Below I’ll give you my selections for the best Myth books by a few categories. I will cover these and other great books more in depth later.
- Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes (2011)
- The Power of Myth (1991)
- The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don’t Work and What to Do About It (2004)
- Myths to Live By (1993)
- D’Aulaires’ Book of Greek Myths (1992)
- Classical Myth By Barry B. Powell (6th, Sixth Edition) ()
- Classical Myth (7th Edition) (2011)
- The E Myth: Why Most Businesses Don’t Work and What to Do About It (1988)
- The myth of mental illness: Foundations of a theory of personal conduct (Perennial library) by Thomas Szasz (29-May-1905) Paperback ()
- Classical Myth (2009)
- Myth and Meaning: Cracking the Code of Culture (1995)
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Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes (2011)
Edith Hamilton’s mythology succeeds like no other book in bringing to life for the modern reader the Greek, Roman and Norse myths that are the keystone of Western culture-the stories of gods and heroes that have inspired human creativity from antiquity to the present.We follow the drama of the Trojan War and the wanderings of Odysseus.
The Power of Myth (1991)
The Power of Myth launched an extraordinary resurgence of interest in Joseph Campbell and his work. A preeminent scholar, writer, and teacher, he has had a profound influence on millions of people–including Star Wars creator George Lucas.
The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don’t Work and What to Do About It (2004)
E-Myth 'e-,'mith n 1: the entrepreneurial myth: the myth that most people who start small businesses are entrepreneurs 2: the fatal assumption that an individual who understands the technical work of a business can successfully run a business that does that technical workVoted #1 business book by Inc.
Myths to Live By (1993)
What is a properly functioning mythology and what are its functions? Can we use myths to help relieve our modern anxiety, or do they help foster it?
D’Aulaires’ Book of Greek Myths (1992)
“I doubt I would have grown up to be the writer and artist I became had I not fallen in love with D’Aulaire’s Book of Greek Myths at the age of seven.”—R. J. Palacio, author of Wonder. In print for over fifty years, D’Aulaires Book of Greek Myths has introduced generations to Greek mythology—and continues to enthrall young readers.
Classical Myth By Barry B. Powell (6th, Sixth Edition) ()
Paperback Publisher: PrenticeHall; 6th edition (2009) ASIN: B0056SI2CE Shipping Information: View shipping rates and policies Average Customer Review: Be the first to review this item Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,324,831 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) Would you like to tell us about a lower price? If you are a seller for this product, would you like to suggest updates through seller support?
Classical Myth (7th Edition) (2011)
Comprehensive and scholarly, this well-designed text presents Greek and Roman myths in a lively and easy-to-read manner. The material has been rearranged to make it easier to find and the new edition has been streamlined. It features fresh translations, numerous illustrations (ancient and modern) of classical myths and legends, and commentary that emphasizes the anthropological, historical, religious, sociological, and economic contexts in which the myths were told. …
The E Myth: Why Most Businesses Don’t Work and What to Do About It (1988)
1986 Copyright: by Michael E. Gerber- One person writes- my whole life has changed since enrolling in this program 3 months ago.
The myth of mental illness: Foundations of a theory of personal conduct (Perennial library) by Thomas Szasz (29-May-1905) Paperback ()
Paperback Publisher: Harper and Row (1976) (1600) ASIN: B012HTWXSI Shipping Information: View shipping rates and policies Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars 71 customer reviews Would you like to tell us about a lower price? If you are a seller for this product, would you like to suggest updates through seller support?
Classical Myth (2009)
Comprehensive and scholarly, this well-designed text presents Greek and Roman myths in a lively and easy-to-read manner. The material has been rearranged to make it easier to find and the new edition has been streamlined. It features fresh translations, numerous illustrations (ancient and modern) of classical myths and legends, and commentary that emphasizes the anthropological, historical, religious, sociological, and economic contexts in which the myths were told. …
Myth and Meaning: Cracking the Code of Culture (1995)
Ever since the rise of science and the scientific method in the seventeenth century, we have rejected mythology as the product of superstitious and primitive minds. Only now are we coming to a fuller appreciation of the nature and role of myth in human history.
Best Myth Books You Must Read
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The Mythic Moons of Avalon: Lunar & Herbal Wisdom from the Isle of Healing
Author(s): Jhenah Telyndru
ID: 2366724, Publisher: Llewellyn Publications, Year: 8 May 2019, Size: 2 Mb, Format: epub
The Sex Myth: The Gap Between Our Fantasies and Reality
Author(s): Rachel Hills
ID: 2391174, Publisher: Simon & Schuster, Year: 4 Aug 2015, Size: 2 Mb, Format: epub
Classical Mythology: The Basics
Author(s): Richard Martin
ID: 2302310, Publisher: Routledge, Year: 28 April 2016, Size: 2 Mb, Format: epub
Please note that this booklist is not definite. Some books are truly record-breakers according to Washington Post, others are written by unknown writers. On top of that, you can always find additional tutorials and courses on Coursera, Udemy or edX, for example. Are there any other relevant links you could recommend? Drop a comment if you have any feedback on the list.