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Mythology FictionMythology Fiction<div class="ExternalClass1BE23B01367C4B34BF7B50F8C577D357"><p>​​They are the tales as old as time itself and their varieties are impossible to count. Writers today have drawn rich inspiration from these stories and what has resulted is a diverse and entertaining body of work that has only grown in popularity among modern readers. This list is for existing lovers of the genre as well as those wanting to dip their toe into the melodramatic and addicting world of the gods. <br></p></div>

 

 

 

 

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A thousand ships : a novelA thousand ships : a novelHaynes, Natalie, author.6177553Book9780063065390https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=thousand%20ships&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=haynes&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=15
AbandonAbandonCabot, Meg.6601138Book9780545284103https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=abandon&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=cabot&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=29
AriadneAriadneSaint, Jennifer, author.6297325Book9781250773586https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=ariadne&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=jennifer&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=27
AtalantaAtalantaSaint, Jennifer, author.7172424Book9781250855572https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=atalanta&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=jennifer&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=23
Circe : a novelCirce : a novelMiller, Madeline, author.5095551Book9780316556347https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=circe&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=madeline&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=18
Clytemnestra : a novelClytemnestra : a novelCasati, Costanza, 1995- author.7041254Book9781728268231https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=clytemnestra&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=casati&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=2
ElektraElektraSaint, Jennifer, author.6663556Book9781250773616https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=elektra&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=jennifer&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=26
Fifteen dogs : an apologueFifteen dogs : an apologueAlexis, André, 1957- author.4070023Book9781552453056https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=fifteen%20dogs&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=alexis&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=19
For the most beautiful : a novel of the women of TroyFor the most beautiful : a novel of the women of TroyHauser, Emily (Fiction writer), author.4591518Book9781681773018https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=for%20the%20most%20beautiful&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=hauser&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=21
Gods Behaving BadlyGods Behaving BadlyPhillips, Marie4234925Bookhttp://images.contentreserve.com/ImageType-200/1191-1/{D2C64955-2A4D-48FE-804C-D970EF5B9887}Img200.jpg9781415947425https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=gods%20behaving%20badly&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=marie&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=3
Greek myths : a new retellingGreek myths : a new retellingHiggins, Charlotte, 1972- author.6423218Book9780593316269https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=greek%20myths&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=higgins&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=24
HercHercRogerson, Phoenicia, author.7320381Book9781335016775https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=herc&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=phoenicia&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=15
House of OdysseusHouse of OdysseusNorth, Claire, author.7286706Book9780316444002https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=house%20odysseus&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=claire&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=18
House of namesHouse of namesTóibín, Colm, 1955- author.4753889Book9781501140211https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=house%20of%20names&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=colm&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=6
IthacaIthacaNorth, Claire, author.6768612Book9780316422963https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=ithaca&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=claire&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=22
Lies we sing to the seaLies we sing to the seaUnderwood, Sarah, 1999- author.7078070Book9780063234475https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=sing%20to%20the%20sea&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=underwood&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=13
Mythos : the Greek myths reimaginedMythos : the Greek myths reimaginedFry, Stephen, 1957- author.6413364Book9781452178912https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=mythos&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=fry&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=34
Norse mythologyNorse mythologyGaiman, Neil, author.4589371Book9780393609097https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=norse%20mythology&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=gaiman&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=32
Orpheus girlOrpheus girlRebele-Henry, Brynne, 1999- author.5819388Book9781641290746https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=orpheus%20girl&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=brynne&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=31
Psyche and Eros : a novelPsyche and Eros : a novelMcNamara, Luna, author.7212760Book9780063295070https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=psyche%20eros&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=luna&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=17
Stone blind : a novelStone blind : a novelHaynes, Natalie, author.6857796Book0063258390https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=stone%20blind&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=haynes&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=16
The PenelopiadThe PenelopiadAtwood, Margaret4711932Bookhttps://img1.od-cdn.com/ImageType-200/6852-1/{9381371D-54EF-4469-82D1-F805211D2FF0}Img200.jpg9780802197832https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=The%20Penelopiad&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=atwood&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=9
The roseThe roseReisz, Tiffany, author.5633767Book9780778307921https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=the%20rose&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=reisz&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=10
The shadow of Perseus : a novelThe shadow of Perseus : a novelHeywood, Claire, author.7061751Book9780593471555https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=shadow%20perseus&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=heywood&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=21
The silence of the girls : a novelThe silence of the girls : a novelBarker, Pat, 1943- author.5275648Book9780385544214https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=silence%20girls&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=barker&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=11
The song of AchillesThe song of AchillesMiller, Madeline.4015815Book0062060627https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=song%20of%20achilles&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=madeline&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=22
The women of Troy : a novelThe women of Troy : a novelBarker, Pat, 1943- author.6369052Book9780385546690https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=women%20troy&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=barker&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=12
Till We Have FacesTill We Have FacesLewis, C. S.6313283Bookhttps://img1.od-cdn.com/ImageType-200/0293-1/{CEFC600A-54E2-44A1-9C3E-80AC36C5356E}Img200.jpg9780062565426https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=we%20have%20faces&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=lewis&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=28