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30th July 2008, 05:42 AM
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| Any good books on Greek Mythology out there? Been really wanting to read about it lately. I know some stuff about the Greek Gods from stuff like the God of War games and different other references in music and such, but dont officially know a whole lot about it. Just wondering if there are any good books out there about it, even if its like an educational reference type book. Lemme know. Thanks. Orion |
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31st July 2008, 05:29 AM
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| Re: Any good books on Greek Mythology out there? Two of the best remain The Age of Fable, by Thomas Bulfinch, and The Greek Myths, by Robert Graves.... The Greek Myths - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Bulfinch, Thomas. 1913. The Age of Fable Thomas Bulfinch - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
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31st July 2008, 07:16 AM
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| Re: Any good books on Greek Mythology out there? I strongly recommend The Odyssey by Homer. Get a Penguin version if you can. It is a wonderful and easily to read book and will introduce some of the key players and their personalities to you. After that I would recommend The Iliad also by said Homer. Not as easy to read so that's why I'm suggesting you read it second. |
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31st July 2008, 09:10 AM
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| Re: Any good books on Greek Mythology out there? For fictional treatments, see anything by Mary Renault. |
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31st July 2008, 04:38 PM
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| Re: Any good books on Greek Mythology out there? Quote:
Oh, my goodness yes. Excellent books. But I would suggest you start with The Bull from the Sea, followed by its' sequel The King Must Die. It's the story of Thesus and the Minotaur. | |
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2nd August 2008, 02:09 AM
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| Re: Any good books on Greek Mythology out there? A third vote for Mary Renault. Her books were written long ago, but she did a terrific job of bringing ancient history back to life, and deserves a revival. |
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