Start with high-confidence folklore & mythology books, then narrow by subgenre or adjacent topics.
Classical Mythology: a Very Short Introduction
Helen Morales
The Greek Myths
Robert Graves
The Stories Behind the Poses
Dr. Raj Balkaran, Raj Balkaran
The Structure of Old Norse "drã³ttkvã¦tt" Poetry
Kari Ellen Gade
The Secret History of Bigfoot
John O'Connor, John O'Connor
Greek Mythology: the Gods, Goddesses, and Heroes Handbook
Liv Albert, Sara Richard
Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome
E.M. Berens
Greek Myths & Tales
Richard Buxton
Indian Ancient Origins
J.K. Jackson, Roshen Dalal
On the Hero's Journey
Joseph Campbell
Tears From the Mother of the Sun
Pir Zia Inayat Khan, Amruta Patil
