Mythology genre books (36)


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Fifteen Dogs by André Alexis EN

Rating: 4 (2 votes)
Description:
Winner of the 2015 Scotiabank Giller Prize Finalist for the 2015 Toronto Book Awards Winner of the 2015 Rogers Writers' Trust Fiction Prize "[Alexis] devises an inventive romp through the nature of humanity in this beautiful, entertaining read … A clever exploration of our essence, communication, and how our societies are organized." – Kirkus Reviews "This might be the best set-up of the spring." – The Globe & Mail "André Alexis has established himself as one of our preeminent voices." – Toronto Star — I wonder, said Hermes, what it would be like if animals had human intelligence. — I'll wager... continue

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Hamra and the Jungle of Memories by Hanna Alkaf EN

Rating: 4 (1 vote)
Country: Asia / Malaysia flag Malaysia
Description:
A Malaysian spin on Little Red Riding Hood from the critically acclaimed author of The Girl and the Ghost, Hanna Alkaf. Courage is the strongest magic there is. On Hamra's thirteenth birthday, she receives nothing but endless nagging and yet another errand to run in the Langkawi jungle that looms behind her home. No one has remembered her special day. And so, stifled and angry, Hamra ignores something she shouldn't: the rules of the jungle. Always ask permission before you enter. Hamra walks boldly in. Never take what isn't yours. Hamra finds the most perfect j... continue

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I Am Not Your Eve by Devika Ponnambalam EN

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Country: Asia / Brunei flag Brunei
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A polyphonic novel of Teha'amana, Tahitian muse and child-bride to Paul Gaugin, from her point of view conveyed through the myths and legends of the islands.

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Immortals of Meluha by Amish Tripathi EN

Rating: 5 (2 votes)
Country: Asia / India flag India
Description:
This is the first book in a trilogy on Shiva, the simple man whose karma re-cast his as our Mahadev, the God of Gods.

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Infinity in the Palm of Her Hand : A Novel of Adam and Eve by Gioconda Belli EN

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In a novel based on the Bible and ancient traditions, Adam and Eve discover the world around them, react to their punishment, and learn to adjust to the outside world, where it is necessary to kill to survive.

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Kaikeyi : A Novel by Vaishnavi Patel EN

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Country: Asia / India flag India
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"Mythic retelling at its best." ―R. F. Kuang, author of The Poppy War "Easily earns its place on shelves alongside Madeline Miller's Circe." -Publishers Weekly (starred review) A stunning debut from a powerful new voice, Kaikeyi reimagines the life of the infamous queen from the Indian epic the Ramayana. It is a tale of fate, family, courage, and heartbreak--and an extraordinary woman determined to leave her mark in a world where gods and men dictate the shape of things to come. I was born on the full moon under an auspicious constellation, the holiest of positions--much good it did me. So beg... continue

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Legendele Olimpului by Alexandru Mitru RO

Rating: 3 (1 vote)
Country: Europe / Romania flag Romania
Description:
Legendele si povestile apartin tuturor. Importanta este insa talmacirea lor, iar Alexandru Mitru ne-a oferit o versiune minunata, de neuitat si chiar de neegalat. Cartile lui Alexandru Mitru nu se adreseaza in exclusivitate copiilor; adultii din prezent isi amintesc cu placere basmele si legendele mitologice povestite simplu, placut, dar cu acuratete de acesta.

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Marshall Islands Legends and Stories by Daniel A. Kelin EN

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Collects 50 stories recorded from 18 storytellers on 8 islands and atolls in the Marshall Islands.

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Odin's Child by Siri Pettersen EN

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Country: Europe / Norway flag Norway
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An epic fantasy trilogy about thousand-year-old secrets, forbidden romance, and what happens to those who make a deal with the devil at last comes to the U.S. after taking European audiences by storm. 15-year-old Hirka has always been an outsider in the world of Ym: she’s the only person without a tail, and the only one unable to access the Might, a current of power that runs through the earth. Her differences become more and more of a concern as the date approaches for the Rite—the ceremony where everyone is to be blessed by the all-knowing Seer and the Council of powerful families who rule i... continue

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Omeros

Omeros by Derek Walcott EN

Rating: 4 (2 votes)
Description:
A poem of circular narrative design, titled with the Greek name for Homer, which simultaneously charts two currents of history: the visible history charted in events -- the tribal losses of the American Indian, the tragedy of African enslavement -- and the interior, unwritten epic fashioned from the suffering of the individual in exile.