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Mythic Fiction

These novels for adults draw from folklore, legends, and myths from across the world, whether they take inspiration for certain elements or are complete modern retellings.

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25 items

  • A novel that draws from African and Viking mythologies. Also available as an eBook.
    BookNew York : Del Rey, [2024] — FICTION WILLOW
  • A reimagining of the story of the Hindu goddess, Ganga. Also available as an eBook.
    BookNew York, NY : Redhook, 2024. — FICTION PATEL
  • A historical fantasy novel inspired by the legend of Xishi, one of the Four Beauties of ancient China. Also available as an eBook.
    BookNew York : St. Martin's Press, 2024. — FICTION LIANG
  • A reimagining of the Scottish folk tale, The Selkie Wife. Also available as an eAudiobook and an eBook.
    BookNew York : Dell, [2024] — FICTION SUTHERLAND
  • A retelling of the story of Persephone and Demeter from Greek mythology. Also available as an eBook.
    BookNew York : Scribner, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, LLC. 2024 — FICTION LYON
  • A novel inspired by the myth of the Wild Hunt from British folklore. Also available as an eBook.
    BookNew York : Redhook Books/Orbit, 2024 — FICTION HOLLAND
  • A twist on the story of Persephone and Hades from Greek mythology. Also available as an eAudiobook.
    BookToronto, Ontario : Mira, [2024] — FICTION KING
  • A feminist retelling of the sorceress' story from Greek mythology and Jason and the Argonauts.
    BookNew York : Atria Books, 2024. — FICTION QUIN
  • A novel about the queen from Greek mythology. Also available as an eAudiobook and eBook.
    BookNaperville, Illinois : Sourcebooks Landmark, an imprint of Sourcebooks, [2023] — FICTION CASATI
  • A novel drawing from African American folklore.
    BookNew York, NY : Redhook, 2022. — FICTION PENELOPE
  • A fantasy novel inspired by the Chinese legend of Chang'e. Also available as an eAudiobook and an eBook.
    BookNew York, NY : Harper Voyager, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2022] — FICTION TAN
  • A novel inspired by One Thousand and One Nights and Middle Eastern mythology.
    BookNew York, NY : Orbit, 2022. — FICTION ABDULLAH
  • A fantasy novel that draws from Ghanaian and Arabian folklore.
    BookNew York : Del Rey, [2022] — FICTION EL-ARIFI
  • A fantasy novel set in a world inspired by Norse mythology. Also available as an eBook.
    BookNew York, NY : Orbit, [2021] — SCIENCE FICTION GWYNNE
  • A feminist retelling of Arthurian legends.
    BookNew York : Ace, [2021] — FICTION SEBASTIAN
  • A novel based on Norse mythology.
    BookNew York, NY : Ace, [2021] — FICTION GORNICHEC
  • A novel that draws from Greek mythology, Scottish culture, and Zimbabwean culture. Also available as an eAudiobook.
    BookNew York : Tor, 2021. — FICTION HUCHU
  • Love in Color

    Mythical Tales From Around the World, Retold

    Babalola, Bolu,
    Retelling of various mythologies from around the world, including West Africa, Greece, and the Middle East. Also available as an eAudiobook and an eBook.
    BookNew York, NY : William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2020] — FICTION BABALOLA STORIES
  • A fantasy novel that draws from Mexican folklore and Mayan mythology.
    BookNew York : Del Rey, [2019] — SCIENCE FICTION MORENO-GARCIA