Mortals and Monsters. Quests and Adventures . . . __________ There are Heroes - and then there
are Greek Heroes. Few mere mortals have ever embarked on such bold and heart-stirring
adventures overcome myriad monstrous perils or outwitted scheming vengeful gods quite as
stylishly and triumphantly as Greek heroes. In this companion to his bestselling Mythos
Stephen Fry brilliantly retells these dramatic funny tragic and timeless tales. Join Jason
aboard the Argo as he quests for the Golden Fleece. See Atalanta - who was raised by bears -
outrun any man before being tricked with golden apples. Witness wily Oedipus solve the riddle
of the Sphinx and discover how Bellerophon captures the winged horse Pegasus to help him slay
the monster Chimera. Filled with white-knuckle chases and battles impossible puzzles and
riddles acts of base cowardice and real bravery not to mention murders and selfless
sacrifices Heroes is the story of what we mortals are truly capable of - at our worst and our
very best.___________ 'Ebullient and funny' The Times'Entertaining and edifying' Daily
Telegraph'A rollicking good read' Independent'Fry exhibits enormous erudition and enthusiasm'
Mail on Sunday'The Greek gods of the past become relatable as pop culture modern literature
and music are woven throughout. Joyfully informal yet full of the literary legacy' Guardian
