Mythology genre books (109)


31.

I Am Not Your Eve by Devika Ponnambalam EN

Rating: 4 (3 votes)
Country: Asia / Brunei flag Brunei
Description:
A polyphonic novel of Teha'amana, Tahitian muse and child-bride to Paul Gaugin, from her point of view conveyed through the myths and legends of the islands.

32.

Immortals of Meluha by Amish Tripathi EN

Rating: 4 (2 votes)
Country: Asia / India flag India
Description:
This is the first book in a trilogy on Shiva, the simple man whose karma re-cast his as our Mahadev, the God of Gods.

33.

In the Days of Giants by Abbie Farwell Brown EN

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Description:
Strength and joy of life ever marked the doings of the old Norse gods and heroes. These qualities abound in these stories of Norse mythology retold in a simple direct fashion appealing to younger children. Tells among other things how Father Odin lost his eye, how Thor went fishing, of the death of Baldur, and of the other doings of the gods and goddesses of Asgard. Vigorous black and white illustrations complement the narrative. Suitable for ages 9 and up.

34.

Infinity in the Palm of Her Hand : A Novel of Adam and Eve by Gioconda Belli EN

Rating: 4 (1 vote)
Description:
In a novel based on the Bible and ancient traditions, Adam and Eve discover the world around them, react to their punishment, and learn to adjust to the outside world, where it is necessary to kill to survive.

35.

Just So Stories for Little Children by Rudyard Kipling EN

Rating: 3 (1 vote)
Country: Asia / India flag India
Description:
An illustrated collection of twelve humorous tales, including stories of how the rhinoceros got its skin and the leopard got its spots.

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Kaikeyi : A Novel by Vaishnavi Patel EN

Rating: 5 (4 votes)
Country: Asia / India flag India
Description:
"Mythic retelling at its best." ―R. F. Kuang, author of The Poppy War "Easily earns its place on shelves alongside Madeline Miller's Circe." -Publishers Weekly (starred review) A stunning debut from a powerful new voice, Kaikeyi reimagines the life of the infamous queen from the Indian epic the Ramayana. It is a tale of fate, family, courage, and heartbreak--and an extraordinary woman determined to leave her mark in a world where gods and men dictate the shape of things to come. I was born on the full moon under an auspicious constellation, the holiest of positions--much good it did me. So beg... continue


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Kassandra by Christa Wolf DE

Rating: 5 (1 vote)
Country: Europe / Poland flag Poland
Description:
Kassandra, die äSeherinä, ist die schillerndste Frauenfigur der griechischen Mythologie. Sie sagte dem übermächtigen Troja den Untergang voraus und musste ihre Prophezeiung mit dem Leben bezahlen.

39.

Kibogo by Scholastique Mukasonga EN

Rating: 4 (2 votes)
Country: Africa / Rwanda flag Rwanda
Description:
A new masterwork of satire, lore and living memory from the leading voice of French Rwandan literature.

40.
King Arthur and His Knights

King Arthur and His Knights by Maude Radford Warren EN

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Twenty-one stories from the Arthurian legends specially selected and adapted for children and told in simple well-written prose. The stirring tales of these chivalrous knights awaken the reader's admiration for courage and gentleness and high sense of honor essential in all ages. Suitable for ages 9 and up.