The Magnificent Horses of Myth

By Alton Pryor

Horses have been a staple of history, from the Gods through the cowboys. In this book, readers will find the stories of the mythical horses of history. They are interesting reading. We assure the reader will learn something.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Alton Pryor
• Release date: Apr 26, 2013
• ISBN: 9781301536344

Alton Pryor

Alton Pryor has been a writer for magazines, newspapers, and wire services. After retiring, he turned to writing books. He is the author of 18 books, which he has published himself.

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The Magnificent

Horses of Myth

Alton Pryor

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When I bestride him, I soar, I am a hawk: he trots the air; the earth sings when he touches it; the basest horn of his hoof is more musical than the pipe of Hermes. ~William Shakespeare, Henry V

There is just as much horse sense as ever, but the horses have most of it. ~Author Unknown

Horses lend us the wings we lack. ~Author Unknown

When you are on a great horse, you have the best seat you will ever have.   - Sir Winston Churchill       

I have seen things so beautiful they brought tears to my eyes. Yet none of them can match the gracefulness and beauty of a horse running free.

Author Unknown

The Majestic

Horses of Myth

Table of Contents

Chapter 1

The Traveler and His Horses

Chapter 2

The Enchanted Horse

Chapter 3

The Horses of Johano-ai

Chapter 4

Legends of the Curly Horse

Chapter 5

The Ghost Wind Stallions

Chapter 6

Epona, The Horse Goddess

Chapter 7

Celtic Water Horses

Chapter 8

The Horse in Chinese History

Chapter 9

Curse of the Japanese Fire Horse

Chapter 10

Sleipnir, the Horse of Odin

Chapter 1

The Traveler and His Horses

The Ghost Stallion

A long time ago, there was a wealthy Indian chief who was despised by his fellow