The Encyclopedia of Epic Myths and Legends

In this unique exploration of Greek mythology, discover how ancient tales have influenced today’s pop culture media, from Marvel to Game of Thrones and beyond. Fun, engaging, and gorgeously illustrated, Epic Myths & Legends details the influences of classical stories on contemporary popular culture. Without these myths, passed down through the generations over three millennia, many of the stories we enjoy in our current media wouldn’t exist. Filled with full-color illustrations, Epic Myths & Legends deftly combines history and modern pop culture to enrich your experience of both worlds. This captivating book covers:   Gods & Titans with a focus on Uranus & Kronos, Kronos vs Zeus, and the many well-known Olympians Humans & Heroes with a heavy focus on the Golden Age, the Silver Age, and Prometheus’ Punishment Explanations of pop culture references for every ancient tale in both sections  Thorough interpretations of the lessons and symbolism in the myths and their contemporary references With countless Easter eggs revealed throughout, Epic Myths & Legends is an exciting way to learn about ancient mythology. You may think you know what inspired Hunger Games or Percy Jackson, but you must read Epic Myths & Legends to truly discover the source of these modern tales.