From acclaimed writer and scholar Philip Freeman, a contemporary
retelling of classic Greek and Roman mythology.
The Greek and Roman myths have never died out; in fact they are as
relevant today as ever in their sharp observations about human nature.
For thousands of years they have inspired plays, operas, and paintings;
today they live on in movies and video games.
Oh My Gods is a contemporary retelling of some of the most popular
myths by Philip Freeman, a noted classicist. These tales of errant gods,
fantastic creatures, and human heroes are brought to life in fresh and
modern versions. Powerful Zeus; his perpetually aggrieved wife, Hera;
talented Apollo; beautiful Aphrodite; fierce Athena; the dauntless
heroes Theseus and Hercules; and the doomed lovers Orpheus and Eurydice
still inspire awe, give us courage, and break our hearts.
From the astonishing tales of the Argonauts to the immortal narrative of
the Battle of Troy, these ancient tales have inspired writers from
Shakespeare to J. K. Rowling. In Philip Freeman's vibrant retelling they
will doubtless inspire a new generation of readers.