She majored in mathematics at the undergraduate level and also has a post graduate degree in linguistics. Another deservedly popular and impeccably newbiefriendly. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon kindle store best sellers. 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. Greek myths meet romance you could try the mythia series. One of the bestselling mythology books of all time by bernard evslin, todd haberkorn. Also, has written over 80 books so far and her works focus on young adults and children. Jul 22, 2019 greek mythology books retellings, translations, and commentary continue to be some of my favorite reads. Greek gods and goddesses coloring book dover books. Oct, 2019 page through tale after tale of gods and goddesses, from greek mythology to legends from scandinavia to asia, with bulfinchs mythology.
Its brimming with thoroughly researched and crossreferenced stories of king arthur and his knights, lively versions of zeus and hera, daphne and apollo, dispatches from the trojan war, and the stories of beowulf and robin hood. Gilgamesh, king of uruk, and his companion enkidu journey to the. Each fullpage, readytocolor illustration appears beside a page of descriptive text. Kids books with modern mythology and legends middle grade. Discover ancient bulgarian myths, legends, folklore, and mythology meet heroes from greek mythology with thracian origins enjoy diverse, delicious modern and traditional bulgarian recipes a book for children and adults from 8 to 108 who would like to take a journey and discover bulgarian folk tales, legends, and mythology. Greek mythology books written during the mythological ages are difficult to read. The greek myths reimagined greek mythology book for adults, book of greek myths and hero tales by stephen fry. Ever since its original publication in 1942, edith hamiltons mythology has. Always absorbing and never dull, its a good selection for those who seek a lively. The complete world of greek mythology by richard buxton. Read about greek gods and myths in books by ancient and modern authors. Aug 15, 2016 10 books about mythology for readers who want to dive into ancient myths. Author madeline miller paints circe as the protagonist in a retelling.
Fantasy lover by sherrilyn kenyon, perfekt order by s. List of 10 best books to read about greek mythology. In heroes, gods and monsters of the greek myths, author bernard evslin retells the. Best greek mythology books books about greek mythology as e. 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. 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. Aug 24, 2017 the classic stories of mythology have been repeatedly mined for inspiration and reinterpreted for modern times, and have been an ongoing trend in young adult literature. The 10 best greek mythology books norse mythology for. Looking for recommendations greek mythology books adults. Best greek mythology books to read for adults and kids.
The reason is because, while graves is truly an excellent storyteller, the vast majority of the time he has literally no idea what he is talk. Greek nation, than that of any other deity, not excepting zeus himself. This section of the site covers some of the most popular myths, legends and stories of ancient greece. Theres very little to fear about the story of arachne, however. Currently, the best greek mythology book is the timeless tales of gods and heroes. The odyssey by homer, the song of achilles by madeline miller, the iliad by. Apollo was the son of zeus and leto, and was born beneath the shade of a palm tree which grew at the foot of mount cynthus, on the barren and rocky island of delos.
For others, the value of the greek myths and the religion of which they were a part. The fantastic in every sense of the word books on this list draw from indian, norse, japanese, chinese, and korean myths. 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. Best books for kids and adults interested in greek mythology. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Its helpful when you already are very familiar with the myths and can keep the stories straight, and then the variants are really interesting. The greek myths reimagined greek mythology book for.
A captivating guide to greek mythology, egyptian mythology, norse mythology, celtic mythology and roman mythology by matt clayton and captivating history 4. The classic stories of mythology have been repeatedly mined for inspiration and reinterpreted for modern times, and have been an ongoing trend in young adult literature. An elaborate guide to the gods, heroes, harems, sagas, rituals and beliefs of greek myths, the listener will be taken through the ancient customs and beliefs of the ancient greeks. May 23, 2015 i also like the greek myths by robert graves, in which he lists variants of each myth. The best books on greek myths, as recommended by author lucy coats. Lucy coats is a writer of childrens books and the author of the fabulous atticus the storytellers 100 greek myths. 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. These books are the best greek mythology books from past and present. The best books on greek myths five books expert recommendations. Page through tale after tale of gods and goddesses, from greek mythology to legends from scandinavia to asia, with bulfinchs mythology.
In fact, like the harry potter series, this is a collection of childrens books. Bende, rogue rider by larissa ione, for the love of hades by. For more great fantasy reads, check out our fantasy books for kids and 10 thrilling books for teens who love fantasy. What is the best book that has a complete collection of greek.
Myths and legends of ancient greece and rome all you can books. What are the best books on greek mythology, which are not. The report is dedicated to the gods the greeks worshipped. To be truly familiar with greek mythology, you really should know a good portion of the allusions ovid makes. This imaginative coloring book contains 22 memorable images based on the myths and legends of the greek gods and heroes. This text manages a balance, succeeds in whetting the appetite and supplying excellent resources.
If you havent already read the iliad, the odyssey, and hesiods theogony, those are essentials for greek mythology. Theres more than just greek and roman mythology, too. We also swapped bulfinchs the age of fable with the more comprehensive bulfinchs mythology, which includes three respected and beloved volumes concerning myths from ancient greece, as well as. The arachne is a creature from greek mythology, whose name was later used for words like arachnid and arachnophobia. The next best book club looking for recommendations. Greek myths famous stories, myths and legends of ancient. Well, first of all, i am going to mention that i do not recommend robert gravess the greek myths 1955. Moreover, she equally has an unending love for fairy tackles, folklore, and mythology. In its quest to make greek mythology appropriate for children, the book is at times overly stylistic and waters down or reimagines classic legends.
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. 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. Perhaps my favorite series of books i have ever read, though, happens to center around greek mythology. Myths and legends for children and young adults stanford. 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. Timeless tales of gods and heroes by edith hamilton. Greek mythology is concerned with ancient gods, heroes, the nature of the world, and the origins of their cult and ritual practices of greek. Good info and comparison between ancient myth and modern myth. The mammoth book of celtic myths and legends mammoth books.
Greek mythology is the precursor to modern religion. As such, its long been one of the main ancient sources that scholars have used to piece together greek mythology. 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. The greek myths reimagined greek mythology book for adults, book of greek myths and hero tales. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. It provides a detailed description and history of the greek myth and has had a great impact on many writers. The mythological tales are just as interesting today as they were centuries ago.
Books on ancient greek religion and mythology whsmith. Some i sampled and didnt care for the narrators voice. Dec 21, 2018 10 books inspired by norse mythology that make for perfect winter reading. Now that youve seen our list of the best greek mythology books and movies, im sure youll be interested in trying out more of the best greek mythology books in audio. If starting out just learning greek mythology this a good starter book. Mortals and monsters, quests and adventures by stephen fry. The 10 best greek mythology books norse mythology for smart.
Another one of the best greek mythology books for kids is percy jackson. It provides a complete history of greek myth, telling the story of each of the great families of heroic mythology, and the various adventures. The drama of myths are particularly wellsuited to provide the scaffolding for teenage stories, whether focused coming of age or romance and adventure. It is a classic book that has dense writings about greek mythology, from the origin of the universe to the trojan war. The ancient myths and legends of greek mythology kindle. But robert graves gives a definitive overview of greek mythology. Weve compiled a list of the best greek mythology books, movies and. Collaborators are welcome, just try not to pin the same pin in close proximity to its doppleganger. Greek myths famous stories, myths and legends of ancient greece.
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