Myths and Legends discussion

Tell us a little bit about your favorite books and what makes them so entertaining

Grendel by John Gaarder. Tells the familiar story of Beowulf, but from the monster's perspective. Sad and disturbing, but ultimately a tale about an inescapable destiny. This and any of Neil Gaiman's Sandman graphic novels. Contains myths in abundance

HJ wrote: "Grendel by John Gaarder. Tells the familiar story of Beowulf, but from the monster's perspective. Sad and disturbing, but ultimately a tale about an inescapable destiny. This and any of Neil Gaiman..."

Sounds interesting.. I've never heard of it before

Oh, and my absolute favorite book of Norse Mythology: The Norse Myths by Kevin Crossley Holland.

Nate77 wrote: "Oh, and my absolute favorite book of Norse Mythology: The Norse Myths by Kevin Crossley Holland."

I'll have to add a new category

I love love love the Mercy Thompson series by Patricia Briggs. I can't get enough of it and love how she works some Native American mythology into it, especially in the later books

I've never read Patricia Briggs, but I am interested in Native American Mythology, since I don't know much about it. I might give these novels a try.

HJ wrote: "I've never read Patricia Briggs, but I am interested in Native American Mythology, since I don't know much about it. I might give these novels a try."

You won't be disapointed. The Mercy Thompson series are some of my favorite books of all times. Some people think the first book is kind of slow, I didn't, but don't let that discourage you. It's well worth it =)

I need to reread Moon Called so I can read the rest of the Mercy Thompson series.

I'm also reading the Mercy Thompson series and enjoying it. Nevertheless, my favorite is the Kate Daniels series. Each book focuses on a different mythology.

Lauren wrote: "I'm also reading the Mercy Thompson series and enjoying it. Nevertheless, my favorite is the Kate Daniels series. Each book focuses on a different mythology."

Have you read the new one yet?

Mahabharata (the greatest work of literature ever produced)
Ramayana
Shahnemeh : Persian Book of Kings
Tain Bo Coulaigne
Mabinogion
Kalevala
Iliad
Odyssey
Aeneid
Theogeny
Ovid's Metamorphosis
Enuma Elish
Gilgamesh
The Old Testament
Journey to the West
Beowulf

Vincent wrote: "Mahabharata (the greatest work of literature ever produced)
Ramayana
Shahnemeh : Persian Book of Kings
Tain Bo Coulaigne
Mabinogion
Kalevala
Iliad
Odyssey
Aeneid
Theogeny
Ovid's Metamorphosis
Enuma..."


I'm impressed and a little tired from looking at your list. I've read about half of these and they are hard and long.

I loved the Iliad and the Odessey, but I have really enjoyed reading the retakes on the Greek goddesses or characters from the myths, like the Gorgons.

Vincent wrote: "Mahabharata (the greatest work of literature ever produced)
Ramayana
Shahnemeh : Persian Book of Kings
Tain Bo Coulaigne
Mabinogion
Kalevala
Iliad
Odyssey
Aeneid
Theogeny
Ovid's Metamorphosis
Enuma..."

Read the comic "Age of Bronze". There are 3 Volumes out now in trade paperback form. It retells the Trojan War brilliantly & in a way that is easy to follow & get involved in but still deeply rewarding.

Have you read Bullfinch's Mythology, Robert Graves's "The Greek Myths" or Michael Grant's "Myths of the Greeks & Romans"? I also recommend the Ted Hughes translation of "Metamorphosis".

I have a book on the Greek Myths, but I'm not sure of the author. My kids are into the Myths so I'd have to find it and look at the author. I haven't had time to read much on myths lately. When I'm up for some heavy reading I'll look up Ted Hughes translation, but I think that might be a little too much right now... especially since I"m having trouble seeing straight much less thinking straight right now :-)

Mindy wrote: "I have a book on the Greek Myths, but I'm not sure of the author. My kids are into the Myths so I'd have to find it and look at the author. I haven't had time to read much on myths lately. When ..."

There was an audiobook if you can find it!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFNOk4...

The one I love using most for quick reference, or to read with my son, is

My favorite book is : ~ it has a hot guy, a brave heroine, Edgar Allen Poe and a dream world that is terrifying. love it

I also love: series. Another brave heroine, two ancient Indian princes, Adventures, Shape shifters and A LOT of Indian mythology!

Loved the entire series

Entire series~ it has vampires..What's not to love?

: Zombies..enough said

~ alos a great zombie book

All the other books and series by the authors I listed are my favorites as well, but it would be too much to type

Tairen Soul series by C.L. Wilson - Absolutely amazing! The world building is great and it is epic!
Dark Hunter series by Sherrilyn Kenyon - Lots and lots of different mythologies
Psy-Changeling series by Nalini Singh - This is one of the best series with an over arching plot line that I have ever read
The Black Dagger Brotherhood series by J.R. Ward - Amazing
Immortals After Dark series by Kresley Cole - Amazing
Lords of the Underworld series by Gena Showalter - Amazing
Chronicles of the Warlands series by Elizabeth Vaughn - Amazing
(Not going to include any more comments since they will all be the same anyway. Just try and read them and you wills see how great they are)
The Sharing Knife series by Lois McMaster Bujold
Firekeeper saga by Jane Lindskold
The Summoning series by Robin D. Owens
Sevenwaters series by Juliet Marillier
In Death series by J.D. Robb
Elder Races series by Thea Harrison
Vatta's War series by Elizabeth Moon
Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling
The Tale of Lanen Kaelar series by Elizabeth Kerner
Elemental Blessings by Sharon Shinn
Princess series by Jessica Day George
The Princess Tales by Gail Carson Levine
Harper Hall series by Anne McCaffrey
Daughter of the Lioness series by Tamora Pierce
Protector of the Small by Tamora Pierce
Beka Cooper series by Tamora Pierce
Masters of the Shadowlands series by Cherise Sinclair
Phedres Trilogy by Jacqueline Carey
Magic Tree House series by Mary Pope Osbourne
Cat Royal Adventures series by Julia Golding
Katherine "Kitty" Katt series by Gini Koch
The Blades of the Rose series by Zoe Archer
Sylph series by L.J. McDonald
Dragonlord series by Joanne Bertin
The Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins
Moorehawke Trilogy by Celine Kiernan
Fablehaven series by Brandon Mull
Blue Bloods series by Melissa De La Cruz
Faeriewalker series by Jenna Black
The Black Magician Trilogy by Trudi Canavan
The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel by Michael Scott

First books:


There are more of course since it's so hard to choose favorites and I'm getting tired of typing hahaha

My favorite comic books that focus on myths and legends:








My favorite books/series:

- Kate Daniels series by Ilona Andrews
- The Cainsville series by Ilona Andrews
- Nikki Glass series by Jenna Black
- Antigoddess by Kendare Blake

- Mercy Thompson series by Patricia Briggs
- The Dresden Files by Jim Butcher
- The Agent of Hel series by Jacqueline Carey
- The Trojan Dialogues by Lenny Cavallaro
- The Age of Misrule series by Mark Chadbourn
- Penryn & The End of Days series
- The Night Prince series by Jeaniene Frost
- American Gods by Neil Gaiman
- Cursed by S.J. Harper
- Iron Druid Chronicles by Kevin Hearne
- Deadtown series by Nancy Holzner
- Jane Yellowrock series by Faith Hunter
- The Fey & The Fallen series by Stina Leicht
- The October Daye series by Seanan McGuire
- The Walker Papers series by CE Murphy
- The Saturn's Daughter series by Jamie Quaid
- Percy Jackson series by Rick Riordan
- The SPI Files series by Lisa Shearin

Right now I am loving . I love myth retellings!

Tammy ~Witching Hour Reads~ wrote: "Right now I am loving . I love myth retellings!"

This is one of my favorite series. I still have to read the last book but the others were awesome.

Have you read this series?: . This is a good series too.

Joanne♥~Bookworm Extraordinaire wrote: "Tammy ~Witching Hour Reads~ wrote: "Right now I am loving . I love myth retellings!"

This is one..."

No I have not, it's sitting on my TBR shelf, I'll need to start it after I finish the last in the book in this series ,

How is that series? I have all 3 at home but didn't start it yet

I loved it, well the first 2 anyway, I ordered the last book and I'm just waiting for it to be delivered.

Adding to my list
An amazing series!

I am not sure if this counts but if you like the more paranormal romance P C Cast has some really good books. The Partholon series and the Goddess Series. I am waiting for a book called Runemarks by Joanne Harris that i understand is based on the Norse Gods

I vaguely remember Runemarks, but I don't think I enjoyed it? Tell us what you think of it if you read it :)

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#1. The Pentateuch

2. The Odyssey
3. Enki and Inanna
4. Enki and Ninhursag
5. Enlil and Ninlil
6. Gilgamesh, Enkidu, and the Netherworld
7. Baal Cycle
8. The Iliad