UK Myths & Legends
Books featuring mythology, legends and folklore from England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland. (For the purpose of this list 'Ireland' encompasses the entirety of Ireland (Northern & Republic) as the historical mythos is largely the same since the split happened in the 1900's.)
created by PagesOfEmma
last updated August, 2026
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Omg is there something in the air? People have been making banger lists lately
🍂Autumn🍂 inspiration haha
The way I have been searching SO hard for a list exactly like this, thank you very much
Ah amazing, hope you find some books you love!
Such a cool list! 😊 Just wanted to say that Northern Ireland is a part of the UK, not Ireland 😉
I am aware (I'm from the UK myself), but since the split only happened in the 1900's, the historical mythos is pretty much the same on both sides, hence 'Ireland' rather than Northern or Republic. I can specify in the description if you think I should!
Yes, of course that makes sense it terms of myths! Sorry, my brain is frazzled and didn’t make that link earlier 😅 Perhaps it would be wise to specify either in the description or a pinned comment, but of course you don’t have to if you don’t feel it fits 💞
That's okay! I'll add it to the description because nowadays it is an important distinction
Max Porter's Lanny has an amazing forest spirit/greenman character. His parts were my favourite 💚
Ah thank you for reminding me, brilliant book! I haven't updated this list in a minute 😅
I love this!! Thank you 💞
Yay! I thought this might be niche for PB (which I feel had a larger US contingent) so I'm glad!
Definitely, but it's also English centered, so I feel that it will do great regardless!
Awesome list!
Ooooh I’m so excited for this!!
