While studying at University I took a Classics course, specifically Classical Mythology. We studied the myths and sagas of the Greeks and Romans through classical literature. It rates up there with the Philosophy course I took, as one of my favorite courses. A few of the textbooks still sit on my bookshelves. Sadly, that’s where my mythology education ended. When Shellie at Layers of Thought posted about the Read a Myth Challenge I couldn’t resist joining!
I’ve always wanted to study mythology more, but it was one of those things I kept putting off. Now I’m committed and I’m shooting for Level 4!
Level 4 Ogma: The God of all Myths!
Mix and match of any eight (8) books from the myth series or any mythology books, with the following conditions:
- Must cover more than 3 countries.
- Must contain at least 1 non-fiction book on mythology study.
The challenge runs from January 1, 2011 t0 December 31, 2011. Here are the books I’ve decided to read for the challenge, in no particular order.
A Short History of Myth by Karen Armstrong
The Prose Edda: Norse Mythology (The Poetic Edda)
From the Beast to the Blonde: On Fairy Tales and their Tellers by Marina Warner
American Indian Myths and Legends by Richard Erdoes and Alfonso Ortiz
Ice Land by Betsy Tobin
Lost in the Labyrinth by Patrice Kindl
The Foretelling by Alice Hoffman
Sirena by Donna Jo Napoli
The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood
Good luck to all those participating!
Amanda Makepeace's Imagination Run Amok 
Yeah! Amanda glad you joined in 🙂
I hope you had a good Christmas.
I did, thank you! 😀 I’ve just been to the library to pick up the first book on my list, A Short History Myth. I can’t wait to begin on the Jan. 1st.
Oh its short and is available at my library too… I am going to borrow it.
I also have a book I won its called the classics. Looks kinda dry but its short too.
I am so glad you joined in…did I already say that..lol …..more fun.
It is short! I didn’t realize till I found it today. I have a few Classical Mythology books still on my shelf, but I’m trying to move in other directions for the challenge. I’ve always wanted to learn more about Norse Mythology so I’m going to read The Prose Edda and then afterwards Ice Land by Betsy Tobin. I received a copy of Ice Land this past fall but haven’t had a chance to pick up. Yes, this is going to be loads of fun! 😀
You and I are in the same vein here… I have Iceland and started it but got overwhelmed with other stuff. Very interesting.
I have also started – Kristin Lavransdatter – by Undset, Sigrid, which has some of included in this historical fiction tome. Although it shows the loss of the native religions/myth based due to the inclusion or invasion of Christianity.
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You have a very interesting list there and I like an ambitious challenge participant. God of all myths, right on! 😀
Thank you! I hope I haven’t bit off more than I chew! Two days to go! 😀
Wow! It looks like a bunch of books. They should be interesting though!