Trying to keep track of everyone's heritage and current family relations is such a pain. Which brings us to another troublesome element. Confusing, right? He does a good job at constantly reminding us not to linger in the details.

Some characters are featured in stories when they have already passed away - or haven't even been born yet. Fry tries to map out the heroes' stories chronologically but this is truly impossible. There are definitely a few bad things we need to talk about. One might paint a picture of a group of kindergarten boys who won't share their toys and push the other kids around to show dominance. Often it's just by saying the wrong thing or acting on impulse rather than thought.

While their muscles may scare monsters and their beauty may buy followers, they are constantly getting into trouble. These heroes aren't exactly the smartest bunch either. Stephen Fry's Greek Heroes are anything but gentlemen and I'm sad for any woman who ever crossed their paths. However, if you think this book will give you cozy romances and happy fairytales, think again. It sometimes gets a bit gruesome, but overall, I loved it.=> After the success of Mythos, Stephen Fry has put together a new set of epic tales. It’s easy to read, engaging, and informative.

If you enjoy Greek mythology and want to learn more about the Olympians’ stories, this Mythos book is a great way to start. It was fascinating to see how many words we use daily come from these ancient works of literature. I also loved Fry’s interest in etymology. Stephen Fry has an awesome sense of humor and is tongue-in-cheek while retelling these stories. I expected a book on Greek myths to be dramatic what I didn’t expect was just how fun it was. This book is amazing for newbies like me who know the bare minimum about Greek mythology. Still, because of my lack of knowledge, I wasn’t frustrated about any inaccuracies or gaps in the content (something that can bother me when I am familiar with the subject matter). The book roughly follows a chronological order but no clear timeline outlined, which got me lost in places. Reading Mythos feels like reading an anthology of short stories with a slender thread tying all the stories together. Fry transforms the adventures of Zeus and the Olympians into emotionally resonant and hilarious stories without losing any of their original wonders. Mythos is a modern collection of Greek myths, stylishly retold by legendary writer, actor, and comedian Stephen Fry.

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