The term mythology can refer to a body of myths or to any traditional story. This is a good book to read to get an idea of the various gods and goddesses in the greek roman mythology. Her celebrated and bestselling books include mythology, the greek way, the. In norse mythology, the book obviously centers around lore of the scandinavian gods, perhaps to. Mythology by edith hamilton 1942 myths of the ancient greeks by richard p. To be truly familiar with greek mythology, you really should know a good portion of the allusions ovid makes. Shes introduced all the characters well and the stories are picked from other translated works such as iliad, odyssey and the others. Timeless tales of gods and heroes, 75th anniversary illustrated edition. The main characters in myths are usually gods or supernatural heroes. Buy the usborne illustrated guide to greek myths and legends by evans, cheryl, millard, anne, matthews, rodney isbn.
Mar 11, 2015 for centuries the myths and legends of ireland, scotland, wales, and england have carried down through stories told around firesides, in halls, and finally transcribed and adapted in the pages of b. For centuries the myths and legends of ireland, scotland, wales, and england have carried down through stories told around firesides, in halls, and finally transcribed and adapted in the pages of. Richard comments that it was one of the most popular books ever published in the united states and the standard work on classical mythology for nearly a century, until the release of classicist edith. Shes introduced all the characters well and the stories are picked from other translated works such as iliad, odyssey and the.
The myths are concise and the book is easy to read due to its excellent organization and its lovely pictures. Heroes, heroines, gods, and goddesses from around the world. For anyone wishing to learn about world mythology or just one countrys tales, this is. It has been reissued since then by several publishers, including its 75th anniversary illustrated edition. The 10 best egyptian mythology books egyptian mythology for. An illustrated encyclopedia of the principal myths and religions of the world by unknown and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Illustrated book of myths by neil philip thriftbooks.
Mar 04, 2019 in my opinion, i think the best books for mythology are norse mythology by neil gaiman, and another book simply called mythology by edith hamilton. 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. First thing i will say though is it is not a book for experts on mythology. Be the first to ask a question about the illustrated book of myths. An illustrated survey of the worlds principal myths examines each of the major mythological systems and explores such common mythological themes as creation, man and woman, flood, death, and paradise. A wonderful collection of six classic greek myths and legends, specially retold for younger readers. In my opinion, i think the best books for mythology are norse mythology by neil gaiman, and another book simply called mythology by edith hamilton. Gods and pharaohs from egyptian mythology by geraldine harris a collection of related egyptian myths, this book features brilliant illustrations and a brief introduction to hieroglyphics. About the mythology book from early creation stories to classical hero narratives and the recurring theme of the afterlife, experience each myth and unravel the meanings behind the stories. A keystone of our culture is the body of myth and legend of the ancient western worldstories of gods and heroes that have inspired human creativity since time immemorial.
Includes the stories of the wooden horse, the minotaur. 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. Elsewhere, the seach will be visibly opened after this button is selected. Richard comments that it was one of the most popular books ever published in the united states and the standard work on classical mythology for nearly a century, until the release of classicist edith hamiltons 1942 mythology. This was one of my favorite books in elementary school, we had to read it for class. 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. See more ideas about mythology, mythology books, gods and goddesses. Mythology dk eyewitness books series by neil philip. Choose from used and new textbooks or get instant access with etextbooks and digital materials. Best mythology books for kids and teens common sense media. My first bookish memories are of holing up in my closet my favorite reading spot and reading my illustrated ancient greek mythologies for.
Well mythological fiction is probably a new genre that has fascinated the readers since the advent of the shiva trilogy by indias literary popstar amish tripathi. This is a beautifully illustrated special anniversary edition that makes a great gift for fans of mythology or readers looking to learn more about the stories. Illustrated stories from the greek myths at usborne childrens books. Timeless tales of gods and heroes is a book written by edith hamilton, published in 1942 by little, brown and company. For adults with more advanced knowledge 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. Characters and stories from myths occur in much poetry, drama, essays, and fiction. The study of mythology does not suffer from a dearth of fine, scholarly reference books, but until now the general reader lacked a good, illustrated. It written as the travel journal of the fictional lady hestia evans. Each book covers her quest to find one such evil and return it to pandoras box. Generously illustrated with more than 700 color photographs, mythology brings you the vibrant stories that echo time and again in our lives. The 10 best greek mythology books norse mythology for smart. Im looking for a good norse mythology book myself, so ill be scouring this great list of recommendations youve all contributed. Irish myth and legend by marie heaney this book collects nine tales from early celtic mythology and related legends. The study of mythology does not suffer from a dearth of fine, scholarly reference books, but until now the general reader lacked a good, illustrated collection of the most important myths.
Best books for kids and adults interested in greek mythology. For adults with more advanced knowledge for those already familiar with bulfinch, the next. About the mythology book from early creation stories to classical hero narratives and the recurring theme of the afterlife, experience each myth and unravel the meanings behind the stories, getting to the heart of the importance of mythology to different cultures worldwide. Rival classes of the greek myths by euhemerus, plato. It is great to read to small children and the stories will reappear for the children as. Illustrated book of myths hardcover september 9, 1995. It is great to read to small children and the stories will reappear for the children as they grow. It has a mix of greekroman mythology and christian theology. A myth is a sacred narrative explaining how the world and humankind came to be in their present form. Navigate to the global search form search landmark. What are the best books about folklore and mythology. We asked you to share your favorite modern books inspired by mythology and you answered. The illustrated guide and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Apr, 2020 greek and roman mythology is part of the u.
Jun 02, 2015 we asked you to share your favorite modern books inspired by mythology and you answered. Even though there is a lot of information presented in this book, it is set out in a way that makes it easy to find the information you are looking for. Hamiltons renowned classic brings this legacy to life anew, with impeccably accurate and accessible retellings of eternally spellbinding tales. 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. It retells stories of greek, roman, and norse mythology drawn from a variety of sources. These two books are some of the most important books in the literary cannon, having influenced virtually every adventure tale ever told. The illustrated book of myths is full of wonderful stories from all over the world. The usborne illustrated guide to greek myths and legends. Rose 1928 the complete world of greek mythology by. Edith hamiltons book mythology is well written, concise and easy to follow. Looking at each major mythmaking culture in turn, this book retells some of the most significant and captivating stories in a lively, contemporary style.