DK - Folklore & Mythology 1

Take an unforgettable journey across the heart of India and Sri Lanka, tracing the path of the epic Ramayana across sacred geographies. Travel from the sprawling temple city of Ayodhya in northern I……続きを見る

"Myths and Legends of California and the Old Southwest," by Katharine Berry Judson, is an enthralling investigation of Native American folklore from the American Southwest and California. As she tel……続きを見る

Nepraktický průvodce světem nadpřirozených bytostí. Svazek, zahrnující dalších padesát dílů každotýdenního povídání, od roku 2001 zveřejňovaného na Bezejmenné stránce. Tentokrát z let 2011 – 2020 Ve……続きを見る

Kukačka je bezesporu ptákem dobře známým i nechvalně známým. Od nepaměti představovala pro člověka jakési živé orákulum, jehož se dalo vyptávat na věci budoucí; zároveň ale šlo o ptáka, který se ner……続きを見る

Existuje pověst, kterou bude znát většina dotazovaných v nesoutěžním výzkumu, prováděném na ulicích, v zařízeních pracovních i společenských, u krbu, před televizní obrazovkou i v ochozech stadionu?……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

From mermaids to dragons, 16 ancient Celtic fairy tales retold with their histories The Celtic cultures of the British Isles – Ireland, Scotland and Wales – have produced some of the richest traditi……続きを見る

Discover the history of precious, semi-precious, and organic gemstones, their scientific properties, their mythical powers, and their traditional uses. Humans have been beguiled and fascinated by ge……続きを見る

12 classic English fairy tales and their history, from tales of dragons to Robin Hood. Folk tales and legends are an intrinsic part of English national culture. In his book, Rosalind Kerven has revi……続きを見る

Nepraktický průvodce světem nadpřirozených bytostí. Svazek, zahrnující první padesát dílů každotýdenního povídání, od roku 2001 zveřejňovaného na Bezejmenné stránce. Při jejichž skládání vyvstala ot……続きを見る

A unique collection of traditional stories about faeries, elves and goblins. Faeries, elves, goblins, leprechauns, brownies, spriggans and many other supernatural beings leap vividly off the page in……続きを見る

Discover the uses and symbolic meanings of flowers over the centuries and across the globe. Flowers have been depicted as objects of beauty and wonder in countless paintings and poems, exchanged as ……続きを見る

Discover the Ramayana - one of India's most celebrated epics, and a story that transcends time itself. The tale of Rama, the exiled prince of Ayodhya who battles the evil Ravana, the king of Lanka, ……続きを見る

Learn about compelling worlds and characters depicted in myths and legends in The Mythology Book. Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and……続きを見る

See the history of witchcraft, magic and superstition come to life with this spectacular supernatural book! From alchemy and modern Wicca to paganism and shamanism, this enchanting book takes you on……続きを見る

Introduce your little one to fables and fairy tales from around the world with this spellbinding series of ebooks for children. Meet Tiddalik, the thirsty frog who drank all the water in the land. W……続きを見る

Introduce your little one to fables and fairy tales from around the world with this spellbinding series of ebooks for children. Every day, an old woman fetches water from the river using two pots. O……続きを見る

Enter the enchanting world of mythical creatures and explore the history behind them in this beautifully illustrated compendium for kids. Meet an incredible cast of fictional animals from all around……続きを見る

Studies of the fairy tale describe different interpretations of the form and theories of its origin and transmission. Introduction by Derek Brewer. The aim of this book is to discuss the characteris……続きを見る

Introduction by Derek Brewer. The aim of this book is to discuss the characteristics of the traditional fairy tale in Europe and North America, and various theories of its development and interpreta……続きを見る

A landmark book that charts humanity's changing relationship with birds - from the ancient Egyptians to the twenty-first century 'A marvellously original slice of social history' Daily Mail 'The fac……続きを見る

HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. How did the leopard get its spots? Why do the tides ebb and flow? How did the elephant get its trunk? And ho……続きを見る

Haven’t we all once cried out I’m “going through Hell”? James Bennett examines that feeling more closely: If heaven and hell represent an intellect and body that have become polarized and destructiv……続きを見る

This book is the logical continuation of a series of collected essays examining the origins and evolution of myths and legends of the supernatural in Western and non-Western tradition and popular cu……続きを見る

Re-issue of this highly acclaimed book, previously published by Cambridge University Press under the title In The Court of the Jade Emperor: Stories from Old China - first edition 1993, second editi……続きを見る

Jak si lidé z různých končin planety Země představovali stvoření světa? Různě. V této knize je shrnuto více než sto padesát pověstí, evropskými počínaje, přes Asii, obě Ameriky a Tichý oceán až ke k……続きを見る

Pokud by se volila nejpopulárnější nadpřirozená bytost českého folklóru a pohádek, dostal by na některé z medailových míst, ne-li přímo na vrchol, dozajista vodník. Nebýval to jen popletený pajda, m……続きを見る

An accessible, meticulously researched introduction to Viking Age oral literature – 34 stories based on the oldest texts, authentically interpreted and retold by a highly acclaimed storyteller.The O……続きを見る

In Counterfeit Politics, David Kelman reassesses the political significance of conspiracy theory. Traditionally, political theory has sought to banish the “paranoid style” from the “proper” domain o……続きを見る

Supernatural Youth: The Rise of the Teen Hero in Literature and Popular Culture, edited by Jes Battis, addresses the role of adolescence in fantastic media, adventure stories, cinema, and television……続きを見る