Greek mythology book authors

Greek mythology was part of the religion in ancient greece. It is a classic book that has dense writings about greek mythology, from the origin of the universe to the trojan war. Hachette book group has been publishing hamiltons classic since its release in 1942. Bernard evslin 19221993 was a bestselling and awardwinning author known for his works on greek and other cultural mythologies. He maintained a cynical view of the gods, and yet added multidimensional perspectives to the mythological figures. Dec 31, 2009 ive been searching for a book on greek myths that would be simple enough for my 5yearold, and greek myths for young children stories for young children fits the bill perfectly. Currently, the best greek mythology book is the timeless tales of gods.

Many of our greatest writers were classically educated and were familiar with the history, culture, politics and art of the ancient world, as well as being able to read greek and latin texts. The 10 best greek mythology books norse mythology for smart. Best books for kids and adults interested in greek mythology. Ive been searching for a book on greek myths that would be simple enough for my 5yearold, and greek myths for young children stories for young children fits the bill perfectly.

Bounteous demeter, the golden haired, was the greek goddess of fertility and agriculture, presiding over the yearly harvest, and a paragon of motherly love. Shapiro is licensed under a creative commons attributionnoncommercialsharealike 4. The story of the iliad, by rosemary sutcliff, is a good introduction to homer and the. Currently, the best greek mythology book is the timeless tales of gods and heroes. Brought to life with lyrical text by awardwinning author donna jo napoli, the tales of gods and goddesses such as zeus, aphrodite, apollo, and athena and heroes and monsters such as helen of troy. The titans were the deities in greek mythology that preceded the olympians. A fantastic way to introduce young people to greek mythology this book should.

Ive already mentioned the habit of british authors, playwrights and poets of liberally referring to characters from greek mythology. Numerous sciences and literary genres were founded by greeks, and many of their writings have survived more or less complete. 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. The japanese god of sea and storms, susanoo is a chaotic, stubborn soul who wielded the kusanaginotsurugi and slew the dragon orochi. If you want the real goodies, read the illiad and the odysseus by homer. All i can remember, aside from this information, is the pictures. The thing that connects them is the huge impact their works have had and still.

Daulaires book of greek myths by ingri and edgar parin daulaire. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Greek mythology has subsequently had extensive influence on the arts and literature of western civilization, which fell heir to much of greek culture. Click here to view or buy daulaires book of greek myths at amazon, where its discounted 30% from its list price. The story of the iliad, by rosemary sutcliff, is a good introduction to homer and the tale of troy that is so central to any study of ancient greece. But circe is a strange childnot powerful, like her father, nor viciously alluring like her mother. The lightning thief by rick riordan, the sea of monsters by rick riordan, the battle of the labyrinth by rick riordan. Mythology by edith hamilton 1942 myths of the ancient greeks by richard p. Ovid was one of the most influential writers of his era. Pyramid scheme, by dave freer and eric flint multiple formats at filed under. 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.

Books to read if you love greek or roman mythology book riot. On our site you can find the latest novels best sellers from greece, educational material including books for the greek certification program, childrens books, readalongbooks with cds, flashcards, bilingual books, multimedia, literature books, the best cooking books, many. The new york times called him one of the most widely published authors of classical mythology in the world. Who created greek mythology and who wrote all those stories. 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. Deities, such as athena and zeus, could be implored for support and guidance in times of stress. In heroes, gods and monsters of the greek myths, author bernard evslin retells the stories how they were originally told in greece.

This is a very kidfriendly book, and the four authors made that possible. Modern scholars study the myths in an attempt to shed light. The 10 best greek mythology books norse mythology for. This list is derived from the list of sources and translations and so it has the same scope. Anthologies of greek myths that are appropriate for children include tales of the greek heroes. The ancient greeks have had a massive influence on western society. Retold from the ancient authors, by roger lancelyn green.

I remember it had these gorgeous drawings to accompany the text of each greek myth. The rushing leap, the doubtful progeny, the lower part a beast, a man above, the monument of their polluted love. This list describes 10 of the most influential ancient greek writers. The authors seemed to handle these topics well for the most part, though sometimes rape was identified as such and sometimes it was called abduction or seduction instead. Aug 15, 2014 15 ya books inspired by greek mythology. Beyond images, beyond that bounding rim of the buddhist wheel of becoming. I loved the percy jackson series when it first came out. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. 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. About ten years ago, i checked out a book from the library that was essentially a handbook on the gods and goddesses of the ancient greeks. If youre looking for a great book on greek mythology for kids, daulaires book of greek myths is easily the best one out there. Feb 06, 2015 some greek myths are native to greece, others migrated into greece from asia minor, mesopotamia, and the levant. The library of greek mythology presents greek mythology in its purest form, translated directly from ancient greek works for. But it will take several encounters, including a deadly.

Greek mythology books retellings, translations, and commentary continue to be some of my favorite reads. Oct 21, 2019 the library of greek mythology is unique among other greek mythology books, as it is the only book to survive from classical antiquity. 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. Fearing their power, zeus split them into two separate parts, condemning them to spend their lives in search of their other halves. You know your arachnes from your ariadnes and all that. Gods behaving badly by marie phillips what if the mighty gods of olympus were alive in the modern era and. Greek mythology book from 1970s or 1980s name that book. Announcements, newsletters, book fairs and other events. The characters, stories, themes and lessons of greek mythology have shaped art and literature for thousands of years.

Jul 22, 2019 greek mythology books retellings, translations, and commentary continue to be some of my favorite reads. Mar 05, 2020 this is a very kidfriendly book, and the four authors made that possible. Greek mythology is the set of stories about the gods, goddesses, heroes and rituals of ancient greeks. Click here to view or buy the complete world of greek mythology at amazon, where its discounted 46% from its list price. Greek mythology 16 profiles in greek roman mythology 8 greek mythology fantasy 5 exploring greek mythology 5 ancient history 4 ancient greek mythology 4 greek mythology childs world 4 library of greek mythology 4 covertocover timeless classics 3. Popular mythology books meet your next favorite book. Some greek myths are native to greece, others migrated into greece from asia minor, mesopotamia, and the levant. Electra and orestes killing aegisthus in the presence of their mother, clytemnestra. Ive also only included one book per author to increase our scope here.

Who created greek mythology and who wrote all those. If the name of the author is unknown, the book title is shown instead. The library of greek mythology is unique among other greek mythology books, as it is the only book to survive from classical antiquity. Now, with this fullcolor card set and guidebook, you can easily consult the greek pantheon and receive their guidance and wisdom. Apr 12, 2018 this list of books about greek or roman mythology is sponsored by little, brown and company, publisher of circe by madeline miller. It has been well said that mythology is the penultimate truthpenultimate because the ultimate cannot be put into words. In the house of helios, god of the sun and mightiest of the titans, a daughter is born. The 5thcenturybce greek historian herodotus remarked that homer and hesiod gave to the olympian gods their familiar characteristics. The colors of the drawings werent vivid, they were more subtle almost pastel colors. 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. Novels, poems, biographies, politics, and special editions. Lucy coats, author of one of the best books greek myth books for children. The best books on greek myths, as recommended by author lucy coats. This book combines a retelling of greek myths with a comprehensive account of the world.

I doubt i would have grown up to be the writer and artist i became had i not fallen in love with daulaires book of greek myths at the age of seven. There too, in living sculpture, might be seen the mad affection of the cretan queen. I cant recall the official name of the book or the author. Apr 12, 2016 many of our greatest writers were classically educated and were familiar with the history, culture, politics and art of the ancient world, as well as being able to read greek and latin texts. If you have a preteen, you might already be familiar with author rick. They were the children of the primordial deities uranus heaven and gaea earth. An online textbook for classical mythology by jessica mellenthin and susan o. Much like edith hamiltons mythology, daulaires book of greek myths was originally published decades ago in 1962, in fact but has yet to be surpassed to this day. Ever since its original publication in 1942, edith hamiltons mythology has been widely seen as the quintessential introduction to greek mythology for adults, even.

The greek lovegoddess aphrodite aka venus, for example, is thought to be descended from the mesopotamian goddess inanna aka isht. The greek myths by robert graves i know, i knowif youre a nerd for mythology, you probably know your greek myths already. Welcome to the greek bookstore website, the online store with the most popular greek books. Aug 18, 2016 i loved the percy jackson series when it first came out. This book is special because it not only introduces kids to greek mythology, but it lets them interact with it. A new translation of an important text for greek mythology used as a source book by classicists from antiquity to robert graves, the library of greek mythology is a complete summary of early greek myth, telling the story of each of the great families of heroic. Mythology is not a lie, mythology is poetry, it is metaphorical. It combined both my love for ancient history and mythology with story and fantasy. If youre fascinated by greek mythology books, or looking for percy.

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. According to greek mythology, humans were originally created with four arms, four legs and a head with two faces. It is more accurate to think of her as a collector or interpreter, as she compiled the stories in the book from the writings of various greek, roman, and icelandic authors. Treasury of greek mythology is a pure childrens book, but, makes a nice coffee table book or casual resource. What are some good fiction novels on greek or roman mythology. The library of greek mythology presents greek mythology in its purest form, translated directly from ancient greek works for englishspeaking readers to enjoy. But there is one other important similarity between the schoolboy and ourselves. 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. This list of books about greek or roman mythology is sponsored by little, brown and company, publisher of circe by madeline miller. Cronus was the leader of the titans, after he managed to overthrow. Bound in sturdy hardcover, the book is wellwritten and ably adapted by author heather amery. He was born in new rochelle, new york, and attended rutgers university. Now, with this fullcolor card set and guidebook, you can easily consult the. Pdf the complete world of greek mythology download full.

Greek mythology are books about or based on the ancient greek myths as well as. Although her name is the only one on the cover, edith hamilton is not really the author of all the tales in mythology. Illustrated greek mythology book name that book librarything. It provides a detailed description and history of the greek myth and has had a great impact on many writers. Some of the dates shown here are merely approximate. Writing about greek mythology necessitates writing about war, violence, rape, infanticide, and other potentially difficult or taboo topics. Brian baek august 18, 2016 authors, book lists, fantasy, historical fiction, history, humor, literary fiction, young adult. Greek mythology is the body of myths originally told by the ancient greeks and a genre of ancient greek folklore. Discover, download and read free and lowpriced ebooks on the subject of greek mythology. Rose 1928 the complete world of greek mythology by. The titans included oceanus, tethys, hyperion, theia, coeus, phoebe, cronus, rhea, mnemosyne, themis, crius and iapetus. The new national geographic treasury of greek mythology offers timeless stories of greek myths in a beautiful new volume. Ovid, a latin poet, was born in 43 bc and died in ad 17.

List of 10 best books to read about greek mythology. The mythology of ancient greece gave the people their history, laws, and their spiritual support. Im trying to find this illustrated greek mythology book i read when i was in sixth grade 2003 2004. 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.