Ten Essential Books Inspired by Greek Mythology

The rich and thrilling world of Greek mythology captivates so many of us as children. It’s a colorful tapestry of heroic feats, capricious gods, and terrifying monsters that dazzles our youthful imagination and transports us to an age of adventure. When we look at them afresh across the centuries, exploring new interpretations and shining a light on some of the overlooked and secondary characters—especially the women—we only find these ancient stories more rewarding and endlessly fascinating.

I think a great appeal of Greek myth is the shared humanity at its core. It features the fantastical, the bizarre, and the downright impossible, but the characters are human and recognizable. They’re flawed, they can fall prey to the pitfalls