Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes
by Edith Hamilton, Steele Savage
Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes by Edith Hamilton, Steele Savage holds a well received rating of 3.98 out of 5, based on 30.8K reader ratings. First published in 1942. The book spans 497 pages.
About Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes
The world-renowned classic that has enthralled and delighted millions of readers with its timeless tales of gods and heroes.Edith Hamilton's Mythology succeeds like no other book in bringing to life for the modern reader the Greek, Roman, and Norse myths that are the keystone of Western culture--the stories of gods and heroes that have inspired human creativity from antiquity to the present. We meet the Greek gods on Olympus and Norse gods in Valhalla. We follow the drama of the Trojan War and the wanderings of Odysseus. We hear the tales of Jason and the Golden Fleece, Cupid and Psyche, and mighty King Midas. We discover the origins of the names of the constellations. And we recognize reference points for countless works of art, literature, and cultural inquiry--from Freud's Oedipus complex to Wagner's Ring Cycle of operas to Eugene O'Neill's Mourning Becomes Electra. Praised throughout the world for its authority and lucidity, Mythology is Edith Hamilton's masterpiece--the standard by which all other books on mythology are measured.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Edith Hamilton, Steele Savage |
| Published | 1942 |
| Pages | 497 |
| Genres | Classics, Non-Fiction, History, Religion & Spirituality |
| Average Rating | 3.98 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 30,804 |
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What genre is Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes?
Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes is categorized as Classics, Non-Fiction, History, Religion & Spirituality. Its primary genre classification is Classics.
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Based on 30.8K reader ratings, Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes has an average score of 3.98 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes?
Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes has 497 pages.
Who wrote Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes?
Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes was written by Edith Hamilton, Steele Savage. It was first published in 1942.
What is the ISBN for Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes?
The ISBN-13 for Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes is 9780316341520.0.
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