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WHEN GODS TURN VENGEFUL, ONLY THE BRAVE CAN DEFY FATE AND FIND THEIR WAY HOME Discover Stephen Fry's epic re-telling of the Odyssey for the 21st century After the fall of Troy, wily Odysseus, King of Ithaca, sails for home and his steadfast queen Penelope. However, the angry gods curse him to...

Dive into the timeless tales of gods and heroes in this bestselling A-to-Z encyclopedia detailing classic myths and legends—perfect for curious readers and academics alike. Edith Hamilton's mythology succeeds like no other book in bringing to life for the modern reader the Greek, Roman and...

Discover how one 3,000-year-old story shaped the books we read, the movies we watch, the games we play, and our very idea of what it means to be a hero. Homer’s Odyssey is one of the greatest adventure stories ever told. Filled with shipwrecks, monsters, gods, temptation, cunning, and one...

Uncover the Bronze Age reality behind humanity's greatest mythological mystery of a doomed city and a wooden horse. Perfect for an engaging morning commute or a focused session of lifelong learning, this captivating journey separates archaeological fact from legendary fiction. Satisfy your...

Take an unforgettable journey across the heart of India and Sri Lanka, tracing the path of the epic Ramayana across sacred geographies. Travel from the sprawling temple city of Ayodhya in northern India where Rama was born and the dense forests of Dandakaranya where he was exiled, to the misty...