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Mythos

A Retelling of the Myths of Ancient Greece

Stephen Fry

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Mythos
Introduction & Themes
Greek Storytelling
Divine Nature
The First Order
The Origin
Primordial Deities
Birth of Time
The Betrayal
The Second Order
The Usurpation
The Curse
Kronos's Paranoia
Rhea's Deception
Rise of Zeus
Preparation
The Overthrow
A New Identity
Clash of the Titans & Third Order
The War
The Turning Point
Punishments
The Dodecatheon
Creation of Humanity
The Purpose
The Execution
The Golden Age
The Restriction
Defiance and Punishment
Theft of Fire
Zeus's Revenge
Pandora's Jar
Fate of Prometheus

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What marks the beginning of Time in the Greek creation myth according to the text?

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Mythos Summary & Overview

Mythos (2017) is a fabulous retelling of the Greek myths. It provides a great introduction to anyone interested in knowing more about the Greek gods and goddesses without any preknowledge or a classical education.

Who Should Listen to Mythos?

  • Lovers of Greek mythology
  • Anyone interested in creation stories from ancient cultures
  • Humans who want to understand their origin as seen by the ancient Greeks

About the Author: Stephen Fry

Stephen Fry is a multitalented phenomenon. A director, actor, broadcaster, comedian, and writer, he first became well-known in the 1980s as half of a comedy duo with Hugh Laurie and then in the late 1980s in Blackadder with Rowan Atkinson. Since then, he’s appeared in many films including Wilde, The Hobbit, and Alice in Wonderland as well as many TV series, theater productions, and quiz shows. Fry’s writing is similarly prolific. Since his first novel, The Liar, he’s gone on to write more fiction and several nonfiction titles. He’s also been a columnist for the Listener, the Daily Telegraph, and the Guardian.

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