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Heroes by Stephen Fry
4.0

Of course, similar to Mythos. If you want a truncated and generally more humorous recounting of myths specific to heroes, this is the book for you. Fry, to his credit, even more often mentions alternative interpretations/tellings of some the myths. It’s definitely a bit more leaning toward artistic licence with the humour in this one. Sometimes it’s to cover up how much stuff doesn’t make sense—other times it to sort of punctuate or deflate an otherwise tense story. Incest, beastiality, rape, etc.