Minoans and Myceneans

3000 – 1200 B.C.

The Minoans and Mycenaeans were early civilizations of the Aegean world. The Minoans of Crete were known for palace centers, art, and trade, while the Mycenaeans of mainland Greece built fortified cities and inspired later Greek myths and legends.

Picture books

The Prince and the Golden Ax: A Minoan Tale

Story inspired by Minoan mythology

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Theseus and the Minotaur

Picture book adaptation of the Theseus myth

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Chapter books and novels

The Winged Girl of Knossos

Delightful middle-grade novel based on ancient myth

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The Creature of Crete: Stories from Ancient Greece

Stories from ancient Crete

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Dragonfly Song

Gripping fantasy novel set in Bronze-Age Crete

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Island of the Minotaur: The Greek Myths of Ancient Crete

Stories of ancient Crete mythology

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Theseus and the Minotaur: A Graphic Retelling

Graphic novel adaptation of the Theseus myth

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Non-fiction books

The Minoans

Rich history of the Minoans with primary sources and vivid visuals

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In Search of Ancient Crete

Great introduction to archaeology of Ancient Crete with lovely illustrations

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Digging for Troy: From Homer to Hisarlik

Retelling of the Iliad with the archaeological history of the Troy site

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The Palace of Knossos

Story of the Palace of Knossos through archaeology

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In Search of Knossos: The Quest for the Minotaur’s Labyrinth

Story of an archaeologist’s quest for the Minotaur’s labyrinth and Minoans’ palace

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