Mythology

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There has long been a need for the stories of ancient mythology written to appeal to the twentieth-century mind. Edith Hamilton's orderly and lucid presentation of Greek, Roman and Norse mythology promises the casual reader and the avid student a sound, modern and adult key to the foundation stones of world literature. Her years of study of classical literature have already produced notable books and the charm of her writing is well established by THE GREEK WAY and THE ROMAN WAY. She has not been content to be merely a reteller of tales. She has blended and organized the sometimes conflicting myths of the early storytellers, molding them with vivid clarity.

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4.0/5 · 61276 readers · 497 pages · ≈ 9 h 12 m · Challenging

How long does it take to read Mythology?

About ≈ 9 h 12 m — 497 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.Typical novel≈ 5 h 56 mMythology~9 h 12 m

How many pages is Mythology?

497 pages in its most-read edition.Typical novel320Mythology497

What genre is Mythology?

It sits on the Mythology shelves.

Is Mythology in the public domain?

No — it is still under copyright.

Who are the main characters in Mythology?

The main characters include Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, Hades.

Where does Mythology take place?

It is set in Europe, Greece, Rome.

Who wrote Mythology?

Edith Hamilton (1867–1963).

Setting EuropeGreeceRome Characters ZeusHeraPoseidonHades
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