Mythology is a genre of stories that tends to talk about tales inspired by ancient folklore, old stories that people from a different time would pass down from generation to generation. These tales would often speak of battles between good and evil, wars between Gods, and the use of magic and magical abilities. These stories would contain moral lessons, have complex characters with different motivations, and show what it means to be heroic and brave as well as the consequences of being selfish and ruthless. Much of the modern fantasy fiction genre has been inspired by stories about mythology. Different places in the world have their own versions of mythology and fiction inspired by it. India has it’s own, and Europe has it’s own. The stories of Gods and the wars as well as the trials and tribulations that the Gods faced, inspire many people to this day. Fiction books about mythology are written with the sole intent to fictionalize and adapt the classical stories of mythology in a way that fits modern conventions and writing, making it far more accessible to a wider audience.
Top 10 Mythological Books
Baseerat Javed is a prolific writer who has written fiction books about mythology as well as books based on ancient curses. She has a knack for storytelling and understands what makes a good story. As a result, she has curated this list of books that many people will enjoy. These are among the best ten books on mythology, according to Baseeratved, and as a result of her own experience writing and reading stories, she has come to craft this meticulous list of mythology books.
The Curse Of The Cat’s Eye By Baseerat Javed
A powerful mythology fiction book filled with strong characters, writing, and details. The character development in this book is top-notch, the storytelling exceptional and the plot is one that will astound readers with its engaging pacing and suspense.
The Titan’s Curse By Rick Ricordan
The Titan’s Curse is a part of the Percy Jackson series. It’s the third book of the series and covers a lot of details of the protagonist as he attempts to battle Greek Gods. The story follows the events from the previous book and, as a result, contains much of the outstanding writing the series is known for.
3.Ariadne By Jennifer Saint
A novel about a woman who falls in love with the prince of Athens. The story presents a dilemma, whether she would allow herself to be used as a pawn or to end up as his woman.
American Gods By Neil Gaimen
A mythology fiction book about an ex convict who meets the enigmatic Mr Wednesday who claims to be from a distant war, a former god as well as being the king of America. The story shows how the two make their way across the United States.
Circe by Madeline Miller
A story about the daughter of a titan, deemed unattractive and worthless, who forges her own path in a world dominated by masculine titans and gods. She finds love with a mortal, and the story shows her trials and tribulations.
Lore Alexandra Bracken
A story about nine Greek Gods being forced to walk on the earth as mere mortals. The story showcases how they are perpetually hunted by descendants of ancient bloodlines who are eager to kill them and seize their divine power and immortality.
Gods Behaving Badly
A story about twelve Olympic Gods being forced to live in a small rundown flat. The story shows how the Greek Gods have lost power as no one believes in them anymore.
Till We Have Faces
A well-written novel about mythology, Greek Gods, and the dynamics of their interpersonal relationships. The story has great pacing ideas and will keep the audience reading it engaged all throughout the novel. The book is written well and contains great depth in its storytelling.
The Bear and the Nightingale
A story based in Russia during the medieval era. It centers around a young girl who can communicate with mythological creatures. The story is based on Russian folklore.
The Penelopiad
This story is the retelling of Penelope’s life. Penelope tells the events through the voice of a spirit in the underworld.
Conclusion
These are among the best books in the entire genre of mythological fiction. The list of these top ten books was curated by our team of writers and inspired by Baseerat Javed’s point of view. These books were chosen for their engaging content, sharp writing, and outstanding pacing. These books are among the best in the mythological fiction genre.
