Blog Posts on edith hamilton

“Why does tragedy exist?” – On Grief Lessons: Four Plays by Euripides; translated and with an introduction by Anne Carson by Sasha & The Silverfish on Jan 29, 2011The Ancient Greeks intimidate me. As they should, I suppose. I have an endless fascination with mythology, and, sadly, what feats of human spirit I encountered were mere brushes against the immortals. And so, very young, I learned of Odysseus …...

Book Review: Mythology by Edith Hamilton by The FEU TamBayan on Feb 26, 2010There is practically no easier read or convenient reference for Greek Mythology other than Edith Hamilton’s Mythology. Over the years, this book has been published for educational purposes and leisure. A book bound to quell a thirst for knowledge...