An entrancing new telling of ancient Greek myths-This book is a triumph! . . . [A] magnificent retelling of the Greek myths.--Alexander McCall Smith, author of the No. 1 Ladies- Detective Agency series-Move over, Edith Hamilton! Sarah Iles Johnston has hit the magical refresh button on Greek myths.--Maria Tatar, author of The Heroine with 1001 FacesGripping tales that abound with fantastic characters and astonishing twists and turns, Greek myths confront what it means to be mortal in a world of powerful forces beyond human control. Little wonder that they continue to fascinate readers thousands of years after they were first told. Gods and Mortals is a major new telling of ancient Greek myths by one of the world-s preeminent experts. In a fresh, vibrant, and compelling style that draws readers into the lives of the characters, Sarah Iles Johnston offers new narrations of all the best-known tales as well as others that are seldom told, taking readers on an enthralling journey from the o
