u/probablythegvrment

I’m trying to get into Greek‑mythology retellings, books like Circe and The Song of Achilles. I want to eventually dive deep into the actual mythology: the gods, major heroes, and specific stories like Orpheus and Eurydice. I also want to work my way up to reading The Iliad and The Odyssey in a good, accessible translation.

Ideally, I’d love a reading path that starts with easier modern retellings, then moves into short stories and finally the ancient texts. I struggle with the originals, so I’m hoping for a chronological or beginner‑friendly order to follow. Any recommendations for retellings, myth guides, or translations would be super helpful.