I'v always been a bit of a fan of legend and mythology. My favourites are the Arthurian legends and one of the "must see's" on my trip to Britain several years ago was, of course, Tintagel. It was a suitably gray and misty day out on the Coast which did provide me with some sort of atmosphere. However I have to admit to being more than a little disappointed in the touristy (almost plastic) nature of the small village selling souvenirs and trinkets which spoilt the experience somewhat. I would like to go back with more time so that I could explore further and try to capture some of the mystery I had read about.
However, I am getting sidetracked. As well as King Arthur and his knights, I was also a passionate follower of the Greek and Roman Gods. They are still pretty popular today if requests for the latest Percy Jackson books are anything to go by.
One group that weren't so evident in my day were the Norse Gods. However I have a funny feeling there will be a few more people checking them out now that The Almighty Johnsons has hit TV screens. I am already a fan, and find the mix of Norse God with Kiwi Macho man laugh out loud funny.
You can find Mythology (including our Maori legends) on our non-fiction shelves under Call Number 398. Or there are hundreds of fiction novels (adult and children) based on the legends you can read.
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