The Book of Greek and Roman Folktales, Legends, and Myths - William Hansen

Category: Anthology, Misc. Non-fiction
Language: English
Keywords: Ancient Folklore Greece Mythology Roman Tradition

Written by William Hansen
Read by Kristin Atherton
Format: M4B
Bitrate: 128 Kbps
Unabridged

Length: 16 hrs and 26 mins
Release date: 02-14-23

A classic anthology now available on audio
With narration by Kristin Atherton, who presents the entire range of ancient Greek and Roman stories from myths and fairy tales to jokes

Captured centaurs and satyrs, incompetent seers, people who suddenly change sex, a woman who remembers too much, a man who cannot laugh—these are just some of the colorful characters who feature in the unforgettable stories that ancient Greeks and Romans told in their daily lives. Together they created an incredibly rich body of popular oral stories that include, but range well beyond, mythology—from heroic legends, fairy tales, and fables to ghost stories, urban legends, and jokes. This unique anthology presents the largest collection of these tales ever assembled. Featuring nearly four hundred stories in authoritative and highly enjoyable translations, this is the first book to offer a representative selection of the entire range of traditional classical storytelling. This one-of-a-kind anthology will delight general listeners as well as students of classics, fairy tales, and folklore.