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Napoli makes Norse mythology incredibly accessible, not only for young readers but also us older readers who don't have the time or inclination to wade through the tangled tapestry that is Norse mythology. The stories are engaging and help readers understand the characters, their key traits, and the major storylines associated with them. The illustrations are lovely as well.
  
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Collette Hobbs (0 KP) rated Mythos in Books

Jan 24, 2019  
Mythos
Mythos
Stephen Fry | 2017 | Religion
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8.7 (10 Ratings)
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The order, he starts from the beginning of Greek Mythology (0 more)
Fry dumbs it down but makes you feel like an expert
A witty book packed with fascinating facts. fry leads you on a volcabulary journey, for you don't only learn about the 'history' of Greek Mythology, you learn how the gods influenced many of the words we use today.
  
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Mekkin B. (122 KP) is asking for a recommendation

Sep 12, 2017  
Recommend Me
Went to the British Museum and saw these wonderful busts of Zeus and Minerva. What is your favorite book on Greek or Roman mythology?
     
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Suswatibasu (1701 KP) Sep 12, 2017

Ooh probably Metamorphoses by Ovid. It's an old text from from 8AD! It's detailed but grim - all about Greek mythology.

This was your typical, hilarious Rick Riordan companion novel. Like Percy Jackson telling us in his witty way about Greek mythology in the two books about Greek Gods and Greek Heroes… Various residents of Hotel Valhalla tell us about Norse mythology. It was filled with interviews, stories and jokes. Part encyclopedia and part comedy sketch. I do wish that it was longer and more in depth. Generally, people know more about Greek mythology than they do about other types, so it would be great to have a more expansive discussion about the gods, goddesses, monsters and origin stories in Norse Mythology. Perhaps this will be rectified in a future expanded novel? That would be my one criticism for this book, otherwise it was a fantastic, quick, funny read. Highly recommended for middle grade and young adult readers who are already fans of Rick Riordan's, love fantasy, mythology, funny books or pretty much anything else. I just recommend that you read the Magnus Chase series before delving into this book to give yourself a little familiarity.
  
The Three Theban Plays (Antigone, Oedipus the King, Oedipus at Colunus)
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7.2 (12 Ratings)
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An important part of Greek mythology
This is essential reading for those who want to understand certain cultural references such as Freud and the Oedipus Complex. And as Greek mythology stands, it is an incredibly important part, aside from Oedipus, Antigone is his daughter and all the subsequent sacrifices she had to make due to the curse. It is dark, but intriguing, well worth the read.
  
By Jove
By Jove
1993 | Adventure
Everything (0 more)
Love Mythology, you'll love this game
I picked this up as axmas pressies for my hubby as he loves a good board game and we both love Mythology. It's an old game but brilliant. It's like a questing mythical version of monopoly. Lots of fun and I always win. Collect the golden fleece, battle the minotaur and escape the labyrinth, plenty of fun.
  
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Hana Clark (19 KP) rated Carnival Row in TV

Nov 13, 2019  
Carnival Row
Carnival Row
2019 | Drama, Fantasy
I love how it is set in the Victorian age and with mythology creatures there some little twists which was really good I am really enjoying it (0 more)
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