Ever since its original publication in 1942, edith hamiltons mythology has. 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. May 18, 2012 perhaps my favorite series of books i have ever read, though, happens to center around greek mythology. Well, first of all, i am going to mention that i do not recommend robert gravess the greek myths 1955.
Oct 21, 2019 greek mythology is an amazing subject, full of complex characters and lore. Best books for teens based on greek mythology urban epics. Can someone recommend a good romance series with greek mythology or anything paranormal really for adults. Kids books with modern mythology and legends middle grade. Also, has written over 80 books so far and her works focus on young adults and children. The greek myths reimagined greek mythology book for. The greek myths reimagined greek mythology book for adults, book of greek myths and hero tales stephen frys greek myths 2 fry, stephen on.
The next best book club looking for recommendations. For those already familiar with bulfinch, the next book to pick up is timothy gantz early greek myths. A fantastic way to introduce young people to greek mythology this book should be standard reading material for all youngsters adults will. What is the best book that has a complete collection of greek. Dec 28, 2010 sherrilyn kennyons dark hunter novels. If youre fascinated by greek mythology books, or looking for percy jackson or circe readalikes, find the best recommendations here. Different people find greek mythology to be meaningful for different reasons. A collectible volume complete with a textured case, a foilstamped jacket, and fullcolor art throughout 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. A captivating guide to greek mythology, egyptian mythology, norse mythology. Which ones are most deserving of your hardearned money.
The greeks used gods, heroes, and monsters to describe supernatural events and other events answers didnt yet exist forscience at the. Ever since its original publication in 1942, edith hamiltons mythology has been widely seen as the quintessential introduction to greek mythology for adults. Chelsea house books are available at special discounts when purchased in bulk quantities for. Best greek mythology books to read for adults and kids. A great way to introduce youngsters to greek mythology. Hi all,ive just started reading again and decided i would love to read some books on greek mythology as it has always. 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.
It provides a detailed description and history of the greek myth and has had a great impact on many writers. 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. Aug 28, 2017 there are so many great books introducing greek myth and legend to young fresh minds, that its worth reminding ourselves of some of the many remarkable books are out there. Greek mythology this is a wikipedia book, a collection of wikipedia articles that can be easily saved, imported by an external electronic rendering service, and ordered as. The stories of zeus, apollo, aphrodite and the rest of the greek mythology characters are fascinating. Another one of the best greek mythology books for kids is percy jackson. Then, learn a little about 20 important figures that have influenced stories, art, and. So here are a few books about mythology to get you started. She majored in mathematics at the undergraduate level and also has a post graduate degree in linguistics. There are so many great books introducing greek myth and legend to young fresh minds, that its worth reminding ourselves of some of the many remarkable books are out there. This list last updated in april of 2019 was written with the intention of helping you make that decision. Description in this sequel to the bestsellingmythos, legendary author and actor stephen fry moves from the exploits of the olympian gods to the deeds of mortal heroes. 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. Readytocolor illustrations, each accompanied by a page of descriptive text, depict atlas holding up the heavens.
The lightning thief by rick riordan, the sea of monsters by rick riordan, the titans curse by rick riordan, the lost. Theres more than just greek and roman mythology, too. Greek mythology is an amazing subject, full of complex characters and lore. If you have no other information on mythology, this is an excellent place to start. The kindle version of daulaires book on greek mythology has formatting. These books are the best greek mythology books from past and present.
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. Another deservedly popular and impeccably newbiefriendly. Oct, 2019 page through tale after tale of gods and goddesses, from greek mythology to legends from scandinavia to asia, with bulfinchs mythology. Aug 15, 2016 so here are a few books about mythology to get you started. Unfortunately, its difficult for a newcomer to get started on the subject, as there are hundreds of books on greek mythology available.
Authors work really hard on their books, and we love feedback even a few simple sentences would be. Ive already read black dagger brotherhood, the darkwere hunter series, lords of the underworld, immortals after dark, demonica and a few others of. 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. For more than a decade now, mythology has had a colossal resurgence in popular culture. Below, weve assembled 15 of the best books on greek mythology for adults of all skill levels. One of my absolute favorite books as a child was daulaires book of greek myths.
Discover, download and read free and lowpriced ebooks on the subject of greek mythology. First published in 1942, it has always been the goto book for fans and new readers alike. Greek mythology books retellings, translations, and commentary continue to be some of my favorite reads. Now, of course, most fans of the mythic and legendary enjoy their fair share of fantasy novels. But, for those of us wanting to dig a little deeper, there are some amazing books on mythology to discover and devour. The 10 best greek mythology books norse mythology for smart. Greek gods and goddesses coloring book dover books. Rediscover the thrills, grandeur, and unabashed fun of the greek myths. The illustrations are just gorgeous, and in fact, it is the only book from my childhood that i still have today. If you havent already read the iliad, the odyssey, and hesiods theogony, those are essentials for greek mythology. Lucy coats is a writer of childrens books and the author of the fabulous atticus the storytellers 100 greek myths. Jodi meadows, debut author of incarnate 2012, harper collins childrens.
List of 10 best books to read about greek mythology. The fantastic in every sense of the word books on this list draw from indian, norse, japanese, chinese, and korean myths. 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. Best of the ya greek mythology books this is a list of the best fantasy books related to greek mythology. The best books on greek myths five books expert recommendations. Are there any adult greek mythology novels out there. Perhaps my favorite series of books i have ever read, though, happens to center around greek mythology. For more great fantasy reads, check out our fantasy books for kids and 10 thrilling books for teens who love fantasy. The greek myths reimagined greek mythology book for adults, book of greek myths and hero tales by stephen fry. Mortals and monsters, quests and adventures by stephen fry. Can someone recommend a good romance series with greek.
Absolutely a great series and definitely worth a read. Kids books with modern mythology and legends middle. These books can be read be tweens, teens, and young adults. Theres a bewildering array of books out there on greek mythology, especially at the beginner level. Moreover, she equally has an unending love for fairy tackles, folklore, and mythology. If youre looking for a good place to start, then neil gaimans aptly titled norse mythology is the book for you. 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. Books for teaching ancient greece and mythology scholastic. The best books on greek myths, as recommended by author lucy coats. If your child is a fan of greek mythology but doesnt want to read the stories by themselves, this series is a great alternative. 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. In fact, like the harry potter series, this is a collection of childrens books.
Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Timeless tales of gods and heroes, 75th anniversary illustrated edition. Jul 23, 2019 if youre fascinated by greek mythology books, or looking for percy jackson or circe readalikes, find the best recommendations here. This book combines a retelling of greek myths with a comprehensive account of the world in which they developed. Its difficult to find accurate sources to tell the true story of greek mythology and the family of myths passed down for thousands of yearsweve collected the best sources for you below. Page through tale after tale of gods and goddesses, from greek mythology to legends from scandinavia to asia, with bulfinchs mythology. Best books for kids and adults interested in greek mythology. To be truly familiar with greek mythology, you really should know a good portion of the allusions ovid makes. There is buddhist, jain, abrahmic and world mythology that awaits coverage. 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.
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. The mythological tales are just as interesting today as they were centuries ago. It is a classic book that has dense writings about greek mythology, from the origin of the universe to the trojan war. Rouse 1934 bulfinchs mythology originally published as three volumes by thomas bulfinch 1855 mythology by edith hamilton 1942 myths of the ancient greeks by richard p. Readytocolor illustrations, each with a page of descriptive text, depict atlas, hermes, aphrodite, 19 others. Its all the greek and atlantian gods, although others mythological races are rampant in the books.
It is, as advertised, a book of norse myths, retold with gaimans signature dark magic. Greek mythology is concerned with ancient gods, heroes, the nature of the world, and the origins of their cult and ritual practices of greek. 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. One of the bestselling mythology books of all time by bernard evslin, todd haberkorn. Jul 22, 2019 greek mythology books retellings, translations, and commentary continue to be some of my favorite reads. 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. List of 10 best books to read about greek mythology penlighten. The drama of myths are particularly wellsuited to provide the scaffolding for teenage stories, whether focused coming of age or romance and adventure. What is the best book that has a complete collection of. Timeless tales of gods and heroes by edith hamilton. 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. 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.
He was a mischievous, unfaithful, and disrespectful husband. 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. Many of these wonderful books with greek mythological themes are often accompanied by fantastic illustrations making them great for the imaginative minds of kids and teenagers. Currently, the best greek mythology book is the timeless tales of gods and heroes. 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 it is slowly and steadily becoming the center of attention for the people who show keen interest in having knowledge of the ancient people as the rich literature and dramatics.
Greek mythology is the precursor to modern religion. Ragnarok, kids and adults around the world are devouring every movie, tv show, and video game based in mythology. This popular and timeless book of mythology is a comprehensive introduction to greek mythology that reads like great literature. 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. The 10 best greek mythology books norse mythology for. 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. It takes place mainly in modern day new orleans and is all about the power play between the gods. Greek mythology books for kids encourages the love and learning of greek mythology. The complete world of greek mythology by richard buxton. Whether recounting a tender love affair or a heroic triumph, fry deftly finds resonance with our own modern. The greek myths reimagined greek mythology book for adults, book of greek myths and hero tales. The greek myths reimagined greek mythology book for adults, book of greek myths and hero tales stephen frys greek myths 2.