the sphinx [ monsters of mythology series]

Monsters of Mythology

by Bernard Evslin

Recounts the myth of the Sphinx, a monster with a lion's body, an eagle's wings, and a woman's head

Genres: Mythology, Young Adult

Hardcover

First published January 1, 1991

About the author

Bernard Evslin was an author best known for his adaptations of Greek mythology. With over seventy titles, which include both novel-length retellings and short stories, Evslin is one of the most widely published authors of classical mythology in the world. His best-known work is Heroes, Gods and Monsters of the Greek Myths, which has sold more than ten million copies worldwide and has been translated into ten different languages. An estimated 30 million students have come into contact with Heroes, Gods and Monsters of the Greek Myths due to its repeated use in high school and college classrooms over the years. This bestselling anthology includes such well-known stories as "Theseus and the Minotaur" and "Perseus and Medusa." He also published non-Hellenic titles such as The Green Hero, based on the Irish mythological character Finn McCool. He also was involved in an audio book called: "Children of the Corn." It included "Whistling Boy" a Native American tale; "Pancho's Puppets," a story about a boy in Mexico, and other stories.

Reviews

[Jon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Revisiting the Evslin Monster books, the thing that really strikes me is that they are structured and written in the style of a YA or middle-grade book, but contain mature themes, such as violence and lust.
This book, while featuring the Sphinx, really seems to focus more on Hecate, who is featured in another Evslin (next on my reading list), but also features a retelling of my favorite myth (the abduction of Persephone), which is always welcome.

Major Takeaways:

- Love sadboy metalworker HAdes
- Hecate falling for a poet is the best thing in the world.
- Demeter is the most relatable.
- Charon is a big dummy.
- I can't wait to read more about Hell in these books (my reading list includes Hecate and the Furies)