Folklore studies / Study of myth Books
Forgotten Books The Book of the Settlement of Iceland Translated From the Original Icelandic of Ari the Learned Classic Reprint
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Forgotten Books A Translation of the AngloSaxon Poem of Beowulf With a Copious Glossary Preface and Philological Notes Classic Reprint
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Forgotten Books I Due Primi Libri della Istoria di Merlino Ristampati Secondo la Rarissima Edizione del 1480 Classic Reprint
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Forgotten Books Chez la Reine de Saba Chronique Éthiopienne Classic Reprint
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Profile Oriental Mythology
Book SynopsisThe Masks of God is the summation of Joseph Campbell's lifelong study of the origins and function of myth. In this volume, Oriental Mythology, Campbell examines Eastern mythology as it developed in the distinctive religions of Egypt, India, China and Japan. While Western religions dwell on good and evil, Eastern religions focus on the promise of eternal life. Oriental Mythology explores how Eastern religions came to manifest their varying modes of thought and expression.The Masks of God traces mankind's history as a search for meaning through ideas, themes and quests of culture and religion.Trade ReviewCampbell's masterwork... has inspired passages connecting with the luminously permanent, beyond gender, beyond time. -- Guardian * . *Campbell's words carry extraordinary weight, not only among scholars but among a wide range of other people who find his research down mythical pathways relevant to their lives today. -- Time * . *Looks at the myths, rituals and legends of the Western world... The human race is united not just biologically but also spiritually, by ... continually recurring themes, subjects and stories... It is an extremely thorough contribution to our knowledge of the origins of the legends, themes and symbols which are integral to modern culture, both Eastern and Western. -- Tribune * . *One cannot but admire the width and diversity of Joseph Campbell's scholarship. Campbell's great gift is for fluent and engaging exposition. -- 'New Society * . *Campbell has become the rarest of intellectuals... a serious thinker who has been embraced by popular culture. -- Newsweek * . *
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Profile Occidental Mythology
Book SynopsisThe Masks of God is the summation of Joseph Campbell's lifelong study of the origins and function of myth. In this volume, Occidental Mythology, Campbell examines the themes that underlie the art, worship and literature of the Western world. Occidental Mythology traces European consciousness from the Levantine earth-goddesses of the Bronze Age and the subsequent tribal invasions that shaped Judaic and Greek myth before examining the influence of Persia, Rome, Islam and Christian Europe on ancient beliefs. The Masks of God traces mankind's history as a search for meaning through ideas, themes and quests of culture and religion.Trade ReviewCampbell has become the rarest of intellectuals... a serious thinker who has been embraced by popular culture. -- Newsweek * . *One cannot but admire the width and diversity of Joseph Campbell's scholarship. Campbell's great gift is for fluent and engaging exposition. -- New Society * . *Looks at the myths, rituals and legends of the Western world... The human race is united not just biologically but also spiritually, by ... continually recurring themes, subjects and stories... It is an extremely thorough contribution to our knowledge of the origins of the legends, themes and symbols which are integral to modern culture, both Eastern and Western. -- Tribune * . *Campbell's words carry extraordinary weight, not only among scholars but among a wide range of other people who find his research down mythical pathways relevant to their lives today. -- Time * . *Campbell's masterwork... has inspired passages connecting with the luminously permanent, beyond gender, beyond time. -- The Guardian * . *
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Forgotten Books Malay Magic
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Forgotten Books Musik und Musikinstrumente im Alten Testament Eine Religionsgeschichtliche Studie Classic Reprint
£18.02
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group Latin American Folktales Stories from Hispanic
Book SynopsisThe wisdom and artistry of storytellers from Hispanic and Indian traditions preserve one of the world's richest folktale traditions—combining the lore of medieval Europe, the ancient Near East, and pre-Columbian America. Gathered from twenty countries, including the United States, the stories are brought together here in a core collection of one hundred tales arranged in the form of a velorio, or wake, the most frequent occasion for public storytelling. This is the first panoramic anthology of Hispano-American folk narratives in any language.Part of the Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library
£17.09
Forgotten Books Contes Et Lgendes Vol 2 Classic Reprint
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Joshua Free Necronomicon The Anunnaki Grimoire
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Llewellyn Worldwide, Ltd. Stories in the Stars
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The History Press South Yorkshire Folk Tales
Book SynopsisWith origins lost in the mists of time, these lively folk tales reflect the wisdom (and eccentricities) of South Yorkshire’s county and people.
£12.34
The History Press Ltd Bedfordshire Folk Tales
Book SynopsisStoryteller and author Jen Foley brings together stories from the dark forests, ruined castles and magical green pastureland of Bedfordshire.
£9.49
The History Press Ltd Cambridgeshire Folk Tales for Children
Book SynopsisWhy is Cambridgeshire so flat? Probably because of all the giants who used to stomp around it! If you travel to or live in the land of Cambridgeshire, you could be walking in the footsteps of monsters, kings or even the Devil!Journey through time to meet the giant-slayers of Saxon times, the shapeshifters of Tudor times, women who were incredible survivors and even Victorian men who travelled on two legs faster than a steam train! What is truth, and what is myth? Decide for yourself after reading these tales of Cambridgeshire the home of heroes from history.
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The History Press Ltd Herefordshire Folk Tales
Book SynopsisFor the first time, these enchanting folk tales, the origins of which lie in the oral tradition, have been gathered together in book form. The charming selection of thirty fairy tales and legends are full of Herefordian wit and wisdom, and are perfect for reading aloud or alone. Although on the surface they may appear quaint, these stories tell of strange happenings in the peaceful Herefordshire countryside, formed from early attempts to explain the natural and spiritual world. From the Saxon king of East Anglia who became the patron saint of Hereford Cathedral, and the story of the black hound of Baskerville Hall which inspired Arthur Conan Doyle, to a medieval love story, these gripping tales have stood the test of time, and remain classic texts which will be enjoyed time and again by modern readers.
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The History Press Ltd Bristol Urban Legends
Book SynopsisTall tales and true tales created from reactions to events in the modern world
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The History Press Ltd Kerry Folk Tales
Book SynopsisA vibrant collection of local tales hand down through generations of storytellers
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The History Press Ltd West Midlands Folk Tales
Book SynopsisAn enchanting collection of folk tales retold by a professional storyteller
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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 *
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The History Press Ltd Gwent Folk Tales
Book SynopsisA collection of folk tales and myths from Gwent retold by a local storyteller
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The History Press Ltd Fairy Tales
Book SynopsisA captivating new series to spark the imagination and breathe new life into classic works
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Running Press,U.S. Fairies 2in1 DoubleSided 500Piece Puzzle
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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.
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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.
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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.”
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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
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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
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Saqi Books The Legends of the Caucasus
Book SynopsisThe Caucasus has an extremely rich folk literature, almost unknown among English readers, which includes myths, legends, magical tales, anecdotes and proverbs. The one hundred and one legends included in this volume reflect the cultures of fourteen different ethnic groups - their dynamism and the matters that concerned them: survival against external dangers, the risk of starvation and the persistence of the family or clan as a coordinated group. Descended from an oral tradition, much of their knowledge was retained in memories and passed down the generations. Yet, with the introduction of the alphabet, the way of life they portray is rapidly becoming extinct. An incomparable collection, Legends of the Caucasus conveys the poetry and romance of these swiftly vanishing tribes. About the author David Hunt is an expert of Caucasus folk literature. He was awarded the McDowell Prize from the Folklore Society in 2008.Author location Kent, United Kingdom David Hunt LEGENDS OF THE CAUCASUS 978Trade Review'David Hunt's book has brought into the light some of the hidden treasures of the Caucasus, a region that has been largely unknown in the West except for its recent turmoil and wars. Hunt has given translations of a wide selection of folklore, representing every part of this complex and diverse region. He has given us tales of great wealth and variety, all in fluid prose. This is a major contribution not only to the study of the Caucasus, but also to world folklore.' John Colarusso, Professor Anthropology, and Linguistics and Languages, McMaster University, Canada 'The Caucasus is where European and Asian folklore both originate and interact: David Hunt's anthology is the first time that this remarkable world of pagan heroics and primeval myths has been opened to the English-speaking reader. The translations are both inventive and meticulous (sourced from Russian-language versions) in rendering the extraordinary folk poetry of the many nations of the Caucasus. Essential reading not only for folklorists, but for anyone seeking an insight into the cultures of the Caucasus.' Donald Rayfield, Queen Mary University of London 'A wonderfully rich collection ... A worthy contribution to our understanding of the Caucasus, and his introduction and glossary of deserving of particular praise.' --Andre Naffis-Sahely, Times Literary Supplement 'David Hunt's collection of legends allows a wider readership to come in contact with a rich, regional tradition of oral poetry.The book is a rich collection of folk poetry of a region long misunderstood as a space of feuds, bloody wars, and political unrest which could captivate not only academic readers.' The Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute 'Outstanding - an indispensable undertaking - Hunt's anthology is a major contribution to the study of the folklore of the Caucasus and a worthy continuation [to] Caucasian ethnography and folklore - Hunt [is] a gifted storyteller, able to represent in a fascinating manner a wide selection of captivating narratives coming from the ancient cultures of Caucasia.' FolkloreTable of ContentsCONTENTS Introduction Maps MILITARY MATTERS: One: Historical-political Legends 1. Edige Nogay 2. The ditch of Temir the Lame Ingush 3. Vakhtang Gorgasali Georgian 4. Where the name of Metekhi came from Georgian Two: Resistance to Foreign Invaders 5. Partu Patima Lak 6. Murtazali Lak 7. Shamil' Dargva Three: Resistance to Feudal Oppression 8. The Batyr Khuchulav Lak 9. Davdi of Balkhar Lak 10. The battle of the gorges Georgian 11. The sword of Mamuka Kalundauri Georgian 12. The death of the Areshidzes Georgian 13. Lom-Edalbi Ingush 14. About Tkhobya-Erda Ingush 15. The death of Napkha Kyagua Abkhaz 16. Kapsog Goshteliani Georgian Four: Rustling, Stealing of Animals 17. Sosuruk and Akbilek Balkar 18. Soska Solsa and Gorzhay Chechen-Ingush 19. Ashtotur and Prince Batok Balkar 20. The farmstead of Ssurdu Lak 21. The song of Shagumilav Ilyas Lak 22. The tomb of Beksultan Borogan Chechen-Ingush Five: Warriors, Including Blood Revenge 23. Aydemir-Khan Kabardan 24. The lament (gybza) for Andemyrkan Kabardan 25. Cha and Cherbazh Ingush 26. The living chain mail Georgian 27. The tradition about Bora Abayev Chechen-Ingush 28. The grandson of Kozash, and Germanch Chechen-Ingush 29. The abrek Sulumbek Ingush 30. The sister of seven brothers Ingush 31. How the Orstkhoys won back the land Ingush FOOD MATTERS Six: Hunting 32. The song about Biyneger Balkar 33. Dali is giving birth on the crags Georgian 34. Betkil Georgian 35. Dali and Amirani Georgian 36. Kvartsikhsky Tebru Ivane Georgian 37. Azhveypsh Abkhaz 38. Azhveypsh' daughter Abkhaz 39. The young man and the snow leopard Georgian 40. The Balkh meadow Georgian Seven: Legends About Shepherds, Including Cyclops Legends 41. Black-eyed Ashura Lak 42. Udaman Alil Lak 43. Seska Solsa and the wolf Ingush Cyclops legends: 44. Yoruzmek and Sosuruk Balkar 45. The story of One-Eye Georgian 46. Stories about giants (Vampolozh) Chechen-Ingush 47. Koloy-Kant Chechen-Ingush 48. Parcho Chechen Eight: Abundance 49. How the Ubykhs became gardeners Ubykh 50. The murderer Georgian 51. About the origin of abundance from the earth Ingush 52. The little bird of abundance Ingush 53. How the Nart-Orstkhoys vanished from the earth Ingush 54. Soska Solsa and the pelvic bone Chechen-Ingush 55. The return of abundance Chechen 56. How Lake Ritsa was formed Abkhaz 57. Elia, Christ and Saint George Georgian 58. About the meeting of Abul with the Shaytans Dargva FAMILY MATTERS Nine: Family and Personal Honour 59. Adyif Adyge 60. Adiyukh Adyge 61. The fortress of Chirks-Abaa Abkhaz 62. The black candles Abkhaz 63. The young man and the girl Abkhaz 64. Solsa Chechen 65. Beloved Albika Ingush 66. Said of Kumukh Lak 67. Murat Marshan Abkhaz 68. Shota and the lord of Tmogvi Georgian 69. The duty of hospitality Ingush 70. Gazi, the son of Aldam Ingush Ten: Relations Within the Family 71. The warrior of Shamil Chechen 72. Love for the father and love for the son Dargva 73. The fall of Anakopia Abkhaz 74. The fortresses of Gogia and Petre Georgian 75. Ali was left on the cliff Avar 76. The hunter-brothers Abkhaz 77. Akhkepig Chechen 78. Burkhay Izazha Lak 79. Chyuerdi Karachay 80. The sister Georgian 81. The son who went away to the army in Azayni Avar Eleven: Religion and Relations with the Dead 82. Batoko Shertuko Chechen-Ingush 83. Karashauay's revenge Balkar 84. Lega and Kopala Georgian 85. The resurrection of the Narts Balkar 86. The horse of Zezva Gaprindauli Georgian 87. Orshamar Arsh Ingush 88. Seska Solsa and Byatar Chechen-Ingush 89. Mikel-Gabriel Georgian 90. About Paleostomi Georgian Twelve: Prometheus Legends 91. The chained Amirani Georgian 92. The dragon turned to stone Georgian 93. Amirani and the herdsman Georgian 94. The legend of the return of fire Abkhaz 95. Pkharmat Chechen 96. How Sosuruk obtained fire for the Narts Balkar 97. Abrskil Abkhaz 98. Amiran Georgian 99. Bound Nasran Adyge 100. How Sharvili found fire Lezg Appendix. Note on "Legends about the Nart bogatyrs among the mountain Tatars of the Pyatigorsk Region of the Terek province", by S.-A. Urusbiev. Glossary Keyword and theme analysis References
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New Africa Books (Pty) Ltd At the Fireside True South African Stories
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Behrman House Inc.,U.S. Capturing the Moon Classic and Modern Jewish
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£18.04
Inner Traditions Bear and Company King of the Celts Arthurian Legends and Celtic Tradition
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£17.09
Inanna Publications and Education Inc. Women and Bears The Gifts of Nature Culture and
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LEGARE STREET PR A Brief Account of Bushman FolkLore and Other Texts
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