Top Novels Based on Greek Myths 

Greek myths explore timeless themes—love, power, fate. These novels breathe new life into old legends with fresh voices and bold twists.

1

Circe by Madeline Miller

A feminist retelling of the witch-goddess Circe. Exiled and underestimated, she finds her power in solitude and spells.

2

The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

A tender, tragic love story between Achilles and Patroclus. A lyrical reimagining of The Iliad.

3

Pandora by Susan Stokes-Chapman

Set in Georgian London, this novel blends myth and mystery as a young woman uncovers secrets tied to Pandora’s box.

4

The Silence of the Girls by Pat Barker

Told from the perspective of Briseis, a Trojan war captive, this novel gives voice to the silenced women of myth.

5

A Thousand Ships by Natalie Haynes

A sweeping chorus of female voices from the Trojan War—goddesses, queens, and survivors alike.

6

The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood

Penelope tells her side of The Odyssey—witty, sharp, and full of feminist insight.

7

Ithaca by Claire North

Queen Penelope rules in Odysseus’s absence. A tale of cunning, politics, and quiet power.