Through Homer’s Iliad, we know of the epic exploits of men like Achilles, Hector, Agamemnon, and Paris.īut with “heroic” feats also come barbaric acts and rampant misogyny, and these appalling events are seen no clearer than through the eyes of author Pat Barker’s main protagonist, Briseis. The story of the siege of Troy is possibly the most well-known ancient Greek story ever told. Greek Mythology Books Set In Ancient Greece Antigone Rising: The Subversive Power of the Ancient Myths by Helen Morales.Back to Delphi by Ioanna Karystiani, translated by Konstantine Matsoukas.The Whispering Muse by Sjón, translated by Victoria Cribb.An Orchestra of Minorities by Chigozie Obioma.However, we especially appreciate books on Greek mythology that shed light on lesser-known characters – especially women – giving them agency and a voice.Īdd in queer representation, and you have some of the best modern-day Greek mythology books to choose from.īelow, explore historical fiction, poems, short story collections, contemporary fiction, and LGBTQ+ books on Greek mythology for adults and teens.ĭon’t forget to tell us your personal favorite Greek myths book in the comments. Not all of the players are admirable either – with questionable morals and lessons that may or may not get learned. Of course, many books with Greek mythology also depict times of war, focusing on long and, oftentimes, drawn-out battle scenes. The Walking Dead, Vol.Get your history lesson on with the best Greek mythology books to teach you more and transport you to a different place in time.įrom retellings of Homer’s epic poems, The Illiad and The Odyssey, to some of the best books about Greek mythology, these stories are sure to inspire, teach, and enlighten – as long as you don’t tick off a vengeful and petty god. The Dark Tower: The Wind Through the Keyhole Two Kisses for Maddy: A Memoir of Loss & Love Winners Ongoing awards 2000s Yearīatman: Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader? The final voting round collects the top 10 books from 20 different categories. Most books that Goodreads nominates are from verified Goodreads authors. Winners are determined by users voting on books that Goodreads has nominated or books of their choosing, released in the given year. The Goodreads Choice Awards is a yearly award program, first launched on Goodreads in 2009.
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