{"product_id":"tony-stark-odysseus-and-the-myths-behind-marvel-ancient-heroes-in-the-modern-world-9780063382640","title":"Tony Stark, Odysseus, and the Myths Behind Marvel: Ancient Heroes in the Modern World","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"By connecting our modern heroes to the archetypes of ancient myth, Peter Meineck's marvelous book bestows thrilling contemporary resonance upon those bygone legends.\" --Christopher Markus, coscreenwriter of \u003ci\u003eAvengers: Infinity War\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eAvengers: Endgame\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat connects Dionysus, the ancient Greek god of transformation, and Spider-Man, a modern-day superhero?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSince its inception, Marvel has created--in comics and on the silver screen--a vast, intricate universe brimming with superheroes and superhumans. Yet Marvel exists in a much larger mythological tradition, one that dates back to the ancient Greeks and their tales of gods and heroes. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eProfessor of Classics Peter Meineck embarks on a captivating pilgrimage through ancient Greek mythology through the lens of some of Marvel's most iconic characters, including Captain America, Wolverine, and Black Widow, and traces their lineage to the dawn of human culture. Some connections are astounding and eye-opening, like Black Panther's ties to the legend of Atlantis and Daredevil's relationship to the mighty Herakles, while others are uncanny in their resemblance. What, for example, do Scarlet Witch and the sorceress Medea have in common? As grieving mothers cast out from society, quite a lot, actually. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs Meineck reintroduces ancient figures like Achilles and Odysseus, he demonstrates how themes that appeared in the likes of Homer's \u003ci\u003eIliad \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eOdyssey \u003c\/i\u003econtinue to emerge in our stories today. He explores why these tales endure and how they have shifted to reflect society's changing values. Through his endeavor, one important question arises: What do our modern myths say about us? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA fascinating and entertaining read, \u003ci\u003eTony Stark, Odysseus, and the Myths Behind Marvel \u003c\/i\u003eis a rollicking journey from the legends of old to the pop-culture stories of today.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Peter Meineck\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e William Morrow \u0026amp; Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/17\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.85lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.20h x 6.20w x 1.00d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780063382640\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/15\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/26\/2025 pg. 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMeineck, Peter:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeter Meineck\u003c\/strong\u003e holds the endowed chair of Professor of Classics in the Modern World at New York University. Originally from South London, Meineck trained with the Royal Marines and later discovered the theater, working as a technician, designer, producer, and director, from rooms above pubs to the Royal National Theatre. He founded his own company, Aquila Theatre, to mount bold new stagings of the classics, including a public program that works with veterans and refugees through Greek drama. He holds a PhD in Classics, has published widely on ancient performance, and has been teaching mythology for nearly thirty years. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Peter Meineck \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":47674882424989,"sku":"9780063382640","price":47.37,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_b408b634-71e9-4c20-8935-d6d650bb515f.jpg?v=1771915462","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/tony-stark-odysseus-and-the-myths-behind-marvel-ancient-heroes-in-the-modern-world-9780063382640","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}