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Edith Hamilton gives a comprehensive overview of Greek and Roman mythology. This book starts with a short bio of the author's life and then an introduction by the author. In that intro she explains that these myths were not created or used as a religion. Instead the ancients created gods, goddesses and stories to explain the inexplainable. Particularly natural phenomenon. It was fascinating to listen to these stories with that perspective. Hamilton does an excellent job of bringing the stories to life.
I did tire of the seemingly endless war and murder. Even the logic behind some of the murder made me feel uncomfortable. It was hard at times for me to remember that it was a different time, place and culture. I first read this book for high school English class. That was ages ago and I had forgotten a lot. The last few chapters covered Norse mythology. My impression of that was grim. There didn't feel like there was any joy in those stories.
I did tire of the seemingly endless war and murder. Even the logic behind some of the murder made me feel uncomfortable. It was hard at times for me to remember that it was a different time, place and culture. I first read this book for high school English class. That was ages ago and I had forgotten a lot. The last few chapters covered Norse mythology. My impression of that was grim. There didn't feel like there was any joy in those stories.