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Essays on Indo-Aryan Mythology is a book written by Narayan Aiyangar and published in 1898. The book explores the mythology of the Indo-Aryan people, who were the ancestors of modern-day Indians. The author examines various aspects of Indo-Aryan...

Essai Sur Les Erreurs Populaires V1 (1738) est un livre de Thomas Browne qui explore les erreurs communes dans la pens�����e populaire. L'auteur examine les croyances populaires en mati�����re de m�����decine, de religion, de science et d'histoire, et...

Otuzo twOvaherero provides valuable information on Ovaherero patriclans and records folklore and praise poems in Otjiherero. Previously, these did not exist in written form. The book attempts to preserve these oral traditions before they disappear. It...

Contemporary Oral Literature Fieldwork is based on rich research experience dating back to the 1990s. The book is written against the backdrop of Africa's confusion with regard to the place of oral literature in the face of the rest of the world, where...

Adéntrate en un viaje apasionante a través de los misterios y maravillas de la mitología y las leyendas de todo el mundo. Este diccionario es una puerta de entrada a un vasto universo de relatos y narrativas que han capturado la imaginación de la...

"Traditions of the North American Indians, Vol. 2" is a great ethnographic work authored by way of James Athearn Jones in 1830. This book serves as a pioneering exploration into the wealthy tapestry of Native American cultures and traditions. James...

"Traditions of Lancashire Vol. 2" is a continuation of the captivating work authored through John Roby in the early nineteenth century. In this second quantity of the collection, Roby delves similarly into the rich tapestry of folklore, traditions, and...

"The Ramayana," attributed to the historical sage Valmiki, is considered one of India's most respected and historic epic poems. The first book, called "Balakanda," is a foundational part of this epic. It introduces readers to the divine hero, Lord Rama,...

"'Sundarakanda,' Book 5 of 'The Ramayana of Valmiki,' is a great chapter of the historical Indian epic written by using Valmiki and translated into English via Ralph T. H. Griffith. This book is known as after its focus at the brilliance and beauty of...

"Book four of 'The Ramayana of Valmiki,' known as 'Kishkindhakanda,' continues the epic journey originally authored via the sage Valmiki and masterfully translated into English by Ralph T. H. Griffith. This phase of the epic offers a extensive shift...

"Traditions of the North American Indians, Vol. 3" is a great ethnographic work authored by way of James Athearn Jones in 1830. This book serves as a pioneering exploration into the wealthy tapestry of Native American cultures and traditions. James...

"Traditions of the North American Indians, Vol. 1" is a great ethnographic work authored by way of James Athearn Jones in 1830. This book serves as a pioneering exploration into the wealthy tapestry of Native American cultures and traditions. James...

"The Ramayana" attributed to the ancient sage Valmiki is a respected epic of Indian literature, and Book 3, known as "Aranyakanda," continues the saga of Lord Rama's exile. Translated into English via Ralph T. H. Griffith, this book in addition explores...

"The Ramayana" attributed to the historical sage Valmiki is one of India's maximum celebrated epic poems. Book 2, additionally referred to as "Ayodhyakanda," is a pivotal a part of this epic. This book takes the narrative forward, exploring the aftermath...

"Book 6 of 'The Ramayana of Valmiki,' referred to as 'Uttarakanda,' is the concluding bankruptcy of this undying Indian epic, authored by way of the sage Valmiki and skillfully translated into English through Ralph T. H. Griffith. This book brings to a...

"Traditions of Lancashire Vol. 1" is a fascinating paintings authored by means of John Roby within the early nineteenth century. This book is the first extent of a -part collection that delves into the people traditions, legends, and historic anecdotes...

"Tradition, principally with Reference to Mythology and the Law of Nations" is an extensive painting via Lord Arundell of Wardour, additionally known as John Francis Arundell, a nineteenth-century British creator and student. The book stands as a...

Andrew Lang, a Scottish anthropologist and folklorist, wrote the landmark paintings "Myth, Ritual, and Religion," Volume 2. This painting contributes significantly to anthropology and religious studies. In this quantity, Lang investigates the...

This book is the second in a trilogy of books based on courses in cartomancy under the signature Read Like the Devil. It is packed with examples of student work and teacher feedback. Camelia Elias lives up to her reputation of a cartomantic martial...

Die Autorin hat ihre Kindheit an verschiedenen Orten des Landes zwischen den Meeren verbracht. Aber sie erzählt auch über die Zeit, in der sie mit ihrem Mann, er ist Pastor, von Hamburg in die Provinz zog, und sie dann als Logopädin und...

Die Geschichte der Menschheit wird als bekannt vorausgesetzt, schließlich wird sie seit vielen Jahrzehnten in Schulen und Universitäten gelehrt. Die Evolution der Menschheit, jene der Technik, die Entstehung der Religionen - alles logisch!?Die Autoren...

J.R.R. Tolkien stated that he wrote his mythology to be enjoyed by readers - and yet, that was only the beginning. But are there more to Tolkien's words beyond the "fairy tale?"For decades, interpreters have guessed at the underlying...

Introducing: An Asian Mythology Trilogy From the Creator of the Captivating History SeriesThis book includes three captivating manuscripts:Chinese Mythology: A Captivating Guide to Chinese Folklore Including Fairy Tales, Myths, and Legends from Ancient...

The Irish Celtic Magical Tradition explores the wealth of spiritual philosophy locked into Celtic legend in The Battle of Moytura (Cath Maige Tuired), a historical-mythological account of the conflict, both physical and Otherworldly, between the Fomoire...

Who hasn’t heard of him – Oedipus, the tragic figure from Greek mythology whose shocking fate has moved so many generations, inspired so many writers and even found his way into modern psychology through Sigmund Freud?Is it conceivable that...

Epona: Hidden Goddess of the Celts reflects the importance of gender in ancient religion, and the author explores the primacy of the Feminine through Epona's sovereignty as Horse Goddess among the Celts; her identity as "Mistress of...

ContentsFlavius Josephus' Terminology of Magic: Accommodating Jewish Magic to a Roman Audience, / Philip JewellThe Role of Grimoires in the Conjure Tradition / Dan HarmsHermetic/Cabalistic Ritual in Christopher Marlowe's Doctor Faustus / Dana...

Standing astride the British landscape looms the giant blue form of the Cailleach. Whether she is seen as a benevolent earth-shaping giantess, harsh winter hag goddess, shape-shifting crone, guardian of sacred wells and animals, or ancient bestower...

A comprehensive study guide offering in-depth explanation, essay, and test prep for Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's Faust, the poetic drama that establishes Goethe as a renowned Romantic author. As a play written in poetic verse of the Romantic era, Faust...

¿Siempre ha sentido curiosidad por los misterios que rodean a las runas nórdicas futhark?¿Considera que aprender a leer las runas le ayudará a tomar mejores decisiones?¿Desea un entrenamiento sobre cómo lanzar y leer las runas? Si ha respondido sí a...

The stunning mountains of Virginia offer spectacular views and endless outdoor activities, yet they also hold secrets. A nineteenth-century cache of gold is buried in the hills. Nine-foot giants once walked the ridges, pre-Columbian explorers built homes...

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...

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...

An intensive study of Scotland's folklore and a detailed evaluation of the characteristic features that brought Celtic lore into prominence. This volume includes comparative notes and historical summaries of stories of alien intrusions, settlements, and...

The Story of Hansel and Gretel - & Other Tales By The Brothers Grimm is a fantastic collection of stories, decorated with Arthur Rackham's splendid illustrations. Included, are such well-known and loved stories as 'The Frog Prince', 'Hansel and Gretel',...

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning...

""Spanish Legends and Traditions"" is a book written by Henry Albert Reed and published in 1914. The book is a collection of stories and legends from Spain, including tales of knights, kings, and saints. The author has compiled these stories from various...

American Myths and Legends Volume 1 is a book written by Charles Montgomery Skinner in 1903. The book is a collection of myths and legends from various regions of the United States. The stories cover a wide range of topics including Native American...

What exactly are fairy tales and how did they get their name?Have you ever wondered what fairy tales were like before Walt Disney got his hands on them?And who the heck are these Grimm brothers? Fairy Tales 101 is your one-stop shop for these answers and...

The Book of Halloween (1919) gives the reader an account of the origin and history of Halloween and how it absorbed customs belonging to other days in the year, such as May Day, Midsummer, and Christmas.Author Ruth Edna Kelly intensely researched the...

L'auteurJacques-Antoine Dulaure, né le 3 décembre 1755 à Clermont-Ferrand et mort le 18 août 1835 à Paris, est un archéologue et historien français.L'œuvreL'ouvrage que je publie manquait à notre littérature. Les mythologues, les scrutateurs de...

Adolphe Orain était de Bain-de-Bretagne, Paul Sébillot de Matignon. Tous les deux ont sillonné la région de Chartres et de Bruz à pieds, Orain en quête de contes et Sébillot à la recherche de paysages qu'il pouvait peindre. Tous les deux étaient à...

A la fin du XIXe siècle, l'engouement pour les traditions populaires qui sont en train de disparaître rapidement est à son comble. L'ancien avocat américain, établi à Menton, collecte, auprès de divers informateurs de Menton, Roquebrune et Sospel, un...

"one of the most popular books ever published in the United States and the standard work on classical mythology for nearly a century"-Edith Hamilton.Most of the mythology books are boring. Bulfinch's Mythology is an attempt to solve this problem, by...

Maternal Thinking: Gifts, Mothers' Bodies, and Earth, the fourth book of proceedings of conferences held by the Association of the Study of Women and Mythology (ASWM), is an instructional guide to saving ourselves and our planet. Many pre-historic, and...

Myth Made ManifestOver 4000 years ago in ancient Sumer, some of the first mythographers inscribed the stories and myths of the Goddess Inanna on clay tablets in cuneiform. These incredible findings were unearthed, and the fragments were painstakingly...