Fiction based on mythology

Norse fantasy a fantasy novel but which heavily features elements, setting and characters as well as objects from norse mythology. 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. Theres a deep vein of genre books that borrow from, or are outright based on, norse myth. Devdutt pattaniks interpretation of various indian mythical gods were extremely popular among the readers and widely read. Jun 02, 2015 gilded based on korean mythology by christina farley. An action and adventure, epic fantasy fiction based on the. 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. Mythic fiction overlaps with urban fantasy and the terms are sometimes used interchangeably, but mythic fiction also includes contemporary works in nonurban. The kraken exploring the origins behind the legendary sea monster. The time has never been better to read some excellent fiction based on the myths bustle. 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. It shows the what could have been of india, following t. Here are some lists of mythology books for teens on goodreads. 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.

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. 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. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. Jan 31, 2018 these titles are all available in the oak hills high school media center, cincinnati, oh. 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. 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 more great fantasy reads, check out our fantasy books for kids and 10 thrilling books for teens who love fantasy. His dark materials by philip pullman iron druid series by kevin hearne. 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. 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. And while i really love nordic mythology i am also fascinated by japanese mythology and folklore.

Best books for teens based on greek mythology urban epics. Theres a ridiculous number of introductory books on celtic mythology out there. Fiction books based on mythology artistic life styles. 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 fantastic in every sense of the word books on this list draw from indian, norse, japanese, chinese, and korean myths. Whatever the cause, this fictional book based on the events in this small town in n. I am looking to find books based on greek mythology. The myth stories are based on an extraordinary number of gods, goddesses, demigods and heroes that feature in the legends of classical mythology.

Lord of light focuses on the mythology of hinduism and buddhism, blending those elements with science fiction tropes. In the greek or roman mythology, pygmaleon pines away for the statue of the perfect woman that he has sculpted. Palace of illusions gives a new perspective on the thoughts and emotions o. What are the most interesting novels based on mythology. This video contains paid promotion with disney book group. Mar 14, 20 i mean well researched mythology lorelegends. The 10 best celtic mythology books norse mythology for. Setting ancient greece with mythological heroes and monsters. 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.

Tolkien, which invent their own legends and folklore or construct entirely new pantheons. Like creatures of light and darkness, the line between science fiction and fantasy is blurred. Try the palace of illusions by chitra banerjee divakaruni. 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.

What are some good fantasy book based on mythology and. The narration is very good, and i personally loved it. See more ideas about books, mythology and media center. There seems to be a trend emerging in fantasy for mining norse mythology for stories well, if we can call two books a trend.

Nov 07, 20 lord of light focuses on the mythology of hinduism and buddhism, blending those elements with science fiction tropes. I wrote about lord of light before, but i never tire of talking about it. Take for example greek mythology, which i wouldnt claim to be an expert in, but my knowledge base is not poorly sized. In the past also fiction based on mythology were written. The role of mythology in fiction alyssa hollingsworth. The belgian comic book series thorgal is based on norse mythology, but also on atlantean fantasy and science fiction.

The battle of the labyrinth by rick riordan, the titans curse by rick riordan, the sea of monsters by rick riordan. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Popular mythology based fiction books showing 150 of 115 zeus. We all know that the mahabharata is full of strong female leads. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading red wizard of atlantis. Still, thats the number of ravens on odins shoulder, and twice. 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. It provides mythic tales informed by science and contemporary thought. 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. 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. At first glance, they continue reading the 10 best celtic. 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. The best books based on mythology bestselling fiction and. Oct 08, 2019 in the past also fiction based on mythology were written.

Was the mythology in moana based on an established myth. How to use myths, legends and fairy tales in your fiction. 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. Theres more than just greek and roman mythology, too. The best rendentions and other greek mythinspired ya and childrens fiction. Love in the time of global warming by francesca lia block. Jan 25, 2017 american gods, by neil gaiman gaimans classic novel is coming to television this year, and color us excited. The interplay between mythology, geography, culture and history is a relationship which fiction provides a perfect platform for exploring. Read hot and popular stories about greekmythology on wattpad. 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 drama of myths are particularly wellsuited to provide the scaffolding for teenage stories, whether focused coming of age or romance and adventure. The faithfulness of other parts of the movie to the traditional stories varies. Classic stories from the greek, celtic, norse, japanese, hindu, chinese, mesopotamian and egyptian mythology by scott lewis, madison niederhauser, et al. Brenton thwaites, nikolaj costerwaldau, gerard butler, chadwick boseman. Since ive read mainly hindu mythology books, i can help only with those.

Frankenstein and the creature he creates, thereby placing himself in the position of god. Figuring out which ones are the best can be a daunting task. Maui, described in moana as a demigod, is depicted in different nations myths variously as a great human hero, a demigod, or a god. Find the hottest greekmythology stories youll love. It also gives books more substance and expands the fictional worlds of speculative fiction.

As a gracekeeper, callanish administers shoreside burials, laying the dead to their final resting place deep in the depths of the ocean. How to write mythology for fantasy and science fiction. Most popular greek mythology movies and tv shows imdb. 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. 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. 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. Apr 23, 20 fiction books based on greek and roman mythology. George oconnor shelved 2 times as mythologybasedfiction avg rating 3. What are some good fantasy book based on mythology and lore. An action and adventure, epic fantasy fiction based on the mythological city of atlantis. What are some of your favorite books that feature mythology. I really love anything to do with greek and roman mythology. The fifty shades of grey, and the dominated by the billionaire books do not belong on this list. What are the best hindu mythologybased fiction books.

This is in contrast to mythopoeia, such as the works of j. 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. Though mythic fiction can be loosely based in mythology, it frequently uses familiar mythological personages archetypes such as tricksters, or the thunderer. At the 2015 brisbane writers festival, three authors got together to talk about just that.

Classic mythology and ya lit have more than a few things in common. What are the most interesting novels based on mythology that. 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. Im only looking for fiction not historical books or poems i know they are technically fiction. 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. Maui is a popular character in polynesian mythology, and most of his character is based on the real myths. 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.