Although every corner of the world produced its own folklore and mythology to help explain the world around them, mythologize important historical events or figures, or use as foundational elements of religion, Greek mythology tends to be the only mythology taught in western public schools. I can personally attest to this, and it was true all the way through college. I was an English major, and a Mythology course was required for the degree. I was genuinely excited, because I thought that a college mythology course would cover the mythological tales of a wide array of cultures. I was incorrect: the entire course centered on Greek mythology. This list of mythology books for adults will take you beyond Greek mythology and provide you with a starting point for delving into Hindu, Indigenous, Japanese, Hawaiian, Egyptian, Norse, and Mesoamerican mythology, along with providing a different perspective on the Greek mythology you may already be familiar with. To dive deeper into nonfiction mythology books for adults, check out these posts:
15 of the Best Egyptian Mythology Books 50 Must-Read Greek Mythology Books 10 Best Norse Mythology Books This Side of Valhalla The Rise and Fall of Aztec Mythology Books
