Mythology Inspired Books to Cure Your Hadestown and The Odyssey Hangover

By Grace Haya | July 29 2026 | General

Did you watch Hadestown and The Odyssey and are now craving more mythology inspired stories? Look no further!

Here are 9 modern retellings of classic folklore and myths to sink your teeth into.

Lore Olympus: Volume One
Lore Olympus: Volume One
Rachel Smythe
9780593160299
Scandalous gossip, wild parties, and forbidden love--the Greek tale of Hades and Persephone gets a romantic modern update in the gorgeously illustrated, Eisner Award-winning Lore Olympus, including a brand new, exclusive short story!
$30.00 US
Nov 02, 2021
FOC Sep 13, 2021
Catalog August 2021
Hardcover
384 Pages
Inklore
US, Canada, Open Mkt
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The Cleaving
The Cleaving
Juliet E. Mckenna
9781915202222
Four women, four destinies – the future of King Arthur's court…A new, feminist retelling of the Arthurian legends
$17.99 US
Apr 11, 2023
Paperback
384 Pages
Angry Robot
World except UK/Ireland
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The God and the Gumiho
The God and the Gumiho
Sophie Kim
9780593599662
The most notorious nine-tailed fox in Korea pairs up with a fallen trickster god to track down a demon before it destroys the mortal world in this sly, dazzling contemporary fantasy.
$19.00 US
Jun 04, 2024
Paperback
416 Pages
Del Rey
US, Canada, Open Mkt
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I, Medusa
I, Medusa
Ayana Gray
9780593733769
From New York Times bestselling author Ayana Gray comes a new kind of villain origin story, reimagining one of the most iconic monsters in Greek mythology as a provocative and powerful young heroine.
$30.00 US
Nov 18, 2025
FOC Oct 20, 2025
Catalog September 2025
Hardcover
336 Pages
Random House
US, Canada, Open Mkt
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Isis of Egypt: Goddess of Thrones
Isis of Egypt: Goddess of Thrones
Malayna Evans
9798892424189
One determined goddess. Two beloved gods. Three coveted thrones. Ancient Egypt’s most formidable goddess will stop at nothing to save her true love from the wrath of a vengeful god in this romantic retelling by the author of Neferura, perfect for readers who loved Lilith.
$19.99 US
Jun 23, 2026
Paperback
352 Pages
Alcove Press
World
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Dur-an-ki
Dur-an-ki
Studio Gaga
9781506746388
Available in English for the first time comes an original story produced by Kentaro Miura, creator of Berserk! A fantasy manga inspired by Greek and Mesopotamian myths, and illustrated by Miura’s personal manga studio, Berserk’s Studio Gaga!
$14.99 US
Sep 23, 2025
FOC Jun 16, 2025
Catalog May 2025
Paperback
256 Pages
Dark Horse Manga
World
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Vinland Saga Deluxe 1
Vinland Saga Deluxe 1
Makoto Yukimura
9781646519781
The beloved manga action epic that inspired the hit anime returns in this premium collector’s hardcover, including volumes 1-3 of the Japanese edition and original bonus content!Amid the chaos of the Viking war for dominance over England, a boy has everything taken from him and vows revenge. But violent dreams bring no peace…
$54.99 US
Feb 06, 2024
FOC Nov 20, 2023
Catalog October 2023
Hardcover
688 Pages
Kodansha Comics
World
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Ungodly Rich
Ungodly Rich
Katharine McGee
9798217086092
New York Times bestselling author Katharine McGee’s wickedly addictive adult debut is set in a world where power is eternal—and love comes at a cost.
$29.00 US
Jul 07, 2026
Hardcover
384 Pages
Crown
US, Canada, Open Mkt
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The Hidden
The Hidden
Melanie Golding
9781639103249
A stunning tale of folkloric suspense for fans of Victor LaValle and Alma Katsu—from the critically acclaimed author of Little DarlingsThis “beautifully original thriller . . . of murder, desperation, and the nature of motherhood” puts a spine-tingling twist on the Selkies of Celtic mythology (Christopher Golden, New York Times–bestselling author).
$18.99 US
Feb 28, 2023
Paperback
320 Pages
Crooked Lane Books
US, Opn Mkt (no CAN)
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