Folklore studies / Study of myth (mythology) Books

Gnosticism, together with alchemy, was for C.G. Jung the chief prefiguration of his analytical psychology. Jung did not simply interpret Gnostic texts psychologically but also cited them as confirmation of his psychology. An authority on theories of myth...

‘One of the greatest writers of our time.’ Toni Morrison‘You Don’t Know Us Negroes adds immeasurably to our understanding of Hurston … her words make it impossible for readers to consider her anything but one of the intellectual giants of the 20th...

Learn the compelling cultural histories behind some of the world's supernatural beliefs with The Book of Superstitions.Friday the 13th; rabbit feet; knocking on wood; walking under a ladder; the curse of the evil eye. We all have a superstition or two...

Age 8+A long time ago, in the land of Guugu Yumithirr people, mythic creatures hunted, danced, played and gathered food. The Magpie brothers chased the giant Dingo, the greedy White Cockatoo stole food from two Night Owl sisters, Stormcloud threw...

Chi Vu takes the central figure in a traditional Buddhist folktale, a deranged killer who wears his victims' fingers in a garland around his neck, and turns him into a menacing abbatoir worker who carries bloody chunks of meat home to his lodgings in...

The book is to be used as an inspiration to start living a lifestyle connected to nature’s rhythm and it can be used as a workbook where the reader follows the season by carrying through through the activities, journeys and ceremonies.

An exhilarating journey exploring the relationships between myth, magic, man and nature, through the symbol of the dragon and guided by the oracle of the runes.  This book is an immersion into the revival of the rich living tradition from Scandinavia...

The widest sources of most superstitions begin with some kind of religious practice and belief. Whether a comfort or fear many beliefs and practices still abound no matter in what part of your culture you may exist. Superstition holds a fascination for...

A walk in the woods. The world of the tree looked at and examined from the first tree to the latest research. The magical attributes of trees and their uses including how the Druids work with trees and their role in your garden. The tree is a global...

She is incredibly tall, clothed in heavy furs and leathers. Her boots make a loud thud with each step. On her back snow shoes are strapped, on her hip a pouch filled with dried meats. Her hair is woven intricately in braids with bones and beads...

With their origins in prehistory, pagan sigils were part of our ancestor’s pictorial language, created in a golden age of symbol literacy.Following a millennia of religious repression and demonization by the Christian church, they were rediscovered and...

The revived cult of Pan recognizes him as the god of fields, groves and wooded glens. Connecting him to fertility and the season of spring, with his entourage of fauns and satyrs pursuing and copulating with woodland nymphs. The word  panic ultimately...

Dionysos is the Greek god of the grape-harvest and winemaking, of the growth and fertility of vegetation - especially orchards and vineyards - and, lastly, of insanity, ritual madness, religious ecstasy, festivity and theatre. Because of his links to...

The Goddess of Love, Aphrodite- or Venus, or Astarte- she has had many names. She is the goddess of life, fertility and renewal, but she is also the patroness of carnal desire: “a thousand honey secrets thou shalt know” is her promise to the boy Adonis...

Ah, salty breezes, beach hair, the feeling of bare feet in warm sand – and the fun of imagining life under ocean waves. Mermaid life is the life, and it is a lifestyle, or an aspiration, that’s right on trend. Whether emblazoned on a T-shirt or used as a...

From Mothman to the Mongolian Death Worm, Shellycoat to Simurgh, Nessie to even Ningyo, this charming and creative collection of cryptids will fascinate readers for years to come. Cryptids, Creatures & Critters: A Manual of Monsters and...

A guide to folk herbal healing and reconnecting with ancestral traditions• Details the healing techniques and folk wisdom the author learned from her Italian grandparents and from healers in Southern Italy, including plant preparation methods, medicines,...

Explores the importance of dragon and serpent energies and symbols from prehistory to the present around the world• Explains how dragons and serpents are bearers of the elemental and archetypal energies of the Earth• Examines myths, legends, and symbols...

A handbook for becoming a modern Druid• Explains how to make and use the essential tools of a Celtic Druid and how to create Druid rituals for seasonal rites, blessings, and other sacred observances• Details Druidic magical techniques and divination...

Connects the magical practice of theurgy to the time of Homer• Explores the many theurgic themes and events in the Odyssey and the Iliad• Analyzes the writings of Neoplatonists Porphyry and Proclus, showing how both describe the technical ritual praxis...

Discover the gods, goddesses, and heroes from Norse mythology with this beautiful handbook that captures the ancient stories that captivated the Vikings.Learn more about your favorite Norse gods, goddesses, and heroes with this collection of profiles...

Explores the many forms and abilities of the devil in stories from around the world• Draws on folk traditions from all over Europe, including Transylvanian Romania, Bulgaria, Albania, Switzerland, Italy, France, Scandinavia, and the Baltic countries•...

Uncover the fascinating and complex women from mythology and folklore with this collection of stories profiling powerful goddesses, mighty queens, and legendary creatures.Get inspired with 50 fascinating stories of powerful female figures from...

Sip sweet libations worthy of the Gods with these Greek myth–inspired concoctions based on all your favorite Gods and Goddesses.Care for Hestia’s Old Fashioned? Want to fall in love with Eros on the Beach? How about the Bacchic Muddled Maenad sangria,...

Finally sort out who’s who in Greek mythology—from gods, goddesses, heroes, monsters, and everyone in between!Greek mythology continues to appear in popular movies and books today but have you ever wondered about where these characters started out?...

A guide to untaming yourself on a quest to discover your inner Sidhe nature, your ElvenHeart, for wholeness, healing, and awakening • Explores who the Sidhe are and shares close encounters with them in our modern world • Invites you to discover your...

A collection of tales from the Middle Ages that reveal voyages to Heaven and Hell, the realm of the Faery, mystical lands, and encounters with mythic beasts • Shares travelers’ accounts of voyages into the afterlife, alarming creatures of unparalleled...

Original tales inspired by Native American and Norwegian folklore that highlight the wisdom of the divine natural world • Shares unique stories about Earth Medicine and animal magic, inspired by the author’s unusual Native American (Hopi) and Norwegian...

Reveals the occult wisdom and multidimensional layers of meaning hidden in the Nordic Rune stones • Explores the practice of the Uthark divination system encoded within the traditional exoteric Futhark system of reading the runes • Traces the...

A comprehensive account of the rich folk culture preserved in the rural secret societies of the British Isles • Describes the secret rites, ceremonies, and initiation rituals of guilds and rural fraternities such as the Shoemakers, Horsemen, Toadmen,...

A surrealist exploration of the marvelous in ancient, classic, and modern works from around the world • Long considered one of the most significant and original books to have come out of the surrealist movement • Reveals the “marvelous” in works from...

An in-depth collection of ancient spells and magic practices drawn from rare and newly discovered texts • Presents more than 600 magical prescriptions for healing and protection from both pagan and Christian sources • Examines the practice of diagnosing...

A practical guide to the magical history, customs, and practices of pre-Christian Northern Europe • Details the everyday magic of the Northern Tradition, including household magic, protection spells, and the significance of the days of the week •...

Reveals how the ancient Celtic text of the Mabinogion was the mythical predecessor to the legends of King Arthur. • Revised edition of Arthur and the Sovereignty of Britain (UK) that includes the author's latest research and insights. • A comprehensive...

A comprehensive and practical guide to the ancient oracle based on the runic alphabet of the Norse• Reveals the symbolism and divinatory significance of the 24 rune "staves"• Provides clear instructions on how to craft your own rune stones• Explains the...

Explore the fascinating myths of Greek and Roman civilizations!The tales of gods and heroes are often turned into tedious discourse that even Ovid would reject. This easy-to-read guide cuts out the boring details, and instead, provides you with a...

The sea monsters on medieval and Renaissance maps, whether swimming vigorously, gambolling amid the waves, attacking ships, or simply displaying themselves for our appreciation, are one of the most visually engaging elements on these maps, and yet they...

The sea is beautiful and alluring, but it is also dangerous and deadly. Above all, it is unknowable and untameable. Storytelling offered our ancestors a means to understand and interact with the natural world, and in time these stories coalesced into the...

Wales is a land with a vast wealth of ghost stories, including fantastical animals, flickering death omens and unseen things that go bump in the night. Whether these tales are based on true events, or are the creations of active imaginations, is known...

The magical world of Welsh mythology deserves to be better known outside its homeland, with its cast of heroes and tricksters, animals that can talk and change shape, and magicians and witches who can bring disaster or triumph to the people in their...

Immerse yourself in stories of gods and goddesses of the underworld and explore how themes of death, love, and revenge are depicted in folklore and mythology by different cultures around the world.Myths of the Underworld is a vibrant collection of ten...

In the ancient world, men and women joined cults known as Mysteries to unite with the deities of the otherworld and achieve eternal life. The most important of the Mysteries existed for two millennia at the village of Eleusis. Its deities were Demeter...

An emotionally-charged contemporary fantasy of love, sacrifice and ancient enchantments as Polish folklore thrives in today's Chicago, from the #1 New York Times-bestselling author of Divergent, Chosen Ones and Arch-Conspirator.Step into a city...

A richly detailed, in-depth look at fixed stars and their role in affecting astrological predictions.Since prehistory, humanity has been held in thrall by the night sky, captivated by the mystery of the stars. Seeking to make sense of such a magical...

A fun, quirky exploration of unexplained phenomena as a means to divine the future. The tarot deck Fox Mulder would have wanted.We are living in strange times. The US Navy has admitted to the existence of UFOs. Our government has been studying cryptids...

A guide to Conjure as it has been practiced in the Deep South and passed down through the generations. A beginner-friendly guide to Conjure written by an authentic Conjure woman with over four decades of working experience, Living Conjure contains tips...

Norse Myth meets Astrology.The Eye of Odin seeks to combine classic astrology with Norse mythology, blending both in order to get a deeper understanding of human consciousness itself. Per Henrik Gullfoss presents a book that will be of interest to...

Being in Being contains three masterpieces by legendary Haida mythteller Skaay of the Qquuna Qiighawaay. The shortest recounts the high points of the legend of his family. The second, Raven Travelling, is the longest and most complex version of the story...