What are some well - known books with all Greek mythology stories?

One of the well - known stories involves Apollo and Hyacinthus. Apollo was in love with the beautiful Hyacinthus. They were often together in activities. However, one day, during a discus - throwing game, Apollo accidentally threw the discus too hard and it hit Hyacinthus, killing him. This story shows a deep emotional and physical connection between them in the context of ancient Greek understanding of relationships.

One is 'The Song of Achilles' which, while not strictly science fiction, re - imagines the story of Achilles in a way that has elements that could be considered science - fictional in terms of world - building. Another is 'Illium' by Dan Simmons. It combines the Trojan War with science fiction concepts like time travel and advanced alien civilizations.

One well - known story involves the satyrs' wild and lustful behavior. In Greek mythology, satyrs were often depicted as half - man, half - goat creatures with strong sexual appetites. For example, the story of Pan, a major satyr figure. He was associated with nature and was often shown chasing nymphs. However, these stories are part of the complex and sometimes racy mythology of the ancient Greeks, which also had deeper symbolic meanings related to human nature, fertility, and the relationship between the civilized and the wild.

The story of Pandora's Box is very well - known. Pandora was created by the gods and given a box which she was told not to open. Curiosity got the better of her and she opened it, releasing all the evils into the world - such as sickness, death, and misery. Only hope remained inside the box once it was closed again.

A sad story is that of Agamemnon. When he returned from the Trojan War, his wife Clytemnestra killed him in his bath, as revenge for sacrificing their daughter Iphigenia before the war. His death was a tragic end to his long and arduous journey.

The story of Pan and Echo is quite funny. Pan was a half - goat god who was always chasing nymphs. Echo was a nymph cursed by Hera to only be able to repeat the last words she heard. When Pan chased Echo, she could only repeat his words, which confused and frustrated him.

In Greek mythology, the story of Zeus and his many amorous escapades is well - known. He often transformed into various forms to seduce mortals and goddesses alike. For example, he turned into a swan to be with Leda. Another example is the story of Aphrodite, the goddess of love. Her relationships and the stories around her often involved elements of love and passion which were sometimes quite complex and intertwined with sexual undertones in the ancient Greek understanding.

Greek mythology doesn't really have 'erotic minotaur stories' in the traditional sense. The Minotaur was a fearsome half - man, half - bull creature that lived in the Labyrinth. It was more associated with danger and sacrifice rather than erotic themes.

One well - known book is 'The Complete World of Greek Mythology' by Richard Buxton. It comprehensively covers a wide range of Greek mythological stories.

Apollo and Hyacinthus is quite well - known. Apollo was a powerful god, and his love for Hyacinthus was intense. Their story is tragic as Hyacinthus' death was a great loss to Apollo. The creation of the hyacinth flower out of his love and grief is a poignant part of the story.