What books should I read for Greek mythology?

The 10 Best Greek Mythology Books

1. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes by Edith Hamilton.
2. The Complete World of Greek Mythology by Richard Buxton.
3. D’Aulaires’ Book of Greek Myths by Ingri and Edgar Parin d’Aulaire.
4. The Iliad by Homer, translated by Robert Fagles.
5. The Odyssey by Homer, translated by Robert Fagles.

What should I read if I like Greek mythology?

Books to Read if You Love Greek or Roman Mythology

• THE PENELOPIAD BY MARGARET ATWOOD.
• Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier.
• Salvage the Bones by Jesmyn Ward.
• Beloved by Toni Morrison.
• Gods Behaving Badly by Marie Phillips.
• the Secret History by Donna Tartt.
• Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare.
• Frankenstein by Mary Shelley.

What books are inspired by Greek mythology?

Greek Mythology Inspired Books

• The Song of Achilles (Paperback)
• Circe (Hardcover)
• The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #1)
• The Last Olympian (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #5)
• The Sea of Monsters (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #2)
• The Mark of Athena (The Heroes of Olympus, #3)
• Lore (Hardcover)

What is the most famous story in Greek mythology?

Greek Mythology’s most famous tales

• Theogony: Clash of the Titans. According to Hesiod’s Theogony, in the beginning, there was only Chaos.
• Τhe Three Sisters of Fate.
• Prometheus and the Theft of Fire.
• Pandora’s Box.
• The Abduction of Persephone by Hades.
• The Name Giving of Athens.
• Theseus and the Minotaur.
• Daedalus and Icarus.

Are Greek myths fiction?

Most Greek legends were embellished with folktales and fiction, but some certainly contain a historical substratum. Such are the tales of more than one sack of Troy, which are supported by archaeological evidence, and the labours of Heracles, which might suggest Mycenaean feudalism.

Which are the best books based on Greek mythology?

List Of Great Books Based On The Greek Mythology: The Iliad by Homer. Circe by Madeline Miller. A Thousand Ships by Natalie Haynes. House Of Names by Colm Toibin. The Odyssey by Homer. Alcestis by Katherine Beutner. For The Most Beautiful: A Novel Of The Woman Of Troy by Emily Hauser. The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood. Percy Jackson And The Lightening Thief by Rick Riordan.

What are some Greek mythology stories?

The major stories in Greek mythology focus on specific families (“houses”) and heroes. Here are some of the clusters of Greek myths and legends, including the Trojan War and the tragedy-inspiring House of Atreus, as well as the major heroes, and the most famous hunt.

What are the best Greek mythology books for kids?

Goddess Girls: The Series. This modern-day take on the goddesses of Mount Olympus focuses on four best friends,Athena,Persephone,Aphrodite,and Artemis,who share experiences in friendships,crushes,…

Heroes in Training: The Series. This book on Greek mythology focuses on the heroes and gods of Greek mythology.

The Olympians Series.

Is Greek mythology a real thing?

I’m not sure exactly what you mean by is it a “real thing”. If you mean “is Greek mythology true”, then no. Mythology is a system of stories explaining natural phenomena and abstract concepts. Though some of the stories are based in fact, most of them are imaginary.