Thomas Bulfinch was the guy who took mythology, legends and historical epics and turned them into accessible reading for anyone who didn't want to decipher ancient and complicated texts.
 

Born in 1796 in the USA, he spent his life as a bank clerk, but his real passion was storytelling - and fortunately he decided to share it with the world.
 

His most famous book ‘The Book of Mythology’, which brought together Greek, Roman and medieval myths and even the legends of King Arthur in a gripping narrative, became a reference for generations of readers. He died in 1867, leaving a legacy that still serves today as a gateway for those who want to venture into the mythological universe without needing a Latin dictionary.