In greek mythology, the olympians were the major deities who ancient greeks believed in. Daulaires book of greek myths in print for over fifty years, daulaires book of greek myths has introduced generations to greek mythologyand continues to enthrall young readers. Find out which god never leaves olympus without his winged. Five supplementary books, along with graphic novel versions of each book in the first series have also been released. Its free of most of the crude humor thats a staple of a lot of modern childrens literature. To be truly familiar with greek mythology, you really should know a good portion of the allusions ovid makes. For more great fantasy reads, check out our fantasy books for kids and 10 thrilling books for teens who love fantasy. From immortal gods, goddesses, and heroes to unusual creatures and demigods, these greek mythology. Sep, 2019 the percy jackson and the olympians series is perhaps the most famous of greek mythology books for kids on account of the movies. Their religionmythology had no formal structure with the exception of various festivals held in honor of the gods. And the gods are most certainly the epicenter of it all. I believe that the question refers to rick riordans works percy jacksons greek gods and percy jacksons greek heroes. While a lot of whats written here are what i read from other books,what i like about this book is it is written in a more concise way. Jackson, read the books before my patience wears thin and i smite you.
The lightning thief percy jackson and the olympians rick riordan. The percy jackson and the olympians series is perhaps the most famous of greek mythology books for kids on account of the movies. Five supplementary books, along with all of the books having graphic novels, have also been released. If i wanted to learn about greek mythology, what would be the. The lightning thief by rick riordan, the sea of monsters by rick riordan, the titans curse by rick riordan, the lost. This renowned classic brings the heritage of greece to life with enthralling tales and stories. The books are very funny, and the humor relies on poking fun at greek mythology, or on percys dry and often anticlimactic reactions to some of the fantastic things that happen around him. Pandora series pandora gets vain, etc by carolyn hennessy goddess girls series athena the brain, etc by joan holub and suzanne williams. Greek godsunmatched in its wealth of mesmerizing tales, greek mythology continues to spell bind humanity millenniums later. Non fiction mythology by edith hamilton daulaires book of greek mythology by ingri and edgar daulaire the worlds most exotic cars by john martin.
The book tells us about how the universe was created, the 12 olympians, the heroes before and after the trojan. At 146 pages, it is filled to the brim with information on camp halfblood, greek mythology and the percy jackson book series. Up to 20 books are listed, in descending order of popularity. Spark an interest in greek mythology with these fabulous kids books that recount the classic stories or use them as inspiration for new and exciting tales. This is a fascinating book about greek mythology structured towards beginners. 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. Thrill to such famous myths as theseus and the minotaur, odysseus and polyphemos, and the founding of athensand learn how the tempestuous poseidon became the king of the seas. It is generally published under the puffin books imprint of penguin group and may be presented as percy jackson and the olympians, volume 6. Currently, the best greek mythology book is the timeless tales of gods and heroes. Nov 17, 2018 i believe that the question refers to rick riordans works percy jacksons greek gods and percy jacksons greek heroes. Theres more than just greek and roman mythology, too.
If youre still fascinated with greek mythology books, or looking for percy jackson or circe readalikes, youll find the best of them here for adults, teens, and kids alike. Along the way, countless lavish illustrations help to bring the stories and characters to life. Sep, 2018 for fans of mythology from all corners of the world, korwin briggss new book is a fun introduction to a variety of gods, goddesses and heroes. Nov 26, 2019 the books written about the heroes of greek mythology include hercule and perseus, where the books written about the gods of greek mythology include zeus, apollo, hades, and hephaestus. Classic stories from the greek, celtic, norse, japanese, hindu, chinese, mesopotamian and egyptian mythology by scott lewis, madison niederhauser, et al. The ancient greeks were famous for their love of competition and athleticism. Thrill to such famous myths as theseus and the minotaur, odysseus and polyphemos, and the founding of athensand learn how the tempestuous poseidon became the. Best greek mythology books to read for adults and kids.
After learning he is a demigod, percy jackson is sent to a summer camp on long island, where he meets the father he never knewposeidon, god of the sea. From apollo, greek god of prophecy, to nu gua, chinese goddess of creation and renewal, to to maui, the maori hero of the pacific, there are more than seventy figures from more than twenty traditions. It was open to the citizens of every greek polis, and became so important, that all warfare had to be suspended for its duration. The most powerful greek gods were known as the olympians. Discover, download and read free and lowpriced ebooks on the subject of greek mythology. This book is the story of how the ancient greeks believed the world came into being, as well as the childhood and ascendancy of zeus, who became the king of the gods. These two books are narrated by and contain humorous commentary from the character percy jackson, who is fictional. Recommended reading northwest academy of health sciences. A complete and enjoyable text which ive read since i was 8 and never stopped. Best books for kids and adults interested in greek mythology. The fantastic in every sense of the word books on this list draw from indian, norse, japanese, chinese, and korean myths. Percy jackson and the olympians, book one the lightning thief. Reading mysteries of greek mythology chapter 2, a naruto. Unconventional, because digging for truth is far more interesting than reciting old stories which have little relevance to us today.
Ages 10 and up this mythology handbook is overflowing with interesting facts and activities that will fascinate those with an interest in the stories of greek heroes, gods and goddesses. This book contains a brief, but unconventional look at the titans and olympian gods of greek mythology. There was no sacred book or code of conduct to live by. This one has an interesting way of listing the gods and heroes, and i loved all the information i learned while reading it. Best mythology books for kids and teens common sense media.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read olympians. More than 69 million copies of the books have been sold in. Fiction devdutt writes prolifically on mythology he has written books not just on indian mythology, but how it relates to the various spheres in the life of the common man. Mythology books greek mythology roman mythology norse mythology science fiction mystery national geographic kids romance ancient greece creative gifts for 810 year olds the fun thing with gifts for 8 year olds and tweens is using their interests as cues to get gifts or toys that support those interests.
List of 10 best books to read about greek mythology. Percy jackson and the olympians by rick riordan the 39 clues by various authors. King of the gods is the first book in olympians, a graphic novel series from first second that retells the greek myths. Will immerse kids in a world of demigods and magic. Their name, olympians, originates from mount olympus, which was their place of residence. Percy jackson and the olympians, book one the lightning.
Bibliography greek literature mythology, greek odyssey homer homer epic poetry, greektranslations into english greek poetry odysseus greek mythology infobuy the sea of monsters percy jackson and the olympians, book 2. The 3rd book has external water damage, but the interior is fine. The 10 best greek mythology books norse mythology for. The olympians were twelve and comprised of zeus, hera, poseidon, demeter, athena, apollo, artemis, ares, aphrodite, hephaestus, hermes and either hestia or dionysus. Percy jackson and the olympians, book one the lightning thief now in paperbackthe first novel of a new series that mixes classic greek mythology with modern adventure. The olympians novels are commonly entitled percy jackson and the lightning thief rather than the lightning thief, and so on. Pandora series pandora gets vain, etc by carolyn hennessy goddess girls series athena the. Brief, because a thorough treatment of these legendary super beings could take thousands of pages. Im not talking about things like the iliad or the odyssey, im looking for books that are much more recent and incorporate the greek gods into them. George oconnor is the new york timesbestselling author of the olympians, the ongoing series of graphic novels featuring the tragic, dramatic, and epic lives of the greek gods. For fans of mythology from all corners of the world, korwin briggss new book is a fun introduction to a variety of gods, goddesses and heroes. The book is entitled percy jackson and the greek gods in the u.
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. Books about mythology, greek what should i read next. This series of greek heroes and gods takes the nonfiction myths of these characters and gives them a youthful feel for kids to read and understand. Greek mythology is the body of myths and teachings associated with the ancient greeks, concerning their gods and heroes, the nature of the world and origins and significance of their own culture and ritual practices it is slowly and steadily becoming the center of attention for the people who show keen interest in having knowledge of the ancient people as the rich literature and dramatics. And when she became pregnant he was the one support she had. If i wanted to learn about greek mythology, what would be. It is easier to understand and,as for the basic understanding of greek. A well known and lived series, great for kids interested in greek mythology.
Greek mythology is the set of stories about the gods, goddesses, heroes and rituals of ancient greeks. I loved how the book started with the creation story, as so many mythology books decide to start on olympus with zeus instead. Best greek mythology books to read greek mythology is the body of myths and teachings associated with the ancient greeks, concerning their gods and heroes, the nature of the world and origins and significance of their own culture and ritual practices. The stories of the gods, goddesses, heroes, monsters, and other mythical creatures childs introduction series bulfinchs mythology leatherbound classics only 7 left in stock more on the way. Bibliography greek literature mythology, greek odyssey homer homer epic poetry, greek translations into english greek poetry odysseus greek mythology infobuy the sea of monsters percy jackson and the olympians, book 2. There is buddhist, jain, abrahmic and world mythology that awaits coverage. Oct 28, 2019 currently, the best greek mythology book is the timeless tales of gods and heroes. In greek mythology, the gods often represented different forms of nature. Percy jackson and the olympians, the heroes of olympus, and the trials of apollo, based on greek and roman mythology. George is also the creator of popular picture books such as the new york timesbestselling kapow. Devdutt writes prolifically on mythology he has written books not just on indian mythology, but how it relates to the various spheres in the life of the common man. This book runs through the entire fiveday session of the. The infamous affairs of zeus, the wrath of hera, the irrepressible greed of poseidon, the notorious.
This book was published in the year 1942, and is one of the most wellknown books for mythology. The stories are full of action as percy, a kid with adhd and dyslexia, learns that he is a hunted kid because his father is a greek god. The 10 best greek mythology books norse mythology for smart. Juan decampos ive always loved roman and greek mythology,and ive always read any book i get about them. Jul 22, 2019 greek mythology books retellings, translations, and commentary continue to be some of my favorite reads. Their name, olympians, originates from mount olympus. The books written about the heroes of greek mythology include hercule and perseus, where the books written about the gods of greek mythology include zeus, apollo, hades, and hephaestus. Greek mythology was part of the religion in ancient greece.
The olympians read the books chapter 5, a percy jackson. Nice story, learned alot of good things in those books. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the percy jackson and the olympians. What are some good greek mythology book titles answers. When kore was born, hades was distraught for reasons only really he understood. Thinking quickly on how to diffuse the situation, he finds it futile. Their religion mythology had no formal structure with the exception of various festivals held in honor of the gods. Is percy jackson and the olympians a science fiction book. In the fifth installment of the olympians series of graphic novels, authorartist george oconnor turns the spotlight on that most mysterious and misunderstood of the greek gods, poseidon. Their most important sporting festival, held at olympia and honoring zeus, became the inspiration for our modern olympic games.