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Best books to learn Greek mythology, in order
Greek myth is a web, and sequence turns it into a story: the essential myths and a good guide first, then the Homeric epics themselves, then the brilliant modern retellings. The retellings are twice as good when you know what they're retelling — that's the payoff of reading in order.
Reading paths for greek mythology
Greek mythology, Homer to modern retellings
Beginner9books88 hrs4 stages
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Frequently asked questions
- How should I approach learning greek mythology?
- Greek myth is a web, and sequence turns it into a story: the essential myths and a good guide first, then the Homeric epics themselves, then the brilliant modern retellings. The retellings are twice as good when you know what they're retelling — that's the payoff of reading in order.
- What's a good book to start greek mythology with?
- A strong starting point is Circe by Madeline Miller. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.
- What should I read after greek mythology?
- Once you have the fundamentals, explore closely related subjects like Ancient Greece, Great fiction, Storytelling.