoned among the followers of Vishnu or Siva, our authorities differ."

You may not think so, but I, Ray understand this quite easily.
_________

Yikes!

Rayetta