His prodigious store of knowledge finds its way into every story. We meet the greek gods on olympus and norse gods in valhalla. Dakota cassidy, usa today bestselling author of the accidental dragon, brings you a laughoutloud romantic comedy accidentally aphrodite, book 10 in the. Greek mythology is the repertoire of myths and teachings that originated in ancient greece on a wide spectrum of topics like their gods, heroes, the different ritual practices, the phenomenon of. You ll also consider the relationship between mythology and culture such as the implications of the myth of demeter, persephone, and hades for the greek view of life, death, and marriage, the origins of classical mythology including the similarities between the theogony and mesopotamian creation myths, and the dangers of probing for distant. Edith hamiltons mythology succeeds like no other book in bringing to life for the modern reader the greek, roman and norse myths that are the keystone of western culturethe stories of gods and heroes that have inspired human creativity from antiquity to. Download audiobooks matching keywords mythology to your device. Each of the first six chapters begins with a narrative scene which helps bring the legendary and mythical characters to life. Introducing an instant classicmaster storyteller neil gaiman presents a dazzling version of the great norse myths. It has been reissued since then by several publishers, including its 75th anniversary illustrated edition. Plus, you ll get an additional audiobook per month after trial. If you are planning to learn all you can about chinese mythology, then check this audiobook out. Featured free audio books mythslegends loyal books. Hear audio renditions of the myths along with lectures about their significance and meaning.
Greek mythology is the body of myths and teachings that belong to the ancient greeks, concerning their gods and heroes, the nature of the world, and the origins and significance of their own cult. Sorelle baker zeus, apollo, athena, pandora, daedalus and icarus, atalanta, heracles. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Discover unique things to do, places to eat, and sights to see in the best destinations around the world with bring me. Classic stories from the greek, celtic, norse, japanese, hindu, chinese, mesopotamian and egyptian mythology. By the time you are finished with this book, you will have a good appreciation for the nature of greek mythology and the gods, monsters, and heroes which populate it. Mythology audiobook norse, greek, egyptian, irish, japanese, chinese myths and legends. Originally, i had been looking for a book on ancient greek mythology that was written in a modern way and would be both easy to understand and fluid and i think this book fulfilled those. Apr 26, 2018 greek mythology is the body of myths and teachings that belong to the ancient greeks, concerning their gods and heroes, the nature of the world, and the origins and significance of their own cult. This is just one of the stories that was originally put into a collection on lp in 1966 from the book heroes, gods, and monsters of the greek myth. Norse mythology audiobook by neil gaiman rakuten kobo.
Myth is a form of storytelling that is based on, and usually based on, a set of mythological or mythical. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of mythology and what it means. Classical mythology classical mythology audiobook, by the great courses. Many gods and goddesses are named in norse mythology. Greek mythology explained new york public library overdrive. You would think that ovid and other authors have beat that old horse to death. Free audio books in genre mythslegends that you can download in mp3, ipod and itunes format for your portable audio player. Most of the stories we have, however, concern two gods, odin and his son thor, and odins blood brother, a giants son called loki, who lives with the aesir in asgard.
It will offer listeners a wideranging, comprehensive. Apollo, zeus, athena, pandora, midas, pygmalion, daedalus and icarus, and many more are contained within mythology and you. Youll also consider the relationship between mythology and culture such as the implications of the myth of demeter, persephone, and hades for the greek view. R martins a song of ice and fire series and the game of thrones tv series will love greek mythology explained, a unique retelling of greek mythological tales featuring love, betrayal, murder, and ruthless ambitions. Apr 30, 20 the worldrenowned classic that has enthralled and delighted millions of readers with its timeless tales of gods and heroes.
Jan 04, 2006 listen to greek myths audiobook by james baldwin. Classical mythology san diego county library overdrive. This audio book enriches a car ride and lets its readers get lost in stories of heroes, kings, gods, and goddesses. Greek mythology is the repertoire of myths and teachings that originated in ancient greece on a wide spectrum of. Tanglewood tales audiobook by nathaniel hawthorne 18041864 all mythology and or hawthorne lovers unite. This audiobook includes some of the standard views of greek myth and history but also tantalizes your imagination with the possibilities that lie behind myth and legend. Dont know much about mythology audiobook, by kenneth c. When id browsed the audible store i came across many greek mythology audiobooks and it was hard for me to choose without risking my credits. Edith hamiltons mythology succeeds like no other book in bringing to life for the modern reader the greek, roman, and norse myths that are the keystone of western culturethe stories of gods and heroes that have inspired human creativity from antiquity to the present. It was a genuinely brisk perused yet exceptionally charming. If you re new to the subject or want an easier read, this is definitely the right book. Not only is the information on mythology interesting but the narration is excellent. Stream mythology by edith hamilton, read by suzanne toren audiobook excerpt by hachetteaudio from desktop or your mobile device.
Timeless tales of gods and heroes is a book written by edith hamilton, published in 1942 by little, brown and company. A get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. Im glad i did the audiobook is big and beatifically illustrated. These 24 lectures are a vibrant introduction to the primary characters and most important stories of classical greek and roman mythology. Here is a delightful collection of charming stories from greek mythology. This audiobook is everything i was looking for a audiobook on the history and the gods of ancients egypt. The entire norse pantheon, including dwarves and giants and demons, plays out as vividly as a novel or film. It retells stories of greek, roman, and norse mythology drawn from a variety of sources. I purchased this book right when it discharged at midnight and being difficult to put down, i read it totally as the night progressed. In this brief introduction to the subject of egyptian mythology, you will learn about the myths of creation in some detail and be introduced to the top deities in a pantheon of over two thousand god and goddesses. This audiobook can provide you with a combination of all the aspects of celtic mythology from its irish and welsh origins to its scottish and brittany sides allowing you to have a complete 360degree view of the world with a perspective that is much more interesting and. If youre fascinated by greek mythology books, or looking for percy jackson or circe readalikes, find the best recommendations here. Though the world came to know of the norse and their legends through roman interaction at abo. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today.
This collection features some very popular characters like our beloved jason, ulysses, king pluto and theseus and of course, our favorite, mr. This audiobook will give you a brief introduction to some of the bestknown myths. For me, no matter how good the text without good narration, i wont listen. About the mythology book from early creation stories to classical hero narratives and the recurring theme of the afterlife, experience each myth and unravel the meanings behind the stories, getting to the heart of the importance of mythology to different cultures worldwide. Tanglewood tales audiobook by nathaniel hawthorne 18041864 all mythology andor hawthorne lovers unite. In norse mythology, gaiman fashions primeval stories into a novelistic arc that begins with the genesis of the legendary nine worlds. Listen to norse mythology by neil gaiman available from rakuten kobo. Audible provides the highest quality audio and narration. Mythology by edith hamilton, read by suzanne toren audiobook. Reviewed by martina svyantek for readers favorite if you are looking for a classic book to listen to while driving to work or across the country, look no further than mythology by edith hamilton. The report is dedicated to the gods the greeks worshipped.
Mar 17, 2020 now that youve seen our list of the best greek mythology books and movies, im sure youll be interested in trying out more of the best greek mythology books in audio. This comprehensive celtic mythology guide will allow you to embark on an epic adventure through. This audiobook was everything i was looking for and more. Since these stories were originally passed along orally, this was a great decision. Introducing an instant classic master storyteller neil gaiman presents a dazzling version of the great norse myths. We discover the origins of the names of the constellations. In this audiobook, you will discover many fascinating aspects of the roman gods, goddesses, and mythological creatures. This audiobook gives an overview of norse mythology, telling some of the stories of the gods, giants and other creatures of that lost era before history began. Hodgman seems to believe the end times are imminent and. Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans. In norse mythology, gaiman brings voice to the old myths so viscerally that listening to the audiobook every night for a week, i thought my bedroom might explode into valhalla in fact the entire norse pantheon, including dwarves and giants and demons, plays out as vividly as a novel or film. Classical mythology audiobook original staging listen. Most informative egyptian mythology audiobook i have ever listen.
Classical mythology audiobook by elizabeth vandiver, the great. The prose edda is supposedly the beall for norse mythology but the only audiobooks i can locate have a narrator that is boring enough to put me to sleep just thinking of him. You might be surprised to know that norse mythology runs far deeper than what chris hemsworth and tom hiddleston portray in the movies. We hear the tales of jason and the golden fleece, cupid and psyche, and mighty king midas. Classical mythology and its relevance in todays world, student edition. This audiobook can provide you with a combination of all the aspects of celtic mythology from its irish and welsh origins to its scottish and brittany sides allowing you to have a complete 360degree view of the world with a perspective that is much more interesting and spiritually accurate than the contemporary ones. We follow the drama of the trojan war and the wanderings of. Dont know much about mythology dont know much about mythology audiobook, by kenneth c. Fba items qualify for free shipping and amazon prime. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. Both a reference text for scholars of all ages and a book to simply enjoy, mythology is a classic not to be missed. Theyre kind of messed up, but there is enough detail left out so that you can read it to the kids. These tales reveal many universal truths about historical human behavior and have great relevance in todays world. Neil gaiman author, narrator, harperaudio publisher get audible free.
The fascinating stories of these and other great characters of ancient greek mythology are as entertaining and thought. Neil gaiman has long been inspired by ancient mythology in creating the fantastical realms of his fiction. Read norse mythology free books online norse mythology. A summary of part two, chapters iii in edith hamiltons mythology. Fulfillment by amazon fba is a service we offer sellers that lets them store their products in amazons fulfillment centers, and we directly pack, ship, and provide customer service for these products. After listening to circe on audible, i decided to venture further down the mythology road and listen to neil gaimans norse mythology. We follow the drama of the trojan war and the wanderings of odysseus. Classical mythology and its relevance in todays world donna rosenberg, sorelle baker on. One of the bestselling mythology books of all time by bernard evslin, todd haberkorn, et al. An entertaining and interesting book about ancient greek mythology written in a style that is recognisable as stephen fry if you ve ever watched him on qi. Mythology is a fascinating topic and there are numerous ways to learn about classical mythology on audio. You marvel and laugh and are even shocked by the stories. Norse mythology is a collection of stories that explain in detail important concepts and foundations of the north germanic people.
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