A fantasy RPG has sometimes nothing to do with Tolkien

Exalted is an RPG that has arisen more from the ancient myths and legends of ancient times is not based on elves, dwarves, etc, but a fantastic world. Fantasy in Storytellingsystem of White Wolf. really good!
The rules are in addition to the normal background to the creation of characters a glimpse into a world of magic and other times hero. Platt spoken: Hercules and Xena as RPG. This is of course not really do justice to the game, but there is a an image of a flschigen yet sinister world in which the game is set, and it is also affecting the ability of the chars and their opponents.
The basic concept of the world are a thousand ways that do not restrict, but rather to stimulate creative play along.
Who always liked the Iliad and classical legends, who wanted to play a radiant, but also perhaps tragic hero always, who had always been fascinated by myths, who is a fan of political intrigue, and from whom the clichés of elves and dwarves, etc . anöden now, which is great advice with Exalted!