“An engaging book which approaches the ancient Greek world from an interesting and fresh point of view.”

Jan Haywood, University of Leicester, coauthor of "Homer’s 'Iliad' and the Trojan War"

"Myths, Muses and Mortals is a unique book. It explores all aspects of life in ancient Greece through a wide range of Greek texts from Homer and Herodotus to curse tablets and political inscriptions. Furley writes masterfully and brings the past to life again."

Jonas Grethlein, professor of classics, Heidelberg University

"Furley writes with the authority of the distinguished scholar that he is but also with the irresistible enthusiasm of a writer completely in love with his subject. I challenge anyone to read this book without being totally won over to Furley’s view that the ancient Greeks are curious, unique and utterly fascinating."

Anthony A. Barrett, emeritus professor of classics, University of British Columbia