Book · 2017 · Mythology, greek
Mythos
- mentions
- 6
- people
- 4
- podcasts
- 2
- episodes
- 3
- recommendations
- 2
I urge our listeners to listen to stepen fry tell the stories of Heroes but also to pick up the book and Mythos because these are really beautifully produced books with Incredible artwork.
What they say about it
- Urges listeners to read the book“urge our listeners”2
- Mentioned as part of a series“the first book”2
The best things said about it
Until then I urge our listeners to listen to Stephen Fry tell the stories of heroes but also to pick up the book and Mythos.
I was sent your new book Heroes and my 15-year-old daughter was already a super fan of Mythos the first book.
I brought home our I was sent your new book Heroes and my 15-year-old daughter was already a super fan of Mythos.
4 people who brought it up
Why people recommend it
Mythos by Stephen Fry is a contemporary retelling of classical Greek mythology that brings ancient pantheons and legendary tales to life with modern wit and accessible storytelling. Pamela Paul and Gilbert Cruz discussed the book on The Book Review, where they praised its beautiful production and incredible artwork while urging listeners to explore Fry's narratives. Paul noted that her teenage daughter was already a dedicated super fan of the volume before reading its sequel. Stephen Fry appeared on the podcast to discuss the writing process behind his mythological projects, recounting how he was inspired while working on the manuscript and interacting with peers like Neil Gaiman. Jordan Peterson also referenced the book on his podcast while speaking with Fry, highlighting the title as part of a prominent literary trilogy exploring heroism and ancient archetypes. Across these discussions, the speakers emphasized Fry's unique ability to modernize ancient myths without losing the profound psychological truths embedded in classical folklore. The book continues to be celebrated by reviewers and creators alike for transforming academic or archaic source material into vibrant, humorous, and deeply engaging narratives that resonate strongly with modern readers of all ages discovering mythology for the very first time.
Every mention
Gilbert Cruz I urge our listeners to listen to stepen fry tell the stories of Heroes but also to pick up the book and My… 2
“you know it's interesting that you mentioned Edith Hamilton because I I brought home our I was sent your new book Heroes and my 15-year-old daughter was already a super fan of Mythos”
“I urge our listeners to listen to stepen fry tell the stories of Heroes but also to pick up the book and Mythos because these are really beautifully produced books with Incredible artwork”
Pamela Paul until then I urge our listeners to listen to step fry tell the stories of Heroes but also to pick up the bo… 2
“I was sent your new book Heroes and my 15-year-old daughter was already a super fan of Mythos the first book”
“until then I urge our listeners to listen to step fry tell the stories of Heroes but also to pick up the book and Mythos”
Jordan Peterson you just published a couple of books mythos um heroism heroes heroes and there's there's a third one in tha… 1
“you just published a couple of books mythos um heroism heroes heroes and there's there's a third one in that trilogy”
Stephen Fry in fact even we're going to come on to these books on Greek myths at one point but funny enough when I was… 1
“in fact even we're going to come on to these books on Greek myths at one point but funny enough when I was writing the first one Mythos I I was about halfway through it when I suddenly heard”
Other mentions (2: passing, ad reads, own books)
“and i love for example the story i i tell it in a footnote in mythos but it's very very early on in greek mythology”
“in fact even we're going to come on to these books on Greek myths at one point but funny enough when I was writing the first one Mythos”