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This fascinating book traces various mythologies of the sun from the earliest of times in ancient Sumeria up through and including modern Christianity. The various sun myths that preceded Christianity became common to most cultures, as cultures often...

The Babylonian and Assyrian Legends Concerning the Creation of the World and of Mankind. The Enuma Elish is one of the oldest stories known to mankind. It is a story first written down by the ancient Sumerians thousands of years ago. As a one time...

This rate book is brought back into print because it tells the story of alchemy in such simple terms that most all can understand. The cryptic language and symbolism commonly found in alchemy is laid bare so we can comprehend exactly what was meant and...

This work was originally published by the independent Bible Society of New York. This edition is an updated version with a new introduction by Paul Tice. The Bible is commonly referred to by many of us as "the good book." But do we really know what's in...

Translated from the Slavonic by W.R. Morfill. Edited, with Introduction and Notes by R.H. Charles For 1200 years this book was known only to a few people in Russia. When it was finally revealed to the world in 1892, it was announced that it was a...

The author of the History of the First Council of Nice, Dean Dudley, searched the annals of history using the most scholarly and trusted sources available to reveal exactly how Christianity, as we know it today, was "railroaded" into existence. This was...

Translated from the Russian by Victor Marsden. The Protocols supposedly outlines a plan of action by elders of the Jewish Nation to rule the world -- to take control over key organizations, including assets, in order to manipulate world affairs in their...

This antiquarian book contains Alexandre Dumas's work "Martin Guerre". It was first published as part of his eight-volume series "Celebrated Crimes" (1839-40), and recounts the unbelievable story of a famous case of imposture in sixteenth-century France...

Hansel and Gretel - Origins of the Fairy Tales from around the World' contains seven different versions of the 'Hansel and Gretel' story. It includes an in-depth introduction to the fairy tale genre itself, as well as the folkloric provenance of the...

Discover an enchanting collection of seven adaptations of the classic romantic fairy tale, Beauty and the Beast, collated from around the world.A tale as old as time, Beauty and the Beast, is the perfect example of the magic of boundless love. Adored for...

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

A fascinating treatise on the study of modern mythology the construction of myths so soon after an event. Andrew Lang was the foremost scholar in folklore and mythology of his time. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s...

Originally published in 1924, this collection The Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen is illustrated with the magnificent Art Nouveau colour illustrations of Kay Nielsen. It was a project that took Nielsen twelve years to complete, and his...

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...

Edward Williams (1746-1826) also known by his Bardic name, 'Iolo Morganwg,' was a Republican, Radical, Revolutionary, Pacifist, Abolitionist, Flutist, Song Writer, Jailbird, Lexicographer, Grammarian, Antiquarian, Encyclopaedist. Linguist, Debtor,...

This collection of 'Hans Christian Andersen Stories' contains eleven of Hans Christian's most well-loved tales, and is illustrated by the charming plates and black and white line drawings of Anne Anderson. The stories include: 'The Drop of Water'; 'The...

This book explores the interplay of childhood and the fairy tale as they both changed character in accordance with the historical transformations of the mid-nineteenth century.

This volume deals with the myths and legends of Babylonia and Assyria, and as these reflect the civilization in which they developed, a historical narrative has been provided, beginning with the early Sumerian Age and concluding with the periods of the...

Although some of these tales bear a similarity to the well-known standard fairy tales, which have been the delight of countless children for many generations, they all possess an originality peculiarly their own.It is remarkable too that, whereas in...

This volume deals with the myths and legends of the Teutonic peoples. These evolved from primitive beliefs, and have been handed down from generation to generation and from century to century in the folk literature of oral tradition. In the north the...

One hundred forty eight tales originally published in 1906. George A. Dorsey was Curator of Anthropology for the Field Museum of Natural History.

Originally published in 1922, this is a fascinating illustrated guide to various fieldsports and the woodcraft connected with them. Contents Include: Life Habits of British Animals Game Birds of Great Britain Vermin Destruction of Vermin Hints for the...

Written shortly after the Norman conquest, Monmouth's “Histories of the Kings of Britain” attempted to create for the British people a national epic. In this seminal volume, he constructed a mythical history for Britain through the retelling of...

Title: Memoirs of extraordinary Popular Delusions.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research libraries holding over 150 million items...

This book is about the Old Norse god Odin. It includes references to all occurrences of Odin in the Old Norse/Icelandic texts, including Saxo's Gesta Danorum, the eddic poems, Snorri's Edda, and Ynglinga saga and analyses the high medieval reception and...

Il saggio di indovinelli popolari raccolti nelle valli di Pinerolo è un'opera che ti farà scoprire il folkore e la cultura della Valle di Susa. Attraverso gli enigmi e gli indovinelli che ivi si raccontano, potrai avvicinarti alla storia di questa antica...

Tradizioni Popolari e Leggende di un Comune Medioevale e del Suo Contado: Siena e l'Antico Contado Senese è un libro che ci porta alla scoperta delle tradizioni e delle leggende di una delle città più affascinanti d'Italia. Siena, situata in una...

A groundbreaking work by Sir James George Frazer that explores the links between ancient Jewish folklore and the wider mythological traditions of the Near East, offering new insights into the origins of religious practices and beliefs.This work has been...

First published in 1777, Observations on Popular Antiquities is a classic work of folklore and cultural history, examining the origins and meanings of a wide range of popular customs and traditions in England. This edition includes Henry Ellis's...

This book includes a collection of traditional folk tales from Greenland, written and shared by indigenous people with Danish translations. The tales offer a glimpse into the culture and traditions of this remote and unique land. This work has been...

Delve into the fascinating world of women's folk-lore with this collection of myths, legends, and superstitions. From the mysterious Baba Yaga to the enchanting mermaids, readers will discover a wealth of captivating tales from around the world. This...

This book provides a detailed analysis of the Gaelic concepts of life and death, based on a study of Scottish folklore, mythology, and literature. It includes information about the rituals, beliefs, and practices associated with birth, death, and the...

In this seminal work, Staley explores the mythological traditions of the ancient peoples of Europe and their descendants, tracing their roots back to a common Indo-European pantheon. Drawing on a wide range of sources, including comparative linguistics...

Le folklore est l'étude des coutumes et traditions populaires, et chaque région du monde a ses propres récits et légendes. Dans ce bulletin de folklore en deux volumes, la Société belge de folklore et la Société de folklore wallon explorent les coutumes...

Una raccolta completa e affascinante di proverbi abruzzesi, accompagnati da spiegazioni dettagliate del loro significato culturale e storico. De Nino, celebre folclorista italiano, ha viaggiato per l'Abruzzo e ha raccolto questa vasta gamma di proverbi...

Questa opera presenta una raccolta di novelle-cantilene popolari che ruotano attorno a dodici parole della verità, nelle diverse versioni italiane e straniere. Stanislao Prato offre un'analisi avanzata e un'introduzione alla storia di questa narrazione...

Dans ce livre, Certeux et Carnoy explorent le folklore de l'Algérie traditionnelle. Les lecteurs découvriront des histoires, des chansons, de la musique et des mœurs uniques à l'Algérie, ainsi que des croyances et des superstitions intéressantes. Une...