Gods and Mortals. A Modern Reading of the Myths of Ancient Greece

The myths of the ancient Greeks are captivating stories that contain everything that fascinates readers in any era: intrigue, love, passion, revenge, both lowly and heroic deeds. Is it any wonder that these tales have captured minds for over a... thousand years?! Sarah Iles Johnston invites us to embark on an incredible journey from the creation of the world to new life after the Trojan War, engagingly retelling classic stories, both the most famous and quite rare. Along this journey, Iles Johnston narrates the relationships between gods and mortals, demonstrating what the fate of man is in a world ruled by powerful, uncontrollable forces. The book can be read in order from the first chapter to the last as a single story, or it can be read out of order, depending on what interests you at any given moment - the themes and elements of the plots resonate with one another.