Fry, Stephen,

Heroes : the Greek myths reimagined / by Stephen Fry. - 368 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), map, genealogical table ; 25 cm. - Volume II of Mythos .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Foreword -- Introduction -- Hera's dream -- Perseus -- Heracles -- Bellerophon -- Orpheus -- Jason -- Atalanta -- Oedipus -- Theseus -- Envoi -- The offspring of Echidna and Typhon -- The rages of Heracles -- Afterword -- List of characters.

In this continuation of "Mythos," Stephen Fry recounts the stories of the human heroes found in Greek mythology, with illustrations of classical art inspired by the myths. Stephen Fry moves from the exploits of the Olympian gods to the deeds of mortal heroes. Perseus. Jason. Atalanta. Theseus. Heracles. Rediscover the thrills, grandeur, and unabashed fun of the Greek myths. Whether recounting a tender love affair or a heroic triumph, Fry deftly finds resonance with our own modern minds and hearts.

ISBN: 9781797201863 1797201867

LCCN: 2019032221

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Mythology, Greek.
Mythology, Classical.
Legends

LC Class. No.: BL783 / .F77 2020

Dewey Class. No.: 398.20938