Mythological monsters and gods are after him and he only has ten days to rectify what they want from him. And since there are so many mythologybased books for ya readers, its not. If theres any that are free possibly from gutenburg then thatd be awesome as well. There are so many books available on ancient egyptian mythology and religion, especially introductions written for beginners, that it can sometimes seem that theyre more numerous than grains of sand in the egyptian desert. Autolycus appears in diana wynne jones book the game as a very. But because this is about keeping recommendations short and sweet, im keeping this list to three books that play on mythology that came out in the last couple of years. Hermesalso known as mercury, wayfinder, and prince of thieveshas many. Hamilton gray 1843 are among the most useful books on etruria.
Charles patrick hogan born august 4, 1967 is an american novelist, screenwriter, and television producer. This list last updated in april of 2019 was written with the intention of helping you make that decision. Buy prince of thieves uk open market ed by chuck hogan isbn. Wearing his famed winged sandals, he does the bidding of his father zeus, leads the dead down to hades, and practices his favorite arts of trickery and theft. The prince of thieves marvel characters captain autolycus. But robert graves gives a definitive overview of greek mythology, retold for a. Racing to an explosive climax, prince of thieves is a brash tale of robbery in all its formsand an unforgettable odyssey of crime, love, ambition, and dreams.
In roman mythology, laverna was a goddess of thieves, cheats and the underworld. Which ones are most deserving of your hardearned money. Read it now enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the. But who are the greatest heroes of greek mythology. 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. This is a variation of the story of hermes its a little more detailed. Many books, movies, games, constellations, company names, astrological signs, planets, buildings, architectural designs and city names were based on or influenced by greek mythology in some way. I have a few books series in this genre that i love. They spoke greek but that was the limit of their accomplishments. Sep 04, 2006 charlestown, a blue collar boston neighborhood, produces more bank robbers and armored car thieves than any square mile in the world. Feb 07, 2017 the no 1 sunday times and new york times bestseller bestselling and much loved author neil gaiman, whose novel american gods has been adapted into a major television series, brings vividly to life the stories of norse mythology that have inspired his own extraordinary writing in this number one sunday times bestsellerthe great norse myths are woven into the fabric of our storytelling from. Gods behaving badly by marie phillips what if the mighty gods of olympus were alive in the modern era and. Never mindi still have to visit my little brother, he sighed. He is best known as the author of prince of thieves, and as the coauthor of the strain trilogy with guillermo del toro.
Jennifers writing is addicting by itself, but by adding greek mythology to this tale it became a huge win for me. Hermes is a hard person to find, because hes always on the run. The samguk yusa memorabilia of the three kingdoms is one of the best and oldest collection of myths and folktales in korea. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. The 10 best egyptian mythology books norse mythology for. But, as it turns out, pursuing claire may be the most dangerous act of all. It combined both my love for ancient history and mythology with story and fantasy. My daughter loves other rick riordans books such as all 5 series of lightning thief, the. Greek god names from a to z ancient to modern mythology. So begins chuck hogans compelling novel prince of thieves. So here are a few books about mythology to get you.
If youre fascinated by greek mythology books, or looking for percy. Jun 02, 2015 we asked you to share your favorite modern books inspired by mythology and you answered. Best books for teens based on greek mythology urban epics. He stole cattle from his brother when he was just an infant. The latest title in the bestselling big ideas series, the mythology book explores the compelling worlds and characters depicted in myths and legends. I do not want hermes, hes good but not what i want.
Greek mythologygodsaphrodite wikibooks, open books for an. In greek mythology oedipus was the son of the theban king laius and his wife jocasta. You may wish to start with the earliest, quicksilver, but for a story centering on a strong young woman, try quiver. Best mythology books for kids and teens common sense media. Greek mythology has not only influenced greek culture, it has also, in some ways, influenced us today. Ages 10 and up this mythology handbook is overflowing with interesting facts and activities that will fascinate those with an interest in the stories of greek heroes, gods and goddesses. Hermesalso known as mercury, wayfinder, and prince of thieveshas many talents. It is a young adult urban fantasygreek mythology book. In this gripping thriller, claire keesey, the branch manager for a boston bank, is taken hostage during a robbery. Stephanie spinner has written a handful of books centered on greek mythology. Autolycus is the name of a fictional racehorse in the 1935 film the clairvoyant, starring claude rains.
If you enjoyed the mythology in the percy jackson series, then you might want to give stephanie spinner a try. For a list of just greek goddess names, click here. The complete world of greek mythology richard buxton on. Ok, i have read the hole series of percy jackson and the olympians and i thought it was great plus i already was a fan of greek mythology, so can someone help me find a book like percy jackson and is about greek mythology. Prince siddhartha runs away from home and travels across india. Percy jacksons greek gods by rick riordan, john rocco. The complete and definitive edition and over 8 million other books are available for amazon kindle. Score a book s 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.
Autolycus is the name of debbie aldridges horse in the bbc radio 4 series the archers. Unsatisfied with his life, prince siddhartha runs away from home and. But when trouble gets him called by his father, will he easily slip through this trap. This was the name of a warrior in greek legend, one of the central characters in.
Godchecker guide to autolycus also known as autolykos, the greek legendary mortal from greek mythology. The cities and cemeteries of etruria, by george dennis 2nd ed. It was written by the buddhist monk ilyeon in the th century during the goryeo dynasty. In light of that, here are 5 books that draw from the greek mythological influence but put their own twist on the age old stories of antiquity. Choosing one book for this category was extremely hard for me.
Late sources say that on one occasion sisyphus the son of aeolus. In greek mythology, autolycus was a successful robber who had even the power of. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Hermesalso known as mercury, wayfinder, and prince of thieves has many talents. The poet horace and the playwright plautus call her a goddess of thieves. Theres a bewildering array of books out there on greek mythology, especially at the beginner level. Well mythological fiction is probably a new genre that has fascinated the readers since the advent of the shiva trilogy by indias literary popstar amish tripathi. The lightning thief and references to greek mythology. The lightning thief percy jackson and the olympians, book 1. The 10 best greek mythology books norse mythology for smart. More than just gods and goddesses, this longago culture gave us legendary heroes and heroines whose exploits still thrill us. The adventures of hermes, god of thieves and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Autolycus the greek legendary mortal greek mythology. He was believed to live at the foot of mount parnassus and was famous as a thief and swindler.
May 30, 2019 the percy jackson and the olympians series consist of five books by author rick riordan. Autolycus is the name of a midget submarine owned by the lost boys, the thieves of philip reeves mortal engines series of books. Trying to sift through them all to determine which ones are the most worthy of spending your hardearned money on can continue reading the 10 best egyptian mythology. She is often accompanied by her son eros cupid, who shoots arrows into mortal and god alike to inflame their passions. This list includes both major and minor male gods from both greek and roman mythology. This list of tricksters attests to both the enduring nature of the mythological figure of the trickster and its continued popularity in a variety of media the trickster in later folklore or modern popular culture, is a clever, mischievous person or creature, who achieves his or her ends through the use of trickery.
The best mythologybased books for teens the ya shelf. Aug 10, 2004 risky yet utterly irresistible, it would be the perfect heist to end his criminal career and begin a new life. In rome, her sanctuary was near the porta lavernalis. As the selfproclaimed king of thieves, he is depicted as a thief of great. Oedipus was however rescued and raised in the home of the corinthian king polybus. The book was lettersized big book with 300plus pages. For a complete list of greek gods and goddesses, click here. Topography of rome and its vicinity, by sir william gell london, 1846. Delve into each myth and discover the meanings behind these stories, getting to the heart of their significance to different cultures worldwide.
The first book, the lightning thief, focuses on percy jackson, who is about to get kicked out of boarding school for the second time. I am looking for preferably an egyptian god or maybe celtic, someone with a really dark crafty feel to it. The lightning thief percy jackson and the olympians, book 1 by rick riordan. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. Best mythology books for kids and teens at some point during their grade school years, lots of kids go through a big mythology phase they cant get enough of stories about gods, goddesses, and other mythological creatures. With the help of the thief paelen, the goddess diana, and a boy named. Mar 11, 2015 fantasies inspired by mythology from the british isles. Prince of thieves chapter 1, a greek mythology fanfic. Aug 15, 2016 10 books about mythology for readers who want to dive into ancient myths. Achilles m greek mythology latinized, ancient greek latinized from the greek achilleus, which is of unknown meaning, perhaps derived from greek. Stephanie spinner has written many highly praised childrens books.
Although the world of the ancient greeks is long past, it lives on in the stirring tales of greek mythology. Whether on mythology in general or particular branches, what are the best books you have read on the subject. Joggers clothes and winged athletic shoes, a cell phone that turns into the caduceus, his symbol of power a winged staff with two snakes, george and martha, entwined around it. Emma is on vacation at the beach when she meets the syren prince, galen, whos. London, 1883 and tour to the sepulchres of etruria, by mrs. She is released, but doug macray, the brains behind the tough, tightknit crew of thieves, cant get her out of his mind. Mar 04, 2015 it would be easy to create a mileslong list of ya mythology novels that twist the original story. The day after the 100th running of the boston marathon, claire keesey, a branch manager for a boston bank, walks into her bank to start her day. Feb 23, 2010 whats a good greek mythology book like percy jackson. Aug 18, 2016 i loved the percy jackson series when it first came out. And to help craft him i need a godgoddess to go along with him along with symbols and an animal that is associated with them.
Different people find greek mythology to be meaningful for different reasons. Ive always liked hamiltons mythology, but im also interested in others, such as buxtons. The cyclopes were the second and lowlier race of oneeyed giants to be born on the planet. Heres a list of my favorite young adult books based on greek mythology. Hades and persephone, greek mythology, ya mythology series, best of the ya greek mythology books, ya books with greek mythology, books with. Thank you for adding the shadow prince to this great list.