Folklore & Mythology 4

This is Martha Beckwith's monumental study of Hawaiian mythology. She gives all available variants of each myth or legend, including versions from other Pacific islands including Tahiti, Tonga, Samo……続きを見る

DISCOVER THE UNEXPECTED RAMAYANA: SHOCKING VARIATIONS YOU NEVER KNEW EXISTED Did you know the famous Lakshmana Rekha doesn't exist in Valmiki's original Ramayana? Or that in some versions, Sita marr……続きを見る

A pioneering examination of the folkloric qualities of the World Wide Web, e-mail, and related digital media. These stuidies show that folk culture, sustained by a new and evolving vernacular, has b……続きを見る

〜只要有「妖怪」存在，就能夠活得下去……！〜 主題森羅萬象，令人目眩又心動的妖怪故事大百科。 本書即是前所未見的「妖怪圖鑑」，為您帶來新鮮怪奇的「妖怪」基本知識！ **【**本書特色】 ◎ 天狗、河童、雪女、酒……続きを見る

Zombie stories are peculiarly American, as the creature was born in the New World and functions as a reminder of the atrocities of colonialism and slavery. The voodoo-based zombie films of the 1930s……続きを見る

An exploration of the Black Moon Lilith placement in astrologyーa widely searched yet underserved topicーthat reclaims the misunderstood archetype of Lilith and shows you how to use her energy for e……続きを見る

A collection of narratives, humorous stories, and songs from Mormon missionaries that has become a classic study of narrative folklore. The 64th annual Faculty Honor Lecture, in the Humanities, Utah……続きを見る

▍三國名將如何成為眾人崇拜的信仰對象 ▍全新視角，理解關公傳奇的興起與千年流變 ▍國際知名漢學家田海，探究信仰、傳說與文化的精心力作 由凡入聖，勾勒關羽的封神之路 關公，是神龍化身、是佛教中的伽藍尊者、是……続きを見る

Marrakech is the heart and lifeblood of Morocco's ancient storytelling tradition. For nearly a thousand years, storytellers have gathered in the Jemaa el Fna, the legendary square of the city, to re……続きを見る

Ghosts and other supernatural phenomena are widely represented throughout modern culture. They can be found in any number of entertainment, commercial, and other contexts, but popular media or commo……続きを見る

SHORTLISTED FOR THE YOTO CARNEGIE MEDAL **_______________ 'A beautiful and profound retelling'** - Madeline Miller, author of The Song of Achilles and Circe 'Gives the serpent-headed monster of myth……続きを見る

Joseph's jacobs wonderful collection of original English fairy tales. These stories are some of the most famous and best-loved fairy tales from English folklore, including such stories as ‘Tom Tit T……続きを見る

Introduction The subject of urban myths and legends is one I have been interested in for a couple of years now. It occurred to me, one day at lunch with friends on the Isle of Dogs, that many long r……続きを見る

After a career working and living with American Indians and studying their traditions, Barre Toelken has written this sweeping study of Native American folklore in the West. Within a framework of pe……続きを見る

A fascinating look at the myths, folklore and botany behind over 70 British wildflowers. From hedgerows to meadows, wildflowers can be found throughout our green and pleasant land. In this book, jou……続きを見る

Few figures have captured Hollywood's and the public's imagination as completely as have medieval heroes. Cast as chivalric knight, warrior princess, "alpha male in tights," or an amalgamation, and ……続きを見る

Shortlisted for the 2018 Royal Society Investment Science Book Prize 'Endlessly fascinating.' - Bill Bryson 'Eye-opening, informative and very funny!' - Chris Packham 'Well-informed and downright fu……続きを見る

This ISBN refers to the ebook edition of this text, available directly from the publisher. It has erroneously been listed as paperback by some online vendors. The true paperback edition is indeed av……続きを見る

Understanding Social Entrepreneurship is the leading textbook that provides students with a comprehensive overview of the field. It brings the mindset, principles, strategies, tools, and techniques ……続きを見る

In Unsettling Assumptions, editors Pauline Greenhill and Diane Tye examine how tradition and gender come together to unsettle assumptions about culture and its study. Contributors explore the inters……続きを見る

This "magisterial account" explores the fear of witchcraft across the globe from the ancient world to the notorious witch trials of early modern Europe ( The Guardian, UK). The witch came to promine……続きを見る

An exploration of how the image and idea of the dragon has evolved through history How did the dragon get its wings? Everyone in the modern West has a clear idea of what a dragon looks like and of t……続きを見る

Salammbô est un roman historique de Gustave Flaubert, qui est paru le 24 novembre 1862 chez Michel Lévy frères. Son sujet principal est la guerre des Mercenaires. Au IIIe siècle av. J.-C., la ville ……続きを見る

This is Queen Liliuokalani's translation of the Hawaiian Creation chant, the Kumulipo. She translated this while under house arrest at Iolani Palace, and it was subsequently published in 1897. The K……続きを見る

From lightning-wielding Zeus, the supreme Greek god, to protective Hathor, the Egyptian goddess of love - heroes, gods, and monsters are brought to life in these retellings of myths from around the ……続きを見る

An unparalleled exploration of magic in the Greco-Roman world What did magic mean to the people of ancient Greece and Rome? How did Greeks and Romans not only imagine what magic could do, but also u……続きを見る

This early work by Franz Boas was originally published in 1916 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'The Development of Folk-Tales and Myths' is an anthropological……続きを見る

'A real page-turner, one that kept me guessing, and pulling the rug out from under me' Novel Notions 'A glorious reconfiguration of classic fantasy' David Wragg, author of The Blackhawks Raine ……続きを見る

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER As seen on BBC2 Between the Covers 'Beautifully written and full of joy. Bolu Babalola is a star.' Meg Cabot 'Here is love as freedom, love as deep joy. Romance will neve……続きを見る

Over the last few decades, debates about policing in poor urban areas have turned from analyzing the state's neglect and abandonment into documenting its harsh interventions and punishing presence. ……続きを見る