7 Timeless Must Read Books On Greek Mythology

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Khushi Arora
Dec 24, 2024

Iliad by Homer

It’s a Greek epic poem which discusses the last final weeks of the Trojan War and the main characters of this text are Achilles, Helen and Hector. The poem discusses the themes of war, wrath and heroism.

Odyssey by Homer

Odyssey is a sequel of the Iliad, which discusses the dangerous journey of the hero, Odysseus to his home after the Trojan war, exploring the themes of longingness and cleverness.

Song Of Achilles by Madeline Miller

A beautiful heart wrenching love story between the young prince, Patroclus and the son of sea goddess, Achilles and their unbreakable bond.

Circe by Madeline Miller

A story about the life of Circe, who has the power to transform people she doesn't like into animals. The story explores the themes of independence, identity and power.

Mythos by Stephen Fry

This book is a retelling of the stories about some Greek Gods and mortals with charm. A pleasant read for all the Greek mythology lovers.

Goddess Of Yesterday by Caroline B. Cooney

A story about the daughter of Chrysaor, Anaxandra, a young girl caught in the events of the Trojan War. Book discusses the themes of survival and identity.

Nobody’s princess by Esther Friesner

The book gives a new perspective about the Helen’s early life and talks about her struggles in a male dominated world, exploring the themes of resilience and struggle.

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