Rooted in Mythology

Explore legends and lore from cultures around the world with books rooted in mythology. Some are classic retellings and others are old tales reimagined. Plant a seed, read!

Updated April 29, 2026
LINCC (Libraries in Clackamas County) Milwaukie Ledding Library
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The children of Jocasta
Haynes, Natalie
Paper Book
When you have grown up as I have, there is no security in not knowing things, in avoiding the ugliest truths because they can't be faced . . . Because that is what happened the last time, and that is why my siblings and I have grown up in a cursed house, children of cursed parents . . . Jocasta is...
A plague of giants
Hearne, Kevin
Paper Book
'TRULY EPIC FANTASY' James Islington, author of The Shadow of What Was Lost From the east came the Bone Giants. From the south, the fire-wielding Hathrim. It was an invasion that sparked war across the six nations of Teldwen. Now the kingdom's only...
Dreamer's pool
Marillier, Juliet
Paper Book
'A new book by Juliet Marillier is always a cause for celebration ... A dark and enthralling tale of mystery, magic and romance' Kate ForsythWINNER OF THE AUREALIS AWARD FOR BEST FANTASY NOVEL 2015The first book in the Sara Douglass Book Award-winning Blackthorn and Grim series.Embittered healer...

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