I’d love to read more about the myths and legends from different cultures. Please suggest some books about them. I’m fine with a book that compiles myths and legends from all over, but i would love it best if it talks about a single legend or myth. Thank you.
by Bright-Artichoke-738
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Bulfinch’s Mythology is a classic place to start for Greek mythology.
Song of Achilles and Circe by Madeline Miller. Two of the best books I’ve ever read
Mythos by Stephen Fry
Macunaima: The Hero Without Any Character by Mario de Andrade is a classic Brazilian fantasy with characters from Amazonian mythology. The Engel translation has footnotes with the background lore behind each character.
Try The White Goddess by Robert Graves. It’s not for everyone.
Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman
Mythology by Edith Hamilton
Robert Graves the Greek Myths
[The Golden Bough](https://lintreader.com/book/frazer-the-golden-bough-a-study-in-KZd4XkYV) is interesting too but also controversial
You could also explore different culture’s legends from a [playlist from books about myths and legends](https://lintreader.com/lecta/auto?q=mythology) (different chapters each time you click)