10 Best Fantasy Books that Revive Ancient Mythology in Modern Times!
Hey you! Yeah, you with the head stuck in the past and the heart in another realm! Get ready to be thrown down a rabbit hole of epic proportions; a world of fantasy filled with creatures and concepts both familiar and new! We’ve got a list here that mashes up our nostalgic love for ancient mythology with our ever-changing, awe-inspiring modern world.
Imagine your favorite mythological beings getting up to mischief in our contemporary cities and towns, their ancient wisdom clashing hilariously and awesomely with today’s technology. It's not just a whirlwind fusion of the past and the present, it's also an ingenious clash of civilisations where Gods meet CEOs, heroes match wits with hackers, and monsters roam highways instead of deep dark woods! We guarantee you'll never look at that old dusty statue of Zeus or mysterious Egyptian hieroglyphics the same way again!
So get yourself comfy and prepare for an extraordinary journey traversing time, culture, and imagination. Whether you're a seasoned fantasy enthusiast or a curious newbie, these books will stir your imagination, make you laugh, cry, or shiver in suspense. Stay tuned to uncover our top 10 fantasy books that seamlessly sew the threads of ancient mythology into the seemingly mundane fabric of our modern lives!
『American Gods』
Shadow is a man with a past. But now he wants nothing more than to live a quiet life with his wife and stay out of trouble. Until he learns that she's been killed in a terrible accident. Flying home for the funeral, as a violent storm rocks the plane, a strange man in the seat next to him introduces himself. The man calls himself Mr. Wednesday, and he knows more about Shadow than is possible. He warns Shadow that a far bigger storm is coming. And from that moment on, nothing will ever he the same...
Author | Neil Gaiman |
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Price | unknown |
Publisher | Harper Collins |
Release Date | Apr 30, 2002 |
Source | Google Books |
『Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief』
Look, I didn't want to be a half-blood. I never asked to be the son of a Greek god. I was just a normal kid, going to school, playing basketball, skateboarding. The usual. Until I accidentally vaporized my maths teacher. That's when things started really going wrong. Now I spend my time fighting with swords, battling monsters with my friends and generally trying to stay alive. This is the one where Zeus, God of the Sky, thinks I've stolen his lightning bolt - and making Zeus angry is a very bad idea. Can Percy find the lightning bolt before a fully fledged WAR OF THE GODS ERUPTS? Follow the author on his blog Also available: Percy Jackson and the Battle of the Labyrinth Percy Jackson and the Last Olympian Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief (audio) Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief (film tie-in) Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters Percy Jackson and the Titan's Curse Percy Jackson: The Demigod Files
Author | Rick Riordan |
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Price | unknown |
Publisher | Puffin Books |
Release Date | Dec 01, 2009 |
Source | Google Books |
『Lost Hero, The (Heroes of Olympus, The, Book One)』
Jason has a problem. He doesn't remember anything before waking up on a school bus holding hands with a girl. Apparently she's his girlfriend Piper, his best friend is a kid named Leo, and they're all students in the Wilderness School, a boarding school for "bad kids." What he did to end up here, Jason has no idea—except that everything seems very wrong.
Author | Rick Riordan |
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Price | $7.99 |
Publisher | Disney Electronic Content |
Release Date | Jan 05, 2011 |
Source | Google Books |
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『The Red Pyramid』
Since their mother's death, Carter and Sadie have become near strangers. While Sadie has lived with her grandparents in London, her brother has traveled the world with their father, the brilliant Egyptologist, Dr. Julius Kane. One night, Dr. Kane brings the siblings together for a "research experiment" at the British Museum, where he hopes to set things right for his family. Instead, he unleashes the Egyptian god Set, who banishes him to oblivion and forces the children to flee for their lives. From the creator of the hit Percy Jackson series.
Author | Rick Riordan |
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Price | $7.99 |
Publisher | Disney Electronic Content |
Release Date | May 04, 2010 |
Source | Google Books |
『Lovely War』
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Perfect for fans of Divine Rivals, a critically acclaimed, multi-layered romance set in the perilous days of World Wars I and II, where gods hold the fates--and the hearts--of four mortals in their hands. "Pick an adjective—sweeping, sprawling, epic, Olympian—and yet none quite conveys the emotional width and depth of Julie Berry’s brilliant novel."—The Washington Post They are Hazel, James, Aubrey, and Colette. A classical pianist from London, a British would-be architect-turned-soldier, a Harlem-born ragtime genius in the U.S. Army, and a Belgian orphan with a gorgeous voice and a devastating past. Their story, as told by goddess Aphrodite, who must spin the tale or face judgment on Mount Olympus, is filled with hope and heartbreak, prejudice and passion, and reveals that, though War is a formidable force, it's no match for the transcendent power of Love. Hailed by critics, Lovely War has received seven starred reviews and is an indie bestseller. Author Julie Berry has been called "a modern master of historical fiction" by Bookpage and "a celestially inspired storyteller" by the New York Times, and Lovely War is truly her masterwork.
Author | Julie Berry |
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Price | unknown |
Publisher | Penguin |
Release Date | Feb 04, 2020 |
Source | Google Books |
『Lore』
THE INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BEST-SELLER “Epic from start to finish.” —Marie Lu, #1 New York Times best-selling author of Warcross “A brilliant and breathless twist on classic mythology!” —Marissa Meyer, #1 New York Times best-selling author of The Lunar Chronicles Every seven years, the Agon begins. As punishment for a past rebellion, nine Greek gods are forced to walk the earth as mortals. They are hunted by the descendants of ancient bloodlines, all eager to kill a god and seize their divine power and immortality. Long ago, Lore Perseous fled that brutal world, turning her back on the hunt’s promises of eternal glory after her family was murdered by a rival line. For years she’s pushed away any thought of revenge against the man—now a god—responsible for their deaths. Yet as the next hunt dawns over New York City, two participants seek her out: Castor, a childhood friend Lore believed to be dead, and Athena, one of the last of the original gods, now gravely wounded. The goddess offers an alliance against their mutual enemy and a way to leave the Agon behind forever. But Lore's decision to rejoin the hunt, binding her fate to Athena's, will come at a deadly cost—and it may not be enough to stop the rise of a new god with the power to bring humanity to its knees. From the #1 New York Times best-selling author of The Darkest Minds comes a sweepingly ambitious, high-octane tale of power, destiny, love, and redemption.
Author | Alexandra Bracken |
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Price | $9.99 |
Publisher | Disney Electronic Content |
Release Date | Jan 05, 2021 |
Source | Google Books |
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『The Trials of Apollo Book One The Hidden Oracle』
How do you punish an immortal? By making him human. After angering his father Zeus, the god Apollo is cast down from Olympus. Weak and disoriented, he lands in New York City as a regular teenage boy. Now, without his godly powers, the four-thousand-year-old deity must learn to survive in the modern world until he can somehow find a way to regain Zeus's favor. But Apollo has many enemies-gods, monsters, and mortals who would love to see the former Olympian permanently destroyed. Apollo needs help, and he can think of only one place to go . . . an enclave of modern demigods known as Camp Half-Blood.
Author | Rick Riordan |
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Price | unknown |
Publisher | Disney-Hyperion |
Release Date | May 03, 2016 |
Source | Google Books |
『The Storm Runner』
A contemporary adventure based on Maya mythology from Rick Riordan Presents! Zane has always enjoyed exploring the dormant volcano near his home in New Mexico, even though hiking it is challenging. He'd much rather hang out there with his dog, Rosie, than go to middle school, where kids call him Sir Limps a Lot, McGimpster, or Uno--for his one good leg. What Zane doesn't know is that the volcano is a gateway to another world and he is at the center of a powerful prophecy. A new girl at school, Brooks, informs him that he's destined to release an evil god from the ancient Maya relic he is imprisoned in--unless she can find and remove it first. Together they return to the volcano, where all kinds of crazy happens. Brooks turns into a hawk, a demon attacks them in a cave, and Rosie gives her all while trying to protect Zane. When Zane decides to save his dog no matter the cost, he is thrust into an adventure full of surprising discoveries, dangerous secrets, and an all-out war between the gods, one of whom happens to be his father. To survive, Zane will have to become the Storm Runner. But how can he run when he can't even walk well without a cane?
Author | J.C. Cervantes |
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Price | unknown |
Publisher | Rick Riordan Presents |
Release Date | Aug 20, 2019 |
Source | Google Books |
And there ya have it, folks! Who knew ancient mythology could be this much fun and riveting, right? These obviously aren't dull, dusty old tales from yesteryears, but alluring narratives brimming with power, magic, romance, and good ol' epic battles. These contemporary authors have truly breathed new life into Greek, Norse, Egyptian, and Celtic lores and legends, in ways that we can't help but applaud. You'll spot familiar characters like Odin, Medusa, Loki and Anubis wearing new faces in these pages, while drastically different, modern settings might just make you do a double-take. From underworld heists to heavenly romances, fantasy-drenched high schools to enchanted islands, we've got it all! These stories toy with reality and myth in truly creative ways, integrating technology, current social issues, and yes, even sass and humor. They make mythology, one of humanity's oldest storytelling traditions, appear cool and accessible to readers of all ages. So, start reading these novels and comics, and let your imagination traverse through times, unravelling ancient secrets in today's narratives. Happy reading!
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