Literature and Mythology

Literature is made up of borrowed themes – you’ll find romances depicting everyday relationships to murder mysteries delving into the psyche of real-life villains. But one theme that stands out – and is loved by most – is the use of mythology. Authors, old and new, have eagerly drawn inspiration from mythology to weave their fictional worlds. For instance, Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson & the Olympians series is set against the fascinating backdrop of Greek mythology. Guess what? This is just one example in a sea of mythology-based works! When you think of how much mythology appears in literature –…