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The Gods have spoken! - Mythos by Stephen Fry

I love mythology. That is a fact that many people know in my life. So when I found out that the brilliant mind of Stephen Fry was going to write a book on Greek mythology, I couldn't have been more ecstatic. In three words: perfect bedtime stories. Did it excel my expectations? Well, I guess that you could say yeah. I understand that some people did not like the way that it was written in such simple 'Fry way'. But I found that much more funny. You see, I find that there is nothing better than drama. In fact, as social beings we all have a certain feel about it. It is something that breathes life within all of us. You see, you can feel the absolute significance of why a book like this should be read. It brings us back to a time where stories of such marvellous wonders exist. That there is hope out there. That there is a reason why certain events happen as they do. A reason. That is all we need to keep going on. So, as I began reading Mythos, it took me back t