Ideas to get kids excited about mythology from around the world. These books have brought so many people into a genre that theyve come to love. Best books about mythology whether on mythology in general or particular branches, what are the best books you have read on the subject. Each of these tales depicts a close relationship with the land and a deep interest in the spiritual realm. So ive decided to research mythologies of the world to find some alternative mythologies to enrich the source materials and carry the. Elsewhere, the seach will be visibly opened after this button is selected. Featured free audio books mythslegends loyal books. Students of anthropology, folklore, and religion study myths in different ways, distinguishing them from various other forms of popular, often orally transmitted, literature. 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. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Essential african mythology records a sampling of these unusual traditions, revealing both ancient beliefs and emerging ideas.
A keystone of our culture is the body of myth and legend of the ancient western worldstories of gods and heroes that have inspired human creativity since time immemorial. Iwe fun odu ifa is an assorted collection of odu verses from 256 of the odu ifa as taught in the isese ifaorisha tradition of the yoruba and collected by hrm dahosu agbovi i. Different people find greek mythology to be meaningful for different reasons. Pages in category dahomey mythology the following 3 pages are in this category, out of 3 total. Featuring a host of weird and wonderful modern stories inspired by the age old fairy tale tradition, this book is a perfect gift for a fairy tale nerd. Pyramid scheme, by dave freer and eric flint multiple formats at filed under. Navigate to the global search form search landmark.
The dahomey amazons were frontline soldiers in the army of the kingdom of dahomey, a west african empire that existed from 1625 to 1894. Just like these 9 books inspired from the lives of our gods, but twisted in a way that will call out to you to add them to your reading list. Which ones are most deserving of your hardearned money. The main characters in myths are usually gods or supernatural heroes. Rival classes of the greek myths by euhemerus, plato. Hindu mythology is full of stories, most of which are intriguing.
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. Get 1 pages of notes and analysis on the book mythology from. A myth is a sacred narrative explaining how the world and humankind came to be in their present form. A guide to the gods, lore, rites and celebrations from the norse, german and anglosaxon traditions by galina krasskova and swain wodening. Although the exact origins of voodoo are unknown, it is generally agreed that this religion has its roots in west africa. This list last updated in april of 2019 was written with the intention of helping you make that decision.
Green berets ultralight bug out bag with gear recommendations duration. There are gods, children of gods, wives, divine powers, and there is magic. The head of the thunder pantheon is named sogbo, which is also used to describe devotees of the thunder gods. Living in the forest, they provide good magic for hunters. A captivating guide to the ancient gods, goddesses, heroes, and monsters, a popular bestseller. Sheep, like goats, are associated with christmas in folk tales told across northern europe and the british isles. The worldrenowned classic that has enthralled and delighted millions of readers with its timeless tales of gods and heroes. Apr, 2020 greek and roman mythology is part of the u. Jun 02, 2015 we asked you to share your favorite modern books inspired by mythology and you answered. Students of anthropology, folklore, and religion study myths in different ways.
A primary source is a work that is being studied, or that provides firsthand or direct evidence on a topic. Figuring out which ones are the best can be a daunting task. Nov 24, 2015 add to that, that the best stories are created when facts merge with imagination, leaving us with history, mythology and an exciting story. Northern lights in mythology, history and science by falckytter, harald and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Oct 04, 2014 originating with the dahomey but getting her name from more modern vodou practices, mami wata is a water spirit known throughout africa and the americas due to her spread from culture to culture. Add to that, that the best stories are created when facts merge with imagination, leaving us with history, mythology. Canine legend and lore through the ages by gerald hausman, loretta hausman, michael w.
Whether on mythology in general or particular branches, what are the best books you have read on the subject. The term mythology can refer to a body of myths or to any traditional story. A good mythology reference book a good learning aid. Hamiltons renowned classic brings this legacy to life anew, with impeccably accurate and accessible retellings of eternally spellbinding tales.
Choose from used and new textbooks or get instant access with etextbooks and digital. Common types of primary sources include works of literature, historical documents, original philosophical writings, and religious texts. Mythology new, used and rare books and ephemera at biblio. Index to fairy tales, myths, and legends second edition, 1926, with supplements from 1937 and 1952, by mary huse eastman page images at hathitrust filed under. Retellings of classic stories and folklore are easy to find no matter what genre you love to read, and the possibilities are endless.
Theres a ridiculous number of introductory books on celtic mythology out there. World mythology edited by roy willis in this fascinating and authoritative encyclopedia, scholarly contributors use more than 500 color photographs, maps, and artifacts to describe the myths of egypt, the middle east, india, china, tibet, mongolia, japan, greece, rome, the celtic lands, northern and eastern europe, the arctic, north and south america, mesoamerica, africa, australia, oceania. Whether youre obsessed with greek myths or intrigued by japanese folklore, this list is sure to have a title or two that can offer a great introduction to these beloved stories across the world. The books that everyone suggests to a prospective reader, and that fill the replies to any tweet, forum post, or reddit thread. Bbc travel the legend of benins fearless female warriors. Discover pantheons from greek, roman, norse, and other mythologies in nine great books by edith hamilton, madeline miller, helen morales, and more. It was written by the buddhist monk ilyeon in the th century during the goryeo dynasty. Preferably a classic, something of the best that the country. 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. At first glance, they continue reading the 10 best celtic. We asked you to share your favorite modern books inspired by mythology and you answered. This is my challenge which ive chosen to accept i want to try to read one book from every country in the world. Dahomey hardcover january 1, 1962 by dahomey author see all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
Customs, recipes, spells by silver ravenwolf listed under silver ravenwolf. Add to that, that the best stories are created when facts merge with imagination, leaving us with history, mythology and an exciting story. Part of the ology series of interactive, multidimensional books, mythology is will drop the reader into the intriguing early nineteenth notes of explorer and antiquity collector john oro. A captivating guide to the ancient gods, goddesses, heroes, and monsters, a popular bestseller the first manuscript focuses on what standard views have to say about egyptian and greek mythologies. The books that are often faceout in the book shops. On christmas eve, these tales report, all sheep face east, bow three. The following 3 pages are in this category, out of 3 total. Tirelessreader reading 1 book from every country in the. The 10 best greek mythology books norse mythology for. This wonderful anthology asked wellknown authors to pen their own original fairy tales, and the likes of neil gaiman, joyce carol oats, and francine prose took the challenge with glee.
Free mythology notes, plot and chapter summaries, themes, and more. The historical atlas of world mythology is a multivolume series of books by joseph campbell that traces developments in humankinds mythological symbols and stories from prehistory forward. Free audio books in genre mythslegends that you can download in mp3, ipod and itunes format for your portable audio player. The samguk yusa memorabilia of the three kingdoms is one of the best and oldest collection of myths and folktales in korea. Lisa male and mawu female, married twin siblings of nana. Campbell is perhaps best known as a comparativist who focused on universal themes and motifs in human culture. The first one is called exploring the northern tradition. People taken from dahomey to the caribbean used elements of the religion to form vodou and other religions of the afrocaribbean diaspora. Feline legend and lore through the ages by gerald hausman, loretta hausman. The aziza african are a type of beneficent supernatural race in west african specifically, dahomey mythology. Theres a bewildering array of books out there on greek mythology, especially at the beginner level.
Greek narratives placed the mythic amazons in the distant past, usually before or during the trojan war, or 500 years before their first mention by homer. Choose from used and new textbooks or get instant access with etextbooks and digital materials. This list may not reflect recent changes learn more. The book is made up of three manuscripts with the first manuscript being the greek mythology. What are some great books about norse mythology besides the. Ancient origins articles related to dahomey in the sections of history, archaeology, human origins, unexplained, artifacts, ancient places and myths and legends. Timeless tales of gods and heroes, 75th anniversary illustrated edition reprint by hamilton, edith, tierney, jim isbn. List of books and articles about greek mythology online. It is also in dahomey where the mami wata religious tradition is widely established. The kingdom existed until 1898 in what is now the country of benin. Modern day benin is regarded as the birth place of this. Agontime and the dahomey amazons 19th century, dahomey benin the worlds fiercest allfemale fighting force, and the incredible tale of how they rescued their deposed queen from.
Her connection to the various spirits and deities mentioned so far are many and she is a true example of a myth being an amalgamation of all the. A love deity is a deity in mythology associated with romance, sex, lust, or sexuality. The stories of the gods, goddesses, heroes, monsters, and other mythical creatures. 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. 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. 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. Sep 26, 2016 retellings of classic stories and folklore are easy to find no matter what genre you love to read, and the possibilities are endless. List of dragons in mythology and folklore wikipedia. Buy a cheap copy of new larousse encyclopedia of mythology book. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers.
The mythology of the dahomey includes an entire pantheon of thunder gods. There are two books sitting on my bookshelf right now that i would have no problem recommending to anyone. Dahomey developed on the abomey plateau amongst the fon people in the early 17th century and became a. It was written by the buddhist monk ilyeon in the th century. Edith hamiltons mythology succeeds like no other book in bringing to life for the modern reader the greek, roman and norse myths that are the keystone of western culturethe stories of gods and heroes that have inspired human creativity from antiquity to the present. Baltic celtic and slavic, cooper square publishers, new york, 1964 jolly, karen louise.
The women soldiers of dahomey women in african history. The chinese dragon, is a creature in chinese mythology and is sometimes called the oriental or eastern dragon. Buy everything mythology by national geographic kids isbn. The word mino means my mother in fon, yet looking at images of these female warriors, there is little in their countenance to suggest the maternal. The 10 best celtic mythology books norse mythology for. Love deities are common in mythology and may be found in many polytheistic religions. The 10 best greek mythology books norse mythology for smart. Living in the forest, they provide good magic for hunters although they can be quite shy at time. Edith hamiltons mythology succeeds like no other book in bringing. Immerse yourself in the complex and mysterious world of greek mythology. The dahomean religion was practiced by the fon people of the dahomey kingdom. Orisha babalu aye plus my personal experience with him. Depicted as a long, snakelike creature with four legs, it has long been a potent.
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