Greek Mythology Book For Adults

Most mythology books either dumb things down or bury the good stuff in footnotes. This one does not. The real Greek myths are full of power, betrayal, obsession, and consequences that still make sense today. From Zeus and the Olympians to the fall of Troy, the stories here are told straight, with enough background to actually understand why the gods and heroes did what they did. The wars between gods and Titans, and how the Olympians came to power. The 12 Labors of Heracles and what drove him to them. The story of Medea, Odysseus, Perseus, and other heroes in full detail. The Trojan War from the judgment of Paris to the fall of the city. What happened to the heroes after the myths ended. No dumbing down, no buried footnotes. If you have read Percy Jackson and want the original stories, or you are just curious about where these myths actually came from, this is a solid starting point.