In 'Latin-American Mythology', Hartley Burr Alexander delves into the rich traditions and folklore of the Indigenous peoples of Latin America. Drawing from myths, legends, and oral histories, Alexan……続きを見る
Why has the zombie become such a pervasive figure in twenty-first-century popular culture? John Vervaeke, Christopher Mastropietro and Filip Miscevic seek to answer this question by arguing that par……続きを見る
This edition presents a thorough and comprehensive study on the folklore and legends of the native inhabitants of Central and South America. The materials for the study of native traditions are stri……続きを見る
Eschyle est l'inventeur de la tragédie attique telle que nous la connaissons : en introduisant un deuxième acteur sur scène, Eschyle bouleverse la scène tragique jusqu’ici réservée à un dialogue ent……続きを見る
In "The Evolution of the Dragon," Grafton Elliot Smith embarks on an ambitious exploration of the mythological and cultural significance of dragons across various civilizations. This scholarly work ……続きを見る
Yazıttan anlaşıldığı gibi Asur kralı Hubuskia ülkesinden geçerek Urartu başkentine ulaşmıştır.Bu açıdan baktığımız zaman bölgenin Asur ile Urartu arasında tampon bölge olduğu anlaşılmaktadır. Bunun ……続きを見る
Sargon 56 senelik iktidarı boyunca birçok başarılar elde etti. Dünyanın ilk büyük sömürgeci imparatorluğunu kurmaya başardı. Lakin gelgelelim birçok kral gibi o da zamanında takdir edilmemiş ve öldü……続きを見る
GREEK MYTHOLOGY
From television shows to popular young adult novels, the stories of Greek mythology are some of the most widely known and used today!
These stories have captivated people for thousan……続きを見る
In "The Origin of Man and of His Superstitions," Carveth Read delves into the intricate interplay between human evolution and the birth of belief systems. The book employs a distinctive blend of phi……続きを見る
In "Folklore of Scottish Lochs and Springs," James M. Mackinlay delves into the rich tapestry of Scottish folklore, intertwining myth, nature, and cultural identity through the exploration of the co……続きを見る
In "Custom and Myth," Andrew Lang embarks on a profound exploration of the intricate nexus between folklore, culture, and societal norms, utilizing a blend of anthropological insight and literary el……続きを見る
In 'Korean Folk Tales: Imps, Ghosts and Fairies,' the enchanting realms of Korean folklore are vibrantly brought to life through an impressive array of literary styles and narratives, immersing read……続きを見る
The Talking Thrush, and Other Tales from India presents a captivating anthology that immerses readers in the folklore and cultural tapestry of India. This collection encapsulates an array of narrati……続きを見る
In 'The Myths of the Iroquois' by William W. Canfield, readers are immersed in a collection of traditional stories passed down through generations by the Native American Iroquois tribe. The book del……続きを見る
Tales of the Sun; or, Folklore of Southern India offers a rich tapestry of narratives that capture the essence of Southern Indian folklore. This anthology traverses a variety of literary styles, fro……続きを見る
Do you touch wood for luck, or avoid hotel rooms on floor thirteen? Would you cross the path of a black cat, or step under a ladder? Is breaking a mirror just an expensive waste of glass, or somethi……続きを見る
著者:Adrienne Mayor
出版社: Princeton University Press
発売日: 2014年09月22日
The real history of the Amazons in war and love
Amazonsーfierce warrior women dwelling on the fringes of the known worldーwere the mythic archenemies of the ancient Greeks. Heracles and Achilles dis……続きを見る
There is something about a shapeshifter – a person who can transform into an animal – that captures our imagination; that causes us to want to howl at the moon, or flit through the night like a bat.……続きを見る
ATTENTION FICTION WRITERS:
If you plan on writing any kind of fiction story, this book is for you!
When you buy this book you'll learn:
- The classic 3-act structure that all blockbusters follow
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'A masterly achievement, a work of imaginative grandeur and complete artistic control' Ian McEwan
'Brilliant and unputdownable' Salman Rushdie
He's a trickster, a player, a jester. His handshake's l……続きを見る
Two centuries ago, Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm published their first volume of fairy tales. Since then, such stories as “Cinderella,” “Snow White,” “Rapunzel,” and “Hansel and Gretel” have become deeply……続きを見る
The anthology 'The Mythology of Cherokee, Iroquois, Navajo, Siouan, and Zuñi' stands as a monumental collection that traverses the rich tapestry of Native American mythology. Encompassing a wide arr……続きを見る
"The prime importance of the rude fragments of poetry preserved in early Icelandic literature will now be disputed by none." "Myths of the Norsemen" is a collection of Northern myths and legends as ……続きを見る
In Indian Tents is a work written by Abby Langdon Alger, an American author, ethnologist and translator: "In the summer of 1882 and 1883, I was associated with Charles G. Leland in the collection of……続きを見る
Delightfully humorous, Twilight Zonish SCIENCE FICTION by Norman E. Morrison with a quirky twist. One in the Cowchip Alabama series of fine stories and books.
The Plot: Mynerd Troft, an out of work ……続きを見る
Kentlerin kendi içlerinde duyulabilen müzikleri olduğunu düşünüyorum. Bu şarkıları ve müzikleri duyabilmek için sadece kulaklarınız yeterli gelmeyecektir. Ellerinizi cebinize sokmanız, ara ve çıkmaz……続きを見る
The issue of the other has always been an urgent one, especially since 1980’s, when the political debates over race, gender, class, culture, ethnicity, and post-colonialism took the central stage. T……続きを見る
Goddesses ー Mythology ー Inspiration
Readers who have enjoyed Warrior Goddess Training or Women Who Run with the Wolves will love Ann Shen’s Legendary Ladies
Goddesses from mythology: Goddesses fro……続きを見る
The gifted W.B. Yeats wrote of his own people "...even a newspaperman, if you entice him into a cemetery at midnight, will believe in phantoms, for everyone is a visionary if you scratch him deep en……続きを見る