Greek Mythology

[5freemen]

An interest in finding out more about Greek Mythology has been sparked by taking my children to see the Percy Jackson film. I do not want to have to struggle through the orginal texts by Homer and others, but would prefer to find an easy to read version. On the other hand I don't want a superficial children's version of the stories either.

Can anyone recommend a book or series which would pitch the reading to a reasonably intelligent adult, but not a classics scholar.

Thank you.

[askyourgran]

I bought the Wordsworth Classics books from one of the Book Sales shops you see in the High Street. Homers The Odyssey, the Illiad and Virgils Aeanad (sp) they cost about £1. or so. Other than that have you Googled Amazon, If you Google the Odyssey and the Illiad it should give you some titles that incorporate all the books available from Amazon.

good luck

[treetops1]

I find my local Library a good starting point for any subjects I am interested in. Now that you can access it on line ordering is easier as well.

[Canary42]

You could try Robert Graves book, which covers virtually all the Greek mythology, not just Homer.

http://www.amazon.co....qid=1275313595&sr=1-1

It was a much earlier edition of this book which first got me interested in Greek Mythology, and I ended up studying Homer with the OU !


Try browsing Amazon for other generic books, and read buyers' reviews to get some idea of the level.

[jno]

this looks like what you want

http://www.amazon.co....qid=1275383891&sr=1-3