Most Popular Mythology Books of the 20th century

Discover popular Mythology books from the 20th century, with reader ratings and new favorites to explore.

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Song of Kali

Dan Simmons

Horror · Ancient Mythology · World Fantasy Award · Mythology

1985

7.2/10 47 ratings

Song of Albion #3

The Endless Knot

Stephen R. Lawhead

Fantasy · Celtic Mythology · Mythology

1993

9.3/10 3 ratings

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Pearl, and Sir Orfeo

J. R. R. Tolkien, Unknown Author

Fantasy · Arthuriana · Celtic Mythology · Mythology · Historical Fiction

1975

9.0/10 2 ratings

Song of Albion #2

The Silver Hand

Stephen R. Lawhead

Fantasy · Celtic Mythology · Mythology

1992

8.5/10 4 ratings

Winter Quarters

Alfred Duggan

Mythology · Historical Fiction

October 12, 1975

8.0/10 1 ratings

Mabinogion Tetralogy #1

Prince of Annwn

Evangeline Walton

Fantasy · Celtic Mythology · Mythology

1974

8.0/10 1 ratings

The Ring Givers

W. H. Canaway

Norse Mythology · Mythology · Historical Fiction

1958

8.0/10 1 ratings

Theseus #1

The King Must Die

Mary Renault

Greek Mythology · Minotaur · Mythology · Historical Fiction · Mainstream

1958

8.0/10 2 ratings

Song of Albion #1

The Paradise War

Stephen R. Lawhead

Fantasy · Celtic Mythology · Mythology

1991

7.2/10 5 ratings

The Mabinogion

Unknown Author

Fantasy · Celtic Mythology · Mythology · Historical Fiction

1976

7.0/10 1 ratings

The Sleeper in the Sands

Tom Holland

Horror · Egyptian Mythology · Mythology

1998

Medusa's Child

John J. Nance

Science Fiction · Suspense Thriller · Mythology · Mystery · Thriller

January 20, 1997

Inspector Lestrade #15

Lestrade and the Kiss of Horus

M. J. Trow

Crime Fiction · Egyptian Mythology · Sherlock Holmes · Mythology · Historical Fiction

1995

Face of the Earth

Andrew Klavan

Psychological Thriller · Suspense Thriller · Mythology · Thriller

June 5, 1980

Armada Monster Book #2

The Second Armada Monster Book

R. Chetwynd-Hayes

Fantasy · Horror · Childrens · Dragons · Anthology

1976

Jason & Medeia

John Champlin Gardner

Fantasy · Greek Mythology · Mythology · Historical Fiction

1973

Mabinogion Tetralogy #3

The Song of Rhiannon

Evangeline Walton

Fantasy · Celtic Mythology · Mythopoeic Awards · Mythology

1972

The Scorpion God

William Golding

Fantasy · Ancient Mythology · Egyptian Mythology · Roman Mythology · Collection

1971

Mabinogion Tetralogy #2

The Children of Llyr

Evangeline Walton

Fantasy · Celtic Mythology · Mythology

1971

Theseus #2

The Bull from the Sea

Mary Renault

Greek Mythology · Minotaur · Mythology · Historical Fiction · Mainstream

1962

8.0/10 1 ratings

Mabinogion Tetralogy #4

The Virgin and the Swine

Evangeline Walton

Fantasy · Celtic Mythology · Mythology

1936

Cuchulain of Muirthemne

Lady Gregogy

Fantasy · Mythology

1902