Unfit for Society Recs

The Epic of Gilgamesh

To the Westward Shores by fresne
"Be of good heart, Gilgamesh. He is mighty, but we are two." Stunningly gorgeous, evocative, poetic retelling of the battle of Humbaba.

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Fables

Other Jungles by Grey Bard
Very cool story of how Mowgli came to be in the employ of the mayor of Fabletown. Beautifully written, true to both Kipling and the comics.

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Greek Mythology

Spider's Web by athousandwinds
Clever and perfect story of Odysseus courting Penelope.

Ionic, Doric, Corinthian, Agony by psychomachia
Wry, sharp, and poignant look at Ares and Aphrodite throughout the ages. Fantastic.

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Hercules: the Legendary Journeys

I Friend You, You Friend Him by Roga
Salmoneus invents the social network. Hijinks and hilarity ensue.

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