"[A] superb retelling. . . . Nuanced, sympathetic and deeply moving."---Michael Dirda, Washington Post

"[The] gods make Game of Thrones look like a pastoral idyll…this book is a delight and a ‘must have.’"---Roger Barnes, Classics for All

"Sarah Iles Johnston brings exceptional verve and scholarship to Gods and Mortals: Ancient Greek Myths for Modern Readers, a comprehensive volume. . . . [Johnston] restores the lustiness of tales that other writers have made bloodless. . . . Armchair enthusiasts may find some surprises."---Meghan Cox Gurdon, Wall Street Journal

"A truly wonderful book for anyone interested in Greek myth . . . written in an accessible, engaging and beautiful style that does credit to the timeless inspiration of these stories."---Jacqueline Klooster, Bryn Mawr Classical Review

"[Gods and Mortals] can almost be read as a novel…if you’re at all interested in the Greek myths and why they are still relevant to us in our modern world, you’ll want one on your bookshelf that you can keep and dip into over and again."---Terry Potter, The Letterpress Project

"Lively, engaging, and well researched."

Choice Reviews

"Enjoyable."---Kathleen Fleming, Journal of Folklore Research Review