What are the most interesting novels based on mythology. This video contains paid promotion with disney book group. However, books based on greek mythology were easily overpowering the list. I love books based on greek mythology, but the bookstore is big and full of wonders, including whole mythological universes that are even more fun to explore through ya. For more than a decade now, mythology has had a colossal resurgence in popular culture.
Top 5 greek mythology movies exploring mythology in. When a pilot crashes and tells of conflict in the outside world, diana, an amazonian warrior in training, leaves home to fight a war, discovering her full powers and true destiny. Books to read if you love greek or roman mythology book riot. Murder in mykonos by jeffrey siger detective lovers rejoice, a whodunnit set in mykonos. This forum is entitled stories based on mythology so i am assuming, rightly or not, that your interest isnt necessarily trying to create your own universe and writing its mythology from scratch. Hades and persephone, greek mythology, ya mythology series, best of the ya. There is buddhist, jain, abrahmic and world mythology that awaits coverage. If you are like me, you love revised fairytales, and the revision of greek or roman mythology to new purposes is just as satisfying. Setting ancient greece with mythological heroes and monsters. Greek mythology books books about or based on the ancient greek myths as well as gods and goddesses.
She wrote one book called troy, then theres ithaka. Ages 10 and up this mythology handbook is overflowing with interesting facts and activities that will fascinate those with an interest in the stories of greek heroes, gods and goddesses. Either completed or in progress, meaning i dont add stuff that hasnt been touched in over two months im still browsing through the fiction out there, so if you think theres one that fits the description, or if youd like to be involved, feel free to. Below is a list of books about greek mythology or roman literature based on or inspired by these myths. This book from the percy jackson novel series is a fantasy novel for young adults, which is based on greek mythology. His dark materials by philip pullman iron druid series by kevin hearne. The lightning thief by rick riordan, the sea of monsters by rick riordan, the titans curse by rick riordan, the lost.
Ithaka is part of a loose trilogy based on the odyssey, the iliad and the aeneid. Find out which god never leaves olympus without his winged. Probably the most famous of all mythology books, edith hamiltons mythology introduces readers to the greek, roman and norse myths that are the keystone of western culture, and the stories of gods and heroes that have inspired human creativity throughout history. What are some of your favorite books that feature mythology. Some movies are obviously based on greek mythology, like disneys hercules, but other movies may be lessthanobvious did you know that o brother, where art thou. The fantastic in every sense of the word books on this list draw from indian, norse, japanese, chinese, and korean myths. Devdutt pattaniks interpretation of various indian mythical gods were extremely popular among the readers and widely read. Just by reading the movie title, you wouldnt think a movie entitled o brother, where art thou. Books based on the 12 greek gods, or about teens dealing with them.
Modern adaptations of greek mythology 309 books goodreads. Best of the ya greek mythology books this is a list of the best fantasy books related to greek mythology. Love in the time of global warming by francesca lia block. It combined both my love for ancient history and mythology with story and fantasy. It uses some parts of greek mythology, but in a modern way. I really love anything to do with greek and roman mythology. Jan 31, 2018 these titles are all available in the oak hills high school media center, cincinnati, oh. There are gods, children of gods, wives, divine powers, and there is magic.
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. In recent years, a number of books that tell the unheard stories of mythological characters have become huge bestsellers, adored by critics and readers alike. Ragnarok, kids and adults around the world are devouring every movie, tv show, and video game based in mythology. It also made me want to dig out my greek mythology nonfiction books so i could read up and made predictions about the rest of the series. Best books for teens based on greek mythology urban epics. The greek myths by robert graves 1956 gods and heroes of ancient greece by gustav schwab 1837. I would love suggestions of good books that use this mythology as a sort of foundation for the plot or use the themes from these mythologies in an interesting way. Here are some lists of mythology books for teens on goodreads.
Hachette book group has been publishing hamiltons classic since its release in 1942. But, for those of us wanting to dig a little deeper, there are some amazing books on mythology to discover and devour. Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for. Steeped in historical detail, the series follows the adventures of a scribe called nico and his friend thrax, who is a slave, as they work together to solve mysteries. Add to that, that the best stories are created when facts merge with imagination, leaving us with history, mythology and an exciting story. From immortal gods, goddesses, and heroes to unusual creatures and demigods, these 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. These books offer a brief introduction to greek mythology. King of the gods by george oconnor, the song of achilles by madeline miller, goddess boot camp by tera l. Read on for our edit of some of the best retellings of greek mythology that provide new insights into the stories we thought we knew so well. I recently reread all of them in a matter of days a few months ago. If youre fascinated by greek mythology books, or looking for percy jackson or. In the past also fiction based on mythology were written. It is a great book for beginners who want to get acquainted with greek mythology.
They are short chapter books that help kids see the relationship between different characters in greek mythology. Anderson 2011 fiction based on several different mythologies australian mythology. The best books on greek myths, as recommended by author lucy coats. Theres more than just greek and roman mythology, too. Greek mythology are books about or based on the ancient greek myths as well as. Norse mythology is a bit more mainstream these days, what with thor and loki palling around with all the other good marvel boys up on the big disney screen, but. There are also films that arent entirely centered on greek mythology, but you will find that certain parts of it are mentioned throughout certain films. In marie phillipss wildly funny gods behaving badly, the greek gods and goddesses you know and love get a dirty 21stcentury update.
Theres a deep vein of genre books that borrow from, or are outright based on, norse myth. Take for example greek mythology, which i wouldnt claim to be an expert in, but my knowledge base is not poorly sized. Since ive read mainly hindu mythology books, i can help only with those. But it was the greek and roman mythology, which interested people more than the indian mythology modern fantasy novels based on nonwestern mythology or folklore. Hindu mythology is full of stories, most of which are intriguing. Two percy jackson films bring the books to life 2010 and 20. For more great fantasy reads, check out our fantasy books for kids and 10 thrilling books for teens who love fantasy. However, im endlessly fascinated by mythology in general, so. The songlines by bruce chatwin 1987 greek mythology. Books to read if you love greek or roman mythology the penelopiad by margaret atwood. Spark an interest in greek mythology with these fabulous kids books that recount.
I loved the percy jackson series when it first came out. A young boy learns that he is the son of a greek god in this clever and amusing young adult series. Tiffany schmidt, debut author of send me a sign 2012 by walker bloomsbury. These books can be read be tweens, teens, and young adults. Hugh lupton series there are currently three books in his greek myths series, and each tells a different tale.
I love roman and greek mythology, but i never really find any fiction books that use themes or stories from them. Believe it or not, some of my favorite kinds of books are the ones that pull from stories i already know. Since i wanted to keep it at 10 books i decided to devote this entire post to a single branch of mythology. Mortals and monsters, quests and adventures by stephen fry. I am looking to find books based on greek mythology. Dan simmons frequently draws on literature and mythology in his works, and in ilium he draws on greek legend and mythology, recreating the iliad in a science fictional context, with people taking on the roles of greek gods and the war itself taking place on mars at the foot of olympus mons, in a nice touch. This novel retells the story of penelope from homers the. Most popular greek mythology movies and tv shows imdb. Fiction books based on mythology artistic life styles. It shows the what could have been of india, following t. Our edit of the best books based on myths from ancient greece.
Books that are based upon or use themes from roman or greek mythology. For a more informative and adult experience stephen frys m. Gilded based on korean mythology by christina farley. The percy jackson series by rick riordan opened my eyes to greek mythology as a child and is recommend them to anyone. This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and if not signed in for advertising. Gods behaving badly by marie phillips what if the mighty gods of olympus were alive in the modern era and. Im not saying any of these predictions came truethey didnt. Discover, download and read free and lowpriced ebooks on the subject of greek mythology. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. The ancient greek mysteries are fun and actionpacked stories that are perfect for introducing readers in ks2 to the topic of ancient greece.
The 10 best greek mythology books norse mythology for. Best young adultnew adult novels involving greek mythology. List of 10 best books to read about greek mythology. 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. Not useful for travel, but a great read of modern day greek fiction. Worlds in collision by immanuel velikovsky 1950 comparative mythology modern disciples series by i. The narration is very good, and i personally loved it. Below is a list of books about greek mythology, based on or inspired by these myths. As such, its long been one of the main ancient sources that scholars have used to piece together greek mythology. While there are many other films based on greek mythology, these are the top 5 we have found that were able to capture all the magic you would expect in ancient mythology. Im only looking for fiction not historical books or poems i know they are technically fiction. Greek gods and goddesses are highlighted in this illustrated primer on greek mythology. Just because zeus and his pals are the loudest gods, pop culturally speaking, doesnt mean you should let them be the only mythical figures on your bookshelf. 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.
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