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Here are some of my incomplete and rambling thoughts about <i>National Geographic's Treasury of Greek Mythology</i>: Some reviewers felt that Napoli is an intrusive author as she casts judgements within the stories; personally, this does not bother me. However, I do think that it should be noted. All authors will cast some bias in the manner that they deliver their retellings, so in a way I feel like Napoli is slightly transparent with her views as the storyteller. The bias I see from her in the stories is a disdain for many of the male gods and their treatment of their female counterparts.
Some revisions of the original stories turned strange, ie. Poseidon falling in love with Medusa and admiring the snakes that were her hair. Also, as several other reviewers pointed out, the writing at times is awkward because it seems like Napoli was more concerned with being poetic with her text then clear.
I adore the artwork in the book and feel that the book offers a decent beginning or supplemental offering of Greek mythology; however, I would not advise one to stop their education on the subject after reading just one source, and particularly not this source as it is limited by design: for the intended audience's age range and the scope of characters and stories it offers.
A small pet peeve of mine is when authors use B.C., would it kill them to be inclusive and use B.C.E.?
I am on the fence about whether I will buy more mythology books from this collection.
Some revisions of the original stories turned strange, ie. Poseidon falling in love with Medusa and admiring the snakes that were her hair. Also, as several other reviewers pointed out, the writing at times is awkward because it seems like Napoli was more concerned with being poetic with her text then clear.
I adore the artwork in the book and feel that the book offers a decent beginning or supplemental offering of Greek mythology; however, I would not advise one to stop their education on the subject after reading just one source, and particularly not this source as it is limited by design: for the intended audience's age range and the scope of characters and stories it offers.
A small pet peeve of mine is when authors use B.C., would it kill them to be inclusive and use B.C.E.?
I am on the fence about whether I will buy more mythology books from this collection.