Folklore studies / Study of myth Books
Red Wheel/Weiser Dragonlore: From the Archives of the Grey School
Book SynopsisNearly every culture on Earth has myths of these mighty beings. Anywhere humans have set foot one can find dragon lore. Even today these majestic creatures captivate and amaze us. They appear in our movies and fantasy novels and abound in traditional and virtual role-playing games . DRAGONLORE recounts the stories of dragons from Europe Asia and the Americas from the sea serpents Leviathan and Nessie to Lewis Carroll''s Jabberwock. This richly - illustrated book examines dragons in modern culture and the natural world including the pterodactyl and other saurians whose fossilised bones were inexplicable and awe-inspiring discoveries. And don''t forget about the Komodo dragon the largest lizard alive today. DRAGONLORE is the first book in a series developed from popular courses taught at the online Grey School of Wizardry (www.GreySchool.com).
£13.29
Red Wheel/Weiser Opening the Ark of the Covenant: The Secret Power
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£17.09
Red Wheel/Weiser Walking with the Green Man: Father of the Forest
Book SynopsisTraces the strands that make up the image of the Green Man. This book investigates the image's psychological appeal, which has allowed it to continue down through the ages and, pulling from a variety of sources, its impact upon other cultures in various parts of the world. It examines the interconnection of man and Nature throughout history.
£13.29
Red Wheel/Weiser Lost Lands, Forgotten Realms: Sunken Continents,
Book SynopsisThere are places that turn up in literature or in film - mystical and legendary places - whose names may be familiar but about which we know little. This book helps readers climb the high mountains in search of the mythical Shangri-La; and navigate the deep swamps and jungles in a quest for the Seven Cities of Cibola.
£13.29
Bold Type Books Antigone Rising: The Subversive Power of the
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£14.39
Hampton Roads Publishing Co Encyclopedia of Earth Myths: An Insiders A-Z
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£17.99
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc The Complete Language of Trees: A Definitive and
Book SynopsisThe Complete Language of Trees is a comprehensive encyclopedia providing the meanings, powers, facts, and folklore for over 400 types of trees. Along with a stunning visual depiction, each entry provides the tree’s scientific and common name, characteristics, historic and hidden properties from mythology, legends, and folklore. Some of the lore of trees will include: Hackberry Tree – encourages someone to continuously do their best Manchineel Tree – it is so toxic that the smoke from a burning tree can cause blindness, and it is not even advised to inhale the air around the tree Bark from the Bird Cherry Tree was placed on doors during medieval times to ward off plague Washi paper is created from the inner bark of the Paper Mulberry Tree. Pando is a Quaking Aspen colony that is 108 acres wide (about the size of 83 football fields!). It is technically one tree. Imagine developing a spiritual connection with a tree in a way that exceeds visual perception? Where learning its meaning and value simultaneously improves your own mental and physical wellness? Throughout history, floriographies—flower dictionaries—have gained notoriety for regulating human emotions; giving depth, symbolism, and meaning to extremely delicate aspects of nature. Following the success of The Complete Language of Herbs and its predecessor The Complete Language of Flowers, author S. Theresa Dietz continues this custom with The Complete Language of Trees. Coupled with two indexes, one for searching by common tree name and the other organized by meaning, Dietz cleverly connects quality time in nature with the overall improvement of mental health by developing a stunningly depicted dictionary for gardeners, environmentalists, and nature lovers alike. Elegantly designed and beautifully illustrated, the Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia series offers comprehensive, display-worthy references on a range of intriguing topics, including birthday astrology, dream interpretation, astrological self-care practices, techniques for harnessing the power of dreams, and the stories behind signs and symbols. Table of ContentsContents Introduction How to Use This Book A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R Z T U V W-Z A Forest Works Consulted Acknowledgements About the Author Photo Credits Index of Common Tree Names Index of Represented Trees According to Height Index of Common Tree Meanings
£18.99
Red Wheel/Weiser To Live with the Fairy Folk: A Guide to Attract
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£7.99
Red Wheel/Weiser Mysteries of Templar Treasure and the Holy Grail:
Book SynopsisNext to Rosslyn Chapel in Scotland, no other place on Earth holds as much esoteric symbolism as France''s Rennes le Ch''teau. Its location and design are the subjects of countless rumors, myths, and legends. Mysteries of Templar Treasure and the Holy Grail, formerly published as The Secrets of Rennes le Chateau, delves into the reality behind the action and adventure of The Da Vinci Code. Rennes le Chateau has plenty of secrets: buried treasure, unsolved murders, supernatural powers, codes on parchments and tombstones, not to mention clues concealed in statues and paintings, enigmatic priests who controlled immense wealth, and secret societies that are still active today.The authors survey the arcane history and secrets of Rennes le Chateau, including its relationship to the Merovingian bloodline of Christ. The Chateau is a possible location of an immense treasure, such as a Templar, Cathar, or Priory of Sion hoard. The final resting place of a famous artifact like the Ark of the Covenant, the Spear of Longinus, the Emerald Tablets of Hermes Trismegistus- or even the Holy Grail.The authors also examine Rennes le Chateau''s proximity to Cathar and Templar fortresses, its mystical layout, and its location on the same Paris meridian as so many other esoteric mysteries.Extensive appendices in the book offer possible solutions to secret cryptograms, point out odd connections and commonalities between Rennes le Chateau and J.R.R. Tolkien''s Lord of the Rings, and suggest the possibility of fourth-dimension/tesseract implications.
£17.09
Red Wheel/Weiser Custodians of the Truth: The Continuance of Rex
Book SynopsisA curious thing happened to Tim Wallace-Murphy and Marilyn Hopkins when they published Rex Deus, their first book on the bloodline of Christ: they were contacted by a man from the very lineage they were studying. And instead of denying the existence of the bloodline or berating them for revealing secrets, he actually confirmed that the Rex Deus lineage exists and even disclosed some of its fundamental secrets.The story of the Rex Deus families, direct descendents of Christ--who is believed to have survived the crucifixion?turns out to be much more extensive than the authors first thought. Instead of beginning during the time of Jesus, it stretches far back into antiquity, to the Egyptian Mystery Schools. Instead of being only a propagation of the holy bloodline, the Rex Deus families are also carriers of the secret teachings of Jesus.Custodians of Truth reveals the purpose and secrets of the Rex Deus lineage. Jesus was not only a holy man, but an adept of ancient knowledge, which informed his own teachings. This secret knowledge was suppressed by the Church in their voracious quest for power and influence in the secular world. These teachings have manifested throughout history in different forms--Gnostic philosophy around the time of Jesus, the Order of the Knights Templar, Freemasons, and the current resurgence of interest in New Age thought. Finally, the time is right for the hidden message of Jesus to be revealed--a message of tolerance, brotherhood, and respect for nature.The next chapter in the legend of the Holy Grail and the bloodline of Christ-from the best-selling authors of Rosslyn.
£19.80
Red Wheel/Weiser Weiser Field Guide to Vampires: Legends,
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£12.34
Weiser Books Celtic Mythology: The Nature and Influence of
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£13.46
Red Wheel/Weiser From Kuan Yin to Chairman Mao: The Essential
Book SynopsisChina is an immense country with a history spanning thousands of years and its needs and problems are perhaps too many for a single deity to watch over. This book begins to explore the veritable army of gods, immortals and deities to whom the Chinese have turned for help, support and intervention - not just in the annals of history, but, also, in the bustling modern world.FROM KUAN YIN TO CHAIRMAN MAO offers fascinating insight into the complex interweaving of China''s main religions and folklore and the way the gods themselves have evolved to meet changing challenges, finding their way from scriptures and statues to vouchers and videogames. Author, Xueting Christine Ni, recounts the stories of 60 Chinese gods and goddesses, selected from across the spectrum of China''s mythical beings, deified heroes, gods, goddesses and immortals. They derive from Taoism, Buddhism, Confucianism and folklore, as well as revered sages and protective deities from other traditions. Get to know Kuan Yin, the goddess of mercy, Zhong Ku, the demon slayer, Tian Hou, the goddess of the sea, the beloved Monkey King and a host of other Chinese deities, both ancient and modern.In addition to exploring the origins and rituals of this eclectic pantheon, this book, also, looks at how, in a country that has undergone a myriad of changes and upheavals, its gods and goddesses have never been more than a whisper away.
£14.24
Red Wheel/Weiser Magickal Mermaids and Water Creatures
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£12.34
North Atlantic Books,U.S. The Venus Blueprint: Uncovering the Ancient
Book SynopsisIn 2010, Richard Merrick took a family trip to Scotland''s Rosslyn chapel—the enigmatic fifteenth-century temple made famous by Dan Brown''s The Da Vinci Code. Little did he know he was about to embark upon an intellectual and personal journey that would lead to the discovery of a real-life lost symbol—one that reveals the connection between the world''s most sacred temples and opens up a treasure trove of lost science and ancient secrets. The symbol he discovers—the Venus Blueprint—is based on that planet''s orbital pattern, which takes the shape of a five-pointed star when seen from Earth. As Merrick digs deeper, he realizes the Venus Blueprint was an integral part of the design template of some of the most significant religious architecture around the world--including St. Peter''s Basilica in the Vatican, the Roman Pantheon, the Greek Parthenon, the Temple of Jerusalem, and the Great Pyramid of Giza, as well as many buildings designed by the secretive Freemason society. Upon further examination, Merrick is astounded to discover that temples designed using the Venus Blueprint are endowed with extraordinary acoustics that, when supplied with the right tones and frequencies, are capable of harmonizing with Earth''s resonant frequencies and evoking altered states of consciousness. He then proposes a fascinating idea: Could it be that the ancients used these harmonics to enhance entheogenically induced visions—to commune with the divine and liberate the gods within? Supported by an impressive array of historical research and scientific analysis, The Venus Blueprint offers compelling evidence of an ancient lost culture that was both spiritually and scientifically advanced.
£16.19
Smithsonian Books The Hope Diamond: The Legendary History of a
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£20.23
Other Press LLC The Long Path To Wisdom: Tales from Burma
Book SynopsisFrom the author of the internationally bestselling The Art of Hearing Heartbeats series, comes this charming collection of folktales that offers a window into Burma s fascinating history and culture.
£14.39
Inner Traditions Bear and Company Phantom Armies of the Night: The Wild Hunt and
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£17.09
Arcadia Publishing LongAgo Stories of the Eastern Cherokee
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£15.29
Arcadia Publishing Before and After Freedom Lowcountry Narratives
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£13.49
Arcadia Publishing Tall Tales of York County Ghostly Secrets
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£18.69
Arcadia Publishing Marblehead Myths Legends and Lore
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£18.69
Arcadia Publishing Haunted Pensacola Haunted America
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£18.69
Arcadia Publishing Legends Lore and Secrets of Western New York
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£18.69
Arcadia Publishing Legends Lore of Western Pennsylvania
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£19.19
Arcadia Publishing Forgotten Tales of Florida
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Arcadia Publishing Delmarva Legends Lore
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£18.69
Red Wheel/Weiser Dark Fairies
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£12.34
Red Wheel/Weiser The Lost Colonies of Ancient America: A
Book SynopsisWas America truly unknown to the outside world until Christopher Columbus "discovered" it in 1492? Could a people gifted enough to raise the Great Pyramid more than four thousand years ago have lacked the skills necessary to build a ship capable of crossing the Atlantic? Did the Phoenicians, who circumnavigated the African continent in 600 BC, never consider sailing farther? Were the Vikings, the most fearless warriors and seafarers of all time, terrified at the prospect of a transoceanic voyage? If so, how are we to account for an Egyptian temple accidentally unearthed by Tennessee Valley Authority workers in 1935? What is a beautifully crafted metal plate with the image of a Phoenician woman doing in the Utah desert? And who can explain the discovery of Viking houses and wharves excavated outside Boston? These enigmas are but a tiny fraction of the abundant physical proof for Old World visitors to the American continent hundreds and thousands of years ago. In addition, Sumerians, Minoans, Romans, Celts, ancient Hebrews, Indonesians, Africans, Chinese, Japanese, Welsh, Irish and the Knights Templar all made their indelible, if neglected, mark on American land. Unlike any other book on the subject, THE LOST COLONIES OF ANCIENT AMERICA not only describes each of these various peoples who influenced pre-Columbian history, but it, also, offers fresh evidence demonstrating the extent of their impact on the American continent.
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Red Wheel/Weiser Viral Mythology: How the Truth of the Ancients
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£12.34
Arcadia Publishing Haunted PutInBay Haunted America
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£18.69
Arcadia Publishing Haunted Summerwind A Ghostly History of a
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£18.69
Creative Paperbacks Unicorns
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£9.49
Creative Paperbacks Vampires
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Red Wheel/Weiser The Slenderman Mysteries: An Internet Urban
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£12.34
Black Rabbit Books The Boy Who Cried Wolf Retold
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£9.49
Black Rabbit Books The Tortoise and the Hare Retold
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Black Rabbit Books The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing Retold
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£10.44
Black Rabbit Books How to Find Dragons
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£10.44
Black Rabbit Books How to Find Unicorns
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£10.44
Black Rabbit Books How to Find Werewolves
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£10.44
Rockridge Press World Mythology for Beginners: 50 Timeless Tales
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£18.99
Amicus Ink Curious about Dragons
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£10.44
Amicus Ink Curious about Leprechauns
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£10.44
Amicus Ink Curious about Mermaids
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£10.44
Amicus Ink Curious about Unicorns
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£10.44
Amicus Ink Curious about Werewolves
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£10.44
MacIntyre Purcell Publishing Inc. Forerunners: Harbingers of Death in Nova Scotia
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£18.95
