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Mythology PDF is a book published by Edith Hamilton in 1942. It has been sold over five million copies and is available in multiple formats including an audiobook, e-book, and paperback. The book is a collection of stories from Greek, Roman, Norse, and Egyptian mythology.

The book explores themes of love, loss, betrayal, and revenge. It has been generally well-received with reviewers praising Hamilton’s writing style and the book’s ability to introduce readers to a complex subject matter. The New Times said “Ms. Hamilton has retold the stories with high-spirited relish and an engaging sense of wonder.” while The Washington Post called it “a golden treasury of the classics”

The book also won the Lewis Carroll Shelf Award in 1959. If you are interested in mythology, this is definitely the book for you. Whether you are looking to learn more about these stories or just enjoy reading them, Hamilton’s Mythology is a great choice.

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Mythology Summary

In this book, Edith Hamilton tells stories of the gods and heroes of Greece and Rome in a clear and engaging way. She begins with the creation story from Hesiod’s Theogony and then goes on to tell stories of such figures as Prometheus, Orpheus, Pygmalion, Midas, and Daedalus. Theseus, Perseus, Hercules, and Jason also get their own sections.

The book culminates with the Trojan War, which is told through Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey. In between, Hamilton tells many other stories, both famous and lesser-known, about a wide variety of gods and heroes.

Hamilton’s writing is clear and engaging, making this book a great introduction to Greek and Roman mythology. The stories are well-chosen and provide a good overview of the most important gods and heroes. This book would be a good choice for anyone interested in learning more about Greek and Roman mythology.

Details of Mythology Book

Book	Mythology
Author	Edith Hamilton
Original language	English
Originally published	1942
Category	Myth, Fairy tale
Publisher	Little, Brown and Company
Total Pages	497
Format	PDF, ePub

Multiple Languages Editions of Mythology Book

Mythology book has been translated into many languages. It has been translated into at least 24 other languages.

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About the Author

Edith Hamilton was a celebrated writer and educator best known for her work on classical mythology. Born in New York City in 1867, Hamilton attended private schools before enrolling at Bryn Mawr College, where she graduated with honors in 1889.

After a brief stint teaching at an all-girls school, Hamilton traveled to Europe, where she became enamored with ancient Greek culture. She returned to the United States and began working on her first book, The Greek Way, published in 1930.

Hamilton’s second book, Mythology, was published in 1942 and quickly became a bestseller. The work helped revive interest in classical mythology among general readers and scholars alike. Hamilton continued to write and teach until her death in 1963.

In an interview shortly before her death, Hamilton spoke about her love of mythology and its relevance to modern life. “Mythology is not just about ancient Greece,” she said. “It’s about all of us. It’s about who we are and why we’re here.”