Greek Myths & Legends: Tales of Heroes, Gods & Monsters

Gods, Heroes, Monsters, and the Stories That Shaped Western Culture

Few traditions have had a greater influence on literature, art, and storytelling than the mythology of ancient Greece.

Greek Myths & Legends: Tales of Heroes, Gods & Monsters brings together some of the most enduring stories from Greek and Roman mythology in a beautifully presented collector’s edition. From the birth of Zeus and the rebellion of the Titans to the adventures of Odysseus, Heracles, Jason, and the Argonauts, these stories remain as compelling today as they were thousands of years ago.

The gods of the ancient world are anything but perfect. They are jealous, passionate, ambitious, vindictive, and frequently caught up in conflicts that have consequences for both gods and mortals.

Legendary Stories

This collection includes tales surrounding some of mythology’s most recognizable figures and events, including:

• The birth and rise of Zeus
• The Titans and their struggle with the younger gods
• Prometheus and his gift of fire
• Pandora and her famous box
• Helen of Troy and the Trojan War
• Odysseus and his extraordinary journey home
• The twelve labors of Heracles
• Jason and the Argonauts
• The gods and their rivalries, loves, and acts of vengeance

Together, these stories reveal a mythology filled with larger-than-life characters and timeless themes of ambition, betrayal, courage, love, revenge, and the struggle between order and chaos.

The Roots of Modern Storytelling

Greek mythology continues to influence modern books, movies, television, art, and popular culture. Many familiar heroes, monsters, archetypes, and story structures can be traced back to these ancient traditions.

This collection offers an opportunity to explore those original stories while discovering why they have remained relevant for so many generations.

A Beautiful Collector’s Edition

Part of the Flame Tree Collector’s Editions series, this hardcover features a striking collectible design with a foiled and embossed cover and gilded page edges. The edition includes a new introduction by classical scholar Steve Kershaw as well as a glossary of terms to help readers navigate the mythology.

About the Contributors

Steve Kershaw, who provides the introduction, is a classical scholar and author specializing in Greek mythology. He is the author and tutor of Oxford University’s Greek Mythology online course and has written extensively about the ancient Greek world.

J. K. Jackson is the general editor of Flame Tree’s collections of myths, legends, folklore, and classic literature.