About this item
Mythology is not about the past. The past is what's behind us and that's not where mythology really exists. The big daddy of mythology hails from ancient Greece -- and whether we realize it or not, Greek mythology influences the western world of today. If you have ever seen the Atlantic Ocean, if you love the wonders of stargazing, if you've dreamed of being in the Olympics, or made reference to Pandora's Box -- then you have been influenced by Greek mythology. The Greeks were not a boring bunch, and their mythology was no different! Greek Mythology: Timeless Tales from the Ancients is a smart, fun, compulsively readable overview of the Greek's favorite characters and tales. These myths are filled with sex, violence, drama, lies, monsters, hubris, journeys, and just about anything else you can think of! This modern guide to favorite Greek myths includes: Overviews of legendary Greek mythology figures and their Roman counterpartsThematic, rousingly written overviews of the 50 most popular Greek myths such as "The Birth of Athena" to "Perseus and Medusa"A complete index of gods and goddesses, heroes and humans told through lively, easy-to-understand narratives Part reference and all rousing read, Greek Mythology: Timeless Tales from the Ancients brings ancient Greek mythology to life and leaves the scholarly footnotes behind.
About the Author
Jason Boyett is the author of several books, the most recent of which is 100 Days of Trump, a quote-a-day guide to the presidential administration of Donald J. Trump. Prior to that, he wrote 12 Major Religions: The Beliefs, Rituals, and Traditions of Humanity's Most Influential Faiths, along with the Pocket Guide series of titles (Pocket Guide to the Apocalypse, Pocket Guide to the Afterlife, etc.) . His writing has appeared in a variety of publications, including The Guardian, The Daily Beast, and American Cowboy. He is the former host and co-creator of the 9 Thumbs podcast. Jason lives in Texas with his wife and two teenagers. Sign up for Jason's newsletter at jasonboyett.com or find him at facebook.com/jasonboyettbooks and on Twitter and Instagram @jasonboyett.
