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Heroes, Gods and Monsters of the Greek Myths (original 1967; edition 1981)

by Bernard Evslin

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The bestselling compendium of ancient Greece's timeless tales and towering figures of mythology from a classics expert.

The world of Greek mythology contains some of the most exciting and imaginative stories ever told. In Heroes, Gods and Monsters of the Greek Myths, bestselling author Bernard Evslin shares his passion for these fabulous tales and the eternal themes they so beautifully express. In this accessible overview, you'll get to know the iconic gods, heroes, and tragic figures: Zeus, the all-powerful king of the gods; Hera, his cunning and jealous wife; King Midas, whose touch could turn anything into gold; the sculptor Pygmalion, who falls in love with his own creation; and many more.

With each story, Evslin brings new life to these legendary characters and the magical world they inhabit. Translated into multiple languages, and with more than ten million copies sold, this invaluable resource has become a classic in itself.

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Title:Heroes, Gods and Monsters of the Greek Myths
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Heroes, Gods and Monsters of the Greek Myths by Bernard Evslin (1967)

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    themulhern: Both are less than faithful retellings of tales from classical mythology. What's interesting to think about in both cases is for whom they were written, and why.
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 Name that Book: Seeking book on Greek mythology.7 unread / 7amanda4242, March 2017

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This was a very interesting book and it definately caught my attention. It’s so interesting to see how greek myths work to kind of explain some occurences that happen in our world. Great read! ( )
  cmmeza0709 | Mar 7, 2024 |
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  laplantelibrary | Dec 1, 2022 |
This was entertaining, but not at all scholarly. Evslin's retellings are pretty free and seem like the inspiration for some movies I've seen. He has a strong visual imagination. For example, the story of Atlanta compelled me to think of the movie Princess Mononoke, while the ball of string in the story of Theseus behaved just like those magic spheres that Jareth was always using in Labyrinth. ( )
  themulhern | Nov 16, 2022 |
“Whoever takes me captive won't live long enough to enjoy it”
― Bernard Evslin, Heroes, Gods and Monsters of the Greek Myths

If you are seeking stories of Greek Mythology, might I suggest this wonderful little book?!

It is a gem. And it is packed full of adventure, fierceness and fun. It will take you through all the Gods....their stories, their individual sagas and adventures. It is a timeless read that I adore.

This is not a complicated book. And if you know nothing of Greek Mythology or do and just want to know more, it makes a great book to read.

They are all in here. And there are so many stories all brimming with excitement and fun. I first read this as a child but periodically read it again, purely for how much fun it is. It never loses its appeal.

It's short as well so you don't get bogged down. But this does not read as a text book which it is not. And the writing is not dry at all.

These are all short stories, all in one book and each story deals with a different adventure. The book starts where the reader is introduced to each individual God and and each individual Goddess and then goes on from there.

Highly recommended if one has an interest in Mythology. ( )
  Thebeautifulsea | Aug 4, 2022 |
It’s a classic and now available in e-book. I prefer the hard copy, Its easier to move back and forth between stories. There is so much connection between characters in Greek mythology that sometimes you need to go back and review. ( )
  brangwinn | Mar 26, 2020 |
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Juvenile Fiction. Mythology. HTML:

The bestselling compendium of ancient Greece's timeless tales and towering figures of mythology from a classics expert.

The world of Greek mythology contains some of the most exciting and imaginative stories ever told. In Heroes, Gods and Monsters of the Greek Myths, bestselling author Bernard Evslin shares his passion for these fabulous tales and the eternal themes they so beautifully express. In this accessible overview, you'll get to know the iconic gods, heroes, and tragic figures: Zeus, the all-powerful king of the gods; Hera, his cunning and jealous wife; King Midas, whose touch could turn anything into gold; the sculptor Pygmalion, who falls in love with his own creation; and many more.

With each story, Evslin brings new life to these legendary characters and the magical world they inhabit. Translated into multiple languages, and with more than ten million copies sold, this invaluable resource has become a classic in itself.

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