Lucy coats, author of one of the best books greek myth books for children, recommends her own favourites. What better way to foster that notion than to give them wonderful and exciting greek mythology books. The greek myths are integral to so much literature and films children need a good foundation for future reading and this book. A retelling of the myths of ancient greece by stephen fry michael joseph. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. Like other retellings and reinterpretations, books that use greek myths as their inspiration take an old and familiar story and update to be something new, excited, and never before seen. I would recommend this book to anyone who has an interest about ancient greek mythology although not sure if its ideal for children, especially if you want to learn about the greek gods, the titans and the many myths. Translated by samuel butler 18351902 the odyssey is one of the two major ancient greek epic poems the other being the iliad, attributed to the poet homer.
With exciting stories, illustrated with beautiful pictures and easytounderstand text. A child who shares her name with a greek god wants to learn more about the legends and history behind her name. There are more than 1 million books that have been enjoyed by people from all over the world. Aug 18, 2016 i loved the percy jackson series when it first came out.
In print for over fifty years, daulaires book of greek myths has introduced generations to greek mythologyand continues to enthrall young readers. We cannot guarantee that d aulaires book of greek myths book. Greek mythology is the body of myths and teachings that belong to the ancient greeks, concerning their gods and heroes, the nature of the world, and the origins and significance of their own cult. Theres one for children, one for teenagers, one for scholars, one to read out loud and one thats very definitely adult in content. 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. Like all greek myths, these fictionalized retellings contain love and sex, poetry and passion, and often buckets of blood. Pandora series pandora gets vain, etc by carolyn hennessy goddess girls series athena the brain, etc by joan holub and suzanne williams. Absolutely packed with greek myths, their meanings msg in a historical context and even their origins relating to other mythologies and cultures from around the world. We cannot guarantee that d aulaire s book of greek myths book. They spoke greek but that was the limit of their accomplishments.
Including many of 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 odysseuss journey home robert gravess superb and comprehensive retelling of the greek myths for a modern audience has been regarded for over fifty years as the definitive version. Gods behaving badly by marie phillips what if the mighty gods of olympus were alive in the modern era and. Read by paul newman, sidney poitier, kathleen turner, and matthew broderickhere are the immortals of olympusthe gods. From the creation out of chaos and the birth of olympians to the labours of hercules, the trojan war and odysseuss return, robert graves superb retelling of the greek myths now published for the first time in a single volume in paperback has long been acclaimed as the definitive version. Buy a cheap copy of the greek myths book by robert graves. Jul 22, 2019 fictional greek mythology books and retellings. In order to read online or download d aulaire s book of greek myths ebooks in pdf, epub, tuebl and mobi format, you need to create a free account. The 10 best greek mythology books norse mythology for. I would recommend this book to anyone who has an interest about ancient greek mythology although not sure if its ideal for children, especially if you want to learn about the greek gods, the titans and the many myths and stories associated with them but rather than using this as a definitive guide it should be seen as an entry point to a. If you havent already read the iliad, the odyssey, and hesiods theogony, those are essentials for greek mythology. The author used mostly greek names for the gods but for some reason chose to use pluto roman instead of his proper greek name for hades. Score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. The reason is because, while graves is truly an excellent storyteller, the vast majority of. This list of books about greek or roman mythology is sponsored by little, brown and company, publisher of circe by madeline miller.
If youre looking for a great book on greek mythology for kids, daulaires book of greek myths is easily the best one out there. 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. The stories of the gods, goddesses, heroes, monsters, and other mythical creatures childs introduction series greek myths for young children stories for. What is the best book that has a complete collection of greek. The myths are presented in an easily understandable format that does not talk down to children. The material in the library of greek mythology covers the birth of the gods and the creation of the world, the later exploits of the gods, and the mighty deeds of heroes like hercules, jason, perseus, theseus, and the men and women of the trojan war. Tanglewood tales audiobook by nathaniel hawthorne 18041864 all mythology andor hawthorne lovers unite. What is the best book that has a complete collection of. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. From immortal gods, goddesses, and heroes to unusual creatures and demigods, these greek mythology books. The essential the origins,the war and rise of the gods of olympus duration. Below is a list of books about greek mythology, based on or inspired by these myths.
In the house of helios, god of the sun and mightiest of the titans, a daughter is born. The author has obviously gone to great lengths to compile the definitive book of greek myth and to this end also includes alternate telling of the story. Its written in a style so simple and clear that children should have no problem. 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. It is a classic book that has dense writings about greek mythology, from the origin of the universe to the trojan war. It is a collection of myths and stories from the three eras. Daulaires book of greek myths by edgar parin daulaire. It made me question the accuracy of the rest of the book. Well, first of all, i am going to mention that i do not recommend robert gravess the greek myths 1955. Listen to daulaires book of greek myths audiobook by edgar parin daulaire, ingri daulaire. The 10 best greek mythology books norse mythology for smart.
List of 10 best books to read about greek mythology. Theres one for children, one for teenagers, one for scholars, one to read out loud and one. During an extended trip to greece, they studied and sketched the countryside, the people, and the architecture and artifacts of long ago. Always update books hourly, if not looking, search in the book search column. Many of these wonderful books with greek mythological themes are often accompanied by fantastic illustrations making them great for the imaginative minds of kids and teenagers. This series of greek heroes and gods takes the nonfiction myths. We cannot guarantee that d aulaires book of greek myths book is in the library, but if you are still not sure with the service, you can choose free trial service. It combined both my love for ancient history and mythology with story and fantasy. Daulaires book of greek myths ebook download free pdf. Jun 14, 2019 this feature is not available right now. This audible version is great as it portrays the facts in more of a story form than anything youd find in a textbook. Listen to the wonderful journeys and adventures of these ancient greek gods and heroes. It provides a detailed description and history of the greek myth and has had a great impact on many writers.
At their core, most children imagine and accept a magical world where the impossible can happen. Pdf d aulaire s book of greek myths ebooks includes. The poem is commonly dated to between 800 and 600 bc. But whatever it is that draws you to greek mythology, youll probably find at least a book or two on this list that fits what youre looking for. Informative and fun, the narrative interlaces modern cultural references into the text, highlighting the influence of the stories on the present day. Here are the greats of ancient greecegods and goddesses, heroes and monstersas freshly described in words and pictures as if they were alive today. Oct 15, 2011 116 of over 8,000 results for greek mythology books for kids.
Usborne illustrated guide to greek myths and legends. Explore our editors picks for the best kids books of the month. Get e books daulaires book of greek myths on pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi and audiobook for free. Greek myths i picked up this book because the attractive cover intrigued me. Daulaires book of greek myths, is the absolute best book written for learning everything you would like to know about greek mythology, in my opinion, of course. This really is a beautifully illustrated book of greek myths. Apr 26, 2018 greek mythology is the body of myths and teachings that belong to the ancient greeks, concerning their gods and heroes, the nature of the world, and the origins and significance of their own cult. The cyclopes were the second and lowlier race of oneeyed giants to be born on the planet. This collection features some very popular characters like our beloved jason, ulysses, king pluto and theseus and of course, our favorite, mr. 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. Aug 25, 2014 what are the best books on greek myths for young children.
In order to read online or download d aulaires book of greek myths ebooks in pdf, epub, tuebl and mobi format, you need to create a free account. It is the most famous of the books by the daulaires, a husband. The greek myths retold stephen frys greek myths hardcover 2 nov 2017. Might be better for an older child, maybe 8 or 9, but its a. The illustrations, while simple, are full of life and charm. Here is a delightful collection of charming stories from greek mythology. If you are like me, you love revised fairy tales, and the revision of greek or roman mythology to new purposes is just as satisfying. The ancient texts we call greek myths are our window into the distant past, a view of a world that existed not only in the mind of the poets, but also in the hearts of the humble natives of ancient greece. Discover, download and read free and lowpriced ebooks on the subject of greek mythology. Greek mythology is the body of myths and teachings that belong to the ancient greeks, concerning their gods and heroes, the nature of the world, and the origins and significance of their own cult and ritual practices. But circe is a strange childnot powerful, like her father.
The gold standard in greek mythology, in a dazzling graphic deluxe edition with a new introduction by the bestselling author of the. Pdf d aulaires book of greek myths ebooks includes pdf. Ever since i saw disneys hercules at the young and impressionable age of seven, i have been obsessed with greek mythology, both the original stories and the many book, movie, and. Pandora series pandora gets vain, etc by carolyn hennessy goddess girls series athena the brain, etc by joan holub and.
First published in 1962, the book of greek myths is one of the most popular childrens books everits still a bestseller. Books to read if you love greek or roman mythology book riot. The penguin book of myths and legends of ancient egypt. Daulaires book of greek myths audiobook by ingri d. Jan 04, 2006 the ancient texts we call greek myths are our window into the distant past, a view of a world that existed not only in the mind of the poets, but also in the hearts of the humble natives of ancient greece. The last about the author part, where he describes the constant inter family tension being the entire. 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. This classic book is one of the most popular and bestselling books for those who want to read about greek mythology. The stories of the gods, goddesses, heroes, monsters, and other mythical creatures childs introduction series greek myths for young children stories for young children only 1 left in stock order soon. It features classic illustrations, an elegant bondedleather binding. Best mythology books for kids and teens common sense media. Wikipedia books community books wikipedia books on greek mythology. This is a wikipedia book, a collection of wikipedia articles that can be easily saved.
Heroes, gods and monsters of the greek myths audiobook. Daulaires book of greek myths kindle edition by daulaire. Editions of daulaires book of greek myths by ingri daulaire. Treasury of greek mythology is a pure childrens book, but, makes a nice coffee table book or casual resource. Nonstop action and a touch of silliness introduce beginning chapter book readers to the greek gods, goddesses, and heroes back when they were kids. Listen to the wonderful journeys and adventures of these ancient greek. This is a good version of the greek myths, with good printing and plenty of illustrations.
Middle grade fiction greekroman mythology 106 books. Daulaires book of greek myths by ingri and edgar parin daulaire this definitive work presents the immortals of olympusthe gods and goddesses of ancient greeceas freshly described in words and. Timeless tales of gods and heroes, 75th anniversary illustrated edition. In light of that, here are 5 books that draw from the greek mythological influence but put their own twist on the age old stories of antiquity.
I just think its an interesting subject and this is one of the best books ive found regarding greek myth. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Ancient greek mythology book for adults, modern telling of classical greek myths book hardcover august 27, 2019. Mythos is a retelling of a selection of greek myths and legends with stephen frys witty, sometimes selfindulgent, panache. Best books for kids and adults interested in greek mythology. Book 1 of 2 in the stephen frys greek myths series.
Among these, youll find close historical retellings as well as texts that read like spiritual descendants of the original myths in a completely new setting. If youre fascinated by greek mythology books, or looking for percy jackson or circe readalikes, find the best recommendations here. The best rendentions and other greek myth inspired ya and childrens fiction. Daulaires book of greek myths audiobook, by ingri daulaire. The stories are of a suitable length for solo reading for competent readers my year 3 daughter. Another truly fascinating book that came out recently that i highly recommend is the book of greek and roman folktales, legends, and myths originally published 2017 by princeton university press by william hansen, which is a truly unique work. The orchard book of first greek myths is a bestselling childrens book by saviour pirotta, illustrated by jan lewis. The stories of the gods, goddesses, heroes, monsters, and other mythical creatures childs introduction series. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. This book includes hundreds of translated excerpts from various ancient greek and roman texts retelling various legends and stories that are not often included in traditional books about classical mythology. Free audio books in genre myths legends that you can download in mp3, ipod and itunes format for your portable audio player.