3. Mythology and Folklore Planning Thread

[Lu]

Here you can plan and ultimately cross of your tasks completed.


1. Read a book about Greek gods
2. Read a book about ancient Folklore... (any)
3. Read a book about Dragons, featuring Dragons or has Dragons in it :)
4. Read a book about Vampires :D
5. Egyptian mythology
6. Read a book about a heroine from myth or folklore. This doesn't have to be a warrior, but merely a main character. Examples: Penelope, Helen of Troy, Lilith, Beauty.
7. Read a book about zombies!
8. Read about about gods in a modern context (Percy Jackson, American Gods etc)
9. Read any pre-1900 Vampire novel
10. Arthurian Legend - Think Geneviere, Merlin, the lady in the lake etc.
11. Mythical Place/Lands- Atlantis, utopia, Troy, Olympus etc.
12. Read a book about Angel's, Like fallen Angels etc,
13. Read a book where someone has a "gift" "ability" "power", like mind reading, or being psychic.
14. Read a collection of fairytales (old or new)
15. Read a book about a mythical monster, excluding those already nominated (currently vampires, zombies, and dragons). Monster examples: Kraken, Minotaur, Medusa, orcs. The monster should play a significant role in the story, not just be mentioned in passing or briefly encountered. To qualify as a monster the creature should be dangerous or hideous.
16. Read a book about a Creature/Character that is Half human Half Animal.
Im talking Centaur, Satyr, Mermaid, Birdmen. Any man beast hybrid will do but they have to be a full time "semi" animal NOT A SHAPE SHIFTER
17. Read a book about witches and witchcraft. It can be fiction or non-fiction
18. A book about Knights or that has Knights in it (You know like the knights of the round table etc) They need to be legend/myth/folktale/something made up (tales) tho
19. Read a book about ghosts, has ghosts in it etc :)
20. Read a book that has Demons/Daemons in it
21. Read a book with Genies/Djinn in it.
22. Read a book that has a prophecy/foretelling/vision
23. Read a book that has werewolves in it
24. Read a book based on Eastern or Ancient Near Eastern mythology
25. Read a book about Norse mythology

Have fun :)

[Lauren]

Just a suggestion for when you're picking books for this challenge: Canongate publishers have a Myth Series featuring contemporary novels that retell ancient myths from various cultures. Check out the list of titles here

[Lauren]

Lauren's planning and progress

1. Greek Mythology - Ye Gods! by Tom Holt

2. Ancient folklore - Black Unicorn by Tanith Lee The earliest description of unicorns is from the 5th century BC

3. Dragons - The Voyage of the Dawn Treader by C.S. Lewis

4. Vampires - Living Dead in Dallas by Charlaine Harris

5. Egyptian Mythology - Pyramids by Terry Pratchett

6. Heroines from myth and folklore - Beauty by Sheri S. Tepper

7. Zombies - Fandom of the Operator by Robert Rankin

8. Gods in a modern context - Ilium by Dan Simmons

9. Pre-1900 vampire novel - Carmilla by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu

10. Arthurian Legend - Morlock Night by K.W. Jeter

11. Mythical places - Servant of the Underworld by Aliette de Bodard Mictlan and Tlalocan

12. Angels - Angel of Death by J. Robert King

13. Mythical gifts/powers - Geek Love by Katherine Dunn

14. Fairytale collection - Grimm's Fairy Tales

15. Mythical monster - Harbinger of the Storm by Aliette de Bodard

16. Half human, half animal creature - Nights at the Circus by Angela Carter. The main character is half human, half swan.

17. Witches and witchcraft - Witches Abroad by Terry Pratchett

18. Knights - A Game of Thrones by George R. Martin

19. Ghosts - Un Lun Dun by China Mieville

20. Demons - Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones

21. Genies/Djinn - Djinn Rummy by Tom Holt

22. Prophecy - A Clash of Kings by George R.R. Martin

23. Werewolves - Nekropolis by Tim Waggoner

24. Eastern or ANE mythology - Lion's Honey by David Grossman

25. Norse mythology - American Gods by Neil Gaiman


25/25

[Lu]

Here goes:


1. Greek gods - The Battle of the Labyrinth
2. Ancient Folklore - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
3. Dragons - Firelight
4. Vampires - Infinite Days by Rebecca Maizel
5. Egyptian mythology - The Red Pyramid
6. Heroine from myth or folklore - Witches Abroad
7. Zombies - Deadlands
8. Gods in a modern context - Gods Behaving Badly
9. Read any pre-1900 Vampire novel - Dracula
10. Arthurian Legend - Think Geneviere, Merlin, the lady in the lake etc. SMA Avalon
11. Mythical Place/Lands- Atlantis, utopia, Troy, Olympus etc. - The Last Olympian
12. Angels - Ordinary Angels
13. "gift" "ability" "power" - I Am Number Four
14. Collection of fairytales - The Ladies of Grace Adieu and Other Stories
15. Mythical monster - Percy Jackson and the Titan's Curse
16. Half human Half Animal - School's Out - Forever
17. Witches and witchcraft - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
18. Knights - A Game of Thrones
19. Ghosts - Evermore
20. Demons/Daemons - Logic of Demons
21. Genies/Djinn - Ill Wind
22. Prophecy/foretelling/vision - Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
23. Werewolves - Changeless
24. Eastern or Ancient Near Eastern mythology - Snow Crash
25. Norse mythology - American Gods

14/25

[Naz]

1. Greek Mythology

2. Ancient folklore

3. Dragons

4. Vampires

5. Egyptian Mythology

6. Heroines from myth and folklore

7. Zombies

8. Gods in a modern context

9. Pre-1900 vampire novel

10. Arthurian Legend

11. Mythical places

12. Angels

13. Mythical gifts/powers

14. Fairytale collection - The Book of Lost Things

15. Mythical monster - Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

16. Half human, half animal creature

17. Witches and witchcraft - Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

18. Knights

19. Ghosts

20. Demons

21. Genies/Djinn

22. Prophecy

23. Werewolves - Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

24. Eastern or ANE mythology

25. Norse mythology

4/25

[Sonette]

1. Read a book about Greek gods - The Lost Hero
2. Read a book about ancient Folklore... (any) - The Goddess Test
3. Read a book about Dragons, featuring Dragons or has Dragons in it - Firelight
4. Read a book about Vampires - Last Sacrifice
5. Egyptian mythology - The Throne of Fire
6. Read a book about a heroine from myth or folklore - Infinity
7. Read a book about zombies - Beautiful Dead
8. Read about about gods in a modern context - Oh My Gods
9. Read any pre-1900 Vampire novel -
10. Arthurian Legend - Avalon High
11. Mythical Place/Lands - Magyk
12. Read a book about Angel's - Halo
13. Read a book where someone has a "gift" "ability" "power", like mind reading, or being psychic - Awakened
14. Read a collection of fairytales (old or new)
15. Read a book about a mythical monster, excluding those already nominated (currently vampires, zombies, and dragons) - Prophecy of the Sisters
16. Read a book about a Creature/Character that is Half human Half Animal - Nightshade
17. Read a book about witches and witchcraft - Once a Witch
18. A book about Knights or that has Knights in it - Cinder Ella
19. Read a book about ghosts, has ghosts in it etc - Give Up the Ghost
20. Read a book that has Demons/Daemons in it - Demonglass
21. Read a book with Genies/Djinn in it.
22. Read a book that has a prophecy/foretelling/vision - Beautiful Creatures
23. Read a book that has werewolves in it - The Lost Saint
24. Read a book based on Eastern or Ancient Near Eastern mythology
25. Read a book about Norse mythology - Stork

15/25

[Monique]

1. Read a book about Greek gods
2. Read a book about ancient Folklore
3. Read a book about Dragons, featuring Dragons or has Dragons in it :)
4. Read a book about Vampires (Tempted- House of Night)
5. Egyptian mythology (The Red Pyramid)
6. Read a book about a heroine from myth or folklore. This doesn't have to be a warrior, but merely a main character. Examples: Penelope, Helen of Troy, Lilith, Beauty.
7. Read a book about zombies (Dead-Tossed Waves)
8. Read about about gods in a modern context (Percy Jackson, American Gods etc)
9. Read any pre-1900 Vampire novel
10. Arthurian Legend - Think Geneviere, Merlin, the lady in the lake etc. (Avalon High)
11. Mythical Place/Lands- Atlantis, utopia, Troy, Olympus etc.
12. Read a book about Angel's, Like fallen Angels etc (Hush, Hush)
13. Read a book where someone has a "gift" "ability" "power", like mind reading, or being psychic (Evermore- Alyson Noel)
14. Read a collection of fairytales (old or new)
15. Read a book about a mythical monster, excluding those already nominated (currently vampires, zombies, and dragons). Monster examples: Kraken, Minotaur, Medusa, orcs. The monster should play a significant role in the story, not just be mentioned in passing or briefly encountered. To qualify as a monster the creature should be dangerous or hideous.
16. Read a book about a Creature/Character that is Half human Half Animal.
17. Read a book about witches and witchcraft. It can be fiction or non-fiction (Harry Potter 7)
18. A book about Knights or that has Knights in it
19. Read a book about ghosts, has ghosts in it etc (Savannah Grey)
20. Read a book that has Demons/Daemons in it
21. Read a book with Genies/Djinn in it. - Ill Wind
22. Read a book that has a prophecy/foretelling/vision (Beautiful Creatures)
23. Read a book that has werewolves in it (Shiver)
24. Read a book based on Eastern or Ancient Near Eastern mythology
25. Read a book about Norse mythology

[[deleted user]]

1. Read a book about Greek gods - The Lost Hero
2. Read a book about ancient Folklore... (any) - Prince of Dreams
3. Read a book about Dragons, featuring Dragons or has Dragons in it :)- Firelight
4. Read a book about Vampires :D - The Van Alen Legacy
5. Egyptian mythology - The Red Pyramid
6. Read a book about a heroine from myth or folklore. This doesn't have to be a warrior, but merely a main character. Examples: Penelope, Helen of Troy, Lilith, Beauty. - Beastly
7. Read a book about zombies!
8. Read about about gods in a modern context (Percy Jackson, American Gods etc) - The Demigod Files
9. Read any pre-1900 Vampire novel
10. Arthurian Legend - Think Geneviere, Merlin, the lady in the lake etc. Queen of Camelot
11. Mythical Place/Lands- Atlantis, utopia, Troy, Olympus etc. - The Mist of Avalon
12. Read a book about Angel's, Like fallen Angels etc,
13. Read a book where someone has a "gift" "ability" "power", like mind reading, or being psychic. - Breaking Dawn
14. Read a collection of fairytales (old or new) - The Ladies of Grace Adieu
15. Read a book about a mythical monster, excluding those already nominated (currently vampires, zombies, and dragons). Monster examples: Kraken, Minotaur, Medusa, orcs. The monster should play a significant role in the story, not just be mentioned in passing or briefly encountered. To qualify as a monster the creature should be dangerous or hideous. - The Prophecy of the sisters
16. Read a book about a Creature/Character that is Half human Half Animal. Im talking Centaur, Satyr, Mermaid, Birdmen. Any man beast hybrid will do but they have to be a full time "semi" animal NOT A SHAPE SHIFTER - Schools out Forever
17. Read a book about witches and witchcraft. It can be fiction or non-fiction - <
18. A book about Knights or that has Knights in it (You know like the knights of the round table etc) They need to be legend/myth/folktale/something made up (tales) tho
19. Read a book about ghosts, has ghosts in it etc :)
- Evermore
20. Read a book that has Demons/Daemons in it - Howl's moving Castle
21. Read a book with Genies/Djinn in it.
22. Read a book that has a prophecy/foretelling/vision
23. Read a book that has werewolves in it - Hex Hall
24. Read a book based on Eastern or Ancient Near Eastern mythology
25. Read a book about Norse mythology - American Gods

8/25

[Lauren (Sugar & Snark)]

1. Read a book about Greek gods-Sucubuss Shadows

2. Read a book about ancient Folklore... (any) -Archagels Kiss

3. Read a book about Dragons, featuring Dragons or has Dragons in it :)Firelight
4. Read a book about Vampires :D . -Full Moon Rising (Riley Jenson Guardian, #1) by Keri Arthur

5. Egyptian mythology
6. Read a book about a heroine from myth or folklore. This doesn't have to be a warrior, but merely a main character. Examples: Penelope, Helen of Troy, Lilith, Beauty.

7. Read a book about zombies!-Guilty Pleasures

8. Read about about gods in a modern context (Percy Jackson, American Gods etc)
9. Read any pre-1900 Vampire novel
10. Arthurian Legend - Think Geneviere, Merlin, the lady in the lake etc. Seduce me in shadow by Shayla Black*

11. Mythical Place/Lands- Atlantis, utopia, Troy, Olympus etc.- Falling under (hades)
12. Read a book about Angel's, Like fallen Angels etc,.- Crescendo by Becca Fitzpatrick*

13. Read a book where someone has a "gift" "ability" "power", like mind reading, or being psychic.- The Body Finder Kimberly Derting

14. Read a collection of fairytales (old or new)- The Bloody Chamber
15. Read a book about a mythical monster, excluding those already nominated (currently vampires, zombies, and dragons). Monster examples: Kraken, Minotaur, Medusa, orcs. The monster should play a significant role in the story, not just be mentioned in passing or briefly encountered. To qualify as a monster the creature should be dangerous or hideous.
16. Read a book about a Creature/Character that is Half human Half AnimalIm talking Centaur, Satyr, Mermaid, Birdmen. Any man beast hybrid will do but they have to be a full time "semi" animal NOT A SHAPE SHIFTER.-Angel experiment
17. Read a book about witches and witchcraft. It can be fiction or non-fiction-Once a Witch by Carolyn MacCullough

18. A book about Knights or that has Knights in it (You know like the knights of the round table etc) They need to be legend/myth/folktale/something made up (tales) tho-Tempt Me with Darkness by Shayla Black*

19. Read a book about ghosts, has ghosts in it etc :)-Reunion-Meg Cabot

20. Read a book that has Demons/Daemons in it-Succubus Heat by Richelle Mead

21. Read a book with Genies/Djinn in it.
22. Read a book that has a prophecy/foretelling/vision-Prophecy of the Sisters by Michelle Zink*

23. Read a book that has werewolves in it-Bitten by Kelley Armstrong*

24. Read a book based on Eastern or Ancient Near Eastern mythology
25. Read a book about Norse mythology--Deep Kiss of Winter by Kresley Cole and Gena Showalter

19/25

[[deleted user]]

Lauren, do you perhaps have a copy of The Prophecy of the Sisters on ebook that you might want to send me?
I'd really be sooooooo greatful :)

[Lauren (Sugar & Snark)]

Sure thing I will send you a copy now. But I must warn you I found it quite a boring read!

[Anna]

1. Read a book about Greek gods--
The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan
2. Read a book about ancient Folklore... (any)

3. Read a book about Dragons, featuring Dragons or has Dragons in it :)
Firelight by Sophie Jordan
4. Read a book about Vampires :D
Blood Promise by Richelle Mead
5. Egyptian mythology
6. Read a book about a heroine from myth or folklore. This doesn't have to be a warrior, but merely a main character. Examples: Penelope, Helen of Troy, Lilith, Beauty.
7. Read a book about zombies!
The Dark and Hollow PLaces
8. Read about about gods in a modern context (Percy Jackson, American Gods etc)
Anansi Boys by Neil Gaiman
9. Read any pre-1900 Vampire novel
10. Arthurian Legend - Think Geneviere, Merlin, the lady in the lake etc.
Merlin's Harp
11. Mythical Place/Lands- Atlantis, utopia, Troy, Olympus etc.
12. Read a book about Angel's, Like fallen Angels etc,
13. Read a book where someone has a "gift" "ability" "power", like mind reading, or being psychic.
Desires of the Dead by Kimberly Derting
14. Read a collection of fairytales (old or new)
Han Christian Anderson's Fairy Tales
15. Read a book about a mythical monster, excluding those already nominated (currently vampires, zombies, and dragons). Monster examples: Kraken, Minotaur, Medusa, orcs. The monster should play a significant role in the story, not just be mentioned in passing or briefly encountered. To qualify as a monster the creature should be dangerous or hideous.
16. Read a book about a Creature/Character that is Half human Half Animal.
Burned by PC Cast
Im talking Centaur, Satyr, Mermaid, Birdmen. Any man beast hybrid will do but they have to be a full time "semi" animal NOT A SHAPE SHIFTER
17. Read a book about witches and witchcraft. It can be fiction or non-fiction
Hex Hall
18. A book about Knights or that has Knights in it (You know like the knights of the round table etc) They need to be legend/myth/folktale/something made up (tales) tho
19. Read a book about ghosts, has ghosts in it etc :)
20. Read a book that has Demons/Daemons in it
Witch Heart by Anya Bast
21. Read a book with Genies/Djinn in it.
22. Read a book that has a prophecy/foretelling/vision
23. Read a book that has werewolves in it
Linger by Maggie Stiefvater
24. Read a book based on Eastern or Ancient Near Eastern mythology
25. Read a book about Norse mythology

[Lu]

Welcome Kat

[Anna]

:) Thanks. This is just my kind of challenge-- I'm mythology-obsessed.

[Diane]

What is the duration of this challenge?

[Lauren]

One year, from 1 November 2010 to 31 October 2011. Any book finished within that period can be used.

[Diane]

Awesome! It looks like a fun challenge.