SOT:Looking for a book on Greek mythology

PreciousGollum · 05-04-2001, 11:17 AM

Can anyone recommend a good book that collects all the stories on Greek mythology?The number of books out there is overwhelming so I need a little help.I don't really want a history style book,but rather a collection of tales about the gods,monsters and heroes-something like Homers Odyssey.

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Black Knight · 05-04-2001, 02:32 PM

Good Question! I've always wanted to learn about Greek Myth, but never knew where to start. Nice nic, btw. Still looking for your Pretty?

BK

Fljotsdale · 05-04-2001, 08:09 PM

Um. Can I make what may seem like a silly suggestion? Try the Childrens' department of your local library or bookshops. There are some great collections of stories from various mythologies to be had (well, there are in England, anyway): anything from heavily illustrated slim volumes for the younger child, to great fat volumes with slightly less pictures for the older child. They are much better than adult collections if you just want the stories...

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PreciousGollum · 05-08-2001, 06:20 PM

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Originally posted by Black Knight:
Still looking for your Pretty?
BK

Dem nasssty hobbitsess 're hiding it I swears!

Oh,and thanks Fljotsdale,you were right.I managed to pick up a book detailing the voyage of the Argo and the individual feats of the Argonaughts.

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Aurican · 05-08-2001, 11:05 PM

I'd recommend Mythology by Edith Hamilton. It is commonly used as a text book and is pretty thorough. I think it touches on Norse Mythology too.

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dafan · 05-09-2001, 06:44 AM

Hmmm... I read on a while ago though I can't rememvber its name... going to check that when I come home

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WOLFGIR · 05-10-2001, 07:29 AM

Also would suggest childrens books!

I read some that would roughly be "Heroes and Gods of the Heaven( himlavalvet) Sorry don´t know that word...

But it was good though

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Epona · 05-10-2001, 02:18 PM

Try Robert Graves. He was a translator/author who wrote I Claudius, but also compiled anthologies of Greek Myths.
His "Greek Myths" volumes 1 and 2 are published by Penguin and should be easily available - if not in a local bookstore then Amazon.com should be able to supply them.

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bilqis · 05-10-2001, 07:32 PM

The true classic is "Galley's Mythology".. which actually lists all kinds of mythology, not just greek.

The other one we can think of is "Gods & Warriors"... am not sure of the author.. perhaps Prouse?

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caleb · 05-10-2001, 10:59 PM

The young adult fictions section in the library is the best for mythology. Those damn huge ass tomes in the adult section have little tiny writing to make them have thousands of pages and they devote a good portion of it to gods castrating their fathers and removing them from power. Im not kidding they are obsessed with castration.

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05-04-2001, 11:17 AM	#1
PreciousGollum Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: April 1, 2001 Location: England Posts: 42	Can anyone recommend a good book that collects all the stories on Greek mythology?The number of books out there is overwhelming so I need a little help.I don't really want a history style book,but rather a collection of tales about the gods,monsters and heroes-something like Homers Odyssey. ------------------ "It hurts us,it hurts us.It freezes,it bites!"

05-04-2001, 02:32 PM	#2
Black Knight Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Delaware OH USA Age: 47 Posts: 3,168	Good Question! I've always wanted to learn about Greek Myth, but never knew where to start. Nice nic, btw. Still looking for your Pretty? BK

05-04-2001, 08:09 PM	#3
Fljotsdale Thoth - Egyptian God of Wisdom Join Date: March 12, 2001 Location: Birmingham, West Mid\'s, England Age: 87 Posts: 2,859	Um. Can I make what may seem like a silly suggestion? Try the Childrens' department of your local library or bookshops. There are some great collections of stories from various mythologies to be had (well, there are in England, anyway): anything from heavily illustrated slim volumes for the younger child, to great fat volumes with slightly less pictures for the older child. They are much better than adult collections if you just want the stories... ------------------ Smile! Life is too short for bitching! Fljotsdale

05-08-2001, 11:05 PM	#5
Aurican Elminster Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Raleigh, North Carolina Age: 42 Posts: 470	I'd recommend Mythology by Edith Hamilton. It is commonly used as a text book and is pretty thorough. I think it touches on Norse Mythology too. ------------------ Can an elf get a break anywhere these days?

05-09-2001, 06:44 AM	#6
dafan Avatar Join Date: March 8, 2001 Location: V-vik ostgot, Sweden Posts: 596	Hmmm... I read on a while ago though I can't rememvber its name... going to check that when I come home ------------------ I'm a protector of good a seeker of truth a symbol of light

05-10-2001, 07:29 AM	#7
WOLFGIR Bastet - Egyptian Cat Goddess Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Sweden Age: 50 Posts: 3,450	Also would suggest childrens books! I read some that would roughly be "Heroes and Gods of the Heaven( himlavalvet) Sorry don´t know that word... But it was good though ------------------ WOLF WINS EVERY FIGHT BUT ONE, AND IN THAT ONE, HE DIES

05-10-2001, 02:18 PM	#8
Epona Zartan Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: London, England Age: 53 Posts: 5,164	Try Robert Graves. He was a translator/author who wrote I Claudius, but also compiled anthologies of Greek Myths. His "Greek Myths" volumes 1 and 2 are published by Penguin and should be easily available - if not in a local bookstore then Amazon.com should be able to supply them. ------------------ Time is an illusion. Lunchtime doubly so. Epona of The Laughing Hyenas [This message has been edited by Epona (edited 05-10-2001).]

05-10-2001, 07:32 PM	#9
bilqis Symbol of Cyric Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: WA, USA Age: 67 Posts: 1,328	The true classic is "Galley's Mythology".. which actually lists all kinds of mythology, not just greek. The other one we can think of is "Gods & Warriors"... am not sure of the author.. perhaps Prouse? ------------------ Sometimes I think I understand everything, then I regain consciousness. Happy Member of Fast Fourward.

05-10-2001, 10:59 PM	#10
caleb Horus - Egyptian Sky God Join Date: April 10, 2001 Location: Tacoma, WA, U.S.A. Age: 39 Posts: 2,615	The young adult fictions section in the library is the best for mythology. Those damn huge ass tomes in the adult section have little tiny writing to make them have thousands of pages and they devote a good portion of it to gods castrating their fathers and removing them from power. Im not kidding they are obsessed with castration. ------------------ Welcome to hell. [This message has been edited by caleb (edited 05-10-2001).]

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