![]() ![]() Heroes, Gods and Monsters of the Greek Myths by Bernard Evslin While “A Landscape of Myths” chapter helps placing the myths within geographical context, “Greek Myths after the Greeks” chapter gives us a historical insight about how those ancient myths were retold by Romans and others up until the twenty-first century.Īmazing retelling of Greek myths complemented with two hundred and fifty astounding illustrations, box features and genealogical tables, makes Buxton’s book a real treasure to be read by all Greek mythology enthusiasts whether you are a beginner or not.ĥ. With its “Contexts, Sources, Meanings” chapter acting as a guide for the readers, the book is comprised of various chapters telling the story of creation, the origin of gods, the first humans and the tales of Greek heroes. Still in print more than a century and a half later, it is a true gem for all mythology enthusiasts as it covers Greek, Norse and Celtic mythologies and many tales from around the world, including Oriental fables.įrom Robin Hood, Beowulf, tales of Thor’s adventures to Zeus, Hera and all the other Olympian gods, the love story of Pygmalion and Galatea and the Trojan War, Bulfinch’s Mythology will astound you with its depth and lively narrative that includes the author’s commentary and quotes on the stories by his fellow writers.Ĥ.The Complete World of Greek Mythology by Richard Buxtonīritish author Richard Buxton’s The Complete World of Greek Mythology is the next item in our list of books about Greek mythology. Written in three parts by the American writer Thomas Bulfinch more than one hundred fifty years ago, Bulfinch’s Mythology is another great choice if you are looking for the best Greek mythology books.īulfinch’s Mythology, initially authored in three parts as The Age of Fable (1855), The Age of Chivalry (1858) and Legends of Charlemagne, also known as Romance of the Middle Ages(1863), was compiled into a single book and published in 1881, fourteen years after the author’s death.įor almost a century, Bulfinch’s Mythology was one of the most popular books published in the United States while also being considered the standard for classical mythology works. The book also has a map and a family tree turning it into the perfect guide for your journey into the world of ancient Greeks.ģ.Bulfinch’s Mythology: The Age of Fable, The Age of Chivalry & Legends of Charlemagne by Thomas Bulfinch (Modern Library) In addition to that, National Geographic’s embellishments on the book like sidebars for all characters in the tales link them to cultures, history, geography and even constellations making everything easier to comprehend for both children and adults. Napoli’s vivid story-telling complemented with the talented illustrator, Christina Balit’s amazing artworks makes the tales of gods, goddesses, heroes and monsters come to life in a unique way. It is available in e-book (Kindle), paperback, mass market paperback, hardcover and MP3/audiobook formats.Ģ.National Geographic Treasury of Greek Mythology: Classic Stories of Gods, Goddesses, Heroes & Monsters by Donna Jo Napoliīrought to you by National Geographic Books program, Treasury of Greek Mythology: Classic Stories of Gods, Goddesses, Heroes & Monsters by the award-winning author Donna Jo Napoli is another great choice to read all about Greek mythology. Hamilton’s book to quench your thirst for mythology. That is to say, it covers not only Greek mythology but also Roman and Norse mythologies.įrom Trojan War to Oddyseus’ journey, from Odin’s search for knowledge to Ragnarok, from the myth of Jupiter and the bee to the story of Apollo and Cassandra, you will find many incredible tales in E. ![]() The book, which is now being published as a special edition with illustrations for its 75th anniversary, is considered a masterpiece on mythology in general. ![]() Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes, 75th Anniversary Illustrated Edition by Edith HamiltonĪs the bestseller in its category, Edith Hamilton’s Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes is the first book you should check out.
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