The Story Of Aristaeus And His Bees (1870) - Paperback

by Virgil (Author), R. M. Millington (Translator)

The Story of Aristaeus and His Bees is a poetic and mythological tale written by the ancient Roman poet Virgil in 1870. The story follows the life of Aristaeus, a god of beekeeping and agriculture, and his quest to restore his bee colonies after a devastating plague wiped them out. In his search for a solution, Aristaeus consults with the nymphs of the land and sea, who reveal to him the cause of the plague and how to remedy it. Along the way, Aristaeus faces various obstacles and challenges, including his own pride and arrogance, which threaten to derail his mission. Through his perseverance and the help of the divine beings, Aristaeus is able to overcome these obstacles and ultimately restore his bee colonies to their former glory. The Story of Aristaeus and His Bees is a timeless tale that celebrates the power of determination, humility, and the natural world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.