600-337 B.C.
Greek myths are filled with gods, heroes, and epic adventures that have captivated audiences for centuries. These stories explain the creation of the world, the lives of the gods on Mount Olympus, and the heroic deeds of figures like Hercules, Achilles, and Odysseus. Epics like The Iliad and The Odyssey tell tales of war, honor, and the struggles between mortals and gods. These myths and legends not only entertained the ancient Greeks but also conveyed important moral lessons and cultural values that still resonate today. (Find books about Classical Greece here.)
Picture Books- Trojan War and Odyssey
Chapter Books- Trojan War and Odyssey
The Children’s Homer
Classic middle-grade retelling of the Iliad and Odyssey
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The Odyssey
Condensed retelling of the Odyssey for middle-grade readers
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The Tale of Troy
Classic retelling of the stories of the Trojan War
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Trojan Horse: How the Greeks Won the War
Easy-read version of the Trojan horse story
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Black Ships Before Troy
Award-winning novelization of the Iliad for middle-grade readers
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Picture Books- Other Myths
Hercules (Little Library of Greek Myths)
Fun introduction to Hercules and his labors
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Heroes and Horses
Excellent short introduction to the Greek myths for young readers
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King Midas: The Golden Touch
Lovely retelling of the Midas myth
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Perseus
Retelling of the Perseus myth
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Persephone
Retelling of the Persephone myth
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Chapter Books- Other Myths
Heroes, Gods & Monsters of Ancient Greek Mythology
Excellent collection of Greek myths
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Greek Myths
Gorgeous collection of Greek myths for middle-grade readers
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Tales of the Greek Heroes
Action-packed retelling of hero stories from Greek mythology
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Golden Fleece and the Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles
Poetic retelling of classical Greek hero stories
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The Story of Antigone
Illustrated retelling of the Antigone myth, suitable for middle- and upper-grade readers
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The Song of Orpheus: The Greatest Greek Myths You Never Heard
Collection of lesser-known ancient Greek myths
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Treasury of Greek Mythology
Award-winning compilation of Greek mythology with helpful additions like a family tree
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Greek Myths
Classic, detailed collection of Greek myths
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Greek Myths for Young Children
Excellent collection of myths for the youngest children, skipping the gory details
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Perseus
Dramatic retelling of the Perseus myth for middle-grade readers
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