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The Gods Of Pegana by Lord Dunsany

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... the creation myths and invented pantheon?

The Silmarillion by J. R. R. Tolkien

If you were captivated by the pantheon of gods like Mana-Yood-Sushai and the mythic cosmogony of The Gods of Pegāna, you'll be enthralled by The Silmarillion. Tolkien crafts a vast tapestry of creation stories and divine beings, such as Eru Ilúvatar and the Valar, weaving together the origins and destinies of his world in a way that echoes Dunsany's own myth-making.

... elaborate, poetic prose and ornate worldbuilding?

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

If you loved the lush, almost dreamlike language and the sense of ancient mystery in The Gods of Pegāna, Gene Wolfe's The Book of the New Sun will enchant you. Wolfe's prose is richly textured and layered with symbolism, immersing you in a strange, decadent world reminiscent of Dunsany's own elaborate storytelling.

... stories exploring gods, belief, and religion?

American Gods by Neil Gaiman

If you were intrigued by Dunsany's exploration of gods and their interactions with mortals, American Gods will fascinate you. Gaiman presents a modern tapestry of old and new deities, delving into the power of belief and the shifting nature of divinity, in a narrative that echoes the mythic and philosophical spirit of Pegāna.

... thoughtful philosophical themes about existence?

The Left Hand Of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin

If you appreciated the deep, contemplative tone and philosophical musings in The Gods of Pegāna, Le Guin's The Left Hand of Darkness offers a profound meditation on identity, duality, and what it means to be human, set in a world as mysterious and self-contained as Dunsany’s Pegāna.

... grand, sweeping worldbuilding and epic mythology?

The Worm Ouroboros by E. R. Eddison

If you found yourself drawn to the sweeping scope and invented mythology of Dunsany’s work, The Worm Ouroboros will captivate you. Eddison's tale unfolds in a fully realized secondary world, with its own legends, customs, and larger-than-life characters, reminiscent of Pegāna’s gods and their timeless conflicts.

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