I’ve loved myth-based stories ever since I started losing myself in the library in elementary school. All those fantastic creatures and heroic deeds swept me away from boring homework. (Of course Zeus’ legendary philandering was toned down quite a bit!)
But if had to pick my favorite myth-based story now, well, it would depend on what was meant by favorite.
Alyssa Day’s Warriors of Poseidon series contained both the Greek god of the Sea and the legend of Atlantis, along with a whole bunch of nasty (and one nice) vampire and some shapeshifters. Awesome series with action, adventure, hot romance and saving the world. Start with Atlantis Rising if you’ve missed this. Even better, she’s finished so you get to find out how it ends.
On a completely other track, if you want to learn about every mythology ever, sink your teeth, and a very long weekend, into Neil Gaiman’s American Gods. It felt like he made use of every possible myth and legend, and wove them into a fantastic reinterpretation of the great American road novel. If you’ve never read it, you won’t see the end coming, and then you’ll wonder why you didn’t. But I still laugh at the idea of the Egyptian gods keeping a funeral parlor in Cairo, Illinois with a cat named, of course, Bastet. And yes, it is Her.
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i love all things “myth”, but a few i especially love reading about: medusa, king aurthur, and robin hood (is he considered myth?). loving this hop, thanks so much for being a part of it, and for your contest/giveaway 🙂
patricia crews
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My favorite myth is about Eric, the goddess of discord 🙂
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Thanks for the awesome giveaway! Having a brain freeze and the only myth I can think of right now is Achilles 😉
i don’t think i have a favourite myth. i love mythology ( greek, norse egyptian etc) and there are so many stories that i can’t pick one…. the one that impressed me the lmost was the one about the god Mim in egyptian ^^ i remember telling teh myth i learned during my travel in egypt to the catheshim and i shoked evyone^^
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Donna From Book Lover’s Hideaway
I like the story of Orion the giant huntsman in Greek mythology.
American Gods is one of my favorites. I am not sure which myth is my favorite, I love the Greek and Roman Gods and their stories.
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I love reading about myths of romance and of adventures! One of my favorite myths is the story of Robin Hood stealing from the rich and giving to the poor and his love story with Maid Marion!
Thanks for the awesome hop!
Beth H.
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NOT SURE I HAVE A FAVORITE MYTH. THANKS FOR THE GIVEAWAY! calicolady60@hotmail.com
I like the understated but sweet story of Baucis and Philemon!
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My favorites are Greek, but among them I do not have one particular favorite.
I was always fascinated by Eros and Psyche’s story. Thanks for the giveaway!
~Krista
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I always liked the stories of Prometheus bringing fire and Theseus vs the Minotaur, but I’ll pick the labors of Hercules.
I don’t have a favorite mythological hero. I hadn’t really found any until this blog hop. Have lots of catching up to do!
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My favorite is Persephone.
Thanks for the chance to win!
I have always loved Homer’s Iliad and the Odyssey.
My favorite myth is Pandora’s Box, always felt it was a necessary evil in order for humanity to continue to evolve.
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Hades and Persephone
My favorite is Medusa 😀
I like the myth of Eros and Psyche.
I’m partial to the Greek/Roman myths, but I’ll read other mythological fiction as long as they’re well-written.
p.s. I’m halfway through American Gods and now I’m excited for the ending!
I’ve always loved monster myths like the Loch Ness monster and Sasquatch.
I don’t have a favorite myth, but I’ve been reading a lot of Norse and Celtic mythology and folklore lately.
Thanks for the amazing giveaway!
elizabeth @ bookattict . com
I love Loki’s stories. He’s such a prankster, bad boy. I love it!
Thanks for the giveaway.
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Artemis is my favorite. Thanks.
One of my favorites is the story of Psyche and Cupid.
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So many to choose from, but the myth of Osiris and Isis is one of my all-time favs!
Thanks for the giveaway!
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I love mythology! My favorite myth is the Trojan War – epic romance and action at the same time 🙂
My favorite myth is of Hades abducting Persephone.
I like most stories with Athena or Dionysus — she’s a woman of action, he’s a loveable guy who means no harm — he just has groupies with serious issues.
I don’t have a favorite story. I like to read all that I can find.
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I love Persephone and Hades. 🙂
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Hades and Persephone…Thanks!
My favorite myth is Eros/Cupid & Psyche.
My favorite myth is about Thesseus and Ariadne.
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Eros & Psyche
Persephone and Hades 😀
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I like Greek mythology. Aphrodite.
probably the pandora’s box