The Best Mythology eBooks for Beginners

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Book Cover of Stephen Fry - Troy: The Greek Myths Reimagined (Stephen Fry's Greek Myths)

By Stephen Fry – Award-winning comedian, actor, and bestselling author (you?) 

4.84
| 2021 | 288 Pages
Recommended for: 
Fans of mythology and classic literature. Ages 12 to Adults.
You will:
  • Learn about the complexities of the Trojan War and its key figures.
  • Discover the connections between ancient myths and modern storytelling.
  • Understand the motivations behind the actions of gods and mortals.
  • Explore the themes of love, betrayal, and fate in Greek mythology.
  • Appreciate the humor and wit in retelling classic tales.
  • They say a fool and his gold are soon parted, but they ought to say too that those who refuse ever to be parted from gold are the greatest fools of all.
  • Whatever country we are from, and however proud we may be of our national claims to tolerance, honour and decency, we cannot dare assume that armies fighting under our flag have not been guilty of atrocities quite as obscene as those perpetrated by the ravening Greeks that night.
Reviews:
Humor
Engaging Narrative
Detailed Retelling
Vibrant Illustrations
Clear Writing
Lack of Dust Jacket
Not Always Original
  • New York Times Bestseller
  • Rated Amazon Best Book of the Year
The Boston GlobeA "Favorite Books of the Summer" Pick
The Wall Street JournalThere’s nothing dry about Mr. Fry’s exuberant stories. They’re droll, witty and full of pathos. The books are handsome too, illustrated in full color with photos of classical art and works by old masters
Boston GlobeA "Favorite Books of the Summer" Pick
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Book Cover of Lucas Russo - Uncovering Celtic Mythology: A Beginner's Guide Into The World Of Celtic Myths, Fairy Tales, Folklore, Warriors, Celtic Gods and Creatures (Ancient History Books)

By Lucas Russo – Author with extensive background in world mythology (you?) 

4.71
| 2022 | 163 Pages
Recommended for: 
Beginners interested in mythology. Ages 12 to Adults.
You will:
  • Learn about the origins and culture of the Celtic people from the Iron Age.
  • Discover the major gods and goddesses in Celtic mythology and their significance.
  • Understand the symbolism behind creation myths and sacred festivals in Celtic culture.
  • Explore the Great Cycles and the four great sagas of Irish mythology.
  • Uncover the connections between Celtic mythology and modern pop culture references.
Reviews:
Good Introduction
Easy to Read
Chock Full of Information
Well-Written
Engaging Stories
Assumes Pre-Knowledge
Lacks Depth
  • New York Times Bestseller
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Mythology Book made by AI

By TailoredRead – AI that creates personalized books for you 

4.98
| 2025 | 30-300 pages
Learn Mythology faster with a book created specifically for you by state-of-the-art AI. Our AI has vast knowledge of Mythology, and will craft a custom-tailored book for you in just 10 minutes. This tailored book addresses YOUR unique interests, goals, knowledge level, and background. Available for online reading, PDF download, and Kindle, your custom book will provide personalized insights to help you learn faster, expand your horizons, and accomplish your goals. Embark on your Mythology learning journey with a personalized book - made exclusively for you.
Recommended for: 
All readers across all knowledge levels.
You will:
  • Get a Mythology book tailored to your interests, goals, and background
  • Receive a book precisely matching your background and level of knowledge
  • Select which topics you want to learn, exclude the topics you don't
  • Define your learning goals and let your book guide you to accomplish them
  • Get all the knowledge you need consolidated into a single focused book
Reviews:
Insightful
Focused
Highly Personalized
Easy to Read
Engaging
Actionable
Up-to-Date
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Book Cover of Zachary Hamby - World Mythology for Beginners: 50 Timeless Tales from Around the Globe
4.67
| 2021 | 212 Pages
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