Greek Myths, Heroes, and Epics

600-337 B.C.

Greek myths are full of gods, heroes, and epic adventures, from the deeds of Hercules and Achilles to stories in The Iliad and The Odyssey. These tales entertained the Greeks and conveyed moral lessons and cultural values that still resonate today. (Find books about Classical Greece here.)

Picture books

The Iliad and the Odyssey

Excellent brief introduction to Homer’s epics for young children

The Trojan Horse

Detailed story of the end of the Trojan War

The Iliad/The Odyssey

Detailed, longer retelling of the Iliad and Odyssey with bold art

Hercules

Fun introduction to Hercules and his labors

Heroes and Horses

Excellent short introduction to the Greek myths for young readers

King Midas: The Golden Touch

Lovely retelling of the Midas myth

Perseus

Retelling of the Perseus myth

Persephone

Retelling of the Persephone myth

Greek Myths

Witty retellings of Greek myths in a comic book format

Greeking Out: Epic Retellings of Classic Greek Myths

Engaging retellings of Greek myths and info about ancient Greece

Chapter books and novels

The Children’s Homer

Classic middle-grade retelling of the Iliad and Odyssey

The Odyssey

Condensed retelling of the Odyssey for middle-grade readers

The Tale of Troy

Classic retelling of the stories of the Trojan War

The Trojan Horse: How the Greeks Won the War

Easy-read version of the Trojan horse story

Black Ships Before Troy

Award-winning novelization of the Iliad for middle-grade readers

The Wanderings of Odysseus

Thrilling novelization of the Odyssey for middle-grade readers

The Iliad

Graphic novel retelling of the Iliad

The Odyssey

Graphic novel retelling of the Odyssey

The Trojan War

Vibrant retelling of the Trojan War story

Heroes, Gods & Monsters of Ancient Greek Mythology

Excellent collection of Greek myths

Greek Myths

Gorgeous collection of Greek myths for middle-grade readers

Tales of the Greek Heroes

Action-packed retelling of hero stories from Greek mythology

The Golden Fleece and the Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles

Poetic retelling of classical Greek hero stories

The Story of Antigone

Illustrated retelling of the Antigone myth, suitable for middle- and upper-grade readers

The Song of Orpheus: The Greatest Greek Myths You Never Heard

Collection of lesser-known ancient Greek myths

Treasury of Greek Mythology

Award-winning compilation of Greek mythology with helpful additions like a family tree

Greek Myths

Classic, detailed collection of Greek myths

Greek Myths for Young Children

Excellent collection of myths for the youngest children, skipping the gory details

Perseus

Dramatic retelling of the Perseus myth for middle-grade readers

Theseus

Dramatic retelling of the Theseus myth for middle-grade readers

Orpheus in the Underworld

Graphic novel retelling of the Orpheus myth

Activities

Explore Greek Myths! With 25 Great Projects

Projects inspired by Greek myths

Greek Gods and Goddesses Coloring Book

Coloring book featuring Greek gods and goddesses

A Coloring Book of the Trojan War

Coloring book of scenes from the Trojan War

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