Greek myths are key to understanding all of European culture. And even to understanding the human psyche. Ever since Sigmund Freud concluded that ancient mythology has shaped our understanding of ourselves.

The figure of Prometheus inspired the fantastic stories of Mary Shelley and Ridley Scott. The tragedy of Medea has had a profound influence on theater, feminism, and even criminology. The mythical Amazons became the prototypes for the most famous warriors, from Xena to Wonder Woman. In this book, Professor Richard Buxton shows how the key stories of Greek mythology have been reimagined century after century and how they continue to live on today.