The book is filled with fascinating facts with relating to language and similarity to words that we still use today that also helps to keep the book interesting.Īll the characters – even with their numerous flaws are immensely likeable and it is a real treat to feel as though they have vividly come to life again in such a way that in some regards the reader can relate to them. For example, Fry informs us of just how the continent of Europe was named as such thanks to Europa being kidnapped over the area in question by Zeus. The way in which Fry manages to bring each character to life while providing a witty narrative alongside the stories makes Mythos a really fun as well as playfully intellectual read. Through his own quirky and humorous style, Stephen Fry offers an intelligent and thoughtful interpretations of stories involving memorable stories including Pandora and her box, the tragic stories of Echo and Narcissus, the relationship between Eros and Psyche for example. Prepare to enter a world filled with monsters, Gods and Goddesses as well as magic for this entertaining retelling of some of the most famous stories to exist.
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