Stephen Fry Greek Myths Series 4 Books Collection Set (Mythos, Heroes, Troy and Odyssey)

Stephen Fry’s Greek Myths series brings together four volumes that retell well-known stories from classical mythology: Mythos, Heroes, Troy and Odyssey. Across the set, Fry revisits gods, mortals and monsters, presenting episodes that range from creation myths and journeys to war and long voyages at sea.

From the birth of Athena and Persephone’s descent into the Underworld to Pandora opening her jar, Mythos introduces foundational tales. Heroes continues as a companion volume, following figures such as Jason on the Argo, Atalanta, Oedipus and Bellerophon. Troy centres on the conflict sparked by Helen’s abduction and the deception of the wooden horse, while Odyssey follows Odysseus as he is cursed by Poseidon to wander the seas for ten years, longing for Penelope and his son Telemachus.

Included titles

• Mythos
• Heroes
• Troy
• Odyssey

Key details

• Four-book collection set from Stephen Fry’s Greek Myths series
• Includes Mythos, Heroes, Troy and Odyssey
• Heroes is presented as a companion to Mythos
• Odyssey is listed as hardback

Synopses

Mythos

A retelling that includes Athena’s birth from Zeus, Persephone’s journey into the Underworld, Pandora opening her jar, and the love story of Eros and Psyche.

Heroes

A companion volume that revisits dramatic, funny, tragic and timeless tales, including Jason’s quest for the Golden Fleece, Atalanta’s race, Oedipus and the Sphinx, and Bellerophon capturing Pegasus to face Chimera.

Troy

Helen is taken by Paris, igniting a legendary war. The story follows the launch of a thousand ships, a decade of conflict, and the climactic deception of the wooden horse.

Odyssey

Odysseus sets sail dreaming of returning to Penelope and teaching Telemachus. Angered Poseidon curses him to wander the seas for ten long years.