So should a reader looking for an initiation into the thrilling world of the ancient greek imagination choose frys book. To be truly familiar with greek mythology, you really should know a good portion of the allusions ovid makes. Weve compiled a list of the best greek mythology books, movies and. Greek mythology archaeological excavations in greece.
If its serious researchtype books on greek mythology, you wont find it here. Perhaps my favorite series of books i have ever read, though, happens to center around greek mythology. 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. My son became a huge fan of greek mythology because of percy jackson, which turned our family on to looking for more great books on the topic. The drama of myths are particularly wellsuited to provide the scaffolding for teenage stories, whether focused coming of age or romance and adventure. I adore greek and roman history and mythology in every form. 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.
The 10 best greek mythology books norse mythology for. 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. It takes place mainly in modern day new orleans and is all about the power play between the gods. Physics, chemistry, and biology particularly natural selection offer good. Feb 8, 2014 explore bookbesotteds board based on greekroman mythology. Could you recommend a good book on greek mythology.
In marie phillipss wildly funny gods behaving badly, the greek gods and goddesses you know and love get a dirty 21stcentury update. In its simplest form, there are folktales, legends, or stories about how the fox got its fluffy tail, how the grand canyon was created in the stories of pecos bill, or how the snake lost its legs. What are the best books on greek myths for young children. The percy jackson series by rick riordan opened my eyes to greek mythology as a child and is recommend them to anyone. Good writing, beautiful pictures, all the most important info is here. What are the best books on greek mythology, which are not.
As such, its long been one of the main ancient sources that scholars have used to piece together greek mythology. Greek mythology books for kids encourages the love and learning of greek mythology. The establishment of a single, comprehensive definition of myth has. What should i read if i want to have very good knowledge about ancient greece and mythology. 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. Spark an interest in greek mythology with these fabulous kids books that recount. Goddess of love and the wife of hephaestus in book 18 of homers odyssey. As an added bonus, mythology includes a brief treatment of norse mythology at the end. Greek mythology for young adult readersbook suggestions. 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. The book starts with the greek origin myth and goes on to give a pretty good summary of most of the major greek gods. Many ancient greeks and romans interpreted their myths as allegorical explanations.
A sumptuously illustrated treasury of greek myths filled with lively retellings of stories of brave heroes, powerful gods and terrible monsters, presented in a luxury, clothcovered hardback. With thirtytwo popular and exciting stories including pandoras box, the. Th e rays of sunlight, which might sometimes be seen across a dark cloud, were apollos golden arrows. A child who shares her name with a greek god wants to learn more about the legends and history behind her name. Phoebe ends up at a school with descendants of greek gods, and we all know greek gods and their descendants have exciting, dramafilled lives. Always absorbing and never dull, its a good selection for those who seek. Its helpful when you already are very familiar with the myths and can keep the stories straight, and then the variants are really interesting. This book combines a retelling of greek myths with a comprehensive account of the world in. Favorite greek myths classic books for children at. Chelsea house books are available at special discounts when purchased in bulk quantities for. He was a mischievous, unfaithful, and disrespectful husband.
The 10 best greek mythology books norse mythology for smart. My favorite book about greek mythology is the ancient greek hero in 24 hours by harvard professor gregory nagy. List of books and articles about greek mythology online. Greek mythology is the body of myths originally told by the ancient greeks and a genre of ancient greek folklore. Because zeus is not the good guy you think he is, hercules isnt the brightest bulb. I recently reread all of them in a matter of days a few months ago. King of mycenae and leader of the greeks during the trojan war, his leadership skills were only equalled by his selfishness, the latter famously upsetting achilles when he stole the heros female warbooty briseis. Theres a bewildering array of books out there on greek mythology.
My grandfather always swears its from a greek mythology story of two sisters who killed a man who got between them. You dont need to know them all, but learning the major olympian gods is an important first step in understanding greek mythology. Find out which god never leaves olympus without his winged. Jodi meadows, debut author of incarnate 2012, harper collins childrens. After 10 years of war, the king was killed by his jealous wife clytemnestra and her lover aegisthus while he was enjoying his cominghome banquet. See more ideas about my books, books and good books. Best books for kids and adults interested in greek mythology.
Absolutely a great series and definitely worth a read. Classic mythology and ya lit have more than a few things in common. For more great fantasy reads, check out our fantasy books for kids and 10 thrilling books for teens who love fantasy. See more ideas about chapter books, books and greek and roman mythology. Author interviews best kids stories books with girl characters fantasy. The greek myths by robert graves i know, i knowif youre a nerd for mythology, you probably know your greek myths already. Fritz graf, in his book greek mythology baltimore 1993 defines myth as a traditional tale, with two characteristics that distinguishes it from a legend or. Favorite greek myths the light which comes from the sun, while helios was the god of the sun itself. Its all the greek and atlantian gods, although others mythological races are rampant in the books. Does anyone know of someone in greek mythology named daedra, pronounced deedruh. Top ten tuesday is a weekly meme hosted by the broke and the bookish.
How feuding goddesses caused the trojan war all the olympian gods were invited to the wedding of peleus and thetis except eris, the goddess of discord. Discover, download and read free and lowpriced ebooks on the subject of greek mythology. Theres more than just greek and roman mythology, too. The next best book club looking for recommendations. 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. The fantastic in every sense of the word books on this list draw from indian, norse, japanese, chinese, and korean myths. 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.
Pyramid scheme, by dave freer and eric flint multiple formats at filed under. The complete world of greek mythology by richard buxton. 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. Index to fairy tales, myths, and legends second edition, 1926, with supplements from 1937 and 1952, by mary huse eastman page images at hathitrust filed under. I also like the greek myths by robert graves, in which he lists variants of each myth. Silver honor bookscalifornia reading association capitol choices 2012 list of noteworthy titles for children and teens 2012 notable childrens booksalsc the new national geographic treasury of greek mythology offers timeless stories of greek myths in a beautiful new volume. 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. That is my mothers name, and my grandfather swears that it is a name out of greek mythology. Then, learn a little about 20 important figures that have influenced stories, art, and.
For a more informative and adult experience stephen frys m. This book combines a retelling of greek myths with a comprehensive account of. Students of anthropology, folklore, and religion study myths in different ways, distinguishing them from various other forms of popular, often orally transmitted, literature. The mythlopedia series, which begins with oh my gods. You know your arachnes from your ariadnes and all that. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Many ancient greeks and romans interpreted their myths as allegorical explanations for phenomena in the natural world. Nowadays they can be found in film, television and computer games.
This week, im sharing ten books or series inspired by the ancient world. And while the cause of the war may well have been the kidnapping. The list includes traditional historical fiction, modern interpretations, and science fiction or fantasy tales inspired by classical. Currently, the best greek mythology book is the timeless tales of gods. And because i love them both equally, heres a list of ya mustreads for anyone who has ever worked their way through a great big collection of classic greek mythsand wished the stories were just a little bit longer. A visual whos who of greek mythology ancient history. If youre fascinated by greek mythology books, or looking for percy. Young adults my writing and reading life october 17, 2017. The mammoth book of celtic myths and legends mammoth books. This text manages a balance, succeeds in whetting the appetite and supplying excellent resources. Ten books for readers of greek and roman mythology come.
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