Myth-O-Mania Books in Order

Hades challenges Zeus's account of how the gods came to power. After their father Cronus swallows his children to prevent a prophecy coming true, Hades and his siblings must find a way to overthrow him.

Hades disputes the familiar story of Cupid and Psyche, describing Cupid as an awkward teenage god intimidated by her beauty. Instead of approaching her, Cupid joins Zeus in a kidnapping plan that complicates their relationship.

Persephone asks Hades for a ride to escape her overprotective mother, then slips into the Underworld and refuses to leave. Hades retells their story, challenging the familiar version of her arrival in his realm.

Hades disputes the familiar account of Perseus and Medusa, claiming Zeus changed events to flatter his son. His retelling follows Medusa's transformation after Athena's jealous curse and questions the heroism usually credited to Perseus.

Hades challenges the legend of Hercules' heroic labors, arguing that strength alone wasn't enough. In this retelling, the muscular hero relies on a lion's instructions to accomplish deeds that the familiar myths credit entirely to him.

Hades challenges the tale that Atalanta lost a race after stopping for golden apples thrown by Melanion. His retelling argues that the runner could have won anyway and questions the version of events promoted by Zeus.

Hades questions the familiar story of Pandora releasing the world's evils by opening a box. In his account, Pandora has little interest in its contents, while Zeus's curiosity and unpleasant gift lie behind the trouble.

Hades disputes the story that Theseus defeated the Minotaur through his own cleverness. His retelling follows a hero who forgets the string given to him by the king's daughter and becomes lost inside the labyrinth.

Paris and Helen's decision to leave together threatens to bring disaster to Troy. Hades offers a different account of the Trojan War, questioning Helen's blame and examining the interference of Aphrodite and the god of love.

Odysseus tries to return to Ithaca after the Trojan War, but an angry Poseidon makes the voyage increasingly difficult. Hades wants to help without breaking his promise to the sea god, leading him to seek indirect solutions.