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This comment alone is making me interested in Greek mythology. I'd like to know more. Any reading suggestions toward that end?
Not as much reading but I'm taking much of my cues regarding mythology from Red over at Overly Sarcastic Productions (https://www.youtube.com/@OverlySarcasticProductions).
Two related videos
Wrath of Demeter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhhANZKerug
Hades and Persephone https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ac5ksZTvZN8
What I especially like about their content is that there is plenty of source critique. Things are seldom presented as "this is the exact truth". Mentioned in the video about Hades and Persephone is "we don't know the original myth" which I find telling of much of their mythology work.
This is great stuff, thanks!
Im currently listening to an audiobook by Arthur C Clarke called 'The Greeks' which is about ancient greek history.
Ive also listened to Stephen Fry's 'Mythos' which is about ancient Greek mythology.
I would strongly recommend them both.
Thanks a lot for the suggestions!