Gods & Monsters Myths & Tales

Gods, heroes and the monsters sent to test them fill this mythology collection introduced by Liz Gloyn. The retellings move across ancient legend, setting divine quarrels beside mortal courage and the creatures that occupy the space between. Gloyn's framing explains what these stories were for: accounting for weather, death, desire and fortune in cultures that had no other vocabulary for them. The writing stays accessible, so a reader new to mythology can follow the tales without prior background while still getting the historical context. Points readers mention most: • Legends of gods, goddesses and mythical creatures drawn from ancient tradition • Editorial context from Liz Gloyn on how myths functioned in their own societies • Themes of destiny, revenge, wisdom and the bargains humans strike with the divine • Retellings pitched for newcomers as well as longtime mythology readers Suited to fantasy and folklore readers, students of ancient culture and families exploring myth together. Available at Boipoka.