Folklore & Mythology 9

Victoria, the capital city of British Columbia, has been described as a paradise. "The Key to Mythic Victoria" unlocks the secret to deciphering the identity of this island town. Its myths and the s……続きを見る

A terrific companion to the new Dan Brown movie, Inferno! Take an extraordinary journey into the signs and symbols behind Dan Brown’s latest Robert Langdon thriller. Just in time for the blockbuster……続きを見る

STONEHENGE MATHEMATICS is about numbers and counting, lines triangles circles and ovals their use by the sages of Britain and Ireland five thousand years ago. They designed ancient monuments with a……続きを見る

Following on from the hugely successful Element Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells, comes the next bumper encyclopedia celebrating all facets of witchcraft. This definite book is the most comprehensive, au……続きを見る

What the year of the snake holds in store for the rat. This complete guide contains all the predictions you will need for your Chinese zodiac sign to take you into the year ahead. The ancient art of……続きを見る

In this work Ingersoll has undertaken an intellectual analysis of the existence of ghosts witches and witchcraft. Taking into account certain events from history he has dwelled on how the elite of e……続きを見る

Hercules, Zeus, Thor, Gilgamesh--these are the figures that leap to mind when we think of myth. But to David Leeming, myths are more than stories of deities and fantastic beings from non-Christian c……続きを見る

The Fairy-Faith in Celtic Countries by W.Y. Evans-Wentz A serious study of Fairy folklore and mythology, with an ethnographic approach. "This is one of the most in-depth and scholarly attempts to ex……続きを見る

The myths and legends of the Algonquins, Iroquois, Pawnees, Sioux, and northern and northwestern Indians offer rich insights into the character and beliefs of the tribes that once dominated extensiv……続きを見る

The handprint of British heritage is everywhere. British Roots takes a deeper look to tease out a warm world of fantasy, fables and fairies, entwined with the mystery and wonder of creation. It expl……続きを見る

While the title of this book is Ghost Hunting from A to Z, this book is in fact a detailed and complete guide to paranormal research from a scientific prospective. The Authors spent four years creat……続きを見る

What the year of the snake holds in store for the snake. This complete guide contains all the predictions you will need for your Chinese zodiac sign to take you into the year ahead. The ancient art ……続きを見る

Easter Island has captivated the worlds imagination since its discovery in 1722. This enthralling book deals with the now famous bird cult and the customs and beliefs of the islanders who lived on R……続きを見る

The Story of the Greeks provides an intersting and thorough history of Greece. Beginning with Greek myth and legend, the author moves through major figures, the Trojan war, the city-states of of Spa……続きを見る

An absorbing collection of folklore and legend from a timeless county in the heart of Ireland. Comprising stories on fairies, Leprechauns, witches and wizards. Many of the earliest books, particular……続きを見る

"If you have a feeling for the mystery and enchantment of the woods, you will want to own this book." ー Outlook. Assembled from an enormous range of sources, this fascinating book is a mind-expandi……続きを見る

Chukchee Mythology By Waldemar Bogoras The Chukchee occupy the extreme north-eastern tip of Asia, adjacent to the Arctic Ocean and the Behring Strait. Chukchee Mythology was first published in 1910 ……続きを見る

“We need to understand our stories because our lives depend upon it.” *ー*Ted Chamberlin The stories we tell each other reflect and shape our deepest feelings. Stories help us live our lives*ー*and ……続きを見る

This collection, Tales and Legends from India, features thirteen classic tales from the East – including ‘The Noose of Fate’, ‘The Adventurous Brethren’, ‘The Flute Player’, and ‘The Hard-Hearted Pr……続きを見る

This classic book comprehensively details the myths of Greece and Rome. Beautifully illustrated and with many chapters including 'Neptune', 'The Trojan War' and an 'Analysis of Myths', this book wou……続きを見る

The famous collection of stories of the Squamish people of North Vancouver written by Canadian writer and performer E. Pauline Johnson. 続きを見る

A fascinating study of many traditional myths from the Middle Ages, including tales of Beowulf, Merlin and King Arthur, and the quest for the Holy Grail. 続きを見る

If you're feeling the full moon calling to you, wear this quick-to-knit hat to expose your inner wolf. Or, make one for the little pups in your life! With 5 sizes, this pattern can fit the entire fa……続きを見る

Step back into the romance and primal conflict of the medieval period with this collection of fairy tales and folklore from the era. Equal parts charmingly quaint and bracingly brutal, this carefull……続きを見る

Some fairy tales everyone knowsーthese aren’t those tales. These are tales of kings who get deposed and pigs who get married. These are ten tales, much neglected. Editor of Enchanted Conversation: A……続きを見る

L'Illusion commune publié en 1968 deux ans après la parution de son premier chapitre «du tabou» dans la revue Bungei donna un grand coup surtout aux étudiants qui cherchaient en vain à s'armer de qu……続きを見る

From Bulfinch's Mythology, a widely comprehensive look at the myths and beliefs of the ancient Greeks and Romans, looking at the gods and heroes of their legends. 続きを見る

A leading authority examines the facts and fancies behind the Atlantis theme in history, science, and literature. Sources include the classical works from which Plato drew his proposal of the existe……続きを見る

A fascinating look at the inter-relationship between science and mythology, taken from the text of the 1885 work by Italian philosopher Tito Vignoli. 続きを見る

The first six chapters of the present volume are composed from six articles prepared for the Atlantic Monthly, and published in that magazine in 1868. They attracted quite as much attention as the w……続きを見る