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These stories are based on Pueblo Indian legends collected by the author over a ten-year period. Most of the stories were told to her in Tewa, the Pueblo language she learned while working in her fa……続きを見る

Discover ancient civilizations that have disappeared beneath the ocean's surface and explore how the science of submergence adds to our knowledge of human history. The traces of much of human histor……続きを見る

Lo scopo di questa ricerca naturalistica sui Fenomeni dell’Area dello Stretto di Skylla e Cariddi è stato quello di evidenziare l’unicità del territorio e dell’ambiente marino tra la Calabria e la S……続きを見る

L'autore di questo saggio ricostruisce il percorso storico-letterario dell'Odissea e scopre gli Autori di Reggio Calabria – Règhion che hanno composto le versioni scritte dei poemi classici Iliade e……続きを見る

¿Y si el origen de la humanidad estuviera en las estrellas? Con esta premisa, Manuel Fernández nos sumerge en un apasionante viaje por los episodios más inquietantes y misteriosos de la historia, to……続きを見る

"one of the most popular books ever published in the United States and the standard work on classical mythology for nearly a century"-Edith Hamilton. Most mythology books are boring. Bulfinch's Myth……続きを見る

Complete with folklore on the art of mystic healing in the lost mountains of Northern New Mexico, this cuento, a legend, is first and foremost a love story. Antonio discovers affection early on for ……続きを見る

Ever wondered what made Lord Krishna marry the 16,100 women held captive by a demon? Of these prisoners, one was Princess Abhaya Dhaarmaseni, and this is the story of her adventures through the Maha……続きを見る

GREEK MYTHOLOGY Greek myths, stories, and legends were created to teach lessons and impart meaningful insight into the culture. They weave intricate tales about the gods, goddesses, and heroes that ……続きを見る

ROMAN MYTHOLOGY In this book, you will discover the core components of Roman mythology, how it affected the lives of the ancient Romans, and even the ways in which some aspects of their mythology ha……続きを見る

She wants to kill the man whom others call God. However, love unwittingly becomes an obstacle in her sworn path. With her father's death shattering her world, Mauri is torn away from everything she ……続きを見る

Les zombis apparaissent très souvent dans les films et les séries télé ces dernières années. Mais qui sont-ils exactement ? Ou plutôt, que sont-ils ? Certains racontent qu'ils sortent des tombes, ou……続きを見る

Fact or fiction? Real or impossible? Movement through time explored, examined and explained! Albert Einstein’s theory of relativity postulates, and scientists have proven, that the faster you travel……続きを見る

Mrenh Gongveal: Chasing the Elves of the Khmer is a photo essay that delves into a common, but lesser understood, belief of the Cambodians. While learning about the culture and customs of Cambodia, ……続きを見る

In Quest of the Hero makes available for a new generation of readers two key works on hero myths: Otto Rank's Myth of the Birth of the Hero and the central section of Lord Raglan's The Hero. Amplify……続きを見る

神話與傳說故事是生活經驗的投射，保存了祖先豐富的生命經驗。賽徳克族自古以來，流傳有許多神話與傳說故事，述說著他們的信仰觀、生命觀、宇宙觀和人生觀等，也是他們傳宗接代繁衍的依據，對族人具有重大的影響。……続きを見る

★榮獲2021第14屆台北國際書展大獎 編輯獎入圍 古代，太魯閣族人用弓箭想要把太陽射下來，結果射偏了，射到了太陽的邊緣。有一箭射到太陽下方的一角，發生了連續的大爆炸，這一角爆裂的岩塊分別四處散落，宇宙至此……続きを見る

Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus is the original 1818 'Uncensored' Edition of Frankenstein as first published anonymously in 1818. This original version is much more true to the spirit of the……続きを見る

Tales of the Earth is a comprehensive yet concise overview of Native American mythologies. After outlining theories of the origins of Native North Americans, David Leeming considers the creation myt……続きを見る

Winner of the 2022 Chicago Folklore Prize For many, December 26 is more than the day after Christmas. Boxing Day is one of the world’s most celebrated cultural holidays. As a legacy of British colon……続きを見る

Nel duomo di Naumburg, nella Germania centro-orientale, la statua medioevale di Uta di Ballenstein affascina da secoli i visitatori. Il passaparola tra chi rimane colpito dalla sua altera bellezza g……続きを見る

This book related history of old tales here below : i. the origins of folk-lore. ii. the descent of fire. iii. werewolves and swan-maidens. - iv. light and darkness. - v. myths of the barbaric world……続きを見る

La Gran fiesta de muertos: Hueymicailhuitl, como se le denominaba a esta ceremonia, nos lleva a un mundo mágico donde se articula filosofía y teología, dando lugar a la visión del ser humano, su raz……続きを見る

"Skandinaviasta" on kokoelma esseitä, jotka tarjoavat monipuolisen ja syvällisen katsauksen Pohjoismaiden kulttuuriin, yhteiskuntaan ja luontoon. Kirja yhdistää erilaisten kirjailijoiden näkökulmia,……続きを見る

William Motherwell (1797-1835), journalist, poet, man-of-letters, wit, civil servant, and outspoken conservative, published his anthology of ballads, Minstrelsy: Ancient and Modern, in 1827. His vie……続きを見る

2022 Banff Mountain Book Competition Special Jury Mention "A book every thoughtful adventurer and seeker of dreams should read." -- Outside Using an infamous deception about a fake mountain range in……続きを見る

First published in 1848. According to Wikipedia: "The Mabinogion is the title given to a collection of eleven prose stories collated from medieval Welsh manuscripts. The tales draw on pre-Christian ……続きを見る

First published in 1919. According to Wikipedia: "From Ritual to Romance is a 1920 book written by Jessie L. Weston. The work is notable for being mentioned by T. S. Eliot in the notes to his poem, ……続きを見る

Japansk ånds- og kulturliv var i 1800-tallet så væsensforskelligt fra det europæiske og amerikanske, at det var kilde til stor fascination for både forskere og lægmænd. Også for den danske forfatter……続きを見る

EGYPTIAN MYTHOLOGY Egyptian mythology can be traced back to over 5000 years ago, before any mention of Jesus or Muhammed. Tales of Egyptian Gods and Goddesses, monsters, and the interactions they ha……続きを見る