Folklore & Mythology 9

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

This beautiful collection of Hans Christian Andersen’s 1932 fairy tale anthology is illustrated by the masterful Arthur Rackham. Danish poet and author, Hans Christian Andersen always wrote fairy ta……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

New York and its folklore scholars hold an important place in the history of the discipline. In New York dialogue between folklore researchers in the academy and those working in the public arena ha……続きを見る

Felicia R. McMahon breaks new ground in the presentation and analysis of emerging traditions of the \"Lost Boys,\" a group of parentless youths who fled Sudan under tragic circumstances in the 1990s……続きを見る

The year 2014 is the Chinese Year of the Horse – what will this mean for you? This complete guide contains all the predictions you will need to take you into the year ahead – a lively fast-paced yea……続きを見る

This book is a welcome addition to the scant literature concerning holy wells, springs, and rivers around the world. One of a few serious works outside of regional studies which discusses, in depth,……続きを見る

The Aino people of Japan are very little known and where treated as savages when discovered by western travellers. Their religion was rich and cultured and this book opens the eyes of the reader to ……続きを見る

The study of legends has long been a critical component of cultural anthropological analysis. In Native American Legends of the Southeast, George E. Lankford has compiled and analyzed a collection o……続きを見る

Pioneer. Congressman. Martyr of the Alamo. King of the Wild Frontier. As with all great legends, Davy Crockett's has been retold many times. Over the years, he has been repeatedly reinvented by hist……続きを見る

"And Other Neighborly Names"ーthe title is from a study by Americo Paredes of the names, complimentary and otherwise, exchanged across cultural boundaries by Anglos and Mexicansーis a collection of ……続きを見る