Buy complete encyclopedia of greek mythology by guus houtzager isbn. If youre looking for a comprehensive introduction to greek mythology that reads like great literature, edith hamiltons mythology is the book id recommend. Theres a bewildering array of books out there on greek mythology, especially at the beginner level. A publisher in new york asked me to write down what i know about the greek gods, and i was like, can we do this an. Different people find greek mythology to be meaningful for different reasons. Egyptian mythology jade books in heaven, described in several daoist cosmographies as existent primordially in the various divine heavens.
This wiki has been updated 11 times since it was first published in february of 2018. Im not going to tag anyone specifically, but if you see this and feel like doing it, please consider yourself tagged. This series of greek heroes and gods takes the nonfiction myths of these characters and gives them a youthful feel for kids to read and understand. Best mythology books for kids and teens at some point during their grade school years, lots of kids go through a big mythology phase they cant get enough of stories about gods, goddesses, and other mythological creatures. Mythology retells ancient myths youre familiar with, like hercules, or. These books are the best greek mythology books from past and present. Apr 15, 2012 the muses were the daughters of zeus, king of olympus and leader of the olympian gods, and mnemosyne, a titaness and zeus aunt on both sides, zeus parents being mnemosynes brother and sister, kronos and rhea, who were also brother and sister to one another who was known to be the divine patroness of memory. The collection includes favorite stories such as how paris judged who was the fairest goddess. 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. Greek gods and goddesses by ariana strom read free book. It combined both my love for ancient history and mythology with story and fantasy. We follow the drama of the trojan war and the wanderings of odysseus. Percy jacksons greek heroes is a big, beautiful book about greek mythology told from percys perspective. 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.
The olympians at the center of greek mythology is the pantheon of deities who were said to live on mount olympus, the highest mountain in. Gods behaving badly by marie phillips what if the mighty gods of olympus were alive in the modern era and. The greek gods and goddesses usually interacted with humans in towns and countries that are still familiar. Greek mythology is the precursor to modern religion. Timeless tales of gods and heroes is one of the oldest and bestselling books on greek mythology, and within minutes of opening it, youll see why. Jun 02, 2015 we asked you to share your favorite modern books inspired by mythology and you answered.
From the time of homer and the odyssey to the mahabharata and the superhuman life of gesar of ling, weve been telling stories about humans interacting with the gods for a very very long time. Greek mythology is the set of stories about the gods, goddesses, heroes and rituals of ancient greeks. The complete world of greek mythology by richard buxton. In light of that, here are 5 books that draw from the greek mythological influence but put their own twist on the age old stories of antiquity. Green book is a 2018 american biographical comedydrama film directed by peter farrelly. List of 10 best books to read about greek mythology.
Below is a brief list of some notable young adult novels that focus on greek mythology and ancient greece. Closest attention is paid to the olympians, but riordan has a sure touch when it comes to fitting much into a small spaceas does roccos artwork, which smokes and writhes on the page as if hit by lightning. Set in 1962, the film is inspired by the true story of a tour of the deep south by african american classical and jazz pianist don shirley and italian american bouncer frank tony lip vallelonga who served as shirleys driver and bodyguard. Research before you begin creating fakebook page for your greek godgoddess, you must first find out who they were, what they did, and how they are still used in modern society. This list last updated in april of 2019 was written with the intention of helping you make that decision.
Modern women are retelling classic tales through the. The olympians series are tastefully illustrated books that cover the adventures of all the major greek gods starting with zeus all the way to athena, ares, hades, and many others. Best books for kids and adults interested in greek mythology read about greek gods and myths in books by ancient and modern authors. The greek gods are still very much present in modern consciousness. From immortal gods, goddesses, and heroes to unusual creatures and demigods, these greek mythology books. While her undergraduate major was mathematics and her graduate work was in linguistics, she has a profound love of mythology, folklore. Animal crossing was my happy placeuntil it turned me into an asshole.
The books written about the heroes of greek mythology include hercule and perseus, where the books written about the gods of greek mythology include zeus, apollo, hades, and hephaestus. Like all greek myths, these fictionalized retellings contain love and sex, poetry and passion, and. The book covers not only greek mythology but roman mythology as well, showing how the. What you cannnnn do and i suggest this is the one you choose. The main characters in myths are usually gods or supernatural heroes. The lightning thief by rick riordan, the sea of monsters by rick riordan, the battle of the labyrinth by rick riordan, the t. Although apollo and dionysos, artemis and aphrodite, zeus and hermes are household names, it is much less clear what these divinities meant and stood for in ancient greece. These jade books are variously said to be instrumental in creating and maintaining the divine structure of the universe, or as regulating national or personal destiny. Jan 28, 2012 zeus, who according to his profile was born in 1971 bc, is loving being king of all the gods, but hades openly disagrees.
The term mythology can refer to a body of myths or to any traditional story. It is a collection of myths and stories from the three eras. 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. Which ones are most deserving of your hardearned money. The gods and goddesses of greek mythology by patrick auerbach was a quick but very interesting and informative read about the greek gods and the most known mythologies surrounding them. Modern authors love writing books about gods and mythology. Greek gods and heroes by robert graves, paperback barnes. It was written by rick riordan and was released on august 19, 2014. Strange creatures called the wylder, roamed the ruins of civilization. These gods were not only significant in their own realms and mythological paradigms, but they also had a noteworthy impact on the civilizations that succeeded the ancient greeks. He was said to be born from medusas head when it was cut off. Greek mythology was part of the religion in ancient greece.
This classic book is one of the most popular and bestselling books for those who want to read about greek mythology. This also means that the number of stars i gave it is fairly meaningless. Neil gaimans writing frequently weaves together ancient myths and. What is the best book that has a complete collection of. This book consists of 25 biographical sketches of figures from greek mythology. It features percy jackson giving his own take on the greek myths in a humorous way. The gods and goddesses of greek mythology 9781522715702. In the first book of the iliad, the son of zeus and leto apollo, line 9 is as instantly identifiable to the greek reader by his patronymic as are the sons of atreus agamemnon and menelaus, line 16.
Ever since its original publication in 1942, edith hamiltons mythology has been widely seen as the quintessential introduction to greek mythology for adults, even. Dictionary of roman and greek gods names starting with n this section of the dictionary of roman and greek gods names provides provides useful facts and information about the vast number of gods that feature in roman and greek myths and legends. Perseus, psyche, phaethon, otrera, daedalus, theseus, atalanta. Poseidon walks the beaches of florida, occasionally stopping to chat with fishermen or take pictures for tourists. Jul 04, 2018 living on the extradimensional world called gladsheim, an alternate earth with different rule, home to all earths gods. In both cases, the audience is expected to have knowledge of the myths that preceded their literary rendering. The lightning thief by rick riordan, the sea of monsters by rick riordan, the battle of the labyrinth by rick riordan. The best books on greek myths, as recommended by author lucy coats. Timeless tales of gods and heroes is a book written by edith hamilton, published in 1942 by little, brown and company.
Hawaiian shirt, shorts, flip flops, and a threepointed trident. Pages in category television series based on grecoroman mythology the following 24 pages are in this category, out of 24 total. If youre a dork for mythology and you havent read american gods yet, its time to fix that. Below is a list of books about greek mythology, based on or inspired by these myths. My favorite book about greek mythology is the ancient greek hero in 24 hours by harvard professor gregory nagy. Shut up about that, said a comment that he left on zeuss wall. It need not be based only on hindu mythology, it can belong to any religion but the story must be based in india. Could you recommend a good book on greek mythology. 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.
If you havent already read the iliad, the odyssey, and hesiods theogony, those are essentials for greek mythology. From early creation stories to classical hero narratives and the recurring theme of the afterlife, experience each myth and unravel th. In the splendid retellings, geraldine mccaughrean vividly recreates the world of these powerful characters who also possessed human attributes and failings. Take the myths and depictions of how the gods looked 2000 years ago and change them to meet your vision and story. Goddess girls book series joan holub and suzanne williams. The gods and heroes of ancient greece shake heaven and earth in a collection of over thirty stories that breath new life into the myths of olympus. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. And how they have moved into the modern world and changed their appearances.
Aug 18, 2016 i loved the percy jackson series when it first came out. The 10 best greek mythology books norse mythology for. Mythology by edith hamilton 1942 myths of the ancient greeks by richard p. Greek and roman mythology, king arthurs legends, and medieval. The writing style was simple and easy to read but also unique in its own way. Percy jacksons greek gods is a collection of short stories about greek mythology as narrated by percy jackson. The mythology series has manga stylelike artwork mythology is a comic book created by illustrated orchids, based upon the legends of india. Copy of greek gods yearbook by sheridan davis on prezi. Edith hamiltons book, mythology, is the best book on mythology besides classic textbooks. Best books about mythology whether on mythology in general or particular branches, what are the best books you have read on the subject. Mount ida, on the island of crete, where the god zeus was brought up, exists to this day. An awardwinning dramatist and illustrator, christina has painted more than 20 childrens books, including blodin and the beast by michael morpurgo, zoo in the sky, the planet gods, the lion bible, national geographics treasury of greek mythology, and. Im kind of certain this theme of tag has been done before but im hoping ive chosen different gods and created a different way to answer each one.
The odyssey by homer, the song of achilles by madeline miller, the iliad by homer, bulfinchs mythology by. Percy puts a contemporary spin on the traditional tales of 12 greek heroes. The following is a list of gods, goddesses and many other divine and semidivine figures from ancient greek mythology and ancient greek religion. Eighty of the worlds greatest myths and characters, from the gods of greek mythology to the norse heroes, retold and explained with engaging text and bold graphics. Donna jo napoli is professor of linguistics at swarthmore college, mother of five, grandmother of five, and the author of more than 80 books for children and young adults. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Jan 01, 2001 buy greek gods and heroes reprint by graves, robert isbn. The stories of the gods, goddesses, heroes, monsters, and. Click here to view or buy mythology at amazon, where its discounted 45% from its list price.
Praise for percy jacksons greek gods percys gift, which is no great secret, is to breathe new life into the gods. As a huge fan of greek mythology, i couldnt resist. 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. Nov 20, 2019 the ancient greek gods listed here laid the very foundation of greek mythology that keeps on enchanting readers, writers, and storytellers to this day. It retells stories of greek, roman, and norse mythology drawn from a variety of sources. And who better to try and fix a broken world but two young goddesses. The book covers not only greek mythology but roman mythology as well, showing how the similarities between the myths came to pass.
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. It will be available in singapore, india, malaysia and europe. Books about the classical beliefs are classified in two different areas in dewey decimal libraries. Rose 1928 the complete world of greek mythology by. Discover, download and read free and lowpriced ebooks on the subject of greek mythology. Here are fifteen wonderful stories about the greek gods and goddesses zeus, the most powerful. What is your favorite book that fits into the genre of greek mythology. Books on indian mythology nonfiction, fiction, anything. Abcs of greek mythology by maria chouinard on prezi.
It was easy to make a myth about it, and to say that it was down to the gods. It has been reissued since then by several publishers, including its 75th anniversary illustrated edition. The 10 best greek mythology books norse mythology for smart. A myth is a sacred narrative explaining how the world and humankind came to be in their present form. Its one of those books that grew on me, and the reason it grew on me was a few of the chapters toward the end were engaging, such as those about heracles, jason, and helen. Percy jacksons greek gods by rick riordan, john rocco. Best books about greek mythology for a starter this year i started to be very interested in mythology and know i came here to have some books about greek mythology recommended about everything or maybe the books from the most important stories heracles, perseus and medusa, etc. Here is the triumphant tale of the trojan horse, the tragedy of oedipus, the downfall of medusa and more.
This is the question we posed to tcbrs readers and here is what they had to say. Delve into these tales of war, destruction, love, and rebirth, and superstition now. In the never tilting world by rin chupeco, the world has stopped spinning. Those that survived found themselves in a new world, struggling for survival. Aug 02, 2012 kids greek mythology books have your say. Here are the best greek mythology books by the experts. Read percy jacksons greek gods by rick riordan available from rakuten kobo. Neil gaimans writing frequently weaves together ancient myths and modern. Is there a greek or roman god of booksliteraturewriting or. Well, first of all, i am going to mention that i do not recommend robert gravess the greek myths 1955. What are some recommended excellent books on greek and roman. While compiling this list of 50 classical mythology retellings, i found a link connecting many of the modern retellings a link that will be obvious if youve read margaret atwoods penelopiad or madeline millers circe. Apr 05, 2011 also the way dc comics and george perez drew the greek gods is also a no no.