Although the book tends to be missing a majority of the monsters, Hamilton's Mythology is a great first step into reading Greek and Roman mythology. And for you Norse fans, there is even a section of Norse myths in the back. Hamilton does note that the Norse myths would have been great if: a) They...
I read this book when I was 13 years old spending the summer with my grandparents in Alabama. I remember drawing the Greek gods posing together like they were a team of superheroes. The Greek heroes bored me compared with the super powerful gods.
An excellent primer on Greco-Roman myth. Very helpful when read in conjunction with Homer, Aeschylus, Sophocles and other Greek plays. Many of the references assumed to be known to Greek audiences of those works are lost on us more modern folk.
This is a scholarly, but very readable presentation on Greek mythology. In fact, this story really added to my love of the Greek myths. It doesn't spare the reader the darker aspects, so be warned. I would give this book to a good reader of 8 or more years of age, if they were unfamiliar with the G...
This book, aside from fairy tales, has introduced me to the world beyond our reach. I first had this book because back in high school, we were required to read it. I never really understood back then why it seemed that I was one of the few who enjoyed reading this and majority of our class despised ...
I really love Greek Mythology. I bought this one for school since I have a report for the story of uh... forgot about it. :P Anyway, I love reading the story of the Gods. I like Roman Myth too.
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