Mythology (book)

Mythology (book)

Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes is a book written by Edith Hamilton, published in 1942 by the Penguin Group. [ISBN-0452009855, 9780452009851]. It retells stories of Greek, Roman, and Norse mythology drawn from several classical sources. The introduction includes commentary on the major classical poets used as sources, and on how changing cultures have led to changing characterizations of the deities and their myths. The book has become one of the most powerful and critically acclaimed books of the Western world. It is frequently used in high schools and colleges as an introductory text to ancient mythology and belief.

Contents

The book contains an introduction and seven sections:

  1. Greek gods of Olympus and the Greek creation myths
  2. Greek myths involving love and adventure, including the tales of Cupid and Psyche and Jason's quest for the Golden Fleece
  3. Heroes before the Trojan War, such as Perseus, Theseus, Heracles, and Atalanta
  4. Trojan War and its heroes, including Odysseus and Aeneas
  5. Significant families in Greek mythology: the house of Atreus, the royal house of Thebes, and the royal house of Athens
  6. Lesser-known stories from Greek and Roman mythology
  7. Norse myths, such as Odin and Thor

Most editions include drawings by American illustrator Steele Savage.



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