Literary agents looking for books about non-western mythology

Phrasemill lists literary agents who want non-western mythology, based on what they say on their public websites. “non-western mythology” is a theme tag; its identifier is non-western-mythology. 9 agents currently want it. Agents whose websites say they are closed to submissions are omitted. The quoted evidence for each tag is on the agent's profile. How it works.

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Chloe Seager
Madeleine Milburn Literary Agency · GB
Says: “mythology – particularly those from previously underrepresented cultures”
Chloe is a Director & Literary Agent, shortlisted for Agent of the Year at the British Book Awards in 2024 and 2026, who specialises in SFF, Horror, Young Adult and Middle-Grade fiction. Crossover; romantasy; romance; d…
Alice Caprio
Peters Fraser & Dunlop · London
Says: “fantasy steeped in lesser-known cultures and mythologies”
I am actively building a list that spans middle grade, YA and crossover fiction across all genres and selective adult fiction in the SFF space. My taste skews more commercial than literary, and I love fiction with a dis…
Flo Sandelson
Curtis Brown Group · GB
Says: “Mythology, especially non-Western myths reworked and revitalised”
I love reading SFF that blurs the line between the real and the imagined - stories with a strong emotional heart that pulls one lever to cause havoc within an otherwise familiar world. I'm especially drawn to writing th…
Molly Jamieson
United Agents · London
Says: “non-western mythology-inspired fantasy”
Molly is currently looking to expand the sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and romance areas of her list, from MG through YA, crossover and up to adult books. On the adult side of her list, she represents debut and established w…
Jess Regel
Helm Literary · US
Says: “non-Western lore or mythology”
I am seeking "conversation starters" that pair high-concept hooks with beautiful prose and unforgettable voices. I look for work that is compulsive, contagious, and creative. Contemporary & Upmarket: I want voice-driven…
Alexandra Weiss
Jennifer Azantian Literary Agency · US
Says: “books that explore different cultural traditions, non-western mythology and folklore”
In 2021, she joined Azantian Literary Agency where she represents fiction and nonfiction picture books, middle grade, young adult, graphic novels, and select adult fiction and nonfiction. She is a hands-on editorial age…
Laura Cameron
Transatlantic Literary Agency · CA
Says: “one that's rooted in lesser-known mythology”
Laura focuses on adult upmarket and literary fiction and elevated genre including horror, suspense, romance, and grounded speculative fiction. In all categories, she is particularly drawn to books with a commercial hook…
Tali Shammas
Storm Literary Agency · US
Says: “mythologies, particularly those underrepresented in literature”
Tali is looking to work with clients over the span of their careers and is not afraid of a writer who wants to explore multiple genres. She is an editorial agent who loves to sink her teeth into a great manuscript and w…
Sera Rivers
Speilburg Literary Agency · US
She prioritizes stories by BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, disabled, and other marginalized and historically excluded identities. In Adult Fiction, Sera’s interests include subversive horror, grounded science fiction, and speculative.…

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