Folklore studies / Study of myth (mythology) Books

Are you curious about the mystical world of Celtic spirituality and its relevance today? Do you ever wonder about the secrets held within the ancient forests and across the landscapes that the Celts revered? Are you interested in exploring the powerful...

Embark on a captivating journey to mystical realms with A Beginner's Guide to Celtic Mythology and uncover the enigmatic legends, powerful deities, and magical landscapes that define this tradition. Each chapter in this meticulously crafted exploration...

Mythical Odes Across the Ages is a poetic journey that traverses the emotional landscapes of love, passion, betrayal, and transformation. Through lyrical verses, musical compositions, narrative retellings, and choral renditions, Peta Oakes (Gaelic Mac...

This unique book offers the first comprehensive exploration of the Minor Planets now classified as 'Centaurs'. It was first published in 1996 (in Part II of 'Saturn, Chiron and the Centaurs'), and is still unsurpassed. This stand-alone version includes...

This anthology of 50 folktales drawn from the Folklore Archive of the Finnish Literature Society is an excellent introduction to the rich oral tradition of Finnish folktales for both the general reader and for students of folklore.

In this remarkable book, Collin Cleary defends Richard Wagner's Der Ring des Nibelungen against the claim that it "distorts" Germanic mythology. Wagner was a serious student of the myths and sagas of Northern Europe, and the Ring is surprisingly faithful...

Long before Bigfoot was fixed as a cultural icon in American folklore, people encountered hairy wild men and gorilla-like beasts in the woods, the mountains, and the creek bottoms. Strange cries and enormous footprints were met with hunts and posses, to...

The first in the illustrated folklore series, lovingly illustrated and researched by Alex Kujawa, 31 FEMALE GHOSTS, MONSTERS, & DEMONS FROM AROUND THE WORLD introduces 31 of the most fascinating supernatural females from various folktales and...

PREFACEThe want of an interesting work on Greek and Roman mythology, suitable for the requirements of both boys and girls, has long been recognized by the principals of our advanced schools. The study of the classics themselves, even where the...

"Chasing Legends: The Truth behind the Loch Ness Monster" is an in-depth exploration of the world's most famous lake monster. Delve into the rich folklore, historical accounts, and compelling eyewitness testimonies. Uncover the scientific...

Si alguna vez se ha sentido atraído por los relatos de los Yōkai, los dioses y guerreros legendarios que impregnan la rica cultura japonesa, y se ha preguntado de dónde proceden estas intrigantes figuras, 'Mitología japonesa: una...

This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have represented this book in a print format...

***NOTE*** Excavation at the site discovered by the author and mentioned in this book has begun as of 2023, after the publication of this book. It promises to be a significant Mycenaean/Bronze Age site.Was there ever an Ithaca or even an...

Wenn ein wirklicher Schriftsteller, der ich ja nicht bin, so wie z.B. "Hemingway" seine Briefe die er an Freunde schrieb, in einem Buch zusammen gefaßt hätte, würde er sicher viele Bücher verkaufen. Aber wenn meine subjektive Meinung, auch wenn sie...

A multidisciplinary, peer-reviewed print publication, covering all areas of magic, witchcraft, paganism etc; geographical regions and historical periods. Beyond Attribution: The Importance of Barrett's Magus/Alison Butler * Shadow over...

This book will offer you information about celtic myths, gods, and goddesses. Learn about the traditions and beliefs that guided others and discover insight into human nature.To some, mythology might seem like made-up stories with little historical...

Native American history like others in history was scattered with stories of war. Whether it be the fighting of other tribes or conflicts with white settlers, their history was filled with bloodshed. In the days before the arrival of guns, battles could...

An exciting collection of Yorkshire folk tales, featuring stories of goblins, ghosts, fairies, and devils.First published in 1901, Mrs. Gutch's collection of magical tales is a wonderful read for those interested in Northern English folklore. Eliza Gutch...

By embracing the full storytelling and archetypal potential of the American Southwest, Frank Waters wrote some of the finest literature of the 20th century. Through his 28 volumes of fiction and non-fiction, including Book of the Hopi and The Man Who...

From Chicago Public Library Foundation Award-winning author, historian and paranormal researcher Ursula Bielski comes the first-ever expose of the history and hauntings of one of the world's most notorious penitentiaries: Old Joliet Prison, the second of...

Djeha--also known as Juha, Jeh'a, and Ch'ha, among many variations--is an iconic figure, the trickster hero of an oral folktale tradition that has existed for centuries. The famous Maghrebian prankster is a poor, cunning, and resourceful character that...

Contributions by Emma Frances Bloomfield, Sheila Bock, Kristen Bradley, Hannah Chapple, James Deutsch, Máirt Hanley, Christine Hoffmann, Kate Parker Horigan, Shelley Ingram, John Laudun, Jordan Lovejoy, Lena Marander-Eklund, Jennifer Morrison, Willow G...

Those who want to study T. S. Eliot's classic poem The Waste Land need the background information from which the poem was written: From Ritual to Romance, by Jessie L. Weston, and the Adonis, Attis, and Osiris chapters from The Golden Bough, by James G...

Indiana: As an adult, I have always collected Jamaican proverbs from as far back as I can remember and I thought it was time to issue a book of my collection but with a twist. My book is titled, A Collection of Animal-Inspired Jamaican Proverbs and...

""Del Reggimento e de' Costumi delle Donne"" ����� un libro scritto nel 1815 da Francesco da Barberino. Quest'opera ����� un trattato che parla del comportamento e dell'educazione delle donne, scritto in un'epoca in cui il ruolo delle donne nella...

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...

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...

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...