We'll Always Have Athens

Stephen Fry: City of Myths


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It's fair to say Stephen Fry is a man of many talents. After dazzling guests at a dinner party while retelling Greek myths, the British actor, comedian and author discovered his talent for bringing these ancient tales to life. He knows his Theseus from his Prometheus, his Medea from his Medusa, and has a knack for making us feel that the myths are still alive and kicking in the city's old temples, winding streets and hills. He's even written a book on the subject, suitably titled "Mythos". Fry joins us from lockdown in his home in Norfolk, UK, to share his three favourite myths about Athens.

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