Stories from Greek Mythology

James Wood

Jan 1867 · T. Nelson and Sons

Ratings and reviews

The language is what makes this work of literature. The stories themselves are deep and touching. The characters suffer and succeed to provide valuable insights into the workings of human nature and the universe. Although the concepts are deep, the structure of the stories in which they are played out is simple - which is important in making these complex observations on the nature of reality easier to comprehend. However, it's what keeps this collection from being a more engaging read.

I wholly agree with Mr. Hornsby on the issue of the sometimes incorrect usage of the Roman names for their Greek predecessors. When using Greek in the title of the book, you expect to read about Greek gods, not their Roman counterparts. This being said, many of the Roman gods and stories are based on those of Greek origin and as long as you know well enough which is which (I'm sure a little use of Wikipedia will help most people), it doesn't detract from the stories being told.

Just so those of you that are complaining know...Greek and Roman gods are essentially the same. The only difference is that Romans use Latin words and Greeks use Greek words. Do your research. These people most likely wouldnt get educational books published if they were totally off base. A perfect example is the god Apollo, same name in both cultures.