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. This is a good book to read to get an idea of the various gods and goddesses in the greek roman mythology. But theres a lot more to read about odin, thor, loki and the gang, so check out these books on norse mythology and then tell me you dont want a pet raven to spy for you. Norse mythology by neil gaiman, the odyssey by homer, mythology by edith hamilton, american gods by neil gaiman. The 10 best norse mythology books norse mythology for. Ive received thousands of letters from reading teachers across the world, sharing their sharing success stories of using my books to turn kids into readers. Catharina raudvere is a professor of the history of religions at the university of copenhagen and the author of the book of the roses. Classic mythology and ya lit have more than a few things in common. Just like these 9 books inspired from the lives of our gods, but twisted in a way that will call out to you to add them to your reading list. It talks about the wonders of the ancient world and the gods and heroes of ancient mythology. Frankly, theyre much less diverse than the cultures and heroes well be reading about. Great book, quick read, and won the 1968 hugo award. Timeless tales of gods and heroes, and the golden age of greek literature. The 10 best norse mythology books norse mythology for smart.
Heroes, heroines, gods, and goddesses from around the world. The fantastic in every sense of the word books on this list draw from indian, norse, japanese. A keystone of our culture is the body of myth and legend of the ancient western worldstories of gods and heroes that have inspired human creativity since time immemorial. We asked you to share your favorite modern books inspired by mythology and you answered. Narratives, ritual practices and regional distribution in prechristian scandinavian religions 288 by catharina raudvere editor, jens peter schjodt editor catharina raudvere. World mythology edited by roy willis in this fascinating and authoritative encyclopedia, scholarly contributors use more than 500 color photographs, maps, and artifacts to describe the myths of egypt, the middle east, india, china, tibet, mongolia, japan, greece, rome, the celtic lands, northern and eastern europe, the arctic, north and south america, mesoamerica, africa, australia, oceania. The timeline for hindu mythology is out of date pardon the pun. Watch team usa play thailand in the womens world cup. Ive updated it here and there with some links, but. Filtering the golden essence from the mass of classical literature, she proved how applicable to our daily lives are the humor and wisdom of more than 2,000 years ago. Suitable for all ages, this abundant work brings together more than a hundred tales from dozens of american indian traditions.
Her books include the greek way, the roman way, the prophets of israel, three greek plays, mythology. Nov 25, 2015 hindu mythology is full of stories, most of which are intriguing. The complete gods and goddesses of ancient egypt is a much more fascinating, cohesive look at egyptian mythology, written in modern language. Add to that, that the best stories are created when facts merge with imagination, leaving us with history, mythology and an exciting story. However, prechristian written by distinguished scholars from multiple perspectives, this account widens the interpretative scope on religious life among the pre. Its getting better overall, but id love to see more diverse. For more great fantasy reads, check out our fantasy books for kids and 10 thrilling books for teens who love fantasy. It written as the travel journal of the fictional lady hestia evans. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Would you consider a book concerning mythology to be fiction. Shes introduced all the characters well and the stories are picked from other translated works such as iliad, odyssey and the others. Following kristas stats post on the books we recommended this year, and sharadereads excellent stabbywinning essay on why theres a lot more to fantasy than the usuallyrecommended authors, i figured it was worth posting this here while were still having this conversation as a community.
The religion of the viking age is conventionally identified through its mythology. The samguk yusa memorabilia of the three kingdoms is one of the best and oldest collection of myths and folktales in korea. Then ill share with you three myths about reading that over the years, with the help of my students and now my readership, ive managed to bust. Here you will discover zeus, god of the sky and ruler of the olympian gods, and loki, the cunning trickster with a knack for causing havoc, aided by his ability to change shape and gender. In the last eight years, ive written five percy jackson novels, three novels about ancient egyptian myth, the kane chronicles, and now im in the home stretch of a secondseries about demigods in the modern world, the heroes of olympus. Jun 02, 2015 we asked you to share your favorite modern books inspired by mythology and you answered. Worlds in collision by immanuel velikovsky 1950 comparative mythology modern disciples series by i. At the 2015 brisbane writers festival, three authors got together to talk about just that.
In my opinion, i think the best books for mythology are norse mythology by neil gaiman, and another book simply called mythology by edith hamilton. In norse mythology, the book obviously centers around lore of the scandinavian gods, perhaps to. These two books are some of the most important books in the literary cannon, having influenced virtually every adventure tale ever told. Anderson 2011 fiction based on several different mythologies australian mythology.
Its a very unique story, if you ask me zelazny does a. Another fine myth 1978 myth conceptions 1980 myth directions 1982 hit. The endless curiosity of joe polacco, mu professor emeritus and poet. Its virtually impossible to read more than ten words by neil gaiman and not wish he would tell you the rest of the story. Mar 04, 2019 in my opinion, i think the best books for mythology are norse mythology by neil gaiman, and another book simply called mythology by edith hamilton. Jan 01, 2012 the religion of the viking age is conventionally identified through its mythology. 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. How to use myths, legends and fairy tales in your fiction. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Timeless tales of gods and heroes, 75th anniversary. The fantastic in every sense of the word books on this list draw from indian, norse, japanese, chinese, and korean myths. Story time just got better with prime book box, a subscription that delivers editorially handpicked childrens books every 1, 2, or 3 months at 40% off list price. Divided into geographic regions, every page is packed. Jul 18, 2016 but theres a lot more to read about odin, thor, loki and the gang, so check out these books on norse mythology and then tell me you dont want a pet raven to spy for you.
But this pertains more to the actual location and culture, rather than the religious aspect. If you find this list to be helpful enough that you decide to buy one or more of the books listed here, the best way you can say thank you is to buy whatever you decide to buy through the amazon links. The book is more similar to an encyclopedia than a story. Im going to share with you three things ive learned about reading myths and why they resonate so well with kids.
Before she knows it, things in her life begin to get really weird, really freaking fast. Discover, download and read free and lowpriced ebooks on the subject of greek mythology. More than mythology by catharina raudvere, 97891855097, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. He is the husband of cassiopeia and father of andromeda. Probably the most famous of all mythology books, edith hamiltons mythology introduces readers to the greek, roman and. The 10 best greek mythology books norse mythology for smart. Books on greek and roman mythology, folklore, arthurian legends.
The greek myths by robert graves 1956 gods and heroes of ancient greece by gustav schwab 1837. Gods and fighting men by lady augusta gregory 1904. The lowernumbered books arent necessarily better than the highernumbered ones, but the lowernumbered ones are more accessible. Daulaires greek myths by ingri and edgar parin daulaire this classic workperhaps the alltime finest book of mythology for childrenpairs tales of love, magic, greed, and trickery with unforgettable illustrations. What are the best books about folklore and mythology. More than just stories, myths are a testament to the amazing creativity of humans striving to explain and make sense of the world around them. Growing up in a family of monster hunters is not easy. Having to constantly leave behind friends quickly made and teachers that she adored, ashlynne began resenting her whole ordeal. In greek mythology, the name of three different people. Reading myths and the myths of reading rick riordan. Whether youre obsessed with greek myths or intrigued by japanese folklore, this list is sure to have a title or two that can offer a great introduction to these beloved stories across the world.
I am in love with books based around mythology and curse of the sphinx by raye wager as it is set in this awesome modern. It was written by the buddhist monk ilyeon in the th century during the goryeo dynasty. The hero with a thousand faces by joseph campbell 1949 comparative mythology. But what orenstein lacks in depth, she more than makes up for in her encompassing study. Sep 26, 2016 retellings of classic stories and folklore are easy to find no matter what genre you love to read, and the possibilities are endless. The original proposal 1977 myth adventures chronology. The songlines by bruce chatwin 1987 greek mythology. Dundes classified a sacred narrative as a story that serves to define the fundamental worldview of a culture by explaining aspects of the natural world and delineating the psychological and social practices and ideals of a society. But prechristian religion consisted of so much more than mythic imagery and legends, and lingered for long in folk tradition. Though the book is sizable, youll have to look elsewhere for more detailed information on the various traditions. Jan 01, 2011 no one in modern times has shown us more vividly than edith hamilton the glory that was greece and the grandeur that was rome. Mar 11, 2015 fantasies inspired by mythology from the british isles. Written by distinguished scholars from multiple perspectives, this account widens the interpretative scope on religious. Hamiltons renowned classic brings this legacy to life anew, with impeccably accurate and accessible retellings of eternally spellbinding tales.
Theres more than just greek and roman mythology, too. However, prechristian religion consisted of so much more than mythic imagery and legends and has long lingered in folk tradition. Written with lively prose, orenstein has produced a book that will spark thought and. Narratives, ritual practices and regional distribution in prechristian scandinavian religions by available from rakuten kobo. In 1957, at the age of 90, she traveled to greece for the first time, where the city of athens made her an honorary citizen. 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 theres a lot more to viking lore. Discover unique things to do, places to eat, and sights to see in the best destinations around the world with bring me.
Acquainted with the night by christopher dewdney 2004. No one in modern times has shown us more vividly than edith hamilton the glory that was greece and the. Since its original publication by little, brown and company in 1942, edith hamiltons mythology has sold millions of copies throughout the world and established itself as a perennial bestseller in its various available formats. Written with lively prose, orenstein has produced a book that will spark thought and conversation, encouraging readers to find the wolf, the grandmother, and. To make it more complex, ancient greece itself has another, separate number. His wife boasted that she, or her daughter, were more beautiful than the nereidsand in revenge poseidon sent a. Even though there is a lot of information presented in this book, it is set out in a way that makes it easy to find the information you are looking for. In all, 10 tales are examined, as well as a vast historical study of the times they were published. Folklorist alan dundes defines myth as a sacred narrative that explains how the world and humanity evolved into their present form. Exploring the religion of the north through an interdisciplinary approach, the book sheds new light on a number of topics, including rituals, gender relations, social hierarchies, and interregional contacts between the nordic tradition and the sami and finnish regions. The heros journey by joseph campbell 1990 comparative mythology. There are gods, children of gods, wives, divine powers, and there is magic. Frankly it is hard going and more a book for serious scholars than run of the mill readers. Classical mythology is classified as nonfiction in the dewey decimal system, if youre looking for an official decision in that field.
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