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Lord of Light by Roger Zelazny

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... philosophical explorations of power, identity, and divinity?

The Book of the New Sun: Shadow & Claw by Gene Wolfe

If you were fascinated by Sam's journey and the blending of myth with deep philosophical questions in Lord of Light, you'll be captivated by Severian's odyssey through a dying Earth. Wolfe's masterpiece weaves thought-provoking meditations on memory, truth, and godhood into an epic narrative, challenging you to ponder reality and self in every chapter.

... religion, gods, and the nature of belief?

Small Gods by Terry Pratchett

If the subversion of religious myth and the interplay between gods and humanity in Lord of Light drew you in, you'll delight in Small Gods. Follow the journey of Brutha and the god Om as they navigate faith, philosophy, and the absurdities of organized religion in Pratchett's razor-sharp, satirical style.

... technology that feels like magic, shaping reality and society?

Ninefox Gambit by Yoon Ha Lee

If you enjoyed the way advanced technology is treated with the weight and mystery of magic in Lord of Light, you'll be mesmerized by Ninefox Gambit. The calendrical technology in the Hexarchate bends reality in ways that echo the gods' powers on Zelazny’s world, creating a universe where belief, ritual, and science are inseparable.

... modern mythologies and gods living among mortals?

American Gods by Neil Gaiman

If you loved the mythological reinvention and gods walking the earth in Lord of Light, you'll be enthralled by American Gods. Gaiman crafts a tale where deities of old struggle for relevance in contemporary America, blending myth, magic, and moments of dark humor as Shadow journeys among these fractious beings.

... detailed and immersive worldbuilding with unique cultures?

The Left Hand Of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin

If you admired the rich, inventive cultures and immersive settings of Lord of Light, you'll find The Left Hand of Darkness unforgettable. Le Guin’s portrayal of the icy world of Gethen, with its intricate social norms and gender dynamics, offers a world as strange and thoughtfully constructed as Zelazny’s reimagined gods.

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