Folklore studies / Study of myth Books
The History Press Ltd Kerry Folk Tales
Book SynopsisA vibrant collection of local tales hand down through generations of storytellers
£12.34
The History Press Ltd West Midlands Folk Tales
Book SynopsisAn enchanting collection of folk tales retold by a professional storyteller
£12.34
The History Press Ltd Devon Ghost Tales
Book SynopsisHaunting tales to be enjoyed on dark winters’ nightsTrade ReviewJanet Dowling’s respect for the spirit and setting is tangible: you get the feeling she has hollowed herself out and let the story come through as it sees fit – each story a ghost in its own right. A beautifully balanced and pitch-perfect collection, this is for all fans of the eerie, uncanny and the downright spooky. -- JANE TALBOT * AUTHOR OF THE FAERY THORN *
£12.34
The History Press Ltd Gwent Folk Tales
Book SynopsisA collection of folk tales and myths from Gwent retold by a local storyteller
£12.34
The History Press Ltd Tales from the Towpath
Book SynopsisSeven engaging stories set along the Cotswold Canals – a unique blend of waterways history and folk tales
£9.49
The History Press Ltd North of Ireland Folk Tales for Children
Book SynopsisFolk tales from the north of Ireland, selected for children by a professional storyteller
£12.34
The History Press Ltd Once Upon a Street
Book SynopsisSeven children's stories inspired by the history of Norfolk’s streets and sites, traced through Norfolk Heritage Centre
£9.49
The History Press Ltd Wild Waves and Wishing Wells
Book SynopsisTraditional and contemporary tales for children, from the rivers, seas, lakes, canals, sacred wells and waters of Ireland
£12.34
The History Press Ltd Fairy Tales
Book SynopsisA captivating new series to spark the imagination and breathe new life into classic works
£9.50
The History Press Ltd Shropshire Folk Tales
Book SynopsisIn places, Shropshire has traditional patchwork fields and hedgerows; in others, small villages and market towns with black and white half-timbered buildings. But it also has places that are still wild hills where heather and bracken cling to the rocks while peewits call overhead and strange rock formations jut to the sky, casting their shadows over the countryside below. The thirty stories in this new collection have grown out of the county's diverse landscapes: tales of the strange and macabre; memories of magic and other worlds; proud recollections of folk history; stories to make you smile, sigh and shiver. Moulded by the land, weather and generations of tongues wagging, these traditional tales are full of Shropshire wit and wisdom, and will be enjoyed time and again.
£12.34
The History Press Ltd Cambridgeshire Folk Tales
Book SynopsisModern-day Cambridgeshire is a county of diverse landscapes: from the elegance of the university city and the rural delights of the old county of Huntingdonshire Isle of Ely, each district has its own identity and its own stories.
£12.34
The History Press Ltd Wrexham County Folk Tales
Book SynopsisThe county borough of Wrexham is rich in folklore, with an abundance of tales to capture the wonders of the Welsh landscape and all its denizens, both real and imaginary: animal, human and even superhuman. This collection, which includes both traditional tales passed down through generations by word of mouth and archive material, brings to life the local legends, mysteries and stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary things that make Wales so magical. A speaker of both languages of Wales, the author has collected some unusual material sure to enchant both Welsh and non Welsh speakers. Beautifully illustrated by local artist Ed Fisher, these tales bring to life the ancient wisdom of Wrexham.
£11.78
The History Press Ltd Ancient Legends Retold The Legend of Vortigern
Book Synopsis'My name is Vortigern ... 'Generations before Arthur's birth, a British warlord looks back on his life: his rise from humble roots to shake the thrones of a dying empire; Vortigern's voice speaks from the heart of a forgotten darkness, telling a story of courage and cowardice, glory and crime, tragedy and treason.
£8.99
Running Press,U.S. Fairies 2in1 DoubleSided 500Piece Puzzle
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£17.43
Running Press Book Publishers Grimm and Grimmer
Book SynopsisThis collection of fourteen reimagined Grimm's fairy tales from award-winning author Mark Russell offers a biting new perspective while proving the classics never go out of style. In the two hundred years since Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm first published their collection of fairy tales, things haven’t gotten any less—ahem—grim. So tuck yourself in with some of the classic bedtime stories, retold by award-winning author Mark Russell. Grimm and Grimmer offers fourteen of the Brothers Grimm’s finest stories—a mix of well-known tales including 'Rapunzel' and 'Cinderella,' and ones you might not know, like 'The Boy Who Didn’t Know Fear'—reconceived for a twenty-first century while staying true to their roots At times both laugh-out-loud funny and darker than a wicked stepmother’s heart, this captivating collection captures all the absurdities and anxieties of the world just outside our windows.
£18.70
Running Press,U.S. Little Red Reading Hood and the Misread Wolf
Book Synopsis A retelling of the classic Little Red Riding Hood, starring our bookish heroine Red and a misunderstood, book-loving wolf desperate for a good story. Little Red Reading Hood loves--you guessed it--reading! She applies everything she learns from books to the real world. So, when she sets off to take her sick grandmother a homemade treat, she''s prepared for anything that comes her way. In keeping with the original story, Red is in for a surprise when she arrives to find a wolf disguised as her grandmother. But this is no ordinary wolf. . . This is the Misread Wolf, who''s after something more delicious than your average snack. He''s desperate for a bedtime story and knows Little Red Reading Hood might just be his only hope.
£13.29
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Vampires of Lore
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£16.14
Random House Publishing Group Irish Fairy and Folk Tales by Yeats W B Author
Book SynopsisGathered by the renowned Irish poet, playwright, and essayist William Butler Yeats, the sixty-five tales and poems in this delightful collection uniquely capture the rich heritage of the Celtic imagination. Filled with legends of village ghosts, fairies, demons, witches, priests, and saints, these stories evoke both tender pathos and lighthearted mirth and embody what Yeats describes as “the very voice of the people, the very pulse of life.” “The impact of these tales doesn’t stop with Yeats, or Joyce, or Oscar Wilde,” writes Paul Muldoon in his Foreword, “for generations of readers in Ireland and throughout the world have found them flourishing like those persistent fairy thorns.”
£13.49
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC A Miscellany for GardenLovers Facts and Folklore
Book SynopsisA charming and beautifully illustrated book, exploring the facts and folklore of gardening, its history and curiosities.Gardening is an age-old craft, steeped in mystique and peppered with handed-down wisdom, often derived from ''sons of the soil'' who grew cabbages larger than their neighbours. If you think gardening has become too scientific and wonder where all the hands-on experience and wonder has gone, this book mines a rich seam of folkloric advice. A Miscellany for Garden-Lovers takes a stroll through gardening curiosities from ancient Egyptian wisdom and the world of garden gnomes to rhymes and healing gardens. It is packed with information on the history of gardening and the development of tools and practices, as well as garden curiosities and folklore. Illustrated with stunning historical woodcuts and drawings throughout, this makes a perfect gift for anyone with an interest in gardens. This fact-drenched insight into gardening history will enthral you with itTrade ReviewA Miscellany for Garden Lovers is a fact-drenched and beautifully illustrated book of insights into garden history that will leave you enthralled with its diversity... 6 out of 5 (if it would just be possible). * Michael Smith, Green (Living) Review *This would make an ideal gift that any gardener would love to receive. * The Potting Shed UK *Table of ContentsForeword Early Garden Tools Inverting the Sod Draining Soil Conserving Moisture in Soil Sowing Seeds Early Plant Hunters Plant Folklore Weather Folklore Pest and Disease Folklore The World of Garden Gnomes Down on the Farm Early Lawn Healing Gardens Index About the author Other titles in the series
£11.94
Floris Books Myths of the World
Book SynopsisA treasure trove of stories from the ancient world, retold by one of Ireland's greatest storytellers.Trade Review'As a tour of the world's great civilizations and the myths that give voice to their cultures, Padraic Colum's stands out as being not only sweeping in scope but beautiful in voice. Colum has selected what I will call 'keystone myths' from the ancient cultures that have informed our modern world. This one-volume edition carries within its covers more cultural heartbeats and beautiful vision than any other single book I can think of. Myths of the World is a book to enjoy throughout a lifetime. In Waldorf education, many of these myths are at the heart of 4th and 5th grade curricula.'-- Bob and Nancy's Waldorf Bookstore'The interest of this book lies in its scope and in the engaging way in which the myths are recounted. Suitable for bedtime reading either to yourself or your children.' -- Scientific and Medical Network ReviewTable of ContentsThe Significance of MythologyEgyptian:Osiris and IrisRa, his Going-Down and UprisingBabylonian:In the BeginningGilgameshThe Story of Utnapishtim and of the Deluge that Destroyed all that was on the EarthIshtar's Descent into the World BelowPersian:Jemshid the ResplendentJewish post-Christian Period:The Angels and the Creation and Fall of ManThe Confounding of the Angel of DeathGreece:In the BeginningPrometheusPandoraDemeterOrpheusDionysosApolloHeraklesRoman:The Children of MarsNuma the Law-GiverThe SibylPomona and VertumnusGreco-Roman:Cupid and PsycheCeltic:Irish: Midir and EtainThe Death of Conaire Mor, the King of IrelandThe Voyage of Bran to the Land of the ImmortalsWelsh: Pwyll, Prince of Dyfed and his Visit to Annwn, the Realm of FaerieMath, the Son of MathonwyFinnish:Lemminkainen, his Destruction and his Restoration to LifeIcelandic:In the BeginningThe Building of the wallMimirBalderLoki's PunishmentThe Children of LokiRagnarok, the Fate of the GodsIndian:Vedic: The Heavenly Nymph and her Mortal HusbandEpic: The Churning of the OceanThe Birth of the GangesSavitri and the Lord of DeathDamayanti's ChoiceBuddhist: Gotama's AttainmentChinese:In the BeginningThe Weaver Maiden and the HerdsmanJapanese:The Sun Goddess and the Storm God and the Strife there was Between themThe First PeoplePolynesian:In the Beginning Maui the Fire BringerHow Maui Strove to Win Immortality for All CreaturesPele, Hawaii's Goddess of Volcanic FirePeruvian:ViracochaThe Llama-herder and the Virgin of the SunCentral American and Mexican:In the BeginningThe Twin Heroes and the lords of XibalbaQuetzalcoatlQuetzalcoatl's EnemyThe Gods of the AztecsThe AztecsZuni:Paiyatuma and the Maidens of the Corn
£19.00
New Africa Books (Pty) Ltd At the Fireside True South African Stories
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£11.39
Inner Traditions Bear and Company King of the Celts Arthurian Legends and Celtic Tradition
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£17.09
Inanna Publications and Education Inc. Women and Bears The Gifts of Nature Culture and
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£21.80
LEGARE STREET PR A Brief Account of Bushman FolkLore and Other Texts
£10.40
Penguin Books Ltd The Ascension Mysteries
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£16.65
Forgotten Books The FolkLore of Plants Classic Reprint
£21.78
Forgotten Books Legends and Superstitions of the Sea and of Sailors in All Lands and at All Times Classic Reprint
£23.41
Forgotten Books Teutonic Mythology Vol 4 Classic Reprint
£24.22
Forgotten Books Ragnarok the Age of Fire and Gravel Classic Reprint
£21.80
Forgotten Books Paradise Found the Cradle of the Human Race at the North Pole
£23.76
Forgotten Books Traces of the Elder Faiths of Ireland Vol 2 of 2 A Folklore Sketch A Handbook of Irish PreChristian Traditions Classic Reprint
£21.70
Forgotten Books Architecture Mysticism and Myth Classic Reprint
£20.83
Forgotten Books The Lost Language of Symbolism Vol. 1
£22.02
£20.47
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£20.33
Forgotten Books Life in the Homeric Age Classic Reprint
£27.54
Forgotten Books AngloSaxon and Norse Poems Edited and Translated Classic Reprint
£20.15
Forgotten Books Teutonic Mythology Vol. 3 Classic Reprint
£22.57
Forgotten Books Heroic Romances of Ireland Vol 1 of 2 Translated Into English Prose and Verse With Preface Special Introductions and Notes Classic Reprint
£21.10
Forgotten Books Provincial Names and Folk Lore of British Birds Classic Reprint
£20.49
Forgotten Books The AngloSaxon Poems of Beowulf The Travellers Song and the Battle of Finnesburh Classic Reprint
£21.11
Forgotten Books The First Book of Ovids Metamorphoses With a Literal Interlinear Translation and Illustrative Notes Classic Reprint
£18.83
Forgotten Books The Gaelic Names of Plants Scottish Irish and Manx
£19.60
£20.80
Forgotten Books FolkLore Old Customs and Tales of My Neighbours Classic Reprint
£20.80
Forgotten Books The Gaelic Topography of Scotland and What It Proves Explained With Much Historical Antiquarian and Descriptive Information Classic Reprint
£24.80
Forgotten Books Popular Romances of the West of England or the Drolls Traditions and Superstitions of Old Cornwall Classic Reprint
£21.44
