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Heroes or Zeroes?

Myths and Legends from the Bad Boys of Ancient Greece
By Lizzy Tiffin
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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... Read More
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From the author of Bad Girls of Ancient Greece comes a new collection, covering tales of lore from bad boys and more…

A brand new collection of mythical retellings from the bad boys of antiquity for 2026

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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.

Book Details

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ISBN: 9780008791322

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 16 July 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperNorth

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 141.0mm

Height: 222.0mm

Weight: 480g

Pages: 384

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About the Author

Lizzy Tiffin is a journalism graduate from the North East of England. She has always been passionate about mythology, but the closest she got to Ancient Greece was an 18-30s holiday in Zante.

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