Mythology: Timeless Tales Of Gods And Heroes

Key figures in mythology are paramount to appreciating literature, film, art and Western societal values. In fact, many people miss out on the subtle references to mythological characters or events because they haven't learned the basics. Discover the magical and mystical origins of many facets of Western morality and culture with Edith Hamilton's classic Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes. This collection includes several myths and figures from various cultures, including Greek, Roman, Norse and Celtic.

MONSTERS, MORTALS, GODS, AND WARRIORS

For over fifty years readers have chosen this book above all others to discover the thrilling, enchanting, and fascinating world of Western mythology. From Odysseus''s adventure-filled journey to the Norse god Odin''s effort to postpone the final day of doom, Edith Hamilton''s classic collection not only retells these stories with brilliant clarity but shows us how the ancients saw their own place in the world and how their themes echo in our consciousness today. An essential part of every home library, MYTHOLOGY is the definitive volume for anyone who wants to know the key dramas, the primary characters, the triumphs, failures, fears, and hopes first narrated thousands of years ago -- and still spellbinding to this day.

MONSTERS, MORTALS, GODS, AND WARRIORS

For over fifty years readers have chosen this book above all others to discover the thrilling, enchanting, and fascinating world of Western mythology. From Odysseus''s adventure-filled journey to the Norse god Odin''s effort to postpone the final day of doom, Edith Hamilton''s classic collection not only retells these stories with brilliant clarity but shows us how the ancients saw their own place in the world and how their themes echo in our consciousness today. An essential part of every home library, MYTHOLOGY is the definitive volume for anyone who wants to know the key dramas, the primary characters, the triumphs, failures, fears, and hopes first narrated thousands of years ago -- and still spellbinding to this day.

Edith Hamilton, 1867 - 1963 Edith Hamilton was born in 1967 in Dresden, Germany of American parents. She attended Miss Porter's School until her father's business went bankrupt, at which point Edith and her sisters taught themselves. Edith decided to become a teacher to support herself and attended Bryn Mawr, gaining a European Fellowship. While studying in Leipzig and Munich, Hamilton received a job offer from M. Carey Thomas to return to the States and Head the Bryn Mawr School in Baltimore. Hamilton was just 29. She returned and accepted the position but never truly enjoyed the job. It wasn't until she retired that Hamilton found her calling. She moved to New York City and made friends among the theatrical and literary groups. In 1930, her book "The Greek Way" was published and Hamilton gained world renown as a classicist. It was her great honor to be made an honorary citizen of Athens in 1957. Edith Hamilton died in 1963.