Mythology by Edith Hamilton

I didn't have to read it, but i'm glad i did. It was informative but interesting at the same time, which i enjoyed. I love hearing about the myths. They're like real fairytales. its amazing to think that at one time and place the people really believed that these things happened, that the people that the stories were based on were alive and true. I love that.
My favorite part of the book was role that gods always seemed to play: the mischevious, yet respected, villian. I love the way they're protrayed in the greek myths, like they're majestic yet also flawed. They really seem like humans with supernatural ablities, don't you think? i have to say that my favorites are Hermes and Athena, but only by a little. its incredibly hard to choose.