Mythology genre books (110)
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How the Leopard Got His Claws by Chinua Achebe EN
NigeriaDescription:
Recounts how the leopard got his claws and teeth and why he rules the forest with terror.
32.
I Am Not Your Eve by Devika Ponnambalam EN
BruneiDescription:
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.
33.
Immortals of Meluha by Amish Tripathi EN
IndiaDescription:
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.
34.
In the Days of Giants by Abbie Farwell Brown EN
Country: North America / 
United States of America
United States of America
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.
35.
Infinity in the Palm of Her Hand by Gioconda Belli EN
Country: North America / 
Nicaragua
Nicaragua
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.
36.
Just So Stories for Little Children by Rudyard Kipling EN
Description:
An illustrated collection of twelve humorous tales, including stories of how the rhinoceros got its skin and the leopard got its spots.
37.
Kaikeyi : A Novel by Vaishnavi Patel EN
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
Finland39.
PolandDescription:
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.
40.
Kibogo by Scholastique Mukasonga EN
RwandaDescription:
A new masterwork of satire, lore and living memory from the leading voice of French Rwandan literature.