As of october 28, 2011, the series has been on the new york times best seller list for childrens book series for 223 weeks. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. Free audio books in greek that you can download in mp3, ipod and itunes format for your portable audio player. The greek myths have a universal appeal, beyond the time and physical place in which they were created. Most people are familiar with greek mythology due to its enduring presence and repeated references in popular culture all around us. The greeks were not a boring bunch, and their mythology was no different. The greek myths by robert graves 1956 gods and heroes of ancient greece by gustav schwab 1837 gods, heroes and men of ancient greece by w. The lord of the rings the fellowship of the rings audiobook chap 16 make by tokybook.
The trials of apollo audiobook is a pentalogy of fantasy adventure and mythological fiction story written by american author rick riordan that collectively form a sequel to the heroes of olympus audiobook series. Translated by samuel butler 18351902 the odyssey is one of the two major ancient greek epic poems the other being the iliad, attributed to the poet homer. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. Greek mythology is intricate and complex, and the ideals behind their mythological beliefs were often intertwined with real life events. Plus, youll get an additional audiobook per month after trial. On his way to the trojan war, philoctetes was bitten by a snake. Edith hamiltons mythology belongs in the personal library of every literate person as an introduction to, summary of, andor reminder of these greek, roman, and norse myths. Listen to greek mythology an elaborate guide to the gods, heroes, harems, sagas, rituals and beliefs of greek myths by bernard hayes available from rakuten kobo. Mythology by edith hamilton covers the majority of greek mythology in a series of short stories. Heroes, gods and monsters of the greek myths offers easytoread, easytounderstand stories about the great greek myths. I have free codes for audiobooks ive narrated, and id like to share them to help you in this tough time.
Im loving it so far and i want more greek mythology audiobooks. Hear audio renditions of the myths along with lectures about their significance and meaning. There is ad free version and with more myths greek mythology pro. The ancient texts we call greek myths are our window into the distant past. Instead of listening to the story which is free you rather judge than listen. Greek mythology explained by marios christou overdrive.
Great book for starters in greek mythology mythology by edith hamilton is a great book greek mythology novices like me. Timeless tales from the ancients is a smart, fun, compulsively listenable overview of the greek s favorite characters and tales. Apr 30, 20 listen to mythology audiobook by edith hamilton. If youre still fascinated with greek mythology books, or looking for percy jackson or circe readalikes, youll find the best of them here for adults, teens, and kids alike. Mythology is a fascinating topic and there are numerous ways to learn about classical mythology on audio. This elaborate audiobook gives you all the insights you will ever need to know. Download the greek mythology audiobook series and listen anywhere, anytime on your iphone, android or windows device. The new national geographic treasury of greek mythology offers timeless stories of greek myths in a beautiful new volume. Brief, because a thorough treatment of these legendary super beings could take thousands of hours. Free kindle unlimited bookgreek mythology ancient origins. A lot of this is stuff that companies are offering for free because of coronavirus, and i did my. Free audio books in genre mythslegends that you can download in mp3, ipod and itunes format for your portable audio player. Rouse 1934 bulfinchs mythology originally published as three volumes by thomas bulfinch 1855 mythology by edith hamilton 1942 myths of the ancient greeks by richard p. As such, its long been one of the main ancient sources that scholars have used to piece together greek mythology.
Greek mythology by bernard hayes and kyle walton audiobook. I must have checked this book out of the library 100 times. Robert graves the greek myths part 1 ancient times. Fascinating stories and legends of greek gods, goddesses, heroes and monsters. Mythology succeeds like no other audiobook in bringing to life for the modern listener the greek, roman, and norse myths and legends that are the keystone of western. Apr 26, 2018 greek mythology is the body of myths and teachings that belong to the ancient greeks, concerning their gods and heroes, the nature of the world, and the origins and significance of their own cult.
This audiobook will examine how both myth and fact contributed to the culture and traditions of the greek, and how these influences and stories continue to live on throughout the centuries. Greek mythology is the body of myths and teachings that belong to the ancient greeks, concerning their gods and heroes, the nature of the world, and the origins and significance of their own cult. Librivox audiobooks are free for anyone to listen to, on their computers, ipods or other mobile device, or to burn onto a cd. There is adfree version and with more myths greek mythology pro. These stories reflect the origins of western literature. Here is a delightful collection of charming stories from greek mythology. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Translated by samuel butler 18351902 the odyssey is one of the two major ancient greek epic poems the other being. The only audiobook youll ever need about greek mythology.
Hey friends, ive recently discovered that has some free books for kindle unlimited users i was actually looking for crochet related books and when i found a bunch, i branched out to my other interest so, heres greek mythology. This collection features some very popular characters like our beloved jason, ulysses, king pluto and theseus and of course, our favorite, mr. Timeless tales from the ancients is a smart, fun, compulsively listenable overview of the greeks favorite characters and tales. Myths and legends of ancient greece and rome audio book. For those that like the perfect blend of truth and fiction, new world library has the best books for mythology lovers. Listen to unlimited audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android.
Get the audible audio editions of the greek mythology series from the. But for added insights and additional myths, i would encourage readers of it to also obtain and read bulfinchs mythology. I dont find many textbooks approachable and sort of gave up on finding an understanding of classical greek stories. A handson travelers guide to the enthralling tales of greek mythology, organized around the cities and landscapes where the events are set. The poem is commonly dated to between 800 and 600 bc. Written by bernard evslin, narrated by todd haberkorn. Collection of greek mythology divided in different kind of gods primeval, titans and olympians, demigods and the most important myths. Myths and legends of ancient greece and rome librivox. So while its usually considered reference material, its. Son of poias in greek mythology, philoctetes by gift acquired the bow and arrow of hercules, by lighting the pyre on which the hero was consumed alive. Uses comic book format to describe the origins of greek and roman myths. Greek myth attempts to explain the origins of the world, and details the lives and adventures of a wide variety of gods, goddesses, heroes, heroines and mythological creatures.
Unconventional, because digging for truth is far more interesting than reciting old stories which have little relevance to us today. Greek mythology audiobook by bernard hayes rakuten kobo. Since its original publication by little, brown and company, in 1942, edith hamiltons mythology has sold millions of copies throughout the world and established itself as a perennial bestseller in its various available formats. Librivox audiobooks are read by volunteers from all over the world. Featured free audio books mythslegends loyal books. List of 10 best books to read about greek mythology.
I discovered this book at about the age of 10 im much older now. This book contains a brief but unconventional look at the titans and olympian gods of greek mythology. Heroes, gods and monsters of the greek myths audiobook bernard. To get a book, dm me one of the numbered categories below, and if you feel so inclined, please drop me a. Greek mythology is explicitly embodied in a large collection of narratives, and implicitly in greek representational arts, such as vasepaintings and votive gifts. The 10 best greek mythology books norse mythology for smart. These myths are filled with sex, violence, drama, lies, monsters, hubris, journeys, and just about anything else you can think of. Listen to greek mythology by bernard hayes, kyle walton for free with a 30 day free trial. A captivating guide to greek mythology, egyptian mythology, norse mythology, celtic mythology and roman mythology by matt clayton and captivating history 4.
R martins a song of ice and fire series and the game of thrones tv series will love greek mythology explained, a unique retelling of greek mythological tales featuring love, betrayal, murder, and ruthless ambitions. Jul 22, 2019 greek mythology books retellings, translations, and commentary continue to be some of my favorite reads. Greek myths by james baldwin on free audio book download. Tanglewood tales audiobook by nathaniel hawthorne 18041864 all mythology andor hawthorne lovers unite. Brought to life with lyrical text by awardwinning author donna jo napoli, the tales of gods and goddesses such as zeus, aphrodite, apollo, and athena and heroes and monsters such as helen of troy, perseus, and medusa will fascinate and engage childrens imaginations. Greek mythology by david stuttard overdrive rakuten. Im glad to know its still in print so that my son can read it when his interest in greek mythology develops. This is a comprehensive collection of all the major and minor gods of rome and greece, with descriptions of festivals and retellings of major. Zeus, king of the greek gods the greatest legends from the time when gods and godesses roamed the earth and mingled with humans. So while its usually considered reference material, its much more enjoyable than encyclopedias on mythology. You will learn about the greeks and romans belief in the creation of the world and theories about the creation of mankind. Jan 04, 2006 listen to greek myths audiobook by james baldwin. The history, stories and folklore of the gods i did make sure it was cool with the admins before directing you to another site.
Oct 17, 2014 hey friends,ive recently discovered that has some free books for kindle unlimited users i was actually looking for crochet related books and when i found a bunch, i branched out to my other interestso, heres greek mythology. Learn the innivative way with free audiobooks from. It requires a certain amount of patience to stay with this book as it refers to a multitude of difficult to pronounce and even more difficult to remember names of characters from the greek mythology and of course there is the issue of remembering names of the same characters in latin and in greek. This application will be updated to complete much information as possible taking into account the different points of view of the great poets homer, ovid, hesiod, virgil, etc.