LibGuides: Fantasy Reads: Myth and Legend

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Myth and Legend

King Arthur, Ancient Gods and Goddesses, heroes from the past and from around the world -- these are their stories.

Genre Giants

Check out these classic authors of myths and legends.

Marion Zimmer Bradley
Peter David
Stephen R. Lawhead
Rosalind Miles
Poul Anderson
Louise Erdrich

Legends Retold

Legends Retold on the download

If you like The Once and Future King by T. H. White

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Multi-media

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Clash of the Titans
Call Number: DVD MOVIE CLASH
ISBN: 1419888757
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Jim Henson's the storyteller [videorecording] : the complete collection by by the Jim Henson Company
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Web Sites of Interest

The Following web sites provide detailed information about myths, legends and fantasy books.

King Arthur Guide
Classic, current and everything in between. Books etc. that explore and expand the legend.
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Guide created by library staff to books and multimedia that relate to King Arthur
Greek Mythology
All about the Greeks and their gods, heroes, and legends.
King Arthur & The Knights of the Round Table
Discover the history and legends of King Arthur and His Knights.
Fantastic Fiction
A British web site that includes new release info, author/editor listings (that can be view in several different ways, including nationality), plus a listing of significant science fiction events listed by year.