If what you're looking for is less speculation fiction and just getting into a deep dive on the original tales and stories, Stephen Fry's Mythos is what you need. I told you I'd get it back to the library. How shall we satiate our hunger? Books, of course! Yes - a sequel! Again, picking a lesser known member of the pantheon of gods, this game will follow the plight of Zagreus's sister, Melinoë, as she saves the universe from the escape of the titan, Chronos! The excitement? Palpable. They remind Zagreus he's a god and gods belong on Olympus! And they are more than happy to goad their grumpy brother/uncle by bestowing boons to aid him in his journey.Įarlier this year, Supergiant announced Hades II. His quest catches the attention of the Olympic gods and goddesses. In his way are demons and abominations, Furies and retired heroes, keeping him from escaping. He is determined to make it to the surface. He is fed up with his place in the underworld and the constant sour and disappointed demeanor of his father. Yet despite this fascination, it took me another 3 years of constant recommendations from my partner before I launched the game. Fry narrating these stories immediately propelled me further to borrow the audiobook. With my interest in Greek mythology still simmering, the lure of Mr. It was reignited when I picked up Stephen Fry's Mythos in 2019. Of course, they were also meant to teach, but the best way to teach is through entertainment, right? I experienced this fever and it remained a slow burn in my brain well into adulthood. It makes complete sense when you think of mythology as storytelling: these stories were meant to dazzle and delight. Whether it's sparked by standard curriculum of learning what mythology is, or being introduced to the folklore from various cultures around the world, I know for me there is a core memory of learning Greek mythology and being totally entranced. I feel as though there is a moment in time in a child's development where a kind of mythology fever flares up. I'm sad to admit, dear reader, that it took me 3 years from its initial release before I finally answered the call and dove mind, body, and, dare say, soul into Supergiant's hit game Hades.īut wait, what's this have to do with the library?
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