Mythos: A Retelling of the Myths of Ancient Greeceby Stephen Fry
Published by Michael Joseph
Non-fiction, mythology, history
The Greek myths are the greatest stories ever told, passed down through millennia and inspiring writers and artists as varied as Shakespeare, Michelangelo, James Joyce and Walt Disney.
They are embedded deeply in the traditions, tales and cultural DNA of the West. In Stephen Fry's hands the stories of the titans and gods become a brilliantly entertaining account of ribaldry and revelry, warfare and worship, debauchery, love affairs and life lessons, slayings and suicides, triumphs and tragedies.
You'll fall in love with Zeus, marvel at the birth of Athena, wince at Cronus and Gaia's revenge on Ouranos, weep with King Midas and hunt with the beautiful and ferocious Artemis.
Thoroughly spellbinding, informative and moving, Stephen Fry's Mythos perfectly captures these stories for the modern age - in all their rich and deeply human relevance.
Who's more perfect for retelling the Greek myths than witty Stephen Fry? No one, as Mythos was brilliant retelling of the Greek myths: from the beginning of the world when there was only Chaos, through the First Order, the Second Order, the Third Order (which is the Olympians), and through the creation of mankind and their Golden and Silver Ages. Mythos does not retell the later ages, including the Age of Heroes, so you won't meet Herakles, Achilles or Odyssey here. Now I just wish Fry will make this a series and retell the later ages of the Greek myths, too!
Stephen Fry's narrative makes the myths of Ancient Greece flow like no other. Absolutely entertaining! I loved Mythos, and I highly recommend it for everyone - it doesn't matter if you're meeting the Greek gods first time or if you're seasoned, this will be entertaining read.
5 of 5 stars.
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