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Fantasy Books Based on Greek Mythology

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From one of the most popular writers today is this Greek story from the perspective of a villain – Medusa.

Medusa by Jessie Burton

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Set in the magical land of Sparta, our story takes us on a voyage through the life of the aspiring warrior Daphne.

Daughter of Sparta by Claire Andrews

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This is a retelling of the Iliad, but it explores the cost of the Trojan War on its women.

A Thousand Ships by Natalie Haynes

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This poignant little story introduces readers to Ariadne, the beautiful princess who lives in her own bubble of happiness.

Ariadne by Jennifer Saint

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One of the most popular novels in recent times, this book has at its centre the daughter of Sun-God and Titan Helios, Circe.

Circe by Madeline Miller

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This wildly original book follows Piranesi, a lone man living in a house that contains the ocean.

Piranesi by Susanne Clarke

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This novel in verse recounts the ancient Greek myth of Geryon and flips in on its head to turn it into a coming-of-age story.

Autobiography of Red by Anne Carson

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From one of the most gifted writers of the modern day comes a tragic retelling of the story of Agamemnon in the aftermath of the Trojan War.

House of Names by Colm Toibin

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Margaret Atwood is a master of modern fiction, and this book transcends genres and stays with the reader.

The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood

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This account of the Trojan war and the cityscapes of Troy takes us through the perspectives of women.

The Silence of the Girls by Pat Barker