I was really looking forward to this book as I enjoy myth and legends, but I couldn't finish it. The myths themselves were simply too outrageous, required too much suspension of belief, to find them engaging. Having just read a book on Celtic myth and monsters, I figured I was well primed for this content but it just didn't engage me the same way. I found the tales to be rambling and nonsensical. I think I would have enjoyed it more if it were less of a straight retelling and more of a here's the tale, now let's talk analysis and how it has shaped our world via pop culture, history, etc.