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Explore the best of Greek mythology books for adults, teens, and kids, from translations of the classics to fictional retellings and nonfiction commentary. Find books by Stephen Fry, Robert Graves, Emily Wilson, and more.
- Books to learn about Greek mythology.
- A staple of ancient Greek mythology. "The Odyssey" by Homer, available on Amazon and Bookshop, from $10.99. "The Odyssey" is an ancient Greek poem about Odysseus' 10-year journey home after the Trojan War.
- A classic of Greek mythology about the Trojan War. "The Iliad" by Homer, available on Amazon and Bookshop, from $12.99. "The Iliad" dates back to the ninth century and tells the story of the Trojan War in its own epic poem, a companion to "The Odyssey" that outlines the events that occurred before Odysseus' journey.
- A literary resource to learn about Greek mythology. "The Greek Myths" by Robert Graves, available on Amazon, from $19.99. First published in 1955, Robert Graves' "The Greek Myths" has stood as a literary reference guide to Greek mythology.
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- The Odyssey by Homer. It’s near impossible to talk about written Greek mythology and legends without mentioning Homer. The poet lived in ancient Greece and composed such meaningful works that they remain mainstays of classic literature nearly three millennia later.
- An Orchestra of Minorities by Chigozie Obioma. Our list’s first twist on The Odyssey is this 2019 literary novel, which weaves Igbo cosmology into a modern take on Homer’s ancient tale.
- Clytemnestra by Costanza Casati. Clytemnestra may be dealing with Agamemnon’s curse itself: This May 2023 title’s release had to be pushed back a few months after a truck carrying finished copies of the book caught fire.
- Pandora’s Jar by Natalie Haynes. Pandora, Eurydice, Clytemnestra, Helen, Medusa … women in Greek mythology books have often been written by men and are usually relegated to side characters.
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- Circe. By Madeline Miller. In the house of Helios, god of the sun and mightiest of the Titans, a daughter is born. But Circe is a strange child - not powerful, like her father, nor viciously alluring like her mother.
- The Penelopiad. By Margaret Atwood. In this shrewd, funny, and insightful retelling of the myth of Odysseus, Margaret Atwood gives voice to his wife Penelope so that can tell her story at last and set the record straight once and for all.
- Mythos: The Greek Myths Retold. By Stephen Fry. Here are the thrills, grandeur, and unabashed fun of the Greek myths, stylishly retold by Stephen Fry. The writer, actor, and comedian breathes life into ancient tales, from Pandora's box to Prometheus's fire, and transforms the adventures of Zeus and the Olympians into emotionally resonant and deeply funny stories, without losing any of their original wonder.
- The Silence of the Girls. By Pat Barker. The Iliad is a story of male power, male ego, male violence. But what of the women? The thousands of female slaves in the soldiers' camp - in the laundry, at the loom, laying out the dead?
Jun 21, 2011 · These are the greatest stories ever told - the labours of Hercules, the voyage of the Argonauts, Theseus and the minotaur, Midas and his golden touch, the Trojan War and Odysseus's journey home - brought together into one epic and unforgettable story.
- Robert Graves
May 23, 2023 · Whether you're just getting started or you already know a lot, there's always more to learn and explore when it comes to Greek mythology. Here are our picks for the best books on Greek mythology, which offer nonfictional looks that are more accurate and historically-focused than what we normally see in media today. 10. The Greek Myths
