BookFronter
Mythology by Edith Hamilton

Mythology

Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes

Edith Hamilton, Jim Tierney

Workman Publishing Company · Print & ebook · September 26, 2017

This deluxe edition of the world's most beloved, bestselling classic on Greek, Roman, and Norse mythology is stunningly illustrated with specially commissioned full-color plates and a beautiful gold-bordered pages.

Folklore & MythologyAncient GreeceAncient Religionshort story
More
mythologyancientculturestudy
Buy on AmazonBrowse lists

We earn from qualifying purchases.

Who it’s for
A classic myth anthology with enough range to suit browsing, study, and gifting.
Genres
Folklore & Mythology, Ancient Religion, Ancient Greece
Published
Workman Publishing Company, September 26, 2017

Nearest books

Matched by what the books are about, then ordered by what their readers also loved.

  1. MythosStephen Fry70% match
  2. The Greek MythsRobert Graves74% matchShares Folklore & Mythology, Ancient Religion and Ancient Greece
  3. Pandora's JarNatalie Haynes56% matchShares Ancient Greece
  4. The AeneidVirgil54% match
  5. OdysseyStephen Fry66% match
  6. TroyStephen Fry, Chronicle Books66% match
  7. Greek Myths & LegendsJ.K. Jackson, Dr. Steve Kershaw79% match
  8. Bulfinch's MythologyThomas Bulfinch, Stephanie Lynn Budin PhD73% matchShares Folklore & Mythology and Ancient Religion

For younger readers: Tales of Ancient Egypt, Norse Myths, Lore

Start with three books, and this one can be the first.

Members get a new edition every morning: a route out from their books to essays, research and talks, with the reason for each.

Start with this book

About this book

This deluxe edition of the world's most beloved, bestselling classic on Greek, Roman, and Norse mythology is stunningly illustrated with specially commissioned full-color plates and a beautiful gold-bordered pages. Since its original publication in 1942, Edith Hamilton's Mythology has sold millions of copies throughout the world and established itself as a perennial bestseller.

Continue reading

For nearly 80 years, readers have chosen Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes above all other books to discover the enchanting world of Greek, Roman, and Norse mythology -- from Odysseus's adventure-filled journey to Odin's effort to postpone the final day of doom. This deluxe, hardcover edition is illustrated throughout with specially commissioned, original artwork and beautifully illustrated lineages, making it a true collector's item.

Mythic Compendium

A classic myth anthology with enough range to suit browsing, study, and gifting.

Come here for

  • Gods-and-heroes tradition
  • Keepsake-friendly shelf presence

Expect

  • Greek, Roman, and Norse material
  • A steady, readable reference feel

Where it sits

Folklore & Mythology79%
Ancient Religion36%
Ancient Greece20%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Ancient Greece
  • Ancient Rome
  • Folklore & Mythology
Authors
Edith Hamilton, Jim Tierney
Publisher
Workman Publishing Company
Published
September 26, 2017
Format
Print & ebook
Reading lane
Ancient Greece