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- What are you reading this week?Like many others here, The Lightning Thief
- What is the myth the book is based on?
Greek Mythology
- Is your knowledge good about this myth? Not really. I remember studying it in elementary school and loving it but it's been years since then.
- Is there another mythology you'd like to explore? Hmm Chinese mythology would be new for me so that for sure.
- What are you reading this week? The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan- What is the myth the book is based on? Greek Mythology
- Is your knowledge good about this myth? Not really I know we heard some of it in school but other than names of some of the Gods I couldn't tell you much.
- Is there another mythology you'd like to explore? We shall see.
The Sword in the Stone
Based on the Arthur Legend
I know bits and pieces about this but there are so many different versions (especially on film) that I wanted to read more about it. I'd like to explore the rest of The Once and Future King trilogy, and Le Morte D' Arthur.
Like a lot of others I read American Gods this year, but for a different prompt as I felt it's not based on 'A' myth but several. I'd like to read more about the myths in that, plus I intend reading Norse Mythology next year. I think that will do for starters!
- What are you reading this week?American Gods
- What is the myth the book is based on?
It actually covers several different myths from several different countries.
- Is your knowledge good about this myth?
I knew about some of them, but others I have never heard of.
- Is there another mythology you'd like to explore?
Not that I can think of at this time.
- What are you reading this week?The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood
- What is the myth the book is based on?
Penelope, wife of Odysseus, hero of the Odyssey.
- Is your knowledge good about this myth?
I know the Odyssey quite well, but it doesn't say much about Penelope.
- Is there another mythology you'd like to explore?
I know quite a lot about mythology, thanks to a program on Swiss radio that explains different mythologies in a funny way. They already covered Greek, Nordic, Slavic, Indian and Mayan mythologies. Since I moved to New Zealand I got interested in Maori and Pacific Islands mythology.
Sam wrote: "What are you reading this week?Two books for me for this category: the seemingly Challenge wide pick American Gods by Neil Gaiman and Bright Air Black by David Van..."
which one did you like and would recommend?
- What are you reading this week? The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater- What is the myth the book is based on? Capaill Uisce or water horse. It's not clear for me from which culture is originally, but I think it comes from Scottish/Celtic folklore.
- Is your knowledge good about this myth? Not at all, it was the first time I heard about this myth. Well, I know about the monster of Loch Ness, but I don't think of him as a waterhorse, although I found some articles that talked about him in that way. So, I should read more :P
- Is there another mythology you'd like to explore? I have always enjoyed the Greek mythology and I am interested in the Norse mythology too.
- What are you reading this week?Silence Fallen by Patricia Briggs.
- What is the myth the book is based on?
The Golem.
- Is your knowledge good about this myth?
I've heard about it before, but I wouldn't say that my knowledge was good.
What are you reading this week?The Song of Achilles, by Madeline Miller
What is the myth the book is based on?
The Iliad
Is your knowledge good about this myth?
Not really, I know the basic storyline, but not the details.
Is there another mythology you'd like to explore?
Norse Gods, and Slavonic mythology.
What are you reading this week?
What is the myth the book is based on?
Greek Mythology
Is your knowledge good about this myth?
I know the basic Greek Gods, but otherwise not much. I hope to learn some more things in Percy Jackson :)
Is there another mythology you'd like to explore?
Chinese, Aztec and Maya mythology
- What are you reading this week?
- What is the myth the book is based on? Atalanta and Hippomenes and the golden apples Aphrodite gave him in order to win the footrace.
- Is your knowledge good about this myth? No. I didn't know about it until I read this book.
- Is there another mythology you'd like to explore? No, but I wouldn't mind discovering new ones by reading other books in the series.
What are you reading this week?Odd and the Frost Giants by Neil Gaiman
What is the myth the book is based on?
Asgard, City of the Norse Gods. And how a young boy has to save them from the Frost Giants.
Is your knowledge good about this myth?
What I know about the Norse Gods comes from watching movies.
Is there another mythology you'd like to explore?
Anything Celtic would be nice to learn about.
What are you reading this week?The Penelopiad
What is the myth the book is based on?
The Odyssey, which i'e also read
Is your knowledge good about this myth?
not this one in particular, but we studied greek myths a lot in gr 9, so i felt ok about it
Is there another mythology you'd like to explore?
i don't like mythology all that much, so i don't have plans to read anymore, unless i have to
What are you reading this week?When They Severed Earth from Sky: How the Human Mind Shapes Myth by Elizabeth Wayland Barber
What is the myth the book is based on?
This book isn't based on a particular myth, it's about myth in general. I realize that's not exactly what's asked for here, but it's close and I've already read books based on myths.
Is your knowledge good about this myth?
I've always heard about the universality of myth, but this book offers a new theory, based on the psychology of the brain. Fascinating!
Is there another mythology you'd like to explore?
Yes, any and all. :) Myths are amazing!
- What are you reading this week? Bortbytingen by Selma Lagerlöf- What is the myth the book is based on? The myth of trolls
- Is your knowledge good about this myth? Not really, no.
- Is there another mythology you'd like to explore? Yes, quite a few. I don't know much about myths and mythology as I would have liked.
What are you reading this week?I too jumped on the Norse Mythology train.
What is the myth the book is based on?
As the title implies, the Norse myths.
Is your knowledge good about this myth?
Nope.
Is there another mythology you'd like to explore?
Ehhh, I'm not super-interested in myths.
What are you reading this week?The Penelopiad
- What is the myth the book is based on?
The Odyssey - a Greek myth.
- Is your knowledge good about this myth?
Pretty good. There was a whole unit on the Odyssey in High School, and again in college.
- Is there another mythology you'd like to explore?
I've spent a lot of time on Greek, Norse, and Egyptian mythology, so I think I'd like to look into the indigenous South/Central American or indigenous African mythologies next.
Progress Post:- What are you reading this week?
The Secret History of Wonder Woman by Jill Lepore (this is non-fiction, but digs into how Wonder Woman was created, and deals with the mythology enough that I figured it counts)
- What is the myth the book is based on?
Wonder Woman is based on the stories of the amazons from Greek Mythology
- Is your knowledge good about this myth?
Actually yes. I went through period in middle school where I was obsessed with Greek mythology and read everything I could get my hands on.
- Is there another mythology you'd like to explore?
I don't know as much about Norse Mythlogy, but would like to know more.
What are you reading this week?I just began reading The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater
What is the myth the book is based on?
Based on a mythical creature (water horse) from Celtic legend.
Is your knowledge good about this myth?
I know nothing about this myth, other than it exists.
Is there another mythology you'd like to explore?
Possibly, I think this could be a very fun genre to get into, I don't know much about any mythology, but the small amount I do know is intriguing enough to want to know more for sure.
What is the myth the book is based on?
Reincarnation (multiple lives)
Is your knowledge good about this myth?
pretty good, i have been exposed to Hinduism and Buddhism.
Is there another mythology you'd like to explore?
yes, i think they are very interesting. there is knowledge behind these theories if one seeks for them.
What are you reading this week?The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
What is the myth the book is based on?
The Iliad, which involves Achilles and others.
Is your knowledge good about this myth?
Definitely not!
Is there another mythology you'd like to explore?
I'd like to explore other cultures' mythologies, I think; Greek myths are retold a lot, but I'm interested in seeing what else is out there as well.
Around the Year in 52 Books
Books mentioned in this topic
The Song of Achilles (other topics)Reincarnation Blues (other topics)
The Scorpio Races (other topics)
The Penelopiad (other topics)
Norse Mythology (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Maggie Stiefvater (other topics)Elizabeth Wayland Barber (other topics)
Neil Gaiman (other topics)
Maggie Stiefvater (other topics)
Margaret Atwood (other topics)
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I read Norse Mythology
What is the myth the book is based on?
It's based on a variety of myths involving Thor, Loki, and Odin
Is your knowledge good about this myth?
It was pretty much non-existent before I read this book, but it's definitely much better now.
Is there another mythology you'd like to explore?
I might be interested in reading more about Norse mythology.