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Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes
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I really don’t know where to begin with this review because the 75th anniversary illustrated edition is stunning and I am overwhelmed by its beauty.
I’ve always been interested in Greek mythology but I never had a whole book that would help me understand the relationships between Titans, Olympian Gods, Demi-gods and humans. But this one served its purpose. Not only we have the family trees that help us know who is related to who, but also how they get involved with the great heroes such as Achilles, Odysseus, Hercules, Aeneas, etc. The Trojan War also has its place here, which is something I’m really grateful for, since The Iliad is a work I don’t fancy that much.
Either way, Edith Hamilton takes the information from diverse poets like Ovidius, Vergil and Homer. So we have quite a few different perspectives from all stories.
One of my favorite treats was that the illustrations were breath-taking. Now, as you can imagine, I am a simple person, so if I see an illustrated book, I’m always fascinated by the work both author and artist made. But this one in particularly took me to another place.
This is definitely one of my favorite books that I’ve read this year (2019) and I wish I could tell you more about, but I simply can’t. You’ll have to read it to find out why.
All I can say is that my whole experience with this book made me feel like a kid on Christmas, because every time I grabbed it, I felt joy in my heart.
I’ve always been interested in Greek mythology but I never had a whole book that would help me understand the relationships between Titans, Olympian Gods, Demi-gods and humans. But this one served its purpose. Not only we have the family trees that help us know who is related to who, but also how they get involved with the great heroes such as Achilles, Odysseus, Hercules, Aeneas, etc. The Trojan War also has its place here, which is something I’m really grateful for, since The Iliad is a work I don’t fancy that much.
Either way, Edith Hamilton takes the information from diverse poets like Ovidius, Vergil and Homer. So we have quite a few different perspectives from all stories.
One of my favorite treats was that the illustrations were breath-taking. Now, as you can imagine, I am a simple person, so if I see an illustrated book, I’m always fascinated by the work both author and artist made. But this one in particularly took me to another place.
This is definitely one of my favorite books that I’ve read this year (2019) and I wish I could tell you more about, but I simply can’t. You’ll have to read it to find out why.
All I can say is that my whole experience with this book made me feel like a kid on Christmas, because every time I grabbed it, I felt joy in my heart.
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Reading Progress
January 28, 2019
– Shelved
January 28, 2019
– Shelved as:
to-read
March 7, 2019
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Started Reading
March 8, 2019
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11.2%
"I think that no matter who tells the story, it will always have gaps, since they're myths. I'm JUST glad I got this book, not only for the beautiful edition, but also because it explains some things I didn't know.
I'm reading it in a slow peace, though."
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43
I'm reading it in a slow peace, though."
March 15, 2019
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20.83%
"I feel like a happy child on Xmas reading these amazing stories and characters. But let get this straight: Zeus and Her are the perfect example of what a toxic relationship is.
Prometheus is one of my favorite gods.
And the story about Demeter and Persephone is somehow beautiful.
Dionysus is also a god that I find really interesting.
Even Hermes, with his cocky attitude, and his weird sense of honor too."
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80
Prometheus is one of my favorite gods.
And the story about Demeter and Persephone is somehow beautiful.
Dionysus is also a god that I find really interesting.
Even Hermes, with his cocky attitude, and his weird sense of honor too."
March 28, 2019
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41.93%
"I did not know Perseus was the great-grandfather of Hercules. But I mean, it's kind of hard to know all Zeus sons, or where they came from since he fucked everything that he liked.
I'm almost half way through and I've been loving every single thing, but I gotta be honest, remembering all those names it's a challenge, especially when they come in Roman or Latin."
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161
I'm almost half way through and I've been loving every single thing, but I gotta be honest, remembering all those names it's a challenge, especially when they come in Roman or Latin."
May 1, 2019
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57.29%
"I'm surprised to know about Theseus and Hercules in a different way. The first one, was the best king Athens could have, whilst Hercules was their greatest hero. Both of them marvellous heroes.
And... every time I read about the Trojan War, I feel so sad about it. Many lives were lost for the sake of Olympian Gods' childish desires.
I am keen on Achilles and Patroclus relationship (wether is romantic or not)."
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220
And... every time I read about the Trojan War, I feel so sad about it. Many lives were lost for the sake of Olympian Gods' childish desires.
I am keen on Achilles and Patroclus relationship (wether is romantic or not)."
May 22, 2019
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68.23%
"Every time i grab this book, it fills my heart with joy. I just love greek mythology so much!"
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262
June 6, 2019
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86.2%
"Honestly, this book is so beautiful, with so many stories and details I never knew from mythology characters. I'm so glad I'm taking my time with it, because that way I'm savouring every single story in it."
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331
June 7, 2019
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Finished Reading
