From the very first sentence Stephen Fry’s comedic nature came through very clearly as he depicts the creation of the first Titans, their incestuous relationship and resulting offspring and the rising of the first Gods in Zeus and his siblings. Review: I was excited to pick up Stephen Fry’s new book retelling the Great Mythology since I have been a huge fan of all mythology since I was a child. Whether you’ve studied Greek mythology or you’re simply looking for a good story, the Mythos series has something for you.Title: Mythos: The Greek Myths Retold (Stephen Fry’s Great Mythology #1) All three episodes are fit for an audience of any age or educational background, and are also available as audiobooks, narrated by Fry himself. Although sometimes criticised for his lack of sources or consistency, Fry’s distinctive voice and many asides and footnotes lend to a perfect meeting of understandable information and amiable storytelling.

This series has been well received, and Fry has been praised for using his fame in an effort to inform the public, as he explains his belief that classics and Greek myths are for everyone. Troy, the final book, is a retelling of Homers Iliad, relating the famous tale of Achilles, Odysseus and Helen of Troy, accompanied by a myriad of other heroes in one of history’s most famous wars. The second instalment, Heroes, covers exactly that, telling the stories of Hercules, Perseus, Theseus and all the greats, looking at the area of mythology where gods and men are combined. Mythos, the first book, draws mostly from the original sources of Hesiod and Ovid, telling of the creation of earth, the birth of the gods and the origins of mankind.

Combining education with entertainment, this series covers mythology of the Greek gods, famous heroes and the Trojan war over the course of three books. Best known for TV shows like Fry & Laurie, QI and Blackadder, Stephen Fry studied at Cambridge University and is now an award-winning actor, comedian and author. This highly enjoyable retelling of Greek Mythology draws on Fry’s famous wit and humour to bring these well loved stories to a modern audience.

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