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Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: AudiobookHub Recommendation
Chapter 2: To Greeks, the world existed before the gods ever came into being.
Chapter 3: Greek gods, resembling humans, were later adopted as deities by the Romans.
Chapter 4: Living on Olympus, certain Greek gods functioned much like a family there.
Chapter 5: Two gods dwelled on Earth, near humanity’s realm, where they were deeply and constantly involved there.
Chapter 6: Greece boasted countless heroes, yet Hercules was the greatest among them all.
Chapter 7: There are countless myths of love and loss, but none more renowned than the tale of Orpheus and Eurydice.
Chapter 8: The tale of the Golden Fleece brims with journeys, slaying, and true love.
Chapter 9: The Iliad retells the Greek war on Troy, a tale centered on abducted women and honor.
Chapter 10: The deaths of some among the greatest heroes of the Trojan War likewise marked its end.
Chapter 11: The Greeks’ return from Troy proved perilous, particularly for Odysseus.
Description
In Mythology (1942), Edith Hamilton takes the reader on a swift journey through the classical annals, surveying the fascinating stories of Greek and Roman mythology. The power of these stories impacted art and literature for centuries. Here, you can learn their essence. From the creation of the world to the epic siege of Troy, Hamilton gives you the grounding you need.
Who Should Listen
- Students of ancient history and classics
- Any art lover who’s ever viewed a classical mythology-inspired painting with confusion
- Dinner table conversationalists looking for a classical analogy to spice things up