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This comprehensive study of the Odyssey sees in meat and meat consumption a centre of gravitation for the interpretation of the poem. It aims to place the cultural practices represented in the poem ……続きを見る

Spells are conjured, herbs collected, and potions concocted in this fascinating history of the practices and beliefs of Norway's folk healers at home and in the New Land. *To cure a fever that begin……続きを見る

In 1489 Johan Hurus printed the first collection of fables in Spain, Lavida del Ysopetconsusfabulas hystoriadas. Illustrated with nearly 200 woodcuts, this work quickly became the most-read book in ……続きを見る

In 1489 Johan Hurus printed the first collection of fables in Spain, Lavida del Ysopetconsusfabulas hystoriadas. Illustrated with nearly 200 woodcuts, this work quickly became the most-read book in ……続きを見る

The first major work on the history of a single crop in India, the book deals with rice in total historical, cultural and agricultural aspects that has tremendous economic as well as socio-cultural ……続きを見る

“[The] well known historian . . . attempts to find the elusive King Arthur through a study of the military of the period following the Fall of Rome.” ーFiretrench King Arthur is one of the most cont……続きを見る

Maija jää lastensa kanssa yksin, kun hänen aviomiehensä menehtyy. Maija ryhtyy töihin turhia aikailematta, sillä vaihtoehtona on kerjääminen. Koska kerjäläisen epävarma elämä ei houkuta kahden lapse……続きを見る

Have you ever been driving, alone, at night, and know that what you saw along the side of the road was not human? Do you ever wonder just what was howling on your last camping trip? Have you ever fe……続きを見る

***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 s……続きを見る