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Read Books County Folklore Volume III. Examples Of Printed FolkLore Concerning The Orkney And Shetland Islands
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Chronicle Books Mythos
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£28.45
Union Square & Co. Fairylore
£25.42
DK A History of Magic Witchcraft and the Occult
Book SynopsisTrade Review“This book provides a fascinating overview of the history of magic, with some emphasis on witchcraft and the occult, presented in an easily browsed, highly visual format.” —Booklist
£29.75
Pook Press The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie The Ring of the Niblung Volume I Illustrated by Arthur Rackham
£24.69
Pook Press The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie The Ring of the Niblung Volume I Illustrated by Arthur Rackham
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Wildside Press Manual of Mythology
£18.68
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Knights, Ladies, Dragons and Princes Adult Coloring Book: Art Nouveau Illustrations
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Read Books The Esperance Morris Book - Part I - A Manual of Morris Dances, Folk-Songs and Singing Games
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Wyrd Books Magical Items Cursed Objects
£17.09
Wyrd Books The Book of Halloween
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Wyrd Books Sun Lore of All Ages
£20.66
Wyrd Books Celestial Lore of All Ages
£30.64
Read Books The Prose Edda - Tales from Norse Mythology
Book SynopsisThis text contains ''The Prose Edda'' - the wellspring of modern knowledge of Norse Mythology. From the dawn of the world''s creation to its ultimate destruction, these enthralling Norse stories chronicle the victories and tragedies of both gods and men. Rich with picturesque poetry and human drama, these stories constitute a vivid pictures of the characters'' personalities, intertwined with the comic and injurious results of passion and ambition. This text will appeal to those with an interest in Norse mythology and ancient legends in general, and would make for a worthy addition to any bookshelf. The chapters of this book include: ''Snorri Sturluson'', ''Introduction'', ''Prologue'', ''Here Begins the Beguiling of Gylfi'', and ''The Poesy of Skalds''. We are republishing this antiquarian book now in an affordable, modern edition - complete with a new biography of the author.
£26.59
Read Books Undine - Illustrated by Arthur Rackham
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Read Books Specimens of Bushman Folklore
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Lowrie Press Comfrey An Ancient Medicinal Remedy
£28.49
Wyrd Books Magical Items Cursed Objects
£23.74
Wyrd Books Sun Lore of All Ages
£26.78
Wyrd Books Celestial Lore of All Ages
£40.20
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Fairy Tales Mindfulness Meditation Adult Coloring Book
£9.79
Author Solutions Inc Tragedy Strikes
£10.18
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Haunted Places: Chilling Paranormal and Supernatural Ghost Stories from Around the World
£11.52
Markus Wiener Publishing Inc Cuban Legends
Book SynopsisThis collection of Cuban legends, compiled by the ronowned essayist and literary critic Salvador Bueno, brings readers the best of a time-honored tradition of storytelling in Cuba. These tales, passed on from generation to generation throughout the island, are here retold by a diverse group of prominent Cuban literary figures. Their stories embrace a broad spectrum of Cuban history from the remote past to the modern era. The book features stories of the Taino and Siboney, the island's original inhabitants, accompanied by narratives about Afro-Cuban religious and cultural traditions, and finally tales that are typically ""Cuban"" because they illustrate both the cohesion of the various strands - Hispanic, African, and indigenous - that define Cuban nationality and the patriotism and love of freedom exemplified in the celebrated struggles against Spanish colonialism. Cuban Legends brings to life the stories of unforgettable people and words that have survived the passage of time. They are both witty and wise, and capture the essential spirit of Cuban culture.
£44.06
Shambhala Publications Inc The Well of Remembrance Rediscovering the Earth Wisdom Myths of Northern Europe
£26.56
Shambhala Publications Inc Eternal Drama: The Inner Meaning of Greek Mythology
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University of Tennessee Press Circling Windrock Mountain: Two Hundred Years Appalachia
Book SynopsisAround 1800, a Revolutionary War veteran named Micajah Frost came to the Cumberland Mountains of East Tennessee and cleared a portion of virgin forest in what is now Anderson County. Others followed, and eventually this small area was dotted with settlers. In the years since, those settlers and their descendants witnessed the strife of the Civil War, the rise of the coal-mining and logging industries, the coming of the railroad, and countless smaller upheavals. Drawn largely from the memories of long-time residents, this delightful book revisits two hundred years of history in the communities surrounding what was locally called Windrock Mountain.The stories Augusta Bell recounts take us from Oliver Springs—which had its origins in the grist mill Moses Winters built in 1799 and which later became a “boom town” with a fashionable resort hotel—to places like New River Valley, Graves Gap, and Duncan Flats. She depicts the everyday lives of the mountain people as well as the extraordinary events that sometimes shattered those lives—such as the Coal Creek War of 1891–93, in which miners squared off against state militia, and the two mine explosions that came a few years later, sealing up 268 men deep inside the mountain. Bell also tells of happier times, as when the famous Windrock Mine opened above Oliver Springs in 1909.Tapping a rich lode of folklore and oral tradition, along with other historical sources, Circling Windrock Mountain offers a view of Appalachian life that defies old stereotypes. Far from being static, the communities described here saw an amazing variety of changes to which they adapted with resilience and ingenuity.The Author: Augusta Grove Bell, a writer who now lives in Charlotte, North Carolina, has been a newspaper reporter and teacher. From 1958 to 1970, she lived in Anderson County, Tennessee, where she worked for the Oak Ridger and wrote feature stories that form much of the basis for this book.
£29.66
University of Tennessee Press Professional Pursuits: Women and the American Arts and Crafts Movement
Book SynopsisThe American Arts and Crafts movement, which began in the late 19th century, promoted hand craftsmanship over mass production. In the context of an era that offered women few professional opportunities, Zipf (cultural and historic preservation, Salve Regina U., Newport, Rhode Island) profiles five women who parlayed their involvement in this movement into successful careers. The women and their areas of accomplishment are: Hazel Wood Waterman (architecture), Mary Louise McLaughlin (ceramic pottery), Candace Wheeler (women's business entrepreneurship), and Adelaide Alsop Robineau and Irene Sargent (movement publications).
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University of Tennessee Press Mountain Homespun
Book SynopsisMountain Homespun will be of special interest to those studying southern Appalachian handicrafts, the 1890s handicraft revival, and northern Protestant missionary work in turn-of-the-century Appalachia. - North Carolina Historical Review ""Mountain Homespun is much more than a memoir. It offers unrivaled specific information on the processes of mountain crafts- not only on weaving, spinning, and dyeing, the author's primary interest, but also on basketry, quilting, and other pursuits. All in all, the book is an important publishing event."" - Berea College Newsletter ""This is a wonderful book. It belongs at the bedside of every spinner and weaver everywhere."" - Jude Daurelle, Handwoven
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University of Tennessee Press Signs, Cures, and Witchery: German Appalachian
Book SynopsisThe persecution of Old World German Protestants and Anabaptists in the seventeenth century-following debilitating wars, the Reformation, and the Inquisition-brought about significant immigration to America. Many of the immigrants, and their progeny, settled in the Appalachian frontier. Here they established a particularly old set of religious beliefs and traditions based on a strong sense of folk spirituality. They practiced astrology, numerology, and other aspects of esoteric thinking and left a legacy that may still be found in Appalachian folklore today. Based in part on the author's extensive collection of oral histories from the remote highlands of West Virginia, Signs, Cures, and Witchery: German Appalachian Folklore describes these various occult practices, symbols, and beliefs; how they evolved within New World religious contexts; how they arrived on the Appalachian frontier; and the prospects of those beliefs continuing in the contemporary world. By concentrating on these inheritances, Gerald C. Milnes draws a larger picture of the German influence on Appalachia. Much has been written about the Anglo-Celtic, Scots-Irish, and English folkways of the Appalachian people, but few studies have addressed their German cultural attributes and sensibilities. Signs, Cures, and Witchery sheds startling light on folk influences from Germany, making it a volume of tremendous value to Appalachian scholars, folklorists, and readers with an interest in Appalachian folklife and German American studies. The persecution of Old World German Protestants and Anabaptists in the seventeenth century-following debilitating wars, the Reformation, and the Inquisition-brought about significant immigration to America. Many of the immigrants, and their progeny, settled in the Appalachian frontier. Here they established a particularly old set of religious beliefs and traditions based on a strong sense of folk spirituality. They practiced astrology, numerology, and other aspects of esoteric thinking and left a legacy that may still be found in Appalachian folklore today. Based in part on the author's extensive collection of oral histories from the remote highlands of West Virginia, Signs, Cures, and Witchery: German Appalachian Folklore describes these various occult practices, symbols, and beliefs; how they evolved within New World religious contexts; how they arrived on the Appalachian frontier; and the prospects of those beliefs continuing in the contemporary world. By concentrating on these inheritances, Gerald C. Milnes draws a larger picture of the German influence on Appalachia. Much has been written about the Anglo-Celtic, Scots-Irish, and English folkways of the Appalachian people, but few studies have addressed their German cultural attributes and sensibilities. Signs, Cures, and Witchery sheds startling light on folk influences from Germany, making it a volume of tremendous value to Appalachian scholars, folklorists, and readers with an interest in Appalachian folklife and German American studies.
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Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Encyclopedia of Russian and Slavic Myth and Legend
Book SynopsisThis volume offers the first comprehensive guide in English to the myth and legend of the Russian Empire and other Slavic countries and peoples. There are few stories more stirring than those of ancient Russia. Russian and other Slavic beliefs weave a rich tapestry in which real-world elements coexist with those from fantasy, such as dragons, monsters, and shape-changing wolves. Though Russia adopted Christianity as the state religion in A.D. 988, paganism remained popular through the end of the 19th century and survives in isolated pockets even today. In Russian myth and legend, Christian themes are interwoven with pagan ideas: dragons fight priests, saints encounter nymphs, and witches enter the kingdom of heaven. Encyclopedia of Russian and Slavic Myth and Legend includes extensive historical, geographical, and biographical background to deepen the reader's understanding of the myth and legend. Numerous illustrations are included in this fascinating volume, which will be of great interest to students, scholars, and everyone who wishes to explore the cultural heritage of ancient Russia.Trade ReviewThis useful and handsome volume deserves a place in any library and will prove of particular value to anyone interested in pre-Christian Slavic culture. * Choice *
£61.00
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Handbook of Chinese Mythology
Book SynopsisAn informative work of historical and contemporary Chinese myths, including a useful collection of historical documents, detailing myths as they live and change in China today. Compiled from ancient and scattered texts and based on revelatory new research, Handbook of Chinese Mythology is the most comprehensive English-language work on the subject ever written from an exclusively Chinese perspective. This work focuses on the Han Chinese people but ranges across the full ethnic spectrum of ancient and modern China, showing how key myths endured and evolved over time. A quick reference section covers all major deities, spirits, and demigods, as well as important places (Kunlun Mountain), mythical animals and plants (the crow with three feet; Fusang tree), and appurtenances (Xirang—a kind of mythical soil; Bu Si Yao—mythical medicine for long life). No other work captures so well what Chinese mythology means to the people who lived and continue to live their lives by it.Trade ReviewInformation about Chinese mythology has been limited by language and access to primary sources. This volume attempts to fill a gap by providing a resource written in English by Chinese mythologists. . . . The authors' credibility and in-depth scholarship offer a rare opportunity to experience Chinese mythology through Chinese eyes. * Booklist *ABC-CLIO's wonderful handbooks on world mythology offer in-depth explorations linking traditional cultural myths to insights on behavior and ideals. . . . Handbook of Chinese Mythology is an essential reference for any high school to college-level collection with a Chinese studies program. * Midwest Book Review *Overall, The Handbook of Chinese Mythology is an important and interesting work that will appeal to popular audiences. . . . [I]t is a significant contribution to the study of mythology, folklore, and East Asia. * Journal of Folklore Research *
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Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers Inc Urban Legends: 666 Absolutely True Stories That
Book SynopsisCombining Black Dog’s three very successful hardcover collections of “urban legends” (Alligators in the Sewer, The Baby on the Car Roof, and The Cat in the Dryer) into one stupendous volume, Urban Legends is the ultimate collection of those outlandish tales people love to share. With themes that run the gamut from funny to sick, risqué to informative, frightening to disgusting, these fantastic yarns are remarkable for their uncanny ability to travel by word of mouth. We’ve all heard the one about the alligators that roam New York City’s sewers, or how “Mikey” of Life Cereal fame died from ingesting Pop Rocks and Coke, or about the flustered parents who left their baby on the car roof. But, did you hear the one about the scuba diver who was found in the middle of a forest after a fire? These and other favorites are here in all of their creepy glory—guaranteed to amuse, enlighten, intrigue, and most of all, stick in the mind forever.
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Crossing Press The Complete Guide to Labyrinths: Tapping the Sacred Spiral for Power, Protection, Transformation, and Healing
Book SynopsisA universal symbol of transformation, the labyrinth was created in ancient times to represent humankind’s search for the core of divinity. Unlike a maze, which may have a confusion of tracks leading in all directions, a labyrinth has a single, winding pathway that spirals inward to the center. In The Complete Guide to Labyrinths, renowned British psychic and folklorist Cassandra Eason explores the mystery of this sacred symbol and explains how to harness its power for personal transformation, protection, healing, and enlightenment. The book features instructions for creating indoor and outdoor labyrinths; rituals to nourish fertility, confront and resolve conflict, honor grief or loss, and celebrate new beginnings; and resources for locating labyrinths around the world. Filled with personal anecdotes and a detailed exploration of labyrinth history and mythology, this complete handbook is a deeply spiritual guide to the meditative, intuitive, and creative power of this age-old symbol.
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Beyond Words Publishing Gods Titans Oracle Book Oracle Set 175 page
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iUniverse Pour Une Histoire de L'Imaginaire
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Book Tree,US Babylonian Influence on the Bible and Popular Beliefs: A Comparative Study of Genesis 1. 2
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Robert Beard Seven Tablets of Creation
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Book Tree The Problem of Atlantis
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