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. The latest title in the bestselling big ideas series, the mythology book explores the compelling worlds and characters depicted in myths and. Greek mythology books retellings, translations, and commentary continue to be some of my favorite reads. Its a complete encyclopaedia of greek mythology or should that be encyclopespedia.
So i went with the first one that pop up in my head. He was a very beautiful young man, and many fell in love with him. These books are the best greek mythology books from past and present. Which ones are most deserving of your hardearned money.
There was public ritual and various writers wrote about gods, described various events involving the gods, etc. Choosing one book for this category was extremely hard for me. Rouse 1934 bulfinchs mythology originally published as three volumes by thomas bulfinch 1855 mythology by edith hamilton 1942 myths of the ancient greeks by richard p. Timeless tales of gods and heroes, 75th anniversary. The 10 best greek mythology books norse mythology for smart. Timeless tales of gods and heroes by edith hamilton. Located in the boeotia region of central greece, thebes is a city steeped in the ancient greek myths and its gods. The following is a list of gods, goddesses and many other divine and semidivine figures from ancient greek mythology and ancient greek religion. The mortals include heroes, kings, amazons and other people. A handbook of mythology for the use of schools and academies. Here are nine greek mythology retellings that will change the way you see zeus, persephone, and all those other greek gods and goddesses you thought you knew so well. This text manages a balance, succeeds in whetting the appetite and supplying excellent resources.
A complete and enjoyable text which ive read since i was 8 and never stopped. These two books together contain all the canonical stories from greek mythology as well as quite a few obscure variants and unusual stories that most people have never heard of. Many editions of the book separate it into two volumes. Top 10 mythology books and resources for kids pragmatic mom. Ancient greek myths for kids thousands of years ago, the ancient greeks told wonderful stories about their many gods, goddesses and magical beings. The immortals include gods deities, spirits and giants. Aug 24, 2017 the classic stories of mythology have been repeatedly mined for inspiration and reinterpreted for modern times, and have been an ongoing trend in young adult literature. The greek myths 1955 is a mythography, a compendium of greek mythology, with comments and analyses, by the poet and writer robert graves. It features classic illustrations, an elegant bondedleather binding, distinctive gilt edging, and a satinribbon bookmark. Daulaires book of greek myths by ingri and edgar parin daulaire. Rick riordan goodreads author shelved 935 times as greek mythology avg rating 4. Different people find greek mythology to be meaningful for different reasons.
A kids book of greek and roman mythology takes you on an. 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. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. The book series the percy jackson and the olympians series consist of five books by author rick riordan. Greek mythology is the precursor to modern religion. The fantastic in every sense of the word books on this list draw from indian, norse, japanese, chinese, and korean myths. For more great fantasy reads, check out our fantasy books for kids and 10 thrilling books for teens who love fantasy. Narcissus was a hunter in greek mythology, son of the river god cephissus and the nymph liriope. Aug 02, 2012 kids greek mythology books have your say. Rose 1928 the complete world of greek mythology by.
Eighty of the worlds greatest myths and characters, from the gods of greek mythology to the norse heroes, retold and explained with engaging text and bold graphics. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. One day, while he was hunting in the woods, the oread nymph echo spotted him and immediately fell for him. Stories of the greek gods and heroes vividly retold. Begin your quest for facts, photos, and fun fit for gods and goddesses. The textbook was designed so that enterprising students could take many notes in the page margins, and one reader, named john oro, did just that.
To our modern concept, there was no holy book for the greeks. 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. Martin 2003 the penguin book of classical myths by jenny march 2008 the gods of the greeks by karoly kerenyi 1951 the heroes of the greeks by karoly kerenyi 1959 a handbook of greek mythology by h. They were the children of the primordial deities uranus heaven and gaea earth. Discuss your interest in the exploration of mythology, philosophy and history in relation to the trojan war. Mythology the gods, heroes, and monsters of ancient greece. A collection of greek stories and greek gods for children clark, anthony, harper, robert on. The city, located 31 miles north of athens, is situated on a plain bordered by the cithaeron mountains and lake yliki and is still populated today. Greek mythology books for kids encourages the love and learning of greek mythology. But perhaps the biggest draw of the complete world of greek mythology for most people will be its 330 illustrations. Buy the hardcover book complete world of greek mythology by richard buxton at indigo. She is a daughter of the god helios and either the oceanid nymph perse or the goddess hecate. I have a few booksseries in this genre that i love. Folklorist alan dundes defines myth as a sacred narrative that explains how the world and humanity evolved into their present form.
In order for the secret of the labyrinth to be kept, minos had then imprisoned daedalus and icarus in a tower above his palace. It is a must read book in the library of people who depicts a keen interest in greek mythology. The order of the list below attempts to follow the sequence of mentions in the book as well as riordans other references to greek mythology. What is your favorite book that fits into the genre of greek mythology. Delve into each myth and discover the meanings behind these stories, getting to the heart of their significance to different cultures worldwide. 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.
Colorful illustrations and, top 10 things to know about me will entertain as well as inform. This is a list of gods, goddesses, people and other figures from greek mythology. Jun 02, 2015 we asked you to share your favorite modern books inspired by mythology and you answered. This is the question we posed to tcbrs readers and here is what they had to say. Its written in a style so simple and clear that children should have no problem understanding it, but the language is also very. 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. 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. Stories of the greek gods and heroes vividly retold kindle edition by waterfield, robin, waterfield, kathryn. Her celebrated and bestselling books include mythology, the greek way, the roman way, and the echo of greece. 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.
Treasury of greek mythology by donna jo napoli is the bestselling childrens greek mythology book on amazon. List of 10 best books to read about greek mythology. Then, learn a little about 20 important figures that have influenced stories, art, and intrigued the imagination of the. 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. Isl collective has pages full of printable worksheets on greek mythology. 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. The complete world of greek mythology by richard buxton.
Atticus the storytellers 100 greek myths by lucy coats read. If you havent already read the iliad, the odyssey, and hesiods theogony, those are essentials for greek mythology. Discover our selection of mythology books for children. Greek mythology has not only influenced greek culture, it has also, in some ways, influenced us today. Theres more than just greek and roman mythology, too. Best mythology books for kids and teens common sense media.
Timeless tales of gods and heroes, 75th anniversary illustrated edition reprint by hamilton, edith, tierney, jim isbn. 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. Ever since its original publication in 1942, edith hamiltons mythology has. It provides a detailed description and history of the greek myth and has had a great impact on many writers. Best mythology books for kids and teens at some point during their grade school years, lots of kids go through a big mythology phase they cant get enough of stories about gods, goddesses, and other mythological creatures. Popular greek mythology books goodreads share book. And we havent even talked about phaeton yet, the only greek hero to date who literally. The 10 best norse mythology books norse mythology for smart. This list last updated in april of 2019 was written with the intention of helping you make that decision. Mythology was a title i expected to see almost as soon as i realized that dragonology and egyptology were the start of a series, and not merely oneoff titles. Complemented by lavish illustrations, genealogical tables, box features, and specially commissioned drawings, this will be an essential book for anyone interested in these classic tales and in the world of the ancient greeks. The titans were the deities in greek mythology that preceded the olympians. Let the goddesses take you on an odyssey10 tales about greek mythology for kids the goddesses of classical mythology ruled the heavens, mingled with mortals, and overcame tremendous odds. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures.
Anonymous shelved 6 times as ancient mythology avg rating 3. 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. Greek mythology is the body of myths originally told by the ancient greeks and a genre of ancient greek folklore. What is the best book that has a complete collection of. Lucy coats, author of one of the best books greek myth books for children, recommends her own favourites. The drama of myths are particularly wellsuited to provide the scaffolding for teenage stories, whether focused coming of age or romance and adventure. Greek mythology is an amazing subject, full of complex characters and lore. 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. In this lesson plan, students will gain an understanding of greek mythology and the olympian gods and goddesses. Jan 04, 2006 enjoyed it but have read other more in depth mythology which explained the myths with much more background,despite this i still enjoyed listening and i give the narrator michael scott 4 stars for his enthusiasm and ability to bring you into the book. The lightning thief and references to greek mythology. Best books for kids and adults interested in greek mythology. Discover, download and read free and lowpriced ebooks on the subject of greek mythology.
Theres a bewildering array of books out there on greek mythology, especially at the beginner level. A wonder book for girls and boys features six classic tales written especially for children by nathaniel hawthorne. His father was the creator of the labyrinth, a huge maze located under the court of king minos of crete, where the minotaur, a halfman halfbull creature lived. Lots of info on different greek and roman mythology, how they crossover and lots of information on each of. Best greek mythology books to read for adults and kids. Ages 912 find out about your favorite gods and goddesses in this fun and informative book. The gods used their powers for good, for trickery, and for adventure. The latest title in the bestselling big ideas series, the mythology book explores the compelling worlds and characters depicted in myths and legends. The list does not include creatures these figures are described by ancient writers, the oldest of which are homer.
An introduction to greek mythology lesson plans and printable worksheets mensa for kids. Greek mythology score 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. Mythology, a 19th century textbook written by lady hestia evans, introduces readers to the greek and roman myths of gods and heroes. Icarus was the son of the famous craftsman daedalus in greek mythology. But there was no form of this is the one true word of the god, as is. Tales of greek mythology have entertained countless generations of young readers with their accounts of brave heroes and heroines and the marvels and monsters that they encounter. The 10 best greek mythology books norse mythology for. More than 80 classic myths retold and explained, from early creation beliefs to classical hero narratives and the recurring theme of the afterlife. The stories are written in a narrative and storytelling manner that is easy to digest for kids. Jennifers writing is addicting by itself, but by adding greek mythology to this tale it became a huge win for me. Popular ancient mythology books showing 150 of 246 the epic of gilgamesh paperback by.
Though greek myths have been quite common but still they are mentioned repeatedly in an inexhaustible manner with different interpretations and different way of communication. Greek and roman myths, gods and heroes, percy jacksons adventures and more. Mythology by edith hamilton 1942 myths of the ancient greeks by richard p. Beyond the gods and goddesses of ancient greek, roman, and norse myths, this book delves into the stories of the australian aborigines, the cherokee, and the. Beyond the gods and goddesses of ancient greek, roman, and norse myths, this book delves into the stories of the australian aborigines, the cherokee, and the aztecs, each brimming with amazing characters and insights into human existence. The 5thcenturybce greek historian herodotus remarked that homer and hesiod gave to the olympian gods their familiar characteristics. Greek myths famous stories, myths and legends of ancient. If i wanted to learn about greek mythology, what would be the. Theres one for children, one for teenagers, one for scholars, one to read out loud and one thats very definitely adult.
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. My copy of the complete world of greek mythology came with a completely different cover to the one shown here, however, i dont care because the book itself is excellent. The titans included oceanus, tethys, hyperion, theia, coeus, phoebe, cronus, rhea, mnemosyne, themis, crius and iapetus. Aug 23, 2007 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. This feature makes the mythology books to deliver their heroic story and. If you are wanting to dig deeper into greek mythology, or do a separate unit study on it you will enjoy these free greek mythology worksheets and printables. Unfortunately, its difficult for a newcomer to get started on the subject, as there are hundreds of books on greek mythology available. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the greek myths. If youre looking for a great book on greek mythology for kids, daulaires book of greek myths is easily the best one out there. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Greek mythology is not only interesting, but it is also the foundation of allusion and character genesis in literature. Greek myths is a book that illustrate sixteen wellwritten greek myths and perfectly worded for kids to enjoy.
In both cases, the audience is expected to have knowledge of the myths that preceded their literary rendering. Timeless tales of gods and heroes is a book written by edith hamilton, published in 1942 by little, brown and company. Greek myths after the greeks describes the rich tradition of retelling, from the romans, through the renaissance, to the twentyfirst century. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. She regarded as the high point of her life a 1957 ceremony in which king paul of greece named her an honorary citizen of athens. The best books on greek myths recommended by lucy coats. In striving to enrich the lives of all readers, teachingbooks supports the first amendment and celebrates the right to read.
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