--- product_id: 1705664 title: "Mythology Paperback – April 30, 2013" brand: "edith hamilton" price: "£14.91" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1705664-mythology-paperback-april-30-2013 store_origin: GB region: Great Britain --- # Mythology Paperback – April 30, 2013 **Brand:** edith hamilton **Price:** £14.91 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Mythology Paperback – April 30, 2013 by edith hamilton - **How much does it cost?** £14.91 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1705664-mythology-paperback-april-30-2013) ## Best For - edith hamilton enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted edith hamilton brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Mythology Paperback – April 30, 2013 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51QYUJxJDLL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Book arrived on time and in excellent condition. *by A***R on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 14, 2023* Great book to introduce Greek mythology. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very satisfied! *by A***R on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 27, 2023* I have loved this book since I first read it as a teenager. Well done and a great way to learn about mythology from a fantastic author and teacher... ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Touchstone for books on mythology *by A***1 on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 27, 2018* The essence of myths is threefold: it is a branch of natural science, trying to explain what humans saw around them. It is also a genre of pure classical literature. Besides, mythology is religion, the deepening realization of what human beings needed in their gods and goddesses. In this light, Edith Hamilton’s Mythology breathes life into the Greek, Roman, and even Norse myths, which are the bedrock of the western civilization – the stories of gods, goddesses, and heroes that have imbued the humankind with multifarious creativity from time immemorial to present.The aim of this book is to produce knowledge of the myths that had been recorded by ancient writers and poets. In fact, the myths as we know now are the creation of great poets, one of which is the Iliad by Homer. Unlike the Egyptian, the Greeks made their gods in their own image and breathed them with their emotions and feelings. It is uncertain how the genesis of the Greek mythology came into being; however the earliest Greek poets arrived at a new point of view which had never been dreamed of in the world before them. It was at this point that mankind regarded itself as the center of the universe, intent upon producing the beauty of human, which was the very consummation of reality.According to Hamilton, what distinguishes Greek mythology from others is it’s foundation on the factual reality. The nonsensical took place in a world, which was essentially rational and matter-of-fact. For example, Hercules always had his abode in the city of Thebes, save when he took of a journey to accomplish his twelve labors; Aphrodite’s birthplace was just offshore from the island of Cynthera; Pegasus’s comfy stable was in Corinth. There was a sense of reality in the mythological world but no place for magic.Mythology is not a tome that requires of modern readers perquisites for scholarly knowledge of academic languages, intellectual superiority, or historical knowledge of the ancient time. It is an anthology of entertaining and inspiring tales of gods, goddesses, nymphs, and mortals who fell out of favor with the divine, written in plain English; it’s like listening to a very well-read story-teller. In Mythology, we meet all from the mercurial gods and goddesses on the Mount Olympus even to Norse gods in Valhalla. We are fascinated with tales of Cupid and Psyche, Odyssey’s Golden Fleece, and forlorn Clytie whose love for Apollo pined away. We will discover that Paris of Troy used to live with a nymph called Oenone before deserting her for Helen of Sparta. Besides, we listen to the legends of constellations of the stars as well as many other references for literature, paintings, and music that have been deeply inspired by Greek mythology.Mythology is the most comprehensive and lucidly accounted tales of mythology based upon Hamilton’s extensive collection of the sources from great ancient poets and writers. Of all other books on mythology of the western civilization I have encountered, this book is by far the most excellent in providing readers with both entertainment and knowledge without academically esoteric approach or literary pompousness. Mythology succeeds in offering education and appreciation of art that has been passed down to our present time for thousands of years. For this reason, Mythology by Edith Hamilton is a touchstone for books on mythology. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1705664-mythology-paperback-april-30-2013](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1705664-mythology-paperback-april-30-2013) --- *Product available on Desertcart Great Britain* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*