Mythology/Legend Tales Discussion

[Heidi M Simone]

This month genre of choice is Mythology and Legends! For this month, let's find books that are either based on mythologies/legends or perhaps books/stories that are considered purely a myth and/or legend.

Merriam Webster defines these two terms as:

• Mythology: "an allegorical narrative" and "myths dealing with the gods, demigods, and legendary heroes of a particular people"
  - Examples: Greek Mythology, Roman Mythology
• Legend: "a story coming down from the past, especially one popularly regarded as historical although not verifiable"
  - Examples: Arthurian legends, Paul Bunyan, the Loch Ness Monster

Though there are plenty of times when myths and legends overlap. If you have more to add about myths and/or legends, please feel free to do so!

To begin our discussion this month, let's consider the following questions:

• What are you planning to read or have read for this month?
• Describe why is this book considered to be mythological/legendary-based.
• Is it a book/story that is an actual myth or legend or an adaptation of a myth or legend?
• What did you think of the book? Would you recommend it?

[HollandBlue]

I guess my favorite legend is ironically the same story I mentioned last month, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. I'll be keeping an eye on this discussion because I'm interested in reading more myths. I also enjoyed the movie a while back about Fern Gully! trying to save the rainforests; I'm not sure if the story was a book or not.

[Heidi M Simone]

I guess my favorite legend is ironically the same story I mentioned last month, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. I'll be keeping an eye on this discussion because I'm interested in reading more myths. I also enjoyed the movie a while back about Fern Gully! trying to save the rainforests; I'm not sure if the story was a book or not.

Ooo...yes, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. That would be a good one to read!

I remember Fern Gully as an animated film. There is a book, but I'm not sure which came first. Also, I don't remember if it's a legend or myth, but it was something that I enjoyed growing up.

[HollandBlue]

I guess my favorite legend is ironically the same story I mentioned last month, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. I'll be keeping an eye on this discussion because I'm interested in reading more myths. I also enjoyed the movie a while back about Fern Gully! trying to save the rainforests; I'm not sure if the story was a book or not.

Ooo...yes, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. That would be a good one to read!

I remember Fern Gully as an animated film. There is a book, but I'm not sure which came first. Also, I don't remember if it's a legend or myth, but it was something that I enjoyed growing up.

For some reason, and I'm not sure, but I think it was 'The Legend of Fern Gully'. I was thinking of the animated film too.

[Heidi M Simone]

I guess my favorite legend is ironically the same story I mentioned last month, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. I'll be keeping an eye on this discussion because I'm interested in reading more myths. I also enjoyed the movie a while back about Fern Gully! trying to save the rainforests; I'm not sure if the story was a book or not.

Ooo...yes, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. That would be a good one to read!

I remember Fern Gully as an animated film. There is a book, but I'm not sure which came first. Also, I don't remember if it's a legend or myth, but it was something that I enjoyed growing up.

For some reason, and I'm not sure, but I think it was 'The Legend of Fern Gully'. I was thinking of the animated film too.

Ah, maybe!

[Heidi M Simone]

I've decided to read Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman. I haven't actually read one of his books yet, and I don't know much about Norse Mythology. What better way to do both than this month's genre discussion?

[Bianka Walter]

I've decided to read Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman. I haven't actually read one of his books yet, and I don't know much about Norse Mythology. What better way to do both than this month's genre discussion?

Oh yay! Let me know what you think
There were so many cool things that I learnt about Thor and Loki.
Especially with all the Marvel movies out now - it's fun stuff to know!

[Heidi M Simone]

I've decided to read Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman. I haven't actually read one of his books yet, and I don't know much about Norse Mythology. What better way to do both than this month's genre discussion?

Oh yay! Let me know what you think
There were so many cool things that I learnt about Thor and Loki.
Especially with all the Marvel movies out now - it's fun stuff to know!

I actually haven't gotten to it, if you can believe that. I do still have the library book, so maybe I can read it soon!

Really? I did not put the two together. I'll be on the lookout for those things, though!

[Heidi M Simone]

I recently read The Secret Key of Pythagorum by Michele Angello, and it speaks to the legend of a certain king...not sure if it would be a spoiler to mention his name, so I'll refrain for now. The book is categorized as historical fantasy, so definitely an adaptation of the legend.

It follows a young boy named Savaric as he journeys to find his true destiny. I actually really liked this book and think many who like historical fantasies would enjoy it, too!