January 2026 | Out with the Old, In with the New

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"In the first collection of Slavic myths for an international readership, Noah Charney and Svetlana Slapšak expertly weave together the ancient stories with nuanced analysis to illuminate their place at the heart of Slavic tradition. While Slavic cultures are far-ranging, comprised of East Slavs (Russia, Ukraine, Belarus), West Slavs (the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland), and South Slavs (the countries of former Yugoslavia plus Bulgaria), they are...

2) Bulfinch's mythology

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Bulfinch, Thomas, 1796-1867

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Barnes and Nobles classics
Modern Library classics

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For almost a century and a half, Bulfinch's Mythology has been the text by which the great tales of the gods and goddesses, Greek and Roman antiquity; Scandinavian, Celtic, and Oriental fables and myths; and the age of chivalry have been known. The stories are divided into three sections: The Age of Fable or Stories of Gods and Heroes (first published in 1855); The Age of Chivalry (1858), which contains King Arthur and His Knights, The Mabinogeon,...

3) The Oxford companion to world mythology

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Leeming, David Adams, 1937-

4) Greek mythology: a traveler's guide from Mount Olympus to Troy

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Stuttard, David

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"The Greek myths have a universal appeal, beyond the time and physical place in which they were created. But many are firmly rooted in specific landscapes: the city of Thebes and mountain range Cithaeron dominate the tale of Oedipus; the city of Mycenae broods over the fates of Agamemnon and Electra; while Knossos boasts the scene of Theseus' slaying of the Minotaur. Drawing on a wide range of classical sources, newly translated by the author, and...

5) The Odyssey

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Homer

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Penguin classics
Barnes and Noble classics
Enriched classics series
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"A landmark new translation of Homer's most popular epic by distinguished author and classicist Daniel Mendelsohn. In 1961, the University of Chicago Press published Richmond Lattimore's translation of Homer's The Iliad. For more than sixty years, it has served to introduce readers to the ancient Greek world of gods and heroes and has been one of the most popular and respected versions of the work. Yet through all those decades, Chicago never published...

6) The Greek myths

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Graves, Robert, 1895-1985

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Penguin books 1026-1027
Penguin classics deluxe edition

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Presents a collection of Greek mythology with classic tales about the creation, the residents of Olympia, and mythical heroes and heroines.

7) Odin: ecstasy, runes & Norse magic

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Paxson, Diana L

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"A god for the ages, Odin's veneration remains vital and active. Paxson provides songs, rituals, magical exercises, and practical advice to help you develop your own personal relationship with the Lord of Runes. Highly recommended." -Judika Illes, author of Encyclopedia of Spirits, Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells, and other booksOdin is arguably one of the most enigmatic and complex characters in Norse mythology. Revered since the Viking Age, Odin has...

8) The flight of the wild gander: explorations in the mythological dimension

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Campbell, Joseph, 1904-1987

9) Greek myths: a new retelling

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Higgins, Charlotte, 1972-

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A brilliantly original, landmark retelling of Greek myths, recounted as if they were actual scenes being woven into textiles by the women who feature prominently in them-including Athena, Helen, Circe and Penelope.

10) The illustrated encyclopedia of Aztec & Maya: the history, legend, myth and culture of the ancient native peoples of Mexico and Central America

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Phillips, Charles

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A highly readable, authoritative history of Mesoamerica and its many peoples, from the Olmecs and Maya to the Toltecs and Aztecs.

11) The complete gods and goddesses of ancient Egypt

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Wilkinson, Richard H

12) The Japanese myths: a guide to gods, heroes and spirits

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Frydman, Joshua

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An illustrated guide to the fantastic world of Japanese myths: retelling the stories and exploring how Japanese mythology has changed over time, as new gods, heroes, and spirits have entered the canon. Many modern fans of Japanese film, anime, manga, literature and popular music thrill to the images of gods and monsters in the shrouded valleys and craggy peaks of the islands. Yet few in the West understand the long history of Japanese mythology that...

13) The Amazons: lives and legends of warrior women across the ancient world

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Mayor, Adrienne, 1946-

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"Amazons--fierce warrior women dwelling on the fringes of the known world--were the mythic archenemies of the ancient Greeks. Heracles and Achilles displayed their valor in duels with Amazon queens, and the Athenians reveled in their victory over a powerful Amazon army. In historical times, Cyrus of Persia, Alexander the Great, and the Roman general Pompey tangled with Amazons. But just who were these bold barbarian archers on horseback who gloried...

14) Myths & legends explained

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Philip, Neil

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Integrates works of art and artifacts with text while examining fifty of the most popular myths and legends from cultures and civilizations around the world.

15) The illustrated Ramayana: the timeless epic of duty, love, and redemption

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Awasthi, Tarinee

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"A lavishly illustrated account of India's most beloved epic-- the story of Rama, the legendary warrior prince of Ayodhya. Discover the Ramayana-- one of India's most celebrated epics, and a story that transcends time itself. The tale of Rama, the exiled prince of Ayodhya who battles the evil Ravana, the king of Lanka, and rescues his abducted wife, Sita, is about much more than the eternal battle of good versus evil. It is a tale of love, friendship,...

16) mayan creation the great classic of central americ

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17) A song to drown rivers: a novel

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Liang, Ann

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Good morning America book club

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"Inspired by the legend of Xishi, one of the famous Four Beauties of Ancient China, A Song to Drown Rivers is an epic historical fantasy about womanhood, war, sacrifice, and love against all odds as the fate of two kingdoms hangs in a delicate balance. Her beauty hides a deadly purpose. Xishi's beauty is seen as a blessing to the villagers of Yue--convinced that the best fate for a girl is to marry well and support her family. When Xishi draws the...

18) Atalanta

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Saint, Jennifer

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"When Princess Atalanta is born, a daughter rather than the son her parents hoped for, she is left on a mountainside to die. But even then, she is a survivor. Raised by a mother bear under the protective eye of the goddess Artemis, Atalanta grows up wild and free, with just one condition: if she marries, Artemis warns, it will be her undoing. Although she loves her beautiful forest home, Atalanta yearns for adventure. When Artemis offers her the chance...

19) Medusa's sisters

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Bear, Lauren J. A

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"The end of the story is only the beginning in this vividly stunning reimagining of the myth of Medusa and the sisters who loved her, in this captivating and moving debut novel. Even before they were transformed into Gorgons, Medusa and her sisters Stheno and Euryale were unique among immortals. Curious about mortals and their lives, Medusa and her sisters entered the human world in search of a place to belong, yet quickly found themselves at the...

20) Fit for the gods: Greek mythology reimagined

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"Featuring stories by a bestselling, cross-genre assortment of some of the most exciting writers working today, an anthology of gender-bent, queered, race-bent, and inclusive retellings from the enchanting and eternally popular world of Greek myth. Zeus, Athena, Apollo, Aphrodite, and the other denizens of Mount Olympus feel almost as present and larger than life today as they did when they were worshipped as gods. Humanity has been telling and retelling...

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January 2026 | Out with the Old, In with the New