Ever since i started studying greek mythology in grade school, ive been. Greek mythology books retellings, translations, and commentary continue to be some of my favorite reads. American book company, 1905, by james baldwin illustrated html at gateway to the classics. I was amazed at how well historical facts were woven into the story itself. Theres one for children, one for teenagers, one for scholars, one to read out loud and one thats very definitely adult in content.
List of 10 best books to read about greek mythology. Nov 07, 20 in the tradition of other kirby creations like the new gods at dc and the eternals at marvel, the lines between mythology and science fiction blur. Its a compact, glossy book that both my kids used frequently. Greek mythology was part of the religion in ancient greece. If youre looking for a great book on greek mythology for kids, daulaires book of greek myths is easily the best one out there. These books are the best greek mythology books from past and present. It is fiction, even though the gods mentioned in the book were real gods in greek mythology, and some of the stories in the book are similar to ones in greek mythology. A pocket dictionary of greek and roman gods and goddesses. There is buddhist, jain, abrahmic and world mythology that awaits coverage. Jan 19, the song of achilles by madeline miller book cover acclaim from some of contemporary fiction s brightest lights and fans of. The lightning thief by rick riordan, the sea of monsters by rick riordan, the titans curse by rick riordan, the batt. Great goddesses is a collection of poems written by nikita gill, who is known for her poetry collections fierce fairytales and wild embers. The book takes these greek myths and place a modernized feel on them making them easy for kids to understand and want to continue to read. 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.
Whether its a modern retelling of greek mythology with teenagers in place of demigods or short stories where mythological mermaids lure fishermen to their demise, myths inform many of the books. For more great fantasy reads, check out our fantasy books for kids and 10 thrilling books for teens who love fantasy. Books to read if you love greek or roman mythology book riot. Pegasus, flying horse of greek mythology rhaebus, the horse of mezentius in roman myths ros beiaard, a horse from belgian folklore, still celebrated annually in many cities across the country. Spark an interest in greek mythology with these fabulous kids books that recount the classic stories or use them as inspiration for new and exciting tales. This pageturner brings the furies of greek mythology to the modern world in this actionpacked story full of lots of plot twists.
Each page describes the mythological figure, provides a brief story, and contains pictures of ancient greek art work. The complete world of greek mythology jun 28, 2004. The greek myths by robert graves 1956 gods and heroes of ancient greece by gustav schwab 1837. Stories in greek mythology teach us many lessons about life, love, and relationships. Lucy coats, author of one of the best books greek myth books for children, recommends her own favourites. The 10 best greek mythology books norse mythology for. Greek mythology books non fiction its all greek to me. Theres a deep vein of genre books that borrow from, or are outright based on, norse myth.
If you like books full of adventure, sabotage, passion, and greek mythology, then you must check out this book. Best books for teens based on greek mythology urban epics. If you want the real goodies, read the illiad and the odysseus by homer. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. The authors provide intriguing realworld context for each figure, as well as maps and family trees so that kids can learn all about these ancient cultures and their stories. Complete world of greek mythology edition 1 by richard.
Discover, download and read free and lowpriced ebooks on the subject of greek mythology. Below is a list of books about greek mythology, based on or. With these titles and more you can dive deeper into the myths, stories, and characters that creators like disney and rick riordan continue to reimagine and explore. 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. The perfect gift for greek mythology and history buffs, lovers of ancient greece, art aficionados, and devoted fans of stephen fry add it to the shelf with books like circe by madeline miller, norse mythology by neil gaiman, and mythology. Greek mythology is the precursor to modern religion. From immortal gods, goddesses, and heroes to unusual creatures and demigods, these greek mythology books for kids are filled with action, drama, and adventure.
This novel retells the story of penelope from homers the odyssey. Theogony by hesiod bibliotheca by pseudoapollodorus metamorphoses by ovid aeneid by virgil though retelling only specific stories, some. Zeus was the king of the gods and ruler of mount olympus. Below is a list of books about greek mythology, based on or inspired by. The fantastic in every sense of the word books on this list draw from indian, norse, japanese, chinese, and korean myths. Greek mythology, body of stories concerning the gods, heroes, and rituals of the ancient greeks. Scroll below to find out the best greek mythology books to read.
Like other retellings and reinterpretations, books that use greek myths as. Greek mythology does not just tell the stories of gods and goddesses, however. After a tenyearlong war with the titans, they won and gained their supremacy. Timeless tales of gods and heroes by edith hamilton. Greek mythology has changed over time to accommodate the evolution of their culture, of which mythology, both overtly and in its unspoken assumptions, is an index of the changes. 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. It was her debut novel and it won the orange prize. Click here to view or buy the complete world of greek mythology at amazon, where its discounted 46% from its list price. Sep, 2019 this is the book for kids who want to be highly informed on greek mythology. This book covers numerous myths, offer lessons about the various gods, gives an insight into greek history, culture, and geography and it does it all in an easy to read and enjoyable manner. The 10 best greek mythology books norse mythology for smart.
Vanara is a mythological fiction that refreshingly doesnt talk about the main heroes of our mythology. Mythomania by kate mcmullan this book got us hooked on the mythomania series. In greek mythology s surviving literary forms, as found mostly at the end of the progressive changes, it is inherently political, as gilbert cuthbertson has argued. But whatever it is that draws you to greek mythology, youll probably find at least a book or two on this list that fits what youre looking for. Nov 26, 2019 this book takes the non fiction stories of greek mythology and portrays them in an easy to read and understand way. Below is a list of books about greek mythology, based on or inspired by these myths. Apr 24, 2017 this is a story about a beautiful girl her name is yn, she went to a new school,she bumped into someone, and its her friend now,and they fell in love, lets see what is. Young adult greek mythology score a book s 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. Greek mythology is the body of myths and teachings that belong to the ancient greeks, concerning their gods and heroes, the nature of the world, and the origins. The next best book club looking for recommendations. Ages 10 and up this book introduces 40 greek gods and goddesses. 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. A collection of greek stories and greek gods for children clark, anthony, harper, robert on.
But as is the case for anna karenina and the idiot, getting to know these characters for their various flaws and attributes is part of the fun. Hades and persephone, greek mythology, ya mythology series. Would you consider a book concerning mythology to be fiction. 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. In honor of that, here are ten science fiction works that also do the same. Applying a feminists lens to these old myths and legends, gill presents a new rendition of greek mythology. The twelve olympians are the major deities of the greek pantheon.
Theres more than just greek and roman mythology, too. Greek mythology is the body of myths originally told by the ancient greeks and a genre of ancient greek folklore. It is also, probably, the worlds first love triangle story. Sep 09, 2018 of the ancient ones, people already mentioned the illiad and the odyssey. Stories in greek mythology teach us many lessons about life. It is great for background information for a research project or to simply learn more about greek gods. Daulaires book of greek myths by ingri and edgar parin daulaire. Powell is a master of greek mythology and wrote many books on the subject, both fiction and non fiction. Hades and persephone, greek mythology, ya mythology series, best of the ya greek mythology books, ya books with greek mythology, books with. This list last updated in april of 2019 was written with the intention of helping you make that decision.
Then check out these non fiction books related to greek mythology. The best books on greek myths, as recommended by author lucy coats. 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. Modern adaptations of greek mythology 307 books goodreads. Worlds in collision by immanuel velikovsky 1950 comparative mythology modern disciples series by i. From legend and mythology to the hobbit and a game of thrones, the dragon is a. You can expect ruthless ambition, betrayal, murder, romance and. My favourite book about greek mythology ever and definitely list of my top ten favourite books ever is the song of achilles by madeline miller i read somewhere. Different people find greek mythology to be meaningful for different reasons. Beagles longawaited novel is filled with as much magic.
Greek mythology is the body of myths and teachings that belong to the ancient greeks, concerning their gods and heroes, the nature of the world, and the origins and significance of their own cult and ritual practices. Apr 12, 2018 if you are like me, you love revised fairy tales, and the revision of greek or roman mythology to new purposes is just as satisfying. 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. Love in the time of global warming by francesca lia block this postapocalpytic retelling of the odyssey features four queer kids and blocks signature lush and descriptive writing style. Completed and under editing the tesseract may have the power to open a portal, but what if it opens one into another dimension dragging a demigod into it at the same time as loki, but she is not of norse mythology, but of greek and she so happens to be. A captivating guide to greek mythology, egyptian mythology, norse mythology, celtic mythology and roman mythology by matt clayton and captivating history 4. The book uses the innovative approach of readers theater to teach mythology to teens, asking them to act out the stories and become engaged in a common learning experience. For example, if i wrote a book about the history of ancient greece and included their ideas on the gods, such as zeus or hades, and all of my research was historically accurate, then the book would be non fiction, since i am not writing about whether or not the greek gods were real, rather what people of the era thought of them.
What are some good fiction novels on greek or roman. Russian fiction is known for an abundance of characters, and its fairy tales follow suit. This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and if not signed in for advertising. Theres a bewildering array of books out there on greek mythology, especially at the beginner level. The orchard book of greek myths allows readers to follow the adventures of jason, theseus, odysseus, icarus, arachne, king midas and many more heroes and heroines of ancient greek mythology. Apr 23, 2018 completed and under editing the tesseract may have the power to open a portal, but what if it opens one into another dimension dragging a demigod into it at the same time as loki, but she is not of norse mythology, but of greek and she so happens to be poseidons daughter. Books under subject heading mythology, greek fiction.
If you are like me, you love revised fairy tales, and the revision of greek or roman mythology to new purposes is just as satisfying. Best books for kids and adults interested in greek mythology. The characters, stories, lessons, and themes of greek mythology have molded art and literature for over thousands of years now. The songlines by bruce chatwin 1987 greek mythology. Buy on amazon a visitors guide to ancient greece lesley sims written like a guide book for time travellers, this text is a perfect introduction to life in. Anderson 2011 fiction based on several different mythologies australian mythology. Human heroessuch as heracles, the adventurer who performed 12 impossible labors for king eurystheus and was. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. The percy jackson and the olympians series is perhaps the most famous of greek mythology books for kids on account of the movies. These stories are great teaching tools for kids, but they are often difficult for children to read. If you havent already read the iliad, the odyssey, and hesiods theogony, those are essentials for greek mythology. Edith hamiltons mythology is non fiction, not historical fiction, as is her the greek way. Jul 22, 2019 greek mythology books retellings, translations, and commentary continue to be some of my favorite reads.
Jul 31, 2019 this book is part of a series of texts that highlight individual greek and roman gods. Oct 28, 2019 currently, the best greek mythology book is the timeless tales of gods and heroes. Here are some lists of mythology books for teens on goodreads. Achilles greek mythology skip to main search results amazon prime. Currently, the best greek mythology book is the timeless tales of gods and heroes. Apparently, his younger brother zeus is a big fat liar and edited all the myths to make himself look good. A collection of greek stories and greek gods for children. They can be found in the latest movies and television shows and in software for interactive computer games. If youd like to check any of these books out, just click the pic to follow the link. 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. Greek mythology explained the official novel reveal trailer. 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. The book is the story of the tribe of vanaras, and three of the most important people of their tribe baali, sugreeva and tara. His books are often used in the college classroom, and hes translating homers odyssey himself.
Greek mythology fanfiction archive with over 3,758 stories. Percy jacksons greek gods by rick riordan, illustrated by john rocco my kids cant stop reading and rereading this enormous volume of greek myths, retold riordan style im talking laughoutloud writing. Plutarch is non fiction biography, as is mary renaults the nature of alexander. The mythology element is heavy throughout the book, but it reads more like a historical fiction novel.
The best greek mythology nonfiction books for kids. This book bills itself as the most comprehensive take on russian tales, including more than 175 of them in all. Nov 02, 2018 these stories are unfiltered and really capture the essence of greek mythology before it was watered down and commercialised. What are some good fiction novels on greek or roman mythology. Greek mythology is the set of stories about the gods, goddesses, heroes and rituals of ancient greeks.