Foo - Strange book suggestion: Mythology

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Bikernator
04-15-10, 03:07 PM
So I went and saw Clash of the Titans the other day (terrible), and it sparked a childhood fascination I had. In 7th grade my whole literature class it seems revolved around Greek Mythology, and I ate it up.

So I was wondering if any of you know of a good book that tells all the tales and explains everything of Greek mythology from the beginning and throughout?? Pros/cons of the books? I think there's a sub-forum for books, but this seems slightly more vague, so I thought I'd check the all-knowing foo... Gracias..

RUOkie
04-15-10, 03:40 PM
Bullfinch's Mythology
HardyWeinberg
04-15-10, 03:42 PM
Bullfinch's Mythology

I haven't read that but it's a classic. Edith Hamilton's is also classic and definitely readable.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/418dfd2r12L._BO2,204,203,200_PIsitb-sticker-arrow-click,TopRight,35,-76_AA300_SH20_OU01_.jpg

RUOkie
04-15-10, 03:47 PM
^^
I've got that one at home too. I like them both and keep them as references. Bullfinch's is a little older, and bigger.

I got both of them at the local library's book sale. $1 each (hardcover)! They are real old.
caloso
04-15-10, 04:04 PM
After you read through Bullfinch, you might want to read the Illiad and the Odyssey.
gnome
04-15-10, 04:11 PM
After you read through Bullfinch, you might want to read the Illiad and the Odyssey.

I've got the Illiad at home. Must be just about time to re-read it.
Bikernator
04-15-10, 04:32 PM
Are these in somewhat modern terminology? At all? I seem to lose interest more easily if I have to decode every damn sentence... Forgot to mention that..

Thanks for the responses, I'll have a gander...