Questions About Heroes: Mortals and Monsters, Quests and Adventures (Stephen Fry's Great Mythology, #2)

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Would this be suitable for a child of 8 to read?

Roel It is astonishing that sexual references are more frowned upon than the amount of violent content. These are Greek myths and thus, riddled with murder…moreIt is astonishing that sexual references are more frowned upon than the amount of violent content. These are Greek myths and thus, riddled with murder. It is roughly as appropriate as classic Grimm fairytales are (not the disneyfied versions).(less)

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Would it be suitable for a 13 year old..?

Chrysa Chouliara I think yes. Most 13 year old's have a broad experience (tv, movies, cartoons) and there is nothing to shock one in this book. I am greek, so the cont…moreI think yes. Most 13 year old's have a broad experience (tv, movies, cartoons) and there is nothing to shock one in this book. I am greek, so the content of those myths is something I was familiar with since I was 6 years old. No harm done :)(less)

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do i have to read mythos before this book to understand this one?

Ben Clarke Not really, there are some references to stories told in 'Mythos' however it can act as a standalone book.…moreNot really, there are some references to stories told in 'Mythos' however it can act as a standalone book.(less)

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Are their going to be any different mythologies explored in this series or is this the last one?

Rich Price Its as good as certain there will be a 3rd book. Several footnotes refer to certain tales being 'for another time' in the same way "Mythos" hinted at …moreIts as good as certain there will be a 3rd book. Several footnotes refer to certain tales being 'for another time' in the same way "Mythos" hinted at this book, but even more overtly. And the final chapter as good as confirms it.

I expect it will cover the events leading up to the Trojan War, the siege of Troy itself, and the various homecomings, which could easily fill a 400 page book.

This would pretty much cover all of Greek Mythology.(less)

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Can this be read as stand-alone book?

Rich Lambe Yea, it absolutely can

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