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Heroes or Zeroes?
- Author
- Lizzy Tiffin
- Narrator
- Madeleine Leslay
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 16 July 2026
- Run Time
- 9 hours 58 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
Myths and legends would be nothing without their shining star of a hero at the forefront, right? But what about those sidekicks and minor characters so often scrubbed out of the story?
From honoured heroes such as Heracles, to savage scoundrels like Tityus, or even the unexpected underdogs Iphicles and Philoctetes, Lizzy Tiffin tells the stories of the dashingly handsome and oh-so-brave men of antiquity with her signature wit and humour.
Uncovering the unsung heroes and side guys, Lizzy has us ask, what is it to be a ‘hero’? And should the so-called ‘zeroes’ be the real stars of the show? So, dive in and prepare to decide who deserves their place in history.
Critics Review
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'Playful and perceptive, this book is sure to delight both newcomers and longtime fans of the Greek myths' Luna McNamara author of Psyche and Eros and The Witch and the Huntress
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'Combining meticulous research and irrepressible joy, Lizzy Tiffin has put together a wonderful guide to the boys of Greek mythology perfect for old fans and new readers alike. I wish I'd had something like this sooner! Just fabulous all round' Phoenicia Rogerson author of Aphrodite and Herc
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The bad boys of Greece return with a vengeance in Lizzy Tiffin’s fabulously witty and captivating collection of the heroes and zeroes of Greek myth. A zippy and informative introduction – rich in detail yet easy to read – to the men of Greek myth you thought you knew, as well as those you didn’t' Emily Hauser bestselling author of Mythica
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Details
- Author
- Lizzy Tiffin
- Narrator
- Madeleine Leslay
- Duration
- 9 hours 58 minutes
- Release Date
- 16 July 2026
- ISBN
- 9780008791346
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- Ancient Greek and Roman literature, Myths and Legends / Mythic fiction, Biography: general, Anthologies, Literary studies: ancient, classical and medieval, Ancient Greek religion and mythology
Synopsis
From the author of Bad Girls of Ancient Greece comes a new collection, covering tales of lore from bad boys and more… Myths and legends would be nothing without their shining star of a hero at the forefront, right? But what about those sidekicks and minor characters so often scrubbed out of the story? From honoured heroes such as Heracles, to savage scoundrels like Tityus, or even the unexpected underdogs Iphicles and Philoctetes, Lizzy Tiffin tells the stories of the dashingly handsome and oh-so-brave men of antiquity with her signature wit and humour. Uncovering the unsung heroes and side guys, Lizzy has us ask, what is it to be a ‘hero’? And should the so-called ‘zeroes’ be the real stars of the show? So, dive in and prepare to decide who deserves their place in history.
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