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A review by soroushtorkian
Mythos: The Greek Myths Retold by Stephen Fry
3.0
Listening to Mythos on audiobook was an enjoyable experience. Stephen Fry retelling makes the reading accessible even to those of us with no prior knowledge of Greek mythology or any of the classics. The journey through the pantheon of gods, and monsters were both enlightening and entertaining. It's astonishing to realize how many Greek myths and characters have lent their names and stories to the vast array of Greek loanwords that are sprinkled into the arts and sciences in the English language.
It's clear Stephen has taken some artistic license in his retellings, but this only serves to make the tales more engaging and relatable for modern readers. The wit and humour with which Fry approaches these ancient stories is simply unparalleled. Mythos isn't just a retelling; it's a celebration of the tales that have shaped cultures and languages for millennia.
Highly recommended for anyone looking to dive into the world of Greek mythology with a guide who's both knowledgeable and delightfully entertaining.
This isn't the only way to gain access into Greek Myths. I noticed a few of the stories were basically part of Aesop's fables as well. It's just formatted differently to have the Stephen Fry-esque commentary style in a few parts.
It's clear Stephen has taken some artistic license in his retellings, but this only serves to make the tales more engaging and relatable for modern readers. The wit and humour with which Fry approaches these ancient stories is simply unparalleled. Mythos isn't just a retelling; it's a celebration of the tales that have shaped cultures and languages for millennia.
Highly recommended for anyone looking to dive into the world of Greek mythology with a guide who's both knowledgeable and delightfully entertaining.
This isn't the only way to gain access into Greek Myths. I noticed a few of the stories were basically part of Aesop's fables as well. It's just formatted differently to have the Stephen Fry-esque commentary style in a few parts.