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[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

"Mythos - The Greek Myths Retold" by Stephen Fry (Penguin Books).

A funny and entertaining way to learn about Greek mythology through the wit of Stephen Fry.

I highly recommend it.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Neil Gaiman did Norse Mythology. Makes a nice follow up.

Also, have you noticed that ever since 'Circe,' it seems like there's been a spate of Greek myths reimagined?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I've also read Norse Mythology, I've read most of what Neil Gaiman published.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

If you like Gaiman, try Tanith Lee. Start with 'Night's Master,' the story of a demon prince who toys with humanity every night.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

I'm just working on American Gods now.