Folklore studies / Study of myth Books
History Press Metroplex Monsters Dallas Demons Fort Worth
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£18.69
History Press Louisiana Pastimes Ancient Fishing Methods the
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£18.69
History Press Colorado Curiosities
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£18.69
History Press Louisiana Legends and Lore American Legends
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£20.89
History Press Mysterious Georgia
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£18.69
History Press Virginia Legends Lore
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£18.69
History Press Poverty Point Legends Lore
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£18.69
History Press Legends Lore and True Tales of Utah
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£20.39
History Press Southern Ohio Legends Lore
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£18.69
History Press Georgia Legends Lore
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£18.69
History Press Strange Tales from Virginias Foothills to the
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£20.39
History Press Historic Tales of the Upper Ohio Valley
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£20.39
History Press Myths Tall Tales and Half Truths of Cape Cod
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£19.19
History Press Legends Lore of Southwest Virginia
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£21.24
History Press Unforgettable Utah
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£21.24
Saint Benedict Press Further Up & Further in: Understanding Narnia
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£999.99
Random House USA Inc The World of Lore: Wicked Mortals
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£23.19
Random House USA Inc The World of Lore: Dreadful Places
Book SynopsisExpanding on the content of the popular podcast, the third edition of the series that explores folklore and legends from around the world offers a tour of lurid landmarks and haunted places in New Orleans, Virginia, Colorado and England.
£24.61
Penguin Random House LLC The World of Lore
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£13.09
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Robin Hood: The Life and Legend of An Outlaw
Book SynopsisRobin Hood is a national English icon. He is portrayed as a noble robber, who, along with his band of merry men, is said to have stolen from the rich and given to the poor. His story has been reimagined many times throughout the centuries. Readers will be introduced to some of the candidates who are thought to have been the real Robin Hood, before journeying into the fifteenth century and learning about the various rymes of Robyn Hode' that were in existence. This book then shows how Robin Hood was first cast as an earl in the sixteenth century, before discussing his portrayals as a brutish criminal in the eighteenth century. Then learn how Robin Hood became the epitome of an English gentleman in the Victorian era, before examining how he became an Americanised, populist hero fit for the silver screen during the twentieth century. Thus, this book will take readers on a journey through 800 years of English cultural and literary history by examining how the legend of Robin Hood has developed over time.
£15.38
Exile Editions How the Hedgehog Married: and Other Croatian
Book SynopsisFairy tales occur both in oral and in literary form. The focus in this book has been on preserving the elemental structure of oral tradition without embellishment. But, this is a distinctive literary collection, one that gathers a dozen fairy tales which come from the Croatian national folklore tradition.This is also a contemporary English-language version that respects the ancient Slavic mythology of pre-Christian Croatia. And, through exceptionally communicative translations, Dasha C. Nisula has elevated them to be superlative examples of a how common plots, motifs, and elements of the fairy tale, are their own best explanation – that is, the tale’s meaning is contained in the totality of the threadline in the story. And these are 12 great stories!The book also includes a detailed introduction to Croatian fairy tales, and, in a historical and cultural sense, to the wider genre of fairy tales.In this bilingual edition the Croatian and English-in-translation are presented together – accompanied by a selection of original colour artworks by the cover artist, Josip Botteri Dini.
£16.96
Kids Can Press Little Miss Muffet
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£7.56
Fulcrum Inc.,US Musings: Tales of Truth and Wisdom
Book SynopsisThis beautifully rendered collection of folktales embraces human diversity while pointing out the threads of commonality among a multitude of cultures.
£18.95
Paragon House Publishers Native American Prophecies: History, Wisdom and
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£16.14
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc The Corn Woman: Stories and Legends of the
Book SynopsisThe culture, history, and spirit of the Hispanic Southwest are brought to readers through this fascinating collection of 45 cuentos (stories and legends) from the region. From ancient creation myths of the Aztecs and traditional tales of Spanish colonialists to an eclectic sampling of the work of modern Latino storytellers, this book provides a rich tapestry of both obscure and well-loved stories-religious stories; animal tales; stories of magic, transformation, and wisdom; and chistes (short comic tales). Fifteen tales are also presented in Spanish. The origin and historical development of the stories are examined in an introductory chapter. A discussion of dichos (proverbs) and adivinanzas (riddles) illuminates the larger context of the oral tradition in which the tales have flourished. Lavishly illustrated with pictures of original paintings and sculpture by contemporary Latino artists, this fascinating collection will appeal to children and adults alike and is a must for the multicultural class
£65.00
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
