Martin P. Nilsson books in order
Scholar of Greek, Hellenistic and Roman religious systems
- Lived
- 1874–1967
- Books
- 7
Martin P. Nilsson published 3 non-fiction books and 4 other books, beginning with The Minoan-Mycenaean Religion and Its Survival in Greek Religion (1927).
Updated September 2026
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The Minoan-Mycenaean Religion and Its Survival in Greek Religion
Martin P. Nilsson's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
The Minoan-Mycenaean Religion and Its Survival in Greek Religion (1927)
Greek Piety (1948)
A History of Greek Religion (1949)
Other books in order
Homer and Mycenea (1933)
Greek Popular Religion (1940)
Greek Folk Religion (1961)
The Mycenaean Origin of Greek Mythology (1963)
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About Martin P. Nilsson
Martin Persson Nilsson was a Swedish philologist, mythographer, and a scholar of the Greek, Hellenistic and Roman religious systems. In his studies he combined literary evidence with archaeological evidence, linking historic and prehistoric evidence for the evolution of the Greek mythological cycles.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Martin P. Nilsson FAQ
- How many books has Martin P. Nilsson written?
- Martin P. Nilsson published 3 non-fiction books and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Martin P. Nilsson's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Minoan-Mycenaean Religion and Its Survival in Greek Religion.
- What is Martin P. Nilsson's last book?
- A History of Greek Religion (1949).
- What is Martin P. Nilsson's most famous book?
- The Minoan-Mycenaean Religion and Its Survival in Greek Religion (1927) is Martin P. Nilsson's most widely read book.
- Can I read Martin P. Nilsson's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by Martin P. Nilsson is in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.