Olympian Nights

Olympian Nights is a humorous fantasy novel by John Kendrick Bangs, first published in 1902. The story follows a mortal who, while seeking shelter on Mount Olympus, encounters the antics of the Greek gods, revealing their flawed and comedic nature through witty dialogue and satire. Key characters include the unnamed narrator and his guide, Hippopopolis, who offers a cynical perspective on divine life. The novel explores the absurdities of mythology with a playful twist.