What the gods tell us today. Stephen Fry has removed the Greek theological narratives: Brave and exceptionally funny! The Greek myths are interwoven with carelessness, vitality, death, and tragedy, offering whatever the reader desires. The ancient Greeks inspired, among others, Shakespeare, Michelangelo, James Joyce, and Walt Disney. In Stephen Fry's stunning retelling, the old stories are reborn. We fall in love with Zeus, witness the birth of Athena, take vengeance with Cronus and Gaia against Uranus, cry with King Midas, and hunt with the beautiful and fearless Artemis. In an excellent manner and with a better delivery of British humor, Stephen Fry shows us the significance of Greek myths for the birth of literature. Fry's vivid language bears witness to his lifelong passion for Greek mythology. A breathtaking read.