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Mythed Connections: A Short Story Collection of Classical Myth in the Modern World
In this "spiritual prequel" to the award-winning comedic fantasy Zeus Is Dead: A Monstrously Inconvenient Adventure, three short stories tell what happens when beings of Greek mythology make themselves known in the modern world...
"The Atheist and the Ferryman": An atheist named Marcus learns the hard way that just because the old man living a hovel along a river that flows through a giant cavern in his basement is crazy, it doesn't necessarily mean that he's not telling the truth about being the ferryman to the land of the dead.
"Snipe Hunt": Janette's older brothers have ditched her in the woods. Again. But when Hermes takes a liking to her, vengeance is hers.
"Playing with Hubris": A young man a café finds himself stalked by a man who claims to be the god Apollo, who says he wants to help him, and who won't take no for an answer.
"The Atheist and the Ferryman": An atheist named Marcus learns the hard way that just because the old man living a hovel along a river that flows through a giant cavern in his basement is crazy, it doesn't necessarily mean that he's not telling the truth about being the ferryman to the land of the dead.
"Snipe Hunt": Janette's older brothers have ditched her in the woods. Again. But when Hermes takes a liking to her, vengeance is hers.
"Playing with Hubris": A young man a café finds himself stalked by a man who claims to be the god Apollo, who says he wants to help him, and who won't take no for an answer.
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First published July 8, 2013
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Michael G. Munz
8 books109 followersAn award-winning writer of speculative fiction, Michael G. Munz was born in Pennsylvania but moved to Washington State in 1977 at the age of three. Unable to escape the state’s gravity, he has spent most of his life there and studied writing at the University of Washington.
Michael developed his creative bug in college, writing and filming four exceedingly amateur films before setting his sights on becoming a novelist. Driving this goal is the desire to tell entertaining stories that give to others the same pleasure as other writers have given to him. He enjoys writing tales that combine the modern world with the futuristic or fantastic.
Michael has traveled to three continents, and has an interest in Celtic and Classical mythology. He also possesses what most "normal" people would likely deem far too much familiarity with a wide range of geek culture, though Michael prefers the term geek-bard: a jack of all geek-trades, but master of none—except possibly Farscape and Twin Peaks.
Michael dwells in Seattle where he continues his quest to write the most entertaining novel known to humankind and find a really fantastic clam linguine.
Michael developed his creative bug in college, writing and filming four exceedingly amateur films before setting his sights on becoming a novelist. Driving this goal is the desire to tell entertaining stories that give to others the same pleasure as other writers have given to him. He enjoys writing tales that combine the modern world with the futuristic or fantastic.
Michael has traveled to three continents, and has an interest in Celtic and Classical mythology. He also possesses what most "normal" people would likely deem far too much familiarity with a wide range of geek culture, though Michael prefers the term geek-bard: a jack of all geek-trades, but master of none—except possibly Farscape and Twin Peaks.
Michael dwells in Seattle where he continues his quest to write the most entertaining novel known to humankind and find a really fantastic clam linguine.
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January 22, 2019
Here we have some humorous tales about the Greek gods in our modern times from the author of Zeus is Dead, which I was a big fan of. The stories here were just as good, although I would have liked it to have been longer. I’d suggest cracking on with Zeus is Dead and then picking this up after. Enjoy!
May 13, 2025
A rarity — a short story collection of good short stories. I liked all of them.
April 22, 2018
Probably enjoyed more than the full length book. The wit is here as is this tongue in cheek mythology redux, but without some of the annoying fanboy misogyny. Three stories - parts of which are lifted into the main, others nice backstories - make up this collection.
December 10, 2017
Enjoyed this book very much. I laughed all the way through and then went and bought another of this authors books .
June 25, 2019
Mr Munz has a good imagination and sense of humor. Just the way I like my shorts.
October 6, 2019
A cute set of three short stories. Probably best for those who've read Munz' work set in the same universe.
The final story was a little self-indulgent, but I do like the author's style.
3.5*
The final story was a little self-indulgent, but I do like the author's style.
3.5*
June 21, 2014
Three short stories that take the figures of Greek mythology and plant them firmly in the modern world. In "The Atheist and the Ferryman" a young man discovers there's an enormous river running through his basement. With a strange and grumpy old man in charge of bringing people across. In "The Snipe Hunt" a 10 year old girl gets a little revenge on her older brothers with the help of Hermes. Finally, in "Playing with Hubris" a young author is offered the assistance of both a god and a muse.
Taking on mythology is an almost irresistable impulse for many authors. In most cases it's an impulse they really should have resisted. Which makes the success of these three stories by Michael G. Munz all the more astounding.
The stories are sharply written and pitch perfect when it comes to the interaction between the modern and mytholocial characters. In the end it's just a delightful (and quick, sadly) read. Lots of fun!
You can find more reviews and independent media commentary at my blog The View From the Phlipside
Taking on mythology is an almost irresistable impulse for many authors. In most cases it's an impulse they really should have resisted. Which makes the success of these three stories by Michael G. Munz all the more astounding.
The stories are sharply written and pitch perfect when it comes to the interaction between the modern and mytholocial characters. In the end it's just a delightful (and quick, sadly) read. Lots of fun!
You can find more reviews and independent media commentary at my blog The View From the Phlipside
September 4, 2014
I really enjoyed this short, quick, fun read. Just enough for a good long read while on the treadmill. Should definitely be enjoyed after reading Zeus Is Dead: A Monstrously Inconvenient Adventure for maximum awesomeness.
March 23, 2017
Great title! Short and sweet, very well written
April 5, 2014
cute short stories. I would read a full book by this author if it's mythology like these stories.
May 14, 2014
A very small collection of 3 short stories featuring Greek gods (Charon, Hermes, and Apollo) in modern day circumstances. This was a fun read!
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