This free illustrated encyclopedia of greek mythology is availabe from mythweb. If you havent already read the iliad, the odyssey, and hesiods theogony, those are essentials for greek mythology. The result was daulaires book of greek myths, the standardbearer of mythology for children since its publication in 1962. Childrens books on ancient greek and roman mythology. Jennifers writing is addicting by itself, but by adding greek mythology to this tale it became a huge win for me. About kronos, zeus, the golden fleece, all types of giants, gaia and all the other great stories out there. Because the greek alphabet is different from the one we use in english, scholars will differ in choosing the english equivalent for a greek word. The resultant fusion is called classical mythology by modern textbooks. Whether its a modern retelling of greek mythology with teenagers in place of demigods or short stories where mythological mermaids lure fishermen to their demise, myths inform many of the books we enjoy in 2015. Sep 09, 2018 of the ancient ones, people already mentioned the illiad and the odyssey.
In general, however, in the popular piety of the greeks. The complete encyclopedia of greek mythology is a really comprehensive book on mythology that anyone who loves greek myths will love. Greek mythology, oral and literary traditions of the ancient greeks concerning their. An encyclopedia of myth and legend mythology series stoneman, richard on. Theoi greek mythology exploring mythology in classical. Aug 24, 2017 this pageturner brings the furies of greek mythology to the modern world in this actionpacked story full of lots of plot twists. Favorite greek myths the darkness of night was a serpent, slain by their sungods arrows. What are their stories and what were the roles they played in classical greek culture. Mythology by edith hamilton 1942 myths of the ancient greeks by richard p. 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.
This book provides a really comprehensive picture of the major myths and mythical characters of ancient greeks, and also helps to understand how these were. The ancient texts we call greek myths are our window into the distant past, a view of a world that existed not only in the mind of the poets, but also in the hearts of the humble natives of ancient greece. They spoke greek but that was the limit of their accomplishments. Some of them settled in the land we now call greece, taking with them their quaint stories of the sky and the clouds, of father dyaus. If i wanted to learn about greek mythology, what would be. If i wanted to learn about greek mythology, what would be the. Aug 23, 2007 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Encyclopedia of greek and roman mythology facts on file. Rose 1928 the complete world of greek mythology by. An encyclopedia of myth and legend mythology series.
Greek mythology tells of many heroes who defeated their enemies by superior. A complete and enjoyable text which ive read since i was 8 and never stopped. That the myths contained a considerable element of fiction was recognized by the more critical greeks, such as the philosopher plato in the 5th4th century bce. It covers virtually every proper noun youll encounter when reading about greek mythology. Best books for kids and adults interested in greek mythology. So i went with the first one that pop up in my head. Of course the greeks too had their roots in the primeval slime.
Poems of play and persistence speed interview with rebecca stead, author of the list of things that will not change. Greek mythology, body of stories concerning the gods, heroes, and rituals of the ancient greeks. It also has full text of mythology and literature books. Besides edith hamiltos mythology and the obvious the iliad and the odyssey, some great books on greek mythology are. The 10 best greek mythology books norse mythology for. Greek mythology is the body of myths originally told by the ancient greeks and a genre of. Gods and mortals in classical mythology offers comprehensive descriptions of the histories and traits of hundreds of mythological divinities, heroes, mortals, and creatures from ancient greek and roman mythical traditions. To specify, greek mythology is the body of myths and teachings that belong to.
These books are great for the greek mythology enthusiast or to supplement your homeschool studies of ancient greece. Discover, download and read free and lowpriced ebooks on the subject of greek mythology. Enter a world where harpies torment mortals, the argonaut orpheus sings, the mighty god zeus wages war on the titans, and prometheus steals fire. The complete encyclopedia of greek mythology by guus houtzager. During an extended trip to greece, they studied and sketched the countryside, the people, and the architecture and artifacts of long ago. I want to read a greek mythology book that contains everything, not just one or two myths. Of the ancient ones, people already mentioned the illiad and the odyssey. Mythologica and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Click book cover image to view the library of congress bibliographic record for this work. Brought to life with lyrical text by awardwinning author donna jo napoli and stunning artwork by awardwinning illustrator christina balit, the tales of gods and goddesses such as zeus, aphrodite, apollo, and athena and.
In a twovolume work that has become a classic reference book for both the serious scholar and the casual inquirer, robert graves retells the adventures of the important gods and heroes. Ten books for readers of greek and roman mythology come. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The new national geographic treasury of greek mythology offers timeless stories of greek myths in a beautiful new volume. In 365 atoz entries, this encyclopedia presents ancient mythology from a literary perspective and features numerous illustrations from both ancient and modern works of fine art to show how myths have been transmitted in visual form through the ages. Choosing one book for this category was extremely hard for me. See more ideas about chapter books, books and greek and roman mythology. Encyclopedia of greek and roman mythology by luke roman. Encyclopedia of greek and roman mythology examines the bestknown figures of greek and roman mythology together with the great works of classical literature that are the sources for our mythological understanding. Pierre grimals dictionary of classical mythology reprinted by penguin books as the penguin dictionary of classical mythology is the best such guide available today. 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. Setonwilliams atticus the storytellers 100 greek myths by lucy coats and anthony lewis.
Feb 8, 2014 explore bookbesotteds board based on greekroman mythology. Ive always liked hamiltons mythology, but im also interested in others, such as buxtons. The study of the way early man looked at his surroundings does not get much help from the greeks. Jan 04, 2006 the ancient texts we call greek myths are our window into the distant past, a view of a world that existed not only in the mind of the poets, but also in the hearts of the humble natives of ancient greece. Endymion, pelops, daedalus, pygmalion what are the stories behind these and the hundreds of other familiar names from greek mythology names that recur throughout the history of european culture. If a page of the book isnt showing here, please add text bookcat to the end of the page concerned. Buy complete encyclopedia of greek mythology by guus houtzager isbn. How briefly the anthropologists treat the greek myths is noteworthy. A time came when many tribes of this aryan race moved on to other lands. 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.
Internet resources classical mythology research guides at. 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. Theogony by hesiod bibliotheca by pseudoapollodorus metamorphoses by ovid aeneid by virgil though retelling only specific stories, some. An encyclopedia of gods, monsters and mortals from ancient greece by victoria topping at indigo. The cyclopes were the second and lowlier race of oneeyed giants to be born on the planet. The sea of monsters by rick riordan, the lightning thief by rick riordan, the last olympian by rick riordan, the. Well youll findthe answers to all those questions here and more in this brief exploration into greek mythology. I have a few booksseries in this genre that i love. Daulaires book of greek myths by ingri daulaire, paperback. 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 mythology of the greeks this dark picture is worlds apart from the stories of classical mythology. The list includes traditional historical fiction, modern interpretations, and science fiction or fantasy tales inspired by classical. You can view a list of all subpages under the book main page not including the book main page itself, regardless of whether theyre categorized, here. Bridging figures, such as aeneas, heracles, diomedes, hippolytus, evander, and orestes, who, in some myths, travel from the greek or trojan world to italy, and in some cases found cities, are particularly salient examples of such inte gration.
I would suggest consulting some of the good books available on the subject. Daulaires book of greek myths i discovered this book years ago when we studied ancient greece. Jun 02, 2015 we asked you to share your favorite modern books inspired by mythology and you answered. My students are able to use it for their greek god reasearch project and find information not always included in other encyclopedias and dictionaries of greek gods. Welcome to the theoi project, a site exploring greek mythology and the gods in. Greek and roman mythology has fascinated people for more than two millennia, and its influence on cultures throughout europe, america, north africa, and the middle east attests to the universal appeal of the stories.
The odyssey by homer the iliad by homer theogony and works and day by hesiod. This category contains pages that are part of the greek mythology book. Greek and roman mythology book recommendations youtube. This week, im sharing ten books or series inspired by the ancient world. Author weaves the tales of jason and his argonauts with classic greek mythology to create this epic. No part of this book may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. The stories of the gods, goddesses, heroes, monsters, and other mythical creatures childs introduction series by heather alexander and meredith hamilton may 4, 2011. 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. This book provides you with not only a timeline of greek mythology through the ages, this encyclopedia also gives myths about and explains who the gods and goddesses are as well as what they do or what they are in charge of theyre domain. Book of the year 2019 is an illustrated encyclopedia of greek mythology like no.
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. For example, the name of the god of fire may be spelled hephaistos or hephaestus, depending on the writer. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Top ten tuesday is a weekly meme hosted by the broke and the bookish. 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 antiquity to robert graves. The 10 best greek mythology books norse mythology for smart. In the first book of the iliad, the son of zeus and leto apollo, line 9 is as. Love in the time of global warming by francesca lia block this postapocalpytic retelling of the odyssey features four queer kids and blocks signature lush and descriptive writing style. 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.
I have used this book in the mythology classes i teach and have found it to be a reliable and noteworthy resource. Numerous educational institutions recommend us, including oxford university, michigan. Published by merriamwebster, each entry in this reference book provides the. Listen to the wonderful journeys and adventures of these ancient greek gods and heroes. 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. Numerous educational institutions recommend us, including oxford university, michigan state university, and university of minnesota we have also been recommended for educational use by the following publications. Greek mythology tells of many heroes who defeated their enemies by superior wit. I adore greek and roman history and mythology in every form. 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. The illustrations are impeccable, and this book will hold the attention of readers of all ages.