Ancient religions, Mythology and legends Books

The religion practiced by Ancient Greeks is known as polytheism. They associated natural phenomenon to gods in Mount Olympus. This book will introduce you to some of these Greek gods and goddesses. Read about Ares, Athena, Artemis and Demeter. Learn of...

You can't believe the story of how Leto gave birth to her twins! This story is one of motherly love and a woman's jealousy. You will also learn about geography because yes, the Greek island of Delos is real! Read about mythology for a refreshing means to...

More than forty verses, games and stories of Spanish childhood folklore have been collected by the author from research based largely on archival materials gathered by WPA writers in the 1930s and in current interviews. A number of the pieces can be...

Delve Into the Exciting World of Norse Folk and Fairytales & Help Your Children Spark Their Imagination, See Another Culture, and Provide Them With Reading Fun! Well, that's weird.A tiny pettakes up the fight.Thor and Lokican't get it right.Gnaw the...

How many Greek gods, goddesses and heroes do you know of? Which of their stories do you like best? This book is a collection of Greece's mythology, which is said to be their living stories. Myths are interesting tales because they are reflective of the...

This book is volume I of the Greek and Roman edition of “The Mythology of All Races” series, dealing comprehensively with the titans, heroes, God, and demi-Gods of Greco-Roman legend. Highly Detailed and profusely illustrated, this book constitutes an...

Pook Press celebrates the great Golden Age of Illustration in children's literature. Many of the earliest children's books, particularly those dating back to the 1850s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Pook Press are...

This collection, True and Untrue and Other Norse Tales, edited by Sigrid Undset and illustrated by Frederick T. Chapman, contains twenty-eight classic Norse narratives. They include the folkloric stories of ‘East O’ the Sun and West O’ the Moon’, ‘The...

Pook Press celebrates the great Golden Age of Illustration in children's literature. Many of the earliest children's books, particularly those dating back to the 1850s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Pook Press are...

The Mahabharata describes the epic conflict between the Pandavas and the Kauravas, two branches of a royal family, for the crown of the Hastinapura kingdom. The epic has a big cast of characters, including gods, kings, and warriors, and it tackles a...

DELVE INTO THE WORLD OF THE OLYMPIANSIn the ancient world, the gods and their heroic half-blood children were legendary. Now in the modern world, they regain their glory in the pages of Rick Riordan's captivating novels. Providing everything...

My Godmother's Stories: From Many Lands is a book written by Eleanora Louisa Hervey and published in 1877. The book is a collection of stories from different parts of the world, including Europe, Asia, Africa, and America. The stories are written in a...

Tanglewood Tales for Boys and Girls' is a book written by American author Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804 - 1864), and forms the sequel to 'A Wonder-Book for Girls and Boys'. It is a masterful re-writing of well-known Greek myths, all presented in one volume,...

Join Grandpa Harry, Grandma Harriett, and their playful grandkids for a bedtime routine like no other. Grandpa Harry's countdown to bed is just the beginning of an enchanting evening filled with giggles, storytelling, and cherished memories. The children...

Explore the Bible from a secular, agnostic viewpoint. Learn about how the beliefs of the ancient Israelites and Judeans changed as their kingdoms faced attack from the Assyrians and Babylonians. During the time of the Persian empire they had another...

**A Powell's Best Kids Book of 2023**If you like Ancient Greek mythology, you've come to the right place. The Mythwakers series focuses on mythological creatures, like me, the Minotaur. I have the body of a man and the head of a bull. I'm here to tell...

A BRIEF INTRODUCTION ABOUT LORD SRI SWAMI NARAYAN Narayan in Sanskrit is combination of two words. Sanskrit language is very great and one word will have different meanings depending upon the situation different names are applicable. In the word Narayan,...

Some claim the Loch Ness monster was first reported in 565 A.D. when, according to legend, St. Columba turned away a giant beast threatening a man in the Ness River that flows into the lake. No one knows if any of the stories and legends are true, and...

Discover how Farmer Green's Pixies create the wonderous colours of sorghum in the Australia Outback.★★★★★★Have you ever looked at sorghumand wondered at the sightAs green turns yellow then bright redBit by bit each night?★★★★★★This adorable and...

"ONCE upon a time there was a certain King of Sparta who had a most beautiful daughter, Helen by name. There was not a prince in Greece but wished to marry her. The King said to them: "Now you must all swear that you will be good friends with the man...

The story of Demeter and Persephone was all about a mom's undying love for her daughter. This story also creates a "reason" for the change of seasons. Of course in the ancient times such a reason was acceptable due to the lack of scientific truths. Myths...

Did you know that there is some truth to myths? The characters may be fictional but the historical backgrounds are true. For instance Norse mythology is the story of the people following their transition from paganism to Christianity. Norse mythology...

Was the Lost Colony of Roanoke really lost? History books tell us that the settlement was found but the colonists disappeared under mysterious circumstances. This book will not try to solve the mystery but it will provide the facts to help you make your...

The Salem Witch Trials has inspired several films documentaries and TV series which only goes to show how interesting they were. But instead of just believing fiction why don't you learn the facts yourself? You can read this book and gather as much...

Trolls, elves and fairies exist in the mind, and they make great characters to color! Coloring opens young minds to endless possibilities. It encourages the imagination, creativity and love for learning too. When a child colors, he/she begins to slowly...

To be locked in a world of fantasy is quite common in children, especially if they're given resources that stimulate the creative part of the brain. One of these tools is coloring. Coloring allows your child to express their creative side, along with...

Allow your child to be locked up in a fantasy world of scary dragons and brave knights. This coloring book teaches essential life skills that involve determination, focus, patience and love for learning. Coloring is an activity that creates a more active...

In this book, you will read about the gods and goddesses of Greek mythology. You will begin with the identification of Mount Olympus as the home of the gods and the description of Aphrodite, Hermes, Poseidon, Zeus and Apollo. Next, you will describe the...

The Greeks sure did how to host celebrations! In Ancient Greece, there were several festivals dedicated to the gods and goddesses of Mt. Olympus. Some of these celebrations will be described in this book. What are the similarities and differences between...

<p><em>The Corn Whisperer</em> by Sue Houser, illustrated by Ramon Shiloh is a trio of stories about the ancient healing ways of the Southwest. Centered on life at various pueblos, the book opens with young Charlie who tells his single...

Did you know that based on a Canadian myth, you can turn into a werewolf if you fail your Easter duty? This educational book features the story of the Loup-Garou, which can also be in the form of a calf, a pig, a small ox, a cat, and an owl. Study the...

In Canadian history, there was a hero who could breathe life. That hero is known as Nanabozo, also called the Trickster. Nanobozo is neither male nor female. Its appearance is changing, each representing the many phases and conditions of life. Read about...

Did you know that of all the sea monsters, it's the Ogopogo that is best documented? This means you could be learning more about it one go than you would with the Loch Ness monster. Remember that these monsters are myths and proof of their existence is...

How scary it would be to see the gigantic wolves of the Canadian North! The reputation of these wolves precede them that's why a valley, where they are said to hang out, has been named The Valley of the Headless Men. Read about the meaning these gigantic...

There are many stories of sea serpents all around the world, so what makes the Caddy different? The Cadborosaurus is a supernatural being. There have been reported carcasses but they turned out to be small whales or sharks. So caddies have never been...

According to legends, there's a monster living in Muskrat Lake. The monster is a cryptid, which means that its existence has been claimed but never proven. Canada, as you would notice, is home to a lot of myths. The origin of each of these mythical...

Imagine this: the Sasquatch is a huge monster with blonde hair. With that distinguishing feature, the Sasquatch should be easy to spot, right? But like all other myths, there has never been any concrete proof to make the Sasquatch an undeniable truth...

Have you ever seen the Thunderbird? You probably wouldn't have because it's discussed only in myths. According to legends, the Thunderbird are large birds that produce thunder and lighting. They were so huge, they hunt whales! How do Canadians ancestor...

There's a silvery scaled, sharp clawed humanoid swimming in the depths of Thetis Lake in Vancouver Island. Have you seen it? The Thetis Lake Monster is said to come out from the lake every once in a while to breathe in air. There have been accounts of...

The Adlets have a curious origin. They are said to have been born from the union of a woman and a big red dog. The Alonquin tribes believed in the Adlets, and the myth has been passed from generation to the next using oral traditions. What about you? Do...

The windigo is one scary monster that kills and eats its victims. Stories of the windigo haunt Canadians until today. The older people must have used the myth to teach the young not to be greedy and weak. That's the beauty of myths. They are creative...

The Ingoldsby Legends are a true classic of Children's literature. They were penned by Richard Harris Barham (1788-1845), better known by his nom de plume; Thomas Ingoldsby. Barham was an English cleric of the Church of England, as well as a fanatic...

A collection of 17 of Hans Christian Andersen's classic fairy tales illustrated with many black and white drawing by E. A. Lemann. Stories include; The Little Mermaid, The Storks, The Nightingale, Little Totty, Little Ida's Flowers and others. Pook Press...

Discover the strange and colorful world of cryptids with kid-friendly stories about 11 of the most popular creatures!Cryptozoology is the study of legendary and mysterious creatures. There have been many sightings, but no evidence of their existence . . ...

KRESIMIR BANOVAC is a retired professor of medicine. He was born in Croatia and moved with his family to Miami, Florida, in 1982. These days, he and his wife live in Falmouth, Maine, where he plays golf and enjoys writing for his grandchildren. One of...

"The Mahabharata Vol. 4: Book 13" is an exceptional literary work translated by Kisari Mohan Ganguli. This volume delves into the profound and epic tale of the Mahabharata, one of the most revered and enduring mythological texts of ancient India. Within...