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The Greeks are singled out as unique, as special, even while Fry emphasizes the universal nature of the stories. As he puts it (p. ix): The Greeks created gods that were in their image: warlike but creative, wise but ferocious, loving but jealous, tender but brutal, compassionate but vengeful.
Staunch atheist Stephen Fry left a television host stunned when he explained what he would say if he was “confronted by God”. The actor and author, who recently married his partner Elliot...
Jan 31, 2022 · Stephen Fry has compiled the core myths from Greek mythology, beginning with the cosmogony or creation of the universe with the protogenoi or primordial god Chaos who was quickly followed by Gaia (Earth), Tartarus (the depths), Erebus (darkness), Nyx (night), Hemera (day) and Aether (light).
Feb 23, 2022 · Stephen Fry has compiled the core myths from Greek mythology, beginning with the cosmogony or creation of the universe with the protogenoi or primordial god Chaos who was quickly followed by Gaia (Earth), Tartarus (the depths), Erebus (darkness), Nyx (night), Hemera (day), and Aether (light).
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Few mere mortals have ever embarked on such bold and heart-stirring adventures, overcome myriad monstrous perils, or outwitted scheming vengeful gods, quite as stylishly and triumphantly as Greek heroes. In this companion to his bestselling Mythos, Stephen Fry brilliantly retells these dramatic, funny, tragic and timeless tales. Join Jason ...
Nov 1, 2020 · Stephen Fry says that as a child, he found the legends of vengeful gods, wars and monsters hugely exciting. Coming back to them as an adult, he says they provoke richer emotions:
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Nov 2, 2023 · Joining the Chris Evans Breakfast Show with cinch today (2nd November), national treasure Stephen Fry said: “You have these primal gods, I think of it. As the human race became more sophisticated, so did the images of the gods. It's a bit like computer gaming.
