The predominant mythologies handed down through the ages are those of the greeks and romans. A guide to the classical stories 01 by philip matyszak isbn. The book covers not only greek mythology but roman mythology as well, showing how the. Theres a bewildering array of books out there on greek mythology, especially at the beginner level. Ancient greek literature especially influenced later greek literature. Books to read if you love greek or roman mythology book riot. Books based on the 12 greek gods, or about teens dealing with them. Fully illustrated with maps, art, and photographs search for the words or phrases navigate from table of contents or read page by page add bookmarks text annotation. The 10 best greek mythology books norse mythology for smart. It should directly contain very few, if any, pages and should mainly contain subcategories.
A new classical dictionary of biography, mythology, and geography, partly based on the dictionary of greek and roman biography and mythology. And since there are so many mythologybased books for ya readers, its not. This is an easy to understand, easy to read, and easy to remember guide to learning greek mythology and some roman thrown in. What are some recommended excellent books on greek and. Partly based upon the dictionary of greek and roman biography and mythology ebook written by william smith. The greek myths by robert graves 1956 gods and heroes of ancient greece by gustav schwab 1837.
Murray and a great selection of related books, art. 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. If you are like me, you love revised fairytales, and the revision of greek or roman mythology to new purposes is just as satisfying. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Apr 23, 20 fiction books based on greek and roman mythology. This list of books about greek or roman mythology is sponsored by little, brown and company, publisher of circe by madeline miller. What are some good greek mythology book titles answers. Greek and roman mythology a to z native american mythology a to z norse mythology a to z. A new classical dictionary of greek and roman biography, mythology, and geography. The mark of athena by rick riordan, the battle of the labyrinth by rick riordan, the iliad by homer, the lost. Discover librarianselected research resources on roman mythology from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals, magazines, newspapers and more. While this may, at first, seem to be informative, it is nothing more than an ebook form of the wikipedia entry on greek mythology.
Below is a list of books about greek mythology, based on or inspired by these myths. Odyesseus, for example, was said to have thought of the wooden trojan horse. A new classical dictionary of greek and roman biography, mythology and geography. What are the best books on greek myths for young children. You wouldnt have had a printed book, in the days when it was written. Norse mythology, celtic mythology and roman mythology. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. Even though the books may be aimed at a younger audience, i absolutely love them as an. The fifty shades of grey, and the dominated by the billionaire books do not belong on this list. They arent text books, they are a fantasy series based on greek and roman.
These timeless images will add elegance, grace, and dignity to any graphics project. The 10 best greek mythology books norse mythology for. Aug 25, 2014 what are the best books on greek myths for young children. The odyssey by homer the iliad by homer theogony and works and day by hesiod the library of greek mythology. For more great fantasy reads, check out our fantasy books for kids and 10 thrilling books for teens who love fantasy. Greek mythology tells of many heroes who defeated their enemies by superior wit. Rick riordan this book from the percy jackson novel series is a fantasy novel for young adults, which is based on greek mythology. Tales from the odyssey, book 4 roman mythology, greek mythology, homer. Jul 22, 2019 greek mythology books retellings, translations, and commentary continue to be some of my favorite reads. Edith hamiltons mythology succeeds like no other book in bringing to life for the modern reader the greek, roman and norse myths that are the keystone of western culturethe stories of gods and heroes that have inspired human creativity from antiquity to the present. His values are more roman than greek, as he is first and foremost a warrior. Ares is the unpopular and feared greek god of war and his roman counterpart is mars who is the revered martial.
The sailor of legend is framed by the goddess eris for the theft of the book of peace, and must travel to her realm at the end of the. Worlds in collision by immanuel velikovsky 1950 comparative mythology modern disciples series by i. It uses some parts of greek mythology, but in a modern way. Greek gods vs roman gods difference and comparison diffen. Whats the difference between greek gods and roman gods. See more ideas about books, roman mythology and books for teens. Looking for greekroman mythology book that reads like a. Written in iambic pentameter verse and a vivid, contemporary idiom, emily. Greek mythology books retellings, translations, and commentary continue to be some of my favorite reads.
Whether its adapted fairy tales, rewritten classic literature, updated fables, or modern greek mythology retellings, im a sucker for bustle 9 modern greek mythology retellings that will. Mythology goes beyond the greek myths and explores norse mythology, and, the roman version of the greek myths. For a good book on greek roman mythology, i would recommend mythology by edith hamilton. Modern adaptations of greek mythology 308 books goodreads. Buxtons book covers much of the same ground as hamiltons, but is written in a less literary.
But circe is a strange childnot powerful, like her father, nor viciously alluring like her mother. Greek philosophy, particularly that of the epicureans see epicurus and the stoics see stoicism, began to influence roman religious thought. Our kids started reading it when they were 78 years old. This category may require frequent maintenance to avoid becoming too large. Pages in this category should be moved to subcategories where applicable. Copied and pasted from wikipedia if youre on the hunt for a researched guide on greek mythology this isnt exactly it. If youre fascinated by greek mythology books, or looking for percy jackson or. Edith hamiltons book, mythology, is the best book on mythology besides classic textbooks. Bc old roman deities were equated with the greek gods and accordingly endowed with their attributes and myths. Greek and roman mythology book recommendations youtube. A new classical dictionary of greek and roman biography. The sailor of legend is framed by the goddess eris for the theft of the book of peace, and must. Popular based on mythology books goodreads share book.
The worldrenowned classic that has enthralled and delighted millions of readers with its timeless tales of gods and heroes. Anderson 2011 fiction based on several different mythologies australian mythology. Most popular greek mythology movies and tv shows imdb. The greek mythology names and the roman mythology names of each culture include gods and goddesses who interacted with humans, with good, bad, and indifferent motives.
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 songlines by bruce chatwin 1987 greek mythology. List of books and articles about roman mythology online. Based on classical greco roman art, its sources range from book illustrations to line drawings and paintings. Books about the classical beliefs are classified in two different areas in dewey decimal libraries. Hachette book group has been publishing hamiltons classic since its release in 1942. This unique collection recaptures the glory of the olympian gods and the exploits of divine and mortal heroes. 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. Larousse greek and roman mythology this book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. Ancient history encyclopedia receives a small commission for each book sold through our.
Apr 12, 2018 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. List of 10 best books to read about greek mythology. When youre seeking a departure and or an awakening, read these 20 mythology books, from classic greek titles to japanese, russian, irish, and african stories. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Greek and roman, norse and old german, hindoo and egyptian mythology by alexander v. Whats so fascinating about the greek myths in particular is that the gods are terribly.
So here are a few books about mythology to get you. 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. The greek myths retold stephen frys greek myths book 1. Such important cults as the worship of dionysus and apollo were brought to rome. If you wanted one greek mythology book for a wide age range perhaps you have more than one child or you want this book to grow with your child then i would pick daulaires.
Ive heard of the percy jackson series and that rick riordan does a fine job, but that the other mythologies hes used have gotten repetitive. Bulfinchs mythology the age of fable, or stories of gods and heroes. Mythology retells ancient myths youre familiar with, like hercules, or medusa. I hope that all who read this learn from and enjoy it. For a more informative and adult experience stephen frys m. They have an excellent series of mythology books covering norse, greek, and trolls but id start with this one. 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. Jun 14, 2019 this feature is not available right now. This list last updated in april of 2019 was written with the intention of helping you make that decision. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Bc old roman deities were equated with the greek gods and accordingly endowed with. Ancient greek literature has had an enormous impact on western literature as a whole. Online shopping from a great selection at books store.
A child who shares her name with a greek god wants to learn more about the legends and history behind her name. I am in love with books based around mythology and curse of the sphinx by raye wager book show2. Timeless tales of gods and heroes is one of the oldest and bestselling books on greek mythology, and within minutes of opening it, youll see why. Agamemnon one the great kings who leads the greeks in the trojan war and whose story continues in the oresteia. See more ideas about chapter books, books and mythology. The best mythologybased books for teens the ya shelf. I really love anything to do with greek and roman mythology. These books are the best greek mythology books from past and present. Below is a list of books about greek mythology or roman literature based on or inspired by these myths. A captivating guide to greek mythology, egyptian mythology, norse mythology, celtic mythology and roman mythology book book details. Learn more about greek and roman mythology with this comprehensive and fully illustrated book. Different people find greek mythology to be meaningful for different reasons.
Ancient roman authors adopted various styles and motifs from ancient greek literature. By purchasing books through this website, you support our nonprofit organization. I recently reread all of them in a matter of days a few months ago. For example, cupid is the roman god of love and eros is the greek god of love. This article puts together a handpicked list of books based on greek mythology that you can have in your book shelf. Although greek gods are arguably better known, greek and roman mythology often have the same gods with different names because many roman gods are borrowed from greek mythology, often with different traits. A dictionary of greek and roman biography and mythology, volume 2. Audience intended for everyone interested greek and roman mythology.
Based on classical grecoroman art, its sources range from book illustrations to line drawings and paintings. The lightning thief by rick riordan, the last olympian by rick riordan. Greek mythology is the precursor to modern religion. Nov 22, 2015 i am in love with books based around mythology and curse of the sphinx by raye wager book show2. This is a great book if you would like to introduce greek mythology to young readers. Top 10 mythology books and resources for kids pragmatic mom. No part of this book may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means. Not only are they not based on greek myths, but they are blatant erotica, and in no way appropriate for teen readers.
A new classical dictionary of biography, mythology, and. In the house of helios, god of the sun and mightiest of the titans, a daughter is born. Based on greek myth 31 camp 31 fistfight 31 shield 31 surrealism 31 bow and arrow 30 fire 30 revenge 30. Most popular greek mythology movies and tv shows refine see titles to watch instantly, titles you havent rated, etc. Agamemnons stubbornness toward achilles almost costs the greeks the war, and his coldhearted sacrifice of his daughter iphigenia ultimately costs him.
A dictionary of greek and roman biography and mythology. It is as a result of being snubbed herself that eris played her most famous part in greek mythology. The mark of athena by rick riordan, the battle of the labyrinth by rick riordan, the iliad by. The material in the library of greek mythology covers the birth of the gods and the creation of the world, the later exploits of the gods, and the mighty deeds of heroes like hercules, jason, perseus, theseus, and the men and women of the trojan war. The stories of the gods, goddesses, heroes, monsters, and other mythical creatures childs introduction series. Which ones are most deserving of your hardearned money. The fantastic in every sense of the word books on this list draw from indian, norse, japanese, chinese, and korean myths. Page 215 his system of therapeutics is based on two fundamental principles 1. Theres more than just greek and roman mythology, too. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Here are some lists of mythology books for teens on goodreads.
Feb 8, 2014 explore bookbesotteds board based on greekroman mythology. Feb 7, 2014 explore bookbesotteds board based on greekroman mythology. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read a new classical dictionary of greek and roman. Best books for teens based on greek mythology urban epics.