About ten years ago, i checked out a book from a library that was essentially a handbook on the gods and goddesses of the ancient greeks. Greek mythologystoriesthe creation wikibooks, open. Acquainted with the night by christopher dewdney 2004. This wonderful collection of creation myths is a book ive had my eye on for a few years now.
This angered gaea, and she plotted with her sons against uranus. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. However, uranus was a cruel husband and an even crueler father. The hero with a thousand faces by joseph campbell 1949 comparative mythology.
In the beginning, there was only chaos, the gaping emptiness. Theres a bewildering array of books out there on greek mythology. Greek mythology was part of the religion in ancient greece. So, he imprisoned them into the hidden places of the earth, gaeas womb. The drama of myths are particularly wellsuited to provide the scaffolding for teenage stories, whether focused coming of age or romance and adventure. It starts from the very beginning which is the creation of these gods and goddesses.
The origins of ancient greek mythology and millions of other books are available for instant access. Best books about mythology whether on mythology in general or particular branches, what are the best books you have read on the subject. In this book, an eminent jungian analyst examines the recurring motifs that appear in creation myths from around the world and shows what they teach us about. The 10 best greek mythology books a painting of dionysus and satyrs by the brygos painter 5th century bce theres a bewildering array of books out there on greek mythology, especially at the beginner level. Pyramid scheme, by dave freer and eric flint multiple formats at filed under.
It provides a detailed description and history of the greek myth and has had a great impact on many writers. This compilation of world creation myths is a very interesting and informational book. This sometimes causes frustration and loss of track when trying to establish the continuing relationship between these characters in the birth of the world. A creation myth or creation story is a cultural, religious or traditional myth which describes the. Explore our editors picks for the best kids books of the month. Greek mytholgy are books about or based on the ancient greek myths as well as gods and goddesses. The first version of the creation is intensely masculine and crude. This genre includes books varying from nonfiction to fiction. He hated his children and didnt want to allow them to see the light of day. The heros journey by joseph campbell 1990 comparative mythology. Index to fairy tales, myths, and legends second edition, 1926, with supplements from 1937 and 1952, by mary huse eastman page images at hathitrust filed under. The 10 best greek mythology books norse mythology for. 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.
She made a harpe, a great adamant sickle, and tried to incite her children to attack uranus. Ahune, ahunum, hahanc, hahane, hahune, hahanie, channa, cestreus, fastaroz, mullet, swamfisk, swamfisck, swamfysck, svvamfysck the long journey of the ahuna begins in aristotle, where the cestreus mullet is described as the most greedy of all fish, with a frequently distended abdomen. Today, we understand the social action and values for vampires, werewolves and zombies. 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. Apollodorus it is a classic book that has dense writings about greek mythology, from the origin of the universe to the trojan war.
The creation ii perhaps the most confusing aspect of this myth is the extensive use of names that seem difficult to nonnative greek speakers to pronounce. Library of greek mythology covers the birth of the gods and the creation of the world, the. Thus vacancy creates solidity, darkness creates light, the earth creates the sky and the sea, the first crime creates a goddess of love. Further, these forces are conceived as having sexes, and they copulate the way human beings do. Greek mythology are books about or based on the ancient greek myths as well as. When bram stoker penned dracula, he took an obscure legend, gave it its own rules and a new mythology was born. We write in an era where readers embrace modern and new myth.
Creation myth, philosophical and theological elaboration of the primal myth of. Gods and fighting men by lady augusta gregory 1904. The classic stories of mythology have been repeatedly mined for inspiration and reinterpreted for modern times, and have been an ongoing trend in young adult literature. Mande creation myth pangu raven in creation serer creation myth sumerian creation myth. Greek mythology is the set of stories about the gods, goddesses, heroes and rituals of ancient greeks. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. The 10 best greek mythology books norse mythology for smart.
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. Then, either all by themselves or out of the formless void, sprang forth three more primordial deities. The book of the dead, dating to the second intermediate period, describes how the world was created by atum, the god of heliopolis, the. The 10 best norse mythology books norse mythology for. List of 10 best books to read about greek mythology. Bulfinch is widely available, including online, and the stories entertain as well as explain, with the caveat that he prefers roman names like jupiter and proserpine to zeus. Best books for kids and adults interested in greek mythology. Gaea earth, tartarus the underworld, and eros love. All i can remember, aside from this information, is the pictures.
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