In the house of helios, god of the sun and mightiest of the titans, a daughter is born. A greek myth is basically a way of explaining the world, or it was a way of explaining the world to a primitive people who didnt have any explanation of the sun or the moon or the disasters that happened like earthquakes and floods and fire. Favorite greek myths classic books for children at. Unlike his roman counterpart, mars, he was never very popular, and his worship was not extensive in greece. Up to 20 books are listed, in descending order of popularity at this site. Well, first of all, i am going to mention that i do not recommend robert gravess the greek myths 1955. Probably, the greek myths, as with any religious or nonwritten sources, were believed by some and discounted by others. The most complete one is theogony from the greek poet hesiod, who lived around the 8 th century bce. Whether on mythology in general or particular branches, what are the best books you have read on the subject. The other answers have already mentioned rick riordans books which are very good so definitely check them out if youre a beginner to greek and roman mythology. Also the text size and print quality are really really poor. Bende, rogue rider by larissa ione, for the love of hades by. What are their stories and what were the roles they played in classical greek culture. 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 greece.
Also loved that it included a posterfamily tree, stickers, and tattoos. These books are the best greek mythology books from past and present. So well written and easily digestible for a group of 67 year olds. In a twovolume work that has become a classic reference book for both the serious scholar and the casual inquirer, robert graves retells the adventures of the important gods and heroes. It actually has the greek myths in a style that is understandable and for entertainment purposes. The lessons in this unit provide you with an opportunity to use online resources to further enliven your students encounter with greek mythology, to deepen their understanding of what myths meant to the ancient greeks, and to help them appreciate the meanings that greek myths have for us today. Apollodorus library has been used as a source book by classicists from the time of its compilation in the 1st2nd century bc to the present, influencing writers from. Discover, download and read free and lowpriced ebooks on the subject of greek mythology. Best books for kids and adults interested in greek mythology read about greek gods and myths in books by ancient and modern authors. Many books, movies, games, constellations, company names, astrological signs, planets, buildings, architectural designs and city names were based on or influenced by greek mythology in some way. Pandora series pandora gets vain, etc by carolyn hennessy goddess girls series athena the.
I have been looking for a way to tie in some of the greek and roman history for the littles and books like these are a great way to get. A captivating introduction to greek myths of greek gods, goddesses, heroes, and monsters matt clayton on. The guardians unique retelling of the greatest stories of the classical world. Creatures on including argus panoptes, arion, ash tree nymphs, centaur, cerberus, ceryneian hind, chimaera, chiron, chrysaor, cretan bull, cyclopes. You dont hear of it much now, because we have science to answer all of the questions. Rick riordan goodreads author shelved 942 times as greek mythology avg rating 4. Each title focuses on specific aspects of life in ancient greece, and offers vivid closeups of its art and architecture, history, literature, government, religion and mythology, warfare, and more. It is a fairly dull rendition of what should be awe inspiring stories. Greek mythology allusions in modern teen literature by. 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. Theres more than just greek and roman mythology, too. He represented the distasteful aspects of brutal warfare and slaughter.
Cronus was the leader of the titans, after he managed to overthrow. There are better books out there that do the greek myths much greater justice. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Fantasy lover by sherrilyn kenyon, perfekt order by s. Among these, youll find close historical retellings as well as texts that read like spiritual descendants of the original myths in a completely new setting. This novel retells the story of penelope from homers the. The nine muses of the greek mythology were deities that gave artists, philosophers and individuals the necessary inspiration for creation. 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. This list of books about greek or roman mythology is sponsored by little, brown and company, publisher of circe by madeline miller. While having all the qualities of a traditional hero, such as strength and courage, he was also intellige.
Best mythology books for kids and teens common sense media. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Well youll findthe answers to all those questions here and more in this brief exploration into greek mythology. Buy complete encyclopedia of greek mythology by guus houtzager isbn. We are in the netherlands and there are so many roman ruins around. Mar 18, 2011 this is difficult to read due to its quasi academic approach, it is very poorly set out. 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. 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. 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 a printed book. Dec 25, 2010 besides edith hamiltos mythology and the obvious the iliad and the odyssey, some great books on greek mythology are. Ares, in greek religion, god of war or, more properly, the spirit of battle. For more great fantasy reads, check out our fantasy books for kids and 10 thrilling books for teens who love fantasy. The book of greek and roman folktales, legends, and myths.
Mythology multiverse is a place of diverse mythological study, discussion, exploration, and more. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The only work of its kind to survive from classical antiquity, the library of apollodorus is a unique guide to greek mythology, from the origins of the universe to the trojan war. Best books for kids and adults interested in greek mythology.
A guide to the classical stories, philip matyszak describes a myth simply as the ancients view of the world. 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. 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. Greek mythology begins with the creation myth, which is contained within many different sources of ancient greek texts. 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. 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. A time came when many tribes of this aryan race moved on to other lands. Introducing your kids to greek mythology books at an early age can be an excellent way to excite them as well as inspire them to be. Achilles, the son of peleus and thetis, was the greatest of all greek heroes who took part in the trojan war. What are some good fiction novels on greek or roman mythology. Endymion, pelops, daedalus, pygmalion what are the stories behind these and the hundreds of other familiar names from greek mythology names that recur throughout the history of european culture.
But whatever it is that draws you to greek mythology, youll probably find at least a book or two on this list that fits what youre looking for. You can view a list of all subpages under the book main page not including the book main page itself, regardless of whether theyre categorized, here. But when we study greek mythology, we learn important life lessons. The 10 best greek mythology books norse mythology for. The purpose of mythology was to explain the unexplainable phenomena that occured. Then, learn a little about 20 important figures that have influenced stories, art, and. 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 about mythology, greek what should i read next. The purpose of myths before one can delve into a study of mythology, one must understand the concept behind a myth.
Books to read if you love greek or roman mythology the penelopiad by margaret atwood. Round eye in greek legend and literature, any of several oneeyed giants to whom were ascribed a variety of histories and deeds. Thanks so much for sharing your experience with this book. In homer the cyclopes were cannibals, living a rude pastoral life in a distant land traditionally sicily, and the odyssey contains a wellknown. This category contains pages that are part of the greek mythology book.
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. Bought this book in rhodes in 2012 to read whilst i was out there as ive always been fascinated by greek mythology but only knew vaguely about the myths that shape our civilisation nowadays. Buy products related to greek mythology art products and see what customers say. Hesiod reveals that they were called muses or mouses in greek, as the greek word mosis refers to the desire and wish. Jun 02, 2015 we asked you to share your favorite modern books inspired by mythology and you answered. Listen to the wonderful journeys and adventures of these ancient greek gods and heroes. Greek mythology is the body of myths originally told by the ancient greeks and a genre of ancient greek folklore. The titans were the deities in greek mythology that preceded the olympians. 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. Favorite greek myths the darkness of night was a serpent, slain by their sungods arrows. Pyramid scheme, by dave freer and eric flint multiple formats at filed under.
Students of anthropology, folklore, and religion study myths in different ways, distinguishing them from various other forms of popular, often orally transmitted, literature. As a gracekeeper, callanish administers shoreside burials, laying the dead to their final resting place deep in the depths of the ocean. The 10 best greek mythology books norse mythology for smart. Mythology multiverse is a casual corner for all things mythology, legend, folklore, fables, fairy tales, tall tales, and so on. Some of them settled in the land we now call greece, taking with them their quaint stories of the sky and the clouds, of father dyaus. The titans included oceanus, tethys, hyperion, theia, coeus, phoebe, cronus, rhea, mnemosyne, themis, crius and iapetus. Its written in a style so simple and clear that children should have no problem understanding it, but the language is also very colorful and evocative. In this lesson plan, students will gain an understanding of greek mythology and the olympian gods and goddesses. This classic book is one of the most popular and bestselling books for those who want to read about greek mythology. Jan 04, 2006 the ancient texts we call greek myths are our window into the distant past, a view of a world that existed not only in the mind of the poets, but also in the hearts of the humble natives of ancient greece.
They were the children of the primordial deities uranus heaven and gaea earth. If a page of the book isnt showing here, please add text bookcat to the end of the page concerned. The fantastic in every sense of the word books on this list draw from indian, norse, japanese, chinese, and korean myths. Captivating stories about greek gods, goddesses, heroes, and monsters it can be challenging to find a comprehensive collection of greek myths considering the number of versions and translations available. 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. Greek mythology is the precursor to modern religion. A complete and enjoyable text which ive read since i was 8 and never stopped. Books to read if you love greek or roman mythology book riot. For hundreds of years, writers and historians have been documenting stories and creating books on greek mythology, norse mythology, and.
Ordered so many books about greek mythology and this was by far the best. If youre fascinated by greek mythology books, or looking for percy jackson or circe readalikes, find the best recommendations here. If you havent already read the iliad, the odyssey, and hesiods theogony, those are essentials for greek mythology. Aug 24, 2017 this pageturner brings the furies of greek mythology to the modern world in this actionpacked story full of lots of plot twists. But circe is a strange childnot powerful, like her father, nor viciously alluring like her mother. When youre seeking a departure and or an awakening, read these 20 mythology books, from classic greek titles to japanese, russian, irish. Greek mythology books for kids encourages the love and learning of greek mythology. Greek mythology has not only influenced greek culture, it has also, in some ways, influenced us today. List of 10 best books to read about greek mythology. List of books and articles about greek mythology online. Greek and roman mythology, king arthurs legends, and medieval. Myths were certainly used for religious and educational purposes but also may well have had a simple aesthetic function of entertainment. Hades and persephone, greek mythology, ya mythology series, best of the ya greek mythology books, ya books with greek mythology, books with.
A fascinating journey through greek mythology that explains the myths. A captivating guide to the ancient gods, goddesses, heroes, and monsters norse mythology egyptian mythology greek mythology book 3 by matt clayton 4. If youre looking for a great book on greek mythology for kids, d aulaires book of greek myths is easily the best one out there. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. 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. Love in the time of global warming by francesca lia block this postapocalpytic retelling of the odyssey features four queer kids and blocks signature lush and descriptive writing style. I looked for a basic greek mythology book for what seems like forever now. It is a collection of myths and stories from the three eras. The fantastic in every sense of the word books on this list draw from indian, norse, japanese. This is a fantastic read as its populated with lots of pictures but details with text and passages to explain the gods and history itself.
What is the best book that has a complete collection of. A child who shares her name with a greek god wants to learn more about the legends and history behind her name. What are the best books on greek myths for young children. Then, learn a little about 20 important figures that have influenced stories, art, and intrigued the imagination of the. Inside ancient greeceprovides readers with a comprehensive introduction to one of the most fascinating cultures of the ancient world. Apr 05, 2011 isnt the factor of greek mythology that it rather relies on the myths that they believed so which you may in easy terms be writing down. Fictional greek mythology books and retellings like all greek myths, these fictionalized retellings contain love and sex, poetry and passion, and often buckets of blood.
If i wanted to learn about greek mythology, what would be the. Books for teaching ancient greece and mythology scholastic. 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. The ancient greeks have influenced us in more ways than we can imagine. Setonwilliams atticus the storytellers 100 greek myths by lucy coats and anthony lewis. A concise guide to ancient gods, heroes, beliefs and myths of greek mythology greek mythology norse mythology egyptian mythology celtic mythology book 1 by hourly history. 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.
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