Historical figure Quote by Glenn G. Thater
““several notable works containing Thetian stories have been penned through the centuries. Grenville's work, Ancient Warriors of Scandinavia (1884), and Addleson's, The Lost Cities of Prehistoric Europe (1921), both contain several stories of Theta's exploits. The Warlords (1408), by Chuan Chien contains two tales of Theta's adventures in Asia during the Neolithic Age. While there is no complete English translation of Chien's text, the accounts contained therein serve as independent evidence of the existence of Theta as a historical figure. The essay, Forgotten Empires by Charles Sawyer (1754), and Da Vinci's manuscript, Of Prehistory (1502), also contain story fragments and references to the historical Theta. The voluminous treatise, Prehistoric Cities of Europe and the Near East, by Cantor (1928), presents noteworthy, though inconclusive evidence of the historical existence of the city of Lomion in what is now southwestern England.””
About This Quote
The passage claims historical evidence for the legendary figure Theta and the city Lomion, citing various ancient works.
In simple terms: Ancient texts are used to support a possibly mythical history.
Key Takeaway
Consider the credibility of sources.
Themes
history
myth
archaeology
literature
Mood
skeptical
inquisitive
Type
historical
analytical
When to use this quote
- academic research
- historical analysis
- archaeological exploration
Key Concepts
legend
historicity
evidence
Questions to Reflect On
- What criteria determine a source’s reliability?
- How do myths shape our view of history?
A Different Perspective
Evidence may be fragmentary or biased.
