The Odyssey movie is phenomenal. As an English teacher, Greek mythology nerd, here is what you read next.
The original is written in iambic pentameter. Thats some heavy, slow-going reading if you aren’t into it. The language is beautiful. This is why your English teacher made you slog through it. The movie enhanced this book so well.
The Odyssey by Homer
A beautiful edition in graphic novel form.
Classics In Graphics Homer’s The Odyssey A Graphic Novel Martin Bustamante
Penelope has much to say about the whole mess. Let the Queen Margaret Atwood tell it to you.
The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood
That was a disturbing scene with Circe and Odyssey’s men. This is a fantastic book that gives her story of how she honed her powers.
Circe by Madeline Miller
The Iliad chronicles the Trojan War. The Odyssey tells of Odysseus going home. This book retells Achilles part in the Trojan War.
The Song Of Achilles by Madeline Miller
That Greek movie is full of men all geared up for destruction, but the women hold it altogether. Did you see Anne Hathaway’s portrayal of Penelope? Read about other powerful women in the myths. Beautiful illustrations.
Female Heroes of Greek Mythology 51 Legends Who Ruled the Ancient World Megan Duvarney Forbes
If you want all the Greek myth knowledge, you will find it in this series. Written for adolescents, it is Greek gods in our world because they are still around. Immortals, you know? It is funny and fast-passed. The author sneaks in all the myth st...
Percy Jackson And The Olympians Book One The Lightning Thief Rick Riordan Ean 9781368051477Bkshp Astro T
Some smut. Not my thing, but I did read it. You’ve been warned.
Neon Gods by Katee Robert
For the kids. There’s a podcast, there’s an interactive website. Fun!
