Goddess by josephine angelini, black city by elizabeth richards, painted blind by michelle a. I loved the percy jackson series when it first came out. Greek and roman mythology, king arthurs legends, and medieval. Try different genres to see if it gets your kids excited too. Theres more than just greek and roman mythology, too. 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.
Ancient greek literature especially influenced later greek literature. You know your arachnes from your ariadnes and all that. It combined both my love for ancient history and mythology with story and fantasy. Mythology 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. Jun 26, 2011 what are some ideas for a science fiction book that involves greek mythology. All cultures have mythologies that explain the origin of the world and the existence of good and evil, and when analyzed collectively, often these stories have more in common than difference. It is a collection of myths and stories from the three eras. Mythology fanfiction archive with over 5,099 stories. Greek mythology for teens takes classical mythology to a new level by relating ancient stories to the culture, history, art, and literature of today. A collection of greek stories and greek gods for children by clark, anthony, harper, robert from amazons fiction books store. The characters, stories, themes and lessons of greek mythology have shaped art and literature for thousands of years. Nov 18, 2019 find all kinds of lessons and activities to support your teaching of greek mythology.
Discover, download and read free and lowpriced ebooks on the subject of greek mythology. This list of books about greek or roman mythology is sponsored by little, brown and company, publisher of circe by madeline miller. Great gifts for percy jackson or greek mythology fans we have big greek mythology fan here. If youre fascinated by greek mythology books, or looking for percy jackson or. But mythology does much more than just inspiring stories. Greek mytholgy are books about or based on the ancient greek myths as well as gods and goddesses.
Hope this helps feel free to recommend topics, suggestions. His books are often used in the college classroom, and hes translating homers odyssey himself. Greek mythology is the body of myths and teachings associated with the ancient greeks, concerning their gods and heroes, the nature of the world and origins and significance of their own culture and ritual practices it is slowly and steadily becoming the center of attention for the people who show keen interest in having knowledge of the ancient people as the rich literature and dramatics. I suggest finding this book at a library or somewhere, its what i used in first year to study greek mythology. Rick has been interested in mythology since childhoodhe read lord of the rings and became obsessed with the norse myths, so much so that he even wrote lotr fan fiction. Neil gaiman norse mythology norse mythology book greek mythology north mythology good books books to read childrens books non fiction science fiction books what others are saying norse mythology by neil gaiman. What are some good titles for a book about greek mythology. Buy on amazon a visitors guide to ancient greece lesley sims written like a guide book for time travellers, this text is a perfect introduction to life in. Part of the confusion stems from the widely held belief that sf is itself a form of latterday mythology, fulfilling comp. The narration is very good, and i personally loved it. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app.
A captivating guide to greek mythology, egyptian mythology. A depiction of the nine realms of norse mythology from the fantasy novel, the. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. The stories are fiction, but information about greek mythology is nonfiction. The idea of allpowerful gods and goddesses who were in charge of specific. Greek mythology fanfiction archive with over 3,758 stories. Greek mythology gift ideas for kids who love percy jackson. Collaborators are welcome, just try not to pin the same pin in. However, there are a great many differences between percy jackson and actual greek myths. Jul 22, 2019 greek mythology books retellings, translations, and commentary continue to be some of my favorite reads. Theres a bewildering array of books out there on greek mythology. The popular tales of king arthur are rooted in celtic myth, while the ramayana and the mahabharata, the great works of.
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 book uses the innovative approach of readers theater to teach mythology to teens, asking them to act out the stories. Greek mythology books for kids and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. What are some ideas for a science fiction book that involves. Feb 8, 2014 explore bookbesotteds board based on greekroman mythology. Daulaires book of greek myths in print for over fifty years, daulaires book of greek myths has introduced generations to greek mythologyand continues to enthrall young readers. Ancient words and wisdom from greek and roman mythology. Here are some lists of mythology books for teens on goodreads. It also gives books more substance and expands the fictional worlds of speculative fiction. From pop up books, to picture book, novels and comic books, there is a book for everyone. A visual dictionary with entries and more than 600 fine art images.
Im writing a story and i just cant seem to come up with a title for it. Who or what inspired rick riordan to write mythological. Learn about the ancient greeks with our activity ideas, printable resources and display materials, all available free. Sep 26, 2017 the illustrated a z of classic mythology. For others, the value of the greek myths and the religion of which they were a part lies in. Theogony by hesiod bibliotheca by pseudoapollodorus metamorphoses by ovid aeneid by virgil though retelling only specific stories, some. For more great fantasy reads, check out our fantasy books for kids and 10 thrilling books for teens who love fantasy. The 10 best greek mythology books norse mythology for smart. The line between literature, myth, and folktale is blurry. Thanks to the percy jackson books written by rick riordan, my 12 year old knows more about greek myths, and greek monsters than most people i know. The greek myths by robert graves i know, i knowif youre a nerd for mythology, you probably know your greek myths already.
This trilogy is a modernday persephone retelling with all of the frothy drama youd expect in a supernatural romance, and cheekily combines the troubles of life in the underworld with the everyday trials and tribulation of being a teenager. From the origins of the labyrinth to the realities of the trojan war and the role of women, these are some of the best nonfiction commentaries on greek mythology. Ancient roman authors adopted various styles and motifs from ancient greek literature. What are some good greek mythology book titles answers. The legends of ancient greece, rome and the norse and celtic worlds. Kids chapter books fiction books for kids books for tweens best children books kids story books books for boys stories for kids childrens books mythology books from immortal gods and heroes to unusual creatures and demigods, these greek mythology books for kids are filled with action, drama, and adventure. Just about every kid who isnt living under a rock knows about the percy jackson series of chapter books by rick riordan, as well as his other spinoff series. These stories are great teaching tools for kids, but. Aug, 2019 these fun greek mythology gift ideas for kids who love percy jackson marks the end of our summer reading challenge. Science fiction, fantasy and horror novels of 2015. 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. For a more informative and adult experience stephen frys m. Bulfinchs mythology the age of fable, or stories of gods and heroes.
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. Whether its adapted fairy tales, rewritten classic literature, updated fables, or modern greek mythology retellings, im a sucker for rereading tales ive already been told in new and exciting. Stories in greek mythology teach us many lessons about life, love, and relationships. If you want the real goodies, read the illiad and the odysseus by homer. Apr 28, 2010 what are some ideas for a science fiction book. There is buddhist, jain, abrahmic and world mythology that awaits coverage. The complete world of greek mythology richard buxton. This genre includes books varying from nonfiction to fiction. 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. Hades and persephone, greek mythology, ya mythology series, best of the ya greek mythology books, ya books with greek mythology, books with. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. These ideas were later, in turn, adopted by other western european writers and literary critics.
What are some good fiction novels on greek or roman. The iliad the odyssey edith hamiltons mythology those are all good books that are valid sources for facts on greek mythology. Fun greek mythology gift ideas for kids who love percy. In the house of helios, god of the sun and mightiest of the titans, a daughter is born. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Best books for teens based on greek mythology urban epics. From immortal gods, goddesses, and heroes to unusual creatures and demigods, these greek mythology books for. Neil gaiman has long been inspired by ancient mythology in creating the fantastical realms of his fiction. Of the ancient ones, people already mentioned the illiad and the odyssey. The ancient greeks continue to captivate us, with clues that lead us into mysteries that have yet to be solved. Kids love greece recommends percy jackson inspired tours to the ancient sites in. Greek mythology is the body of myths originally told by the ancient greeks and a genre of ancient greek folklore. What are the most interesting novels based on mythology that.
Greeks teaching ideas join our email newsletter to receive free updates. This is a pentalogy of adventure and fiction books written by rick riordan. But circe is a strange childnot powerful, like her father, nor viciously alluring like her mother. Rick riordan goodreads author shelved 3 times as mythologyfiction.
Ideas to get kids excited about mythology from around the world. Spark an interest in greek mythology with these fabulous kids books that. Oct 19, 2017 116 of over 100,000 results for mythology books. Like other retellings and reinterpretations, books that use greek myths. Jul 26, 2011 i suggest finding this book at a library or somewhere, its what i used in first year to study greek mythology. Hachette book group has been publishing hamiltons classic since its release in 1942. They have influenced everything from the names we give to planets to the morals we pass down to children. Books for teaching ancient greece and mythology scholastic. Kids chapter books fiction books for kids books for tweens best children books kids story books books for boys stories for kids childrens books mythology books from immortal gods and heroes to unusual creatures and demigods, these greek mythology books for. Steeped in greek mythology, these fantasy novels, usually geared to kids from about nine to 12 years old, feature tween and teen protagoni. 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. 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. See more ideas about mythology, greek and roman mythology and greek mythology.
Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device. Gods behaving badly by marie phillips what if the mighty gods of olympus were alive in the modern era and. How to write mythology for fantasy and science fiction. Research your greek mythology so that you can tie it into your science fiction world. 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. The percy jackson series by rick riordan opened my eyes to greek mythology as a child and is recommend them to anyone. Greek myths get growing readers reading both nonfiction and fiction which is skillbuilding and enriching. What are some ideas for a science fiction book that involves greek mythology. If you could, please leave a title that could be used for a greek mythology book. He started out reading the percy jackson series when he was 9. Nonfiction commentary and books about greek mythology. I hope you had as much fun as we did reading through the entire percy jackson and the olympians series by rick riordan and enjoyed all the greek mythology adventures along the way. Greek mythology books non fiction its all greek to me. Includes asian names and meanings, japanese, korean, and chinese greek mythology names, unisex, rare surnames, astrology inspired names, and much more.
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. Powell is a master of greek mythology and wrote many books on the subject, both fiction and nonfiction. 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. Greek myths get growing readers reading both nonfiction and fiction which is skill building and enriching. 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. Find out which god never leaves olympus without his winged. Classical mythology is one of, if not the longest running mythology textbook to exist. Ancient greek literature has had an enormous impact on western literature as a whole.
Since ive read mainly hindu mythology books, i can help only with those. Classical mythology, and the remaining books in the best modernday greek mythology list are textbooks. See more ideas about books, mythology and greek and roman mythology. Hades is one of the gods but because he lives in the underworld, he is not technically an olympian, despite being equally powerful. The nonfiction mythology books on this list often motivate kids to challenge themselves to read more difficult. This classic book is one of the most popular and bestselling books for those who want to read about greek mythology. B001ad600k the influence of greek ideas on christianity. What are some ideas for a science fiction book that. The lightning thief by rick riordan, the sea of monsters by rick riordan, the titans curse by rick riordan, the batt. Hephaestus wife aphrodite was unfaithful to him and had an affair with ares. Myths express our basic need to explain and preserve the story of life. Hey guys any of you have any idea of a book which somehow goes along the lines of the greek god falling in love with humans.
Neil gaiman goodreads author shelved 4 times as mythologyfiction. Best greek mythology books to read for adults and kids. Its seriously the most useful, greek mythology book ever for someone who knows nothing about greek mythology. 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. I recently reread all of them in a matter of days a few months ago. The relationship of mythology to sf is close and deep, but not always obvious.
Top 10 mythology books and resources for kids mythology. Great gifts for percy jackson or greek mythology fans we have big greek. Books like the percy jackson and the olympians series are good fictional introductions to mythology. As such, its long been one of the main ancient sources that scholars have used to piece together greek mythology.