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Ireland has such a rich, mystical folklore. Passed down from generation to generation around camp fires and sung in songs these incredible tales of hero's and epic battles are little known outside of Ireland. Here are collected some of these incredible...

Many of the horror stories of monsters and ghouls, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using...

"The Werewolf - Lycanthropy" is a vintage treatise on the subject of werewolves written by Montague Summers, exploring evidence for their existence found in historical records, literature, folklore, etc. This fascinating volume is highly recommended for...

Many of the horror stories of monsters and ghouls, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using...

This vintage book contains a treatise on the subject of werewolves written by Montague Summers, exploring evidence for their existence found in British historical records, literature, and folklore. This fascinating volume is highly recommended for those...

Many of the horror stories of monsters and ghouls, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using...

Augustus Montague Summers (1880 - 1948) was an English clergyman and author most famous for his studies on vampires, witches and werewolves-all of which he believed to be very much real. He also wrote the first English translation of the infamous...

Originally published in 1892, this early work on Native American Folklore is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. It contains tales of the plains of North America and the adventures and customs of the people who inhabit it. This is a...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and...

Originally published in the early 1900s, this book is beautifully translated by Mrs Alexander Kennedy from the original Italian text of Paulo Mantegazza. Containing lovely illustrations for each flower, it tells the intricate and fascinating stories...

A comprehensive guide to forest folklore, including European and Asian mythology.First published in 1928, this volume was written by Alexander Porteous and details the lore and mythology behind many European and Asian beliefs and customs. The contents...

Opgave En Toelichting Van Spreuken Of Gezegden In De Volkstaal (1875) is een boek geschreven door Eliza Laurillard. Het boek gaat over spreuken en gezegden die gebruikt worden in de volkstaal. De auteur geeft uitleg over de betekenis en herkomst van deze...

This book is a detailed exploration of the folklore and customs of Southern Ireland, with stories of supernatural beings and legends from local traditions. It's a great read for anyone interested in Irish history and culture.This work has been selected...

Ludwig Strackerjan hat durch seine umfangreichen Recherchen zahlreiche Sagen und Geschichten aus dem Herzogthum Oldenburg zusammengetragen und stellt in seinem Werk dar, wie Aberglaube und Sagen das Leben der Menschen beeinflusst haben. Dabei werden...

Discover the fascinating culture and mythology behind the Chinese dragon in this comprehensive guide. From ancient folklore to modern day celebrations, learn about the significance of the dragon in Chinese history and society. With beautiful...

This collection of legends and myths from the Rhine region of Germany provides a fascinating glimpse into the cultural history of this influential area. The author covers a wide range of topics, from heroic tales of knights to eerie ghost stories. This...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

Opening windows onto the genius loci of watery landscapes, Water Spirits of the World brings alive a rich tapestry of ancient geo-mythos. From the other-dimensional reality of Australia's Aboriginal Dreamtime to the modern art of dowsing the devas, this...

Fasten your seatbelt as you read the spell un-binding, Secrets of Race & Consciousness: Revealed in Ka Ab Ba (Kabala) The Tree Of Life. This book lifts the veil and frees the human mind from its spell of illusion. It unveils the secrets of Race and...

The classical Greek myth of Demeter and her daughter Persephone as told in Homer's Hymn to Demeter has been used most often to explain the cycle of the seasons. However, a closer examination will reveal insights on living and dying, loss and...

"This book shows how folklore-magic, miracles, and tales of enchanted princesses and genial giants-is still alive and well in the modern mass media. . . . contains a wealth of facts and observations with which to conjure." -Journal of Communication"Dégh...

A virtual cornucopia of riches, Handbook of American Folklore features the work of sixty scholars and practitioners, representing a multitude of approaches to the discipline. About half of the contributions deal with local American materials, exploring...

In this refreshingly iconoclastic work, author Paul Hunting goes on a quest to investigate the theory of whether William Shakespeare was far more than just 'the Bard.' What if he was a spiritual master with a direct line to the divine and all the plays...

At a seminar at the University of Bergen, Norway, in September 2018, scholars from Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden presented and discussed various forms of source criticism and comparison with examples from the Arctic and Sub-Arctic regions of...

Professor Carroll Quigley presents crucial "keys" without which 20th century political, economic, and military events can never be fully understood. The reader will see that this applies to events past-present-and future."The Rhodes Scholarships,...

A deeply thoughtful, deeply irreverent look at the mythology of playGods and Games ties together Joseph Campbell's approach to myth and religion with Johan Huizinga's view of our species as Homo ludens - "Man the Game-player" - which suggests...

Australia's most baffling zoological mystery!During the early colonial era, Australia's Aborigines often warned British settlers to beware of huge, ape-like creatures that lurked in the rugged mountains and deep forests of the island continent. Their...

Originally published in 1894, this book contains an exhaustive amount of information on the gods and characters in ancient Greek and Roman Myths. This is the original 1st edition by E M Berens. It includes his original notes and a pronunciation index...

The “Travelling People” of Scotland are the traditionally nomadic minority group known also by the derogatory term “tinkers.” Using fifteen years of field research, author Donald Braid takes readers into the special world of the Travelling People through...

Do giant primates larger than gorillas, taller than Sasquatch and Yetis, still exist in the remotest corners of the globe? Famed cryptozoologists Mark A. Hall and Loren Coleman join forces to share their knowledge of this unexplored and neglected topic...

Issue 53 of the Journal of the Centre for Fortean Zoology; the world's longest standing publication dealing with cryptozoology and allied disciplines

Issue 51 of the Journal of the Centre for Fortean Zoology; the world's longest standing publication dealing with cryptozoology and allied disciplines