What is a good primer to understand Greek myths?

The best way to understand them is to read them, the way the ancients read them. The word 'mythos' (μύθος) just means 'story' (well, it's also the brand name of a beer in Greece today, but that's another story, so to speak). read more

I started reading"The Greek myths" by Robert Graves and it’s way over my head. read more

The focus of all ancient Greek religion was the 12 Olympian gods, and the Greeks honored each god by raising stone temples, statues, and sanctuaries. In this sense, Greek mythology can be considered a religion. Greek myths would have served the same purpose as the Bible does to the believer of Jesus Christ. read more

Most of these Ancient Greek myths survive till our days because they have been included in the works of famous ancient writers and historians. They are, of course, not based on rationalism but on the unbelievable and the supernatural. Some of the ancient Greek myths are shocking, but all are bound to captivate you. read more