If you like books full of adventure, sabotage, passion, and greek mythology, then you must check out this book. That the myths contained a considerable element of fiction was recognized by the more critical greeks, such as the philosopher plato in the 5th4th century bce. The percy jackson series by rick riordan opened my eyes to greek mythology as a child and is recommend them to anyone. The 10 best greek mythology books norse mythology for. Always absorbing and never dull, its a good selection for those who. For more great fantasy reads, check out our fantasy books for kids and 10 thrilling books for teens who love fantasy. Lucy coats, author of one of the best books greek myth books for children, recommends her own favourites. Kids books with modern mythology and legends middle. Best books for kids and adults interested in greek mythology.
List of 10 best books to read about greek mythology. Greek mythology is the precursor to modern religion. Though greek myths have been quite common but still they are mentioned repeatedly in an inexhaustible manner with different interpretations and different way of communication. This video contains paid promotion with disney book group. It was her debut novel and it won the orange prize.
Currently, the best greek mythology book is the timeless tales of gods and heroes. For adults with more advanced knowledge for those already familiar with bulfinch, the next book to pick up is timothy gantz early greek myths, although this is a 2volume reference work, rather than a book to read. When youre seeking a departure and or an awakening, read these 20 mythology books, from classic greek titles to japanese, russian, irish, and african stories. A new adult urban fantasy novel the colin mccool paranormal suspense series book 10.
Like all greek myths, these fictionalized retellings contain love and sex, poetry and passion, and. Theres a deep vein of genre books that borrow from, or are outright based on, norse myth. Currently, the best greek mythology book is the timeless tales of gods. This book combines a retelling of greek myths with a comprehensive account of the world in which they developedtheir themes, their relevance to greek religion and society, and their relationship to the landscape.
Kids books with modern mythology and legends middle grade. Young adult greek mythology score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. They can be found in the latest movies and television shows and in software for interactive computer games. Absolutely a great series and definitely worth a read. Ever since its original publication in 1942, edith hamiltons mythology has been widely seen as the quintessential introduction to greek mythology for adults, even. Oct 28, 2019 this wiki has been updated 11 times since it was first published in february of 2018. Perhaps my favorite series of books i have ever read, though, happens to center around greek mythology.
Greek mythology was part of the religion in ancient greece. Modern adaptations of greek mythology 308 books goodreads. All cultures have mythologies that explain the origin of the world and the existence of good and evil, and when analyzed collectively, often these stories. Greek mythology books non fiction its all greek to me. I was amazed at how well historical facts were woven into the story itself. Myths express our basic need to explain and preserve the story of life. This giveaway is sponsored by the gracekeepers by kirsty logan for readers of the night circus and station eleven, a lyrical and absorbing debut set in a world covered by water. Jan 31, 2018 these titles are all available in the oak hills high school media center, cincinnati, oh.
Great goddesses is a collection of poems written by nikita gill, who is known for her poetry collections fierce fairytales and wild embers. The lightning thief by rick riordan, the sea of monsters by rick riordan, the titans curse by rick riordan, the batt. This classic book is one of the most popular and bestselling books for those who want to read about greek mythology. As if greek mythology couldnt get sexier, meg cabot turns it into young adult paranormal romance in her abandon series. Scroll below to find out the best greek mythology books to read. Adeyemis ya novel does a brilliant job of drawing from mythology, religion, and modern culture to create a new storytelling universe that feels both timeless and shockingly relevant. Theres one for children, one for teenagers, one for scholars, one to read out loud and one thats very definitely adult in content. All cultures have mythologies that explain the origin of the world and the existence of good and evil, and when analyzed collectively, often these stories have more in common than difference. Can someone recommend a good romance series with greek.
Aug 15, 2016 10 books about mythology for readers who want to dive into ancient myths. For a more informative and adult experience stephen frys m. The other answers have already mentioned rick riordans books which are very good so definitely check them out if youre a beginner to greek and roman mythology. Best greek mythology books to read for adults and kids. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers.
Oct, 2019 when youre seeking a departure and or an awakening, read these 20 mythology books, from classic greek titles to japanese, russian, irish, and african stories. Ages 912 find out about your favorite gods and goddesses in this fun and informative book. Science fiction, fantasy and horror novels of 2015. Here are some lists of mythology books for teens on goodreads. These books can be read be tweens, teens, and young adults. After the afternoon arthur macarthur 1940s greek mythology fiction book 1st ed. The best books on greek myths, as recommended by author lucy coats. It takes place mainly in modern day new orleans and is all about the power play between the gods. Best books for teens based on greek mythology urban epics. As such, its long been one of the main ancient sources that scholars have used to piece together greek mythology.
Here are nine greek mythology retellings that will change the way you see zeus. Jul 22, 2019 greek mythology books retellings, translations, and commentary continue to be some of my favorite reads. Greek and roman mythology, king arthurs legends, and medieval. Demigods academy year one young adult supernatural urban fantasy. It is a collection of myths and stories from the three eras. How to read literature like a professor for kids by thomas c. As a gracekeeper, callanish administers shoreside burials, laying the dead to their final resting place deep in the depths of the ocean. Books under subject heading mythology, greek fiction. These books are the best greek mythology books from past and present. Hades and persephone, greek mythology, ya mythology series, best of the ya greek mythology books, ya books.
Oh my gods a lookitup guide to the gods of mythology. I love greek mythology and was wondering if any author ventured to mix greek mythology and good old romance witha little steam novel out there. What are some good fiction novels on greek or roman. Are there any adult greek mythology novels out there. Can someone recommend a good romance series with greek mythology or anything paranormal really for adults. A books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. The 10 best greek mythology books norse mythology for smart.
There is buddhist, jain, abrahmic and world mythology that awaits coverage. A captivating guide to the ancient gods, goddesses, heroes, and monsters norse mythology egyptian mythology greek mythology book 3 by matt clayton 4. Org is not in any way associated with or related to fanfiction. Check out our giveaways and exclusive cover reveals for. For those already familiar with bulfinch, the next book to pick up is timothy gantz early greek myths, although this is a 2volume reference work, rather than a book to read. The most complete dinosaur reference ever by don lessem and illustrated by franco tempesta. Devdutt writes prolifically on mythology he has written books not just on indian mythology, but how it relates to the various spheres in the life of the common man.
Powell is a master of greek mythology and wrote many books on the subject, both fiction and non fiction. A complete and enjoyable text which ive read since i was 8 and never stopped. Bulfinchs mythology the age of fable, or stories of gods and heroes. I recently reread all of them in a matter of days a few months ago. The best books on greek myths five books expert recommendations. Gods and goddesses in greek mythology mythology by michelle m. Timeless tales of gods and heroes by edith hamilton ever since its original publication in 1942, edith hamiltons mythology has been widely seen as the quintessential introduction to greek mythology for adults, even as countless other introductions to the topic have come and gone. Dec 28, 2010 sherrilyn kennyons dark hunter novels. The novels core is the quest of a young woman to bring magic back to her home country of orisha, but, throughout the story, adeyemi constructs so much more. Nov 22, 2015 the other answers have already mentioned rick riordans books which are very good so definitely check them out if youre a beginner to greek and roman mythology. Make a cup of tea and get ready to enjoy some of the most enduring stories in western history with something from our selection of greek mythology books. Greek mythology is the body of myths originally told by the ancient greeks and a genre of ancient greek folklore.
It is by glyn iliffe and it is essentially an embellishment and creative take on countless different greek mythology stories, but mainly focused on odysseus and the events that took place in homers the odyssey. The complete world of greek mythology richard buxton. Books like the percy jackson and the olympians series are good. Its all the greek and atlantian gods, although others mythological races are rampant in the books. The awardwinning poet reinvents a genre in a stunning work that is both a novel and a poem, both an unconventional recreation of an ancient. Theres more than just greek and roman mythology, too. Delve into these tales of war, destruction, love, and rebirth, and superstition now. Greek mythology is the set of stories about the gods, goddesses, heroes and rituals of ancient greeks. List of 10 best books to read about greek mythology the characters, stories, lessons, and themes of greek mythology have molded art and literature for over thousands of years now. Best young adultnew adult novels involving greek mythology. If youre still fascinated with greek mythology books, or looking for percy jackson or circe readalikes, youll find the best of them here for adults, teens, and kids alike.
Looking for recommendations greek mythology books adults. Fiction devdutt writes prolifically on mythology he has written books not just on indian mythology, but how it relates to the various spheres in the life of the common man. To be truly familiar with greek mythology, you really should know a good portion of the allusions ovid makes. The songlines by bruce chatwin 1987 greek mythology. Science fiction self help sports thriller travel young adult more genres. These stories concern the origin and the nature of the world, the lives and activities of deities, heroes, and mythological creatures, and the origins and significance of the ancient greeks own cult and ritual practices. In the house of helios, god of the sun and mightiest of the titans, a daughter is born. Fiction based on several different mythologies australian mythology. The main character isnt sexually active which is a plus in my book. This list of books about greek or roman mythology is sponsored by little, brown and company, publisher of circe by madeline miller.
For adults the complete world of greek mythology by richard buxton it is a must read book in the library of people who depicts a keen interest in greek mythology. The cursed academy complete series boxset books 16. Home other best greek mythology books to read best greek mythology books to read greek mythology is the body of myths and teachings associated with the ancient greeks, concerning their gods and heroes, the nature of the world and origins and significance of their own culture and ritual practices. This is a list of the best fantasy books related to greek mythology. Ive already read black dagger brotherhood, the darkwere hunter series, lords of the underworld, immortals after dark, demonica and a few others of the variety but im hunting for something new. But circe is a strange childnot powerful, like her father, nor viciously alluring like her mother. His books are often used in the college classroom, and hes translating homers odyssey himself. Net adult aff, the site, its owners, agents, and any other entities related to adult or the aff forum take no responsibility for the works posted to the adult by its members. Applying a feminists lens to these old myths and legends, gill presents a new rendition of greek mythology. The mythology element is heavy throughout the book, but it reads more like a historical fiction novel. What are some good fiction novels on greek or roman mythology.
Timeless tales of gods and heroes, 75th anniversary illustrated edition. Jan 04, 2017 whether its adapted fairy tales, rewritten classic literature, updated fables, or modern greek mythology retellings, im a sucker for rereading tales ive already been told in new and exciting. If you havent already read the iliad, the odyssey, and hesiods theogony, those are essentials for greek mythology. A fantastic way to introduce young people to greek mythology this book should be standard reading material for all youngsters adults will. Complete world of greek mythology edition 1 by richard. This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and if not signed in for advertising.
See more ideas about books, mythology and media center. The greek myths by robert graves 1956 gods and heroes of ancient greece by gustav schwab 1837 gods, heroes and men of ancient greece by w. What are some good greek mythology book titles answers. If i wanted to learn about greek mythology, what would be. If you want the real goodies, read the illiad and the odysseus by homer.
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