6/4/2023 0 Comments Mythos stephen fry review![]() ![]() ![]() It’s clear he loves the subject matter himself, and it’s difficult not to be swept away by the sheer joy that permeates the work throughout. Throughout the book, Mr Fry keeps things light and respectful, telling each story in a way that entertains, amuses, and informs. Mythos, by Stephen Fry, is just the latest of these efforts, as he tries to capture the stories of Greek mythology for a modern audience. More than anything though, it’s the stories themselves.Ĭonsidering they came into being thousands of years ago, the legends of Zeus and his fellow gods, of Jason and Perseus, of Medusa and the golden fleece, have echoed down through the ages, inspiring countless retellings and re-imaginings. ![]() The stop-motion animation of Ray Harryhausen obviously played a big part in that, as, before the days of CGI, there was something terrifyingly awesome about that fight scene with the skeletons. Some of my earliest memories of fantasy are taken straight from Jason and The Argonauts and Clash of the Titans (the original, not the god-awful remake). Mythos: The Greek Myths Retold by Stephen Fry ![]()
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