10 Reviews: Best Books About Myths and Legends (Apr 2024)

The following collection of Celtic myths will appeal to readers of all ages. Celtic myths and tales are full of giants and fairies, druidic sorcery, and heroic feats that seem impossible. You’ll find stories of heroic deities and goddesses, as well as epic tales of love and treachery, in this book, which is sprinkled with spiritualism and even humor. The Celtic stories will be brought to life so that all the facts are not just dry facts.

"I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I am fascinated by Celtic Mythology and this was a wonderful book full of fascinating stories about the tales of Celts."

by Dawn Manter

Reading the terrain is the best approach to understanding Irish mythology and its significance to the past. Earthing the Myths covers Irish myth, folklore, and early history county-by-county. This book illustrates how the country and myths evolved from 800 BC to AD 650. Smyth discusses places where druids, fairies, deities, warriors, and rulers left their mark. Earthing the Myths brings pre-Christian and pre-Gaelic lands to life, proving they still retain unique wisdom and energy.

"This is an interesting and scholarly book which fills in the gaps of knowledge about Irish folklore and pre-Christian history on the island. Order was processed promptly and on time."

by Alexander Cooke

This work is culturally significant and part of human knowledge. This copy is accurate to the original. You’ll see copyright references, library stamps, and other notations in the text. U.S. public domain. In the U.S., no one has copyright to this work. This historical duplicate may contain missing or hazy pages, poor drawings, etc. Scholars agree this work should be preserved, copied, and released. Thank you for supporting knowledge preservation.

"I love this book so much! The depictions of the nine realms and the Norns are fascinating, and the origin stories at the beginning are awesome!!!!!!"

by Kindle Customer

Clyde Ford brings African myths to life and explains why they resonate today. Existence, the hero’s adventure, nature, mortality, and resurrection are in African mythology. The Ashanti tell Kwasi Benefo’s journey to find his wives. Kintu united clans and won a goddess’s love in Uganda. Mwindo, Congo’s epic hero, shows us fate. African myths portray African American history as a hero’s hard-won victory. The Hero with an African Face restores it.

"Great book! Very inspirational. I appreciate the work and research that went into this product. I highly recommend this read."

by Kay-Bee

Stephen Fry, the great writer, actor, and comedian have reinterpreted Greek stories in his new book, Mythos: A New Anthology. Fry reimagines the exploits of Zeus and the Olympians as tales that are not just emotionally evocative but also profoundly humorous, all without sacrificing any of the stories’ awe-inspiring novelty. This magnificent book has classical artwork that was inspired by the tales, as well as notes from the writer that is insightful and insightful.

"This is an easy read of the Greek myths. At times the writing is tongue in cheek or presented with a dry sense of humor. In general this is a very nice retelling of Greek mythology."

by Dawn

In a classic German story, Faust is the main character. He is a successful scholar who is unhappy with his life. So, he makes a deal with the Devil to trade his soul for unlimited knowledge and pleasures of this world. The story of Faust has been used as a starting point for many different kinds of art, music, movies, and books over the years. Faust and the word “Faustian” both mean that an ambitious person gives up their morals in order to get power and success for a set amount of time.

"I have read this book before, and I'm again... such a great masterpiece!"

by Bekim

A goblin without a body and a monster without a face. A skilled samurai and a devoted daughter. A moon spirit and a dragon king are the two main characters in this story. If you want to go back in time and experience the magic of Japanese folklore, go no further than this collection of 15 tales. Stories by Lafcadio Hearn, a folklorist, and Yei Theodora Ozaki, an author of Japanese folklore, are based on these tales.

"A great collection of Japanese folk tales. Perfect for those who Japanese culture and folklore. Hopefully you'll find these stories fascinating."

by Ricky Kimsey

A thorough, illustrated guide to the background, geography, and people of Middle-earth. Middle-earth, the fictional continent created by J. R. R. Tolkien, is home to a wide variety of inhabitants, towns, and animals as well as a long, intricate history. Best-selling author and expert on Tolkien David Day deliver four decades of study and writing on the places and people of Middle-earth in this exquisitely illustrated, leather-bound book.

"my boyfriend absolutely loves this book! I’m so glad i got this book. i love the binding on it and the pages definitely feels like an expensive book, what a great deal!"

by Michelle Charles

In the midst of building up his sandcastle, Albie is mysteriously whisked to Egypt by a gust of wind. Together with his new friends, he sets out in search of some long-lost loot left by Tuti and Anka, the Pharaoh’s two youngest sons. But will they be able to get out of the caverns in time for lunch? This could be the most fun you have ever had studying ancient history! The bestselling author and illustrator duo of Caryl Hart and Ed Eaves is back with a brand new adventure for Albie!

"The children loved this book particularly the map of Albie and Anka’s journey. Worked well with colourful semantics cards for a narrative retelling outcome."

by Hayley

Explore the Mahabharata’s lost kingdoms, empires, and characters with pictures and questions. Its struggles have inspired the film, theater, and art. The Illustrated Mahabharata uses pictures, paintings, sculptures, and artifacts to tell the story in 18 episodes. Learn about the Mahabharata’s principal characters and their family lines, from Pandavas and Kauravas’ births to their deaths. This guide provides quotes, ideas, and historical context to help you understand the stories.

"This book is absolutely beautiful! Huge and the pictures are so colorful and intense! Bought it for my husband for his birthday. He loved it! TOTALLY worth every penny!"

by Cynthia