A chartered civil engineer has written a book exploring the relevance of ancient Greek myths today.

Andreas Markides, from Tadley, has published his debut book, Urban Myths, on Saturday, September 28.

The book examines stories like Pegasus, Odysseus' return from Troy, and the philosopher Socrates, to question their significance in the modern world.

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Andreas Markides has released a new book on the relevance of Greek myths today (Image: Troubador Publishing) Andreas, who is the chairman of Markides Associates, a consultancy he founded in 2016, said: "Issues (such as greed, hubris, war, the climate crisis, refugees and much more) which currently trouble and consume our world are what prompted me to start exploring them in an attempt to find answers for myself.

"In doing so, I realised that there are parallels with the ancient Greek civilisation."

The book suggests that themes such as greed, the pursuit of happiness, and our relationship with nature are eternal and continue to resonate today.

Andreas asserts that these ancient stories still hold relevance due to the similarities in human behaviour across time.

Urban Myths is a reflection on how these ancient narratives can provide insight into the way we conduct our lives, the way we work, and the way we build cities.

Andreas lives in Tadley with his wife Kay, their dog Luna, and has four grown-up children and three grandchildren.