Our edit of the best books based on myths from ancient greece. Hachette book group has been publishing hamiltons classic since its release in 1942. Books to read if you love greek or roman mythology book riot. Believe it or not, some of my favorite kinds of books are the ones that pull from stories i already know. Anderson 2011 fiction based on several different mythologies australian mythology.
The characters, stories, themes and lessons of greek mythology have shaped art and literature for thousands of years. For a more informative and adult experience stephen frys m. In this story, aphrodite is a phone sex operator, apollo is a. 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. Books that are based upon or use themes from roman or greek mythology. In the past also fiction based on mythology were written. What are the most interesting novels based on mythology that. If youre fascinated by greek mythology books, or looking for percy jackson or. Argus big fat greek wedding ring kindle edition by. Nov 26, 2019 greek mythology is an entertaining and adaptable movie genre that has been shown on the big screen for decades. Jan 25, 2017 american gods, by neil gaiman gaimans classic novel is coming to television this year, and color us excited. It was released in 2004 and written by david benioff. I really love anything to do with greek and roman mythology.
From immortal gods, goddesses, and heroes to unusual creatures and demigods, these greek mythology. 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. It also made me want to dig out my greek mythology non fiction books so i could read up and made predictions about the rest of the series. The fantastic in every sense of the word books on this list draw from indian, norse, japanese, chinese, and korean myths. 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. This fastmoving narrative based on greek mythology is always a huge hit, especially with ks2. 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. 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. Apr 23, 20 fiction books based on greek and roman mythology.
Gods behaving badly by marie phillips what if the mighty gods of olympus were alive in the modern era and. The best books based on mythology bestselling fiction and. They are short chapter books that help kids see the relationship between different characters in greek mythology. Worlds in collision by immanuel velikovsky 1950 comparative mythology modern disciples series by i. Here are some lists of mythology books for teens on goodreads. The ancient greek mysteries are fun and actionpacked stories that are perfect for introducing readers in ks2 to the topic of ancient greece. The best mythologybased books for teens the ya shelf. Books that are based upon or use themes from roman or greek.
The greek myths by robert graves 1956 gods and heroes of ancient greece by gustav schwab 1837. The songlines by bruce chatwin 1987 greek mythology. Greek mythology was part of the religion in ancient greece. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. The percy jackson series by rick riordan opened my eyes to greek mythology as a child and is recommend them to anyone. 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. Ya fiction is home to many great myth adaptations and retellings, from the. I loved the percy jackson series when it first came out. It uses some parts of greek mythology, but in a modern way. Check out project gunterburgi spelled it wrong they have more info on the subject, and a lot of free ebooks. 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. The 10 best greek mythology books norse mythology for.
Below is a list of books about greek mythology, based on or inspired by these myths. This giveaway is sponsored by the gracekeepers by kirsty logan for readers of the night circus and station eleven, a lyrical and absorbing debut set in a world covered by water. Brad pitt, eric bana and orlando bloom led the cast, as well as brian cox, sean bean and peter o toole. Modern adaptations of greek mythology 309 books goodreads. 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. Devdutt pattaniks interpretation of various indian mythical gods were extremely popular among the readers and widely read. Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for. 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. In this adorable fairy tale based on the story of cinderella, minnie mouse falls asleep while doing chores. Just by reading the movie title, you wouldnt think a movie entitled o brother, where art thou.
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. What are the most interesting novels based on mythology. Greek mythology movies can reveal their plot in the title of the movie in either an obvious or subtle headline, while other movie titles may be named after greek mythology, yet have nothing to do with portraying those stories. Greek mythology has been referenced in movies for decades. Im not saying any of these predictions came truethey didnt. Buy on amazon a visitors guide to ancient greece lesley sims written like a guide book for time travellers. This book from the percy jackson novel series is a fantasy novel for young adults, which is based on greek mythology. 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 we enjoy in 2015. Sep, 2019 greek mythology has been referenced in movies for decades. I love roman and greek mythology, but i never really find any fiction books that use themes or stories from them. 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. Nov 07, 20 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.
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. 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. There are gods, children of gods, wives, divine powers, and there is magic. Mar 31, 2018 142 videos play all percy jacksons the greek gods domination reading channel beginner to advanced fantasy books sorted all our favorites. Theres more than just greek and roman mythology, too. But if you are talking about pure greek mythros, then no your fine to use it however you like.
As such, its long been one of the main ancient sources that scholars have used to piece together greek mythology. Hindu mythology is full of stories, most of which are intriguing. Hugh lupton series there are currently three books in his greek myths series, and each tells a different tale. List of 10 best books to read about greek mythology.
The norse gods are only part of the story in gaimans brilliantly imagined universe, in which belief manifests the gods and then imbues them with power that dissipates when the world moves on to new godsleaving the norse gods waning and weak, while new american deities like the. It combined both my love for ancient history and mythology with story and fantasy. The 10 best greek mythology books norse mythology for smart. Greek mythology books books about or based on the ancient greek myths as well as gods and goddesses. Jan 04, 2017 in marie phillipss wildly funny gods behaving badly, the greek gods and goddesses you know and love get a dirty 21stcentury update. I recently reread all of them in a matter of days a few months ago.
Greek mythology is the body of myths originally told by the ancient greeks and a genre of ancient greek folklore. Books based on the 12 greek gods, or about teens dealing with them. It is a great book for beginners who want to get acquainted with greek mythology. Troy, is an epic historical war film directed by wolfgang petersen. Ya books based on mythology show list info this is a list of ya and some childrens books that are based on world mythology including greek, roman, egyptian etc. The story is based on the exploits of a boy called elliot, who falls into an adventurous mission and calls on the help of the olympian gods. For more great fantasy reads, check out our fantasy books for kids and 10 thrilling books for teens who love fantasy. 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. The complete gods and goddesses of ancient egypt by richard h. The story is based on the iliad, which is an epic by homer. List of 10 best books to read about greek mythology penlighten. I am looking to find books based on greek mythology. Best books for teens based on greek mythology urban epics. Welcome to the greek bookstore website, the online store with the most popular greek books.
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. In marie phillipss wildly funny gods behaving badly, the greek gods and goddesses you know and love get a dirty 21stcentury update. This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and if not signed in for advertising. Oct 08, 2019 in the past also fiction based on mythology were written. 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.
Most popular greek mythology movies and tv shows imdb. Discover, download and read free and lowpriced ebooks on the subject of 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. Now if you use a greek based charecter in another book that was written in the last 50 years, then no. The myth of penelope and odysseus by margaret atwood. Top 5 greek mythology movies exploring mythology in. The lightning thief by rick riordan, the sea of monsters by rick riordan, the titans curse by rick riordan, the lost. Tiffany schmidt, debut author of send me a sign 2012 by walker bloomsbury. These books offer a brief introduction to greek mythology. Modern scholars study the myths in an attempt to shed light. Books under subject heading mythology, greek fiction.
Jan 31, 2018 these titles are all available in the oak hills high school media center, cincinnati, oh. As a gracekeeper, callanish administers shoreside burials, laying the dead to their final resting place deep in the depths of the ocean. It shows the what could have been of india, following t. Im only looking for fiction not historical books or poems i know they are technically fiction. Since ive read mainly hindu mythology books, i can help only with those. There is buddhist, jain, abrahmic and world mythology that awaits coverage. Add to that, that the best stories are created when facts merge with imagination, leaving us with history, mythology and an exciting story. Feb 8, 2014 explore bookbesotteds board based on greekroman mythology. Mortals and monsters, quests and adventures by stephen fry. Fiction books based on mythology artistic life styles. And since there are so many mythologybased books for ya readers, its not. Each volume tells a different side of the chinese boxer rebellion. The narration is very good, and i personally loved it.