"This is so similar to the story of Apollo and Hyacinthus that you wonder if some bard somewhere got drunk and confused."

There are many wonderful encyclopedias and great texts on Greek Mythology, I dare say however, that few would be injected with as much sarcasm and wit as Stephen Fry's, Mythos. The humorous easy undertone makes the entire read delightful to pick up and very difficult to put down.

"Green fingers are better than gold"

Other than the above and the obvious, there is also comprehensive history on the origins of words, names and mannerisms that we so frequently use today, nearly every page contains a new slither of information. And yet, at no point does Mythos ever fail to be anything other than entertaining, or too difficult and dull to digest.

"Philia - the form of love applied to friendship, partiality and fondness. We see its traces in words like 'Francophile', 'Necrophilia' and 'Philanthropy'.

Mythos is officially a book that I will be tempted to pick up in order to resummaries any main character before I dive into Mythology retellings in the future. In that same vain, call me a Mythology novice, but a few notary chapters that I had not the slightest recall of prior to staring this journey and adored;

- The original Romeo & Juliet, Pyramus & Thisbe.
- The Weaver Idmon, officially one of my favorite stories that I would love to read and explore more into.
- Hyacinthus, not so to new but only ever had a vague idea of.

All in all, if your into mythology and retelling's Mythos is a must, and I can not wait to start Heroes.

"Myths to put it simply and obviously, deal with gods and monsters that can't be observed or pointed at."