Fiction based on mythology

This video contains paid promotion with disney book group. Though mythic fiction can be loosely based in mythology, it frequently uses familiar mythological personages archetypes such as tricksters, or the thunderer. Whatever the cause, this fictional book based on the events in this small town in n. The best books based on mythology bestselling fiction and. And while i really love nordic mythology i am also fascinated by japanese mythology and folklore. Manga, anime and manhwa edit the norse pantheon heroes are the main characters of the japanese manga and anime matantei loki ragnarok loosely translated, the. George oconnor shelved 2 times as mythologybasedfiction avg rating 3. This forum is entitled stories based on mythology so i am assuming, rightly or not, that your interest isnt necessarily trying to create your own universe and writing its mythology from scratch. The role of mythology in fiction alyssa hollingsworth. We all know that the mahabharata is full of strong female leads. This presentation will focus specifically on welsh and celtic mythology, a relatively unknown genre of myth, before exploring the ways studying the influences of myth can help create worlds in fiction. The kraken exploring the origins behind the legendary sea monster. Jun 02, 2015 gilded based on korean mythology by christina farley. In the greek or roman mythology, pygmaleon pines away for the statue of the perfect woman that he has sculpted.

When a pilot crashes and tells of conflict in the outside world, diana, an amazonian warrior in training, leaves home to fight a war, discovering her full powers and true destiny. Read on for our edit of some of the best retellings of greek mythology that provide new insights into the stories we thought we knew so well. Like creatures of light and darkness, the line between science fiction and fantasy is blurred. Maui, described in moana as a demigod, is depicted in different nations myths variously as a great human hero, a demigod, or a god. It provides mythic tales informed by science and contemporary thought. But it was the greek and roman mythology, which interested people more than the indian mythology modern fantasy novels based on nonwestern mythology or folklore. While on the surface it may sometimes seem like mythology and science fiction, even space opera science fiction, have little to do with each other.

This giveaway is sponsored by the gracekeepers by kirsty logan for readers of the night circus and station eleven, a lyrical and absorbing debut set in a world covered by water. One is based on legends and supernatural stories of the past about deities and miracles, the other about technological and social development along rational lines in the future. The narration is very good, and i personally loved it. Here are some lists of mythology books for teens on goodreads. At first glance, they continue reading the 10 best celtic.

Mythic fiction overlaps with urban fantasy and the terms are sometimes used interchangeably, but mythic fiction also includes contemporary works in nonurban. An action and adventure, epic fantasy fiction based on the mythological city of atlantis. I wrote about lord of light before, but i never tire of talking about it. And because i love them both equally, heres a list of ya mustreads for anyone who has ever worked their way through a great big collection of classic greek mythsand wished the stories were just a little bit longer. For more great fantasy reads, check out our fantasy books for kids and 10 thrilling books for teens who love fantasy. Best books for teens based on greek mythology urban epics. Score a books 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. Find the hottest greekmythology stories youll love. The norse gods are only part of the story in gaimans brilliantly imagined universe, in which belief manifests the gods and then imbues them with power that dissipates when the world moves on to new godsleaving the norse gods waning and weak, while new american deities like the. What are the most interesting novels based on mythology. See more ideas about books, mythology and media center.

Setting ancient greece with mythological heroes and monsters. Mortal hero bek teams with the god horus in an alliance against set, the merciless god of darkness, who has usurped egypts throne, plunging the once peaceful and prosperous empire into chaos and conflict. Was the mythology in moana based on an established myth. Take for example greek mythology, which i wouldnt claim to be an expert in, but my knowledge base is not poorly sized. The 10 best celtic mythology books norse mythology for. Theres a ridiculous number of introductory books on celtic mythology out there. In the past also fiction based on mythology were written. At the 2015 brisbane writers festival, three authors got together to talk about just that. It also gives books more substance and expands the fictional worlds of speculative fiction. Im really into fantasy books but i noticed that most of the novels i read are based in nordic and middle european culture and mythology.

Short myth stories for kids fantastic short myth stories of the ancient gods, goddesses, demigods and heroes and the terrifying monsters and creatures they encountered on their journeys and quests. Popular mythology based fiction books showing 150 of 115 zeus. It shows the what could have been of india, following t. I am looking to find books based on greek mythology. The best rendentions and other greek mythinspired ya and childrens fiction. The battle of the labyrinth by rick riordan, the titans curse by rick riordan, the sea of monsters by rick riordan.

His dark materials by philip pullman iron druid series by kevin hearne. Try the palace of illusions by chitra banerjee divakaruni. Frankenstein and the creature he creates, thereby placing himself in the position of god. Palace of illusions gives a new perspective on the thoughts and emotions o. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading red wizard of atlantis. Tolkien, which invent their own legends and folklore or construct entirely new pantheons. What are the best hindu mythologybased fiction books.

The faithfulness of other parts of the movie to the traditional stories varies. I really love anything to do with greek and roman mythology. This already difficult quest is further complicated by the fact that most of these books have extremely generic titles like celtic myths and legends or celtic mythology. Brenton thwaites, nikolaj costerwaldau, gerard butler, chadwick boseman. As a gracekeeper, callanish administers shoreside burials, laying the dead to their final resting place deep in the depths of the ocean.

The drama of myths are particularly wellsuited to provide the scaffolding for teenage stories, whether focused coming of age or romance and adventure. Classic mythology and ya lit have more than a few things in common. It always bugged me how there was so much potential for fantasy based on myths and legends if the authors had their research, especially if you use bits and pieces from different cultures. Jan 31, 2018 these titles are all available in the oak hills high school media center, cincinnati, oh. Theres more than just greek and roman mythology, too. Norse fantasy a fantasy novel but which heavily features elements, setting and characters as well as objects from norse mythology. Nov 07, 20 lord of light focuses on the mythology of hinduism and buddhism, blending those elements with science fiction tropes. The myth stories are based on an extraordinary number of gods, goddesses, demigods and heroes that feature in the legends of classical mythology. They have influenced everything from the names we give to planets to the morals we pass down to children. Apr 23, 20 fiction books based on greek and roman mythology. Most popular greek mythology movies and tv shows imdb. Lord of light focuses on the mythology of hinduism and buddhism, blending those elements with science fiction tropes.

Figuring out which ones are the best can be a daunting task. King of the gods by george oconnor, the song of achilles by madeline miller, goddess boot camp by tera l. Love in the time of global warming by francesca lia block. Im only looking for fiction not historical books or poems i know they are technically fiction. There seems to be a trend emerging in fantasy for mining norse mythology for stories well, if we can call two books a trend. The fantastic in every sense of the word books on this list draw from indian, norse, japanese, chinese, and korean myths. Devdutt pattaniks interpretation of various indian mythical gods were extremely popular among the readers and widely read. Oct 08, 2019 in the past also fiction based on mythology were written. Read hot and popular stories about greekmythology on wattpad. In recent years, a number of books that tell the unheard stories of mythological characters have become huge bestsellers, adored by critics and readers alike. The belgian comic book series thorgal is based on norse mythology, but also on atlantean fantasy and science fiction. What are some good fantasy book based on mythology and. But mythology does much more than just inspiring stories. An action and adventure, epic fantasy fiction based on the.

How to write mythology for fantasy and science fiction. This is in contrast to mythopoeia, such as the works of j. Mar 14, 20 i mean well researched mythology lorelegends. Since ive read mainly hindu mythology books, i can help only with those. The interplay between mythology, geography, culture and history is a relationship which fiction provides a perfect platform for exploring.

How to use myths, legends and fairy tales in your fiction. 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. Still, thats the number of ravens on odins shoulder, and twice. What are some of your favorite books that feature mythology. Mar 11, 2015 for centuries the myths and legends of ireland, scotland, wales, and england have carried down through stories told around firesides, in halls, and finally transcribed and adapted in the pages of b. What are the most interesting novels based on mythology that. Jan 25, 2017 american gods, by neil gaiman gaimans classic novel is coming to television this year, and color us excited. Historical viking fiction novels that feature vikings whether as the main character or as the enemy in some cases, they are set historically in the dark or early medieval ages. Fiction books based on mythology artistic life styles. Classic stories from the greek, celtic, norse, japanese, hindu, chinese, mesopotamian and egyptian mythology by scott lewis, madison niederhauser, et al. Manga, anime and manhwa edit the norse pantheon heroes are the main characters of the japanese manga and anime matantei loki ragnarok loosely translated, the mythical detective loki ragnarok. For centuries the myths and legends of ireland, scotland, wales, and england have carried down through stories told around firesides, in halls, and finally transcribed and adapted in the pages of b. Maui is a popular character in polynesian mythology, and most of his character is based on the real myths.

The ancient war between humans and a race of giants is reignited when jack, a young farmhand fighting for a kingdom and the love of a princess, opens a gateway between the two worlds. Not only are they not based on greek myths, but they are blatant erotica, and in no way appropriate for teen readers. The time has never been better to read some excellent fiction based on the myths bustle. What are some good fantasy book based on mythology and lore. The fifty shades of grey, and the dominated by the billionaire books do not belong on this list. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. Theres a deep vein of genre books that borrow from, or are outright based on, norse myth. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Mythic fiction is literature that is rooted in, inspired by, or that in some way draws from the tropes, themes and symbolism of myth, legend, folklore, and fairy tales. Nov 22, 2015 i am in love with books based around mythology and curse of the sphinx by raye wager as it is set in this awesome modern.