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  • A Dictionary of World Mythology

    Serier serie Oxford Quick Reference
    The powerful gods of Greece, Rome, and Scandinavia, the more mystical deities of Buddhist and Hindu India, and the stern spirits of the African and American continents all reflect very different civilizations, yet they also demonstrate the unity of mankind in its fundamental need for explanations of the unknown. Arthur Cotterell sets out clearly the chief myths of the world and explains why ... Læs mere

    28,44 kr.

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  • Irish Fairy Tales

    This collection of short stories, retold by Irish author James Stephens, focuses mainly on the adventures of legendary hunter-warrior Fionn mac Uail and his companions in the Fianna. The stories often feature the magical people of the Shí (fairies) and their interactions with the residents of medieval Ireland.Perfect for readers who love Celtic mythology and enchanting folklore, these timeless ... Læs mere

    23,97 kr. eller Gratis med Kobo Plus

  • The Mammoth Book of King Arthur

    af Mike Ashley ...
    Serier Bog 177 - Mammoth Books
    The most complete guide ever to the real Arthurian world and the legends that surround it He defeated the Saxons so decisively at the Battle of Badon that he held the Saxon invasion of Britain at bay for at least a generation. He has inspired more stories, books and films than any other historical or legendary figure.But who was the real King Arthur? Here is the most comprehensive guide to the ... Læs mere

    23,97 kr.

  • The Taste of Water: A Novel

    af Franky Dias ...
    The Taste of Water weaves history, folklore, humour, irreverence and adventure on two continents in a sweeping story spanning three generations set against the backdrop of Indian mythology and Western philosophy.Victor and Shambu, two young boys mesmerized by a performing cyclist in their sleepy village of Uppal, South India, hatch a mischievous plan to prevent his macabre live burial finale—the ... Læs mere

    44,84 kr. eller Gratis med Kobo Plus

  • Thor

    Viking God of Thunder

    af Graeme Davis ...
    Serier serie Myths and Legends
    In the stories of the ancient Vikings, Thor is a warrior without equal, who wields his mighty hammer in battles against trolls, giants, and dragons. He is the god of storms and thunder, who rides to war in a chariot pulled by goats, and who is fated to fall in battle with the Midgard Serpent during Ragnarok, the end of all things. This book collects the greatest myths and legends of the thunder ... Læs mere

    141,11 kr.

  • Devonshire Folk Tales

    af Michael Dacre ...
    This collection of traditional stories and tales, many of which are published for the first time, will delight lovers of Devonshire folklore. Some of the stories have been gleaned from residents of the county, whilst others have been developed by the author and have evolved through countless tellings. All the tales within represent this large and diverse county throughout its long and ... Læs mere

    87,38 kr. eller Gratis med Kobo Plus

  • True Ghost Stories of the Shoals Vol. 3

    Skeletons in the Closet, #3

    af Debra Glass ...
    Serier Bog 3 - Skeletons in the Closet
    Explore real-life hauntings steeped in legend and truth with author and historian, Debra Glass, in this third collection of True Shoals Ghost Stories. The tales include, among others, the Civil War legend of a Winston County woman who refuses to rest until she wreaks vengeance on the men who murdered her husband, buried treasure guarded by a spectral horse, the mysterious bloodstains marring the ... Læs mere

    25,59 kr.

  • Crystal Legends

    Stories of crystals and gemstones in myth and legend

    Crystals and gemstones have been a source of fascination since Neolithic times; they endure when the bones of those they have adorned have turned to dust. Such was the profundity of crystal lore that ancient peoples incorporated crystals and gemstones as dynamic and potent symbols in their legends and myths.In Crystal Legends Moyra Caldecott approaches crystals from a new angle, retelling the ... Læs mere

    42,94 kr. eller Gratis med Kobo Plus

  • Vanishing Act

    Cambodia's World of Magic

    Cambodia's mystic class of sorcerers, mediums, fortunetellers, and monks channel spirits, read fortunes in numbers and cards, and inscribe enchantments in flesh. But technology and modernity are changing these roles and rituals. Vanishing Act tracks down these singular people to document their lives, painting vivid portraits of men and women who live with one foot in the mundane and another in the ... Læs mere

    80,10 kr.

  • The Superstitions of Witchcraft

    This 1865 volume offers a surprisingly sympathetic view of witchcraft, tracing its roots through several thousand years and pointing out similarities and parallels with the major world religions. Though dense and scholarly at times, The Superstitions of Witchcraft is a rewarding read for those with an interest in the history of the practice. ... Læs mere

    40,01 kr.

  • Mule Trader

    Ray Lum's Tales of Horses, Mules, and Men

    Serier serie Banner Books
    Readers captivated by this book will be happy that Bill Ferris found Ray Lum and that he thought to turn on a tape recorder. Lum (1891-1977) was a mule skinner, a livestock trader, an auctioneer, and an American original.This delightful book, first published in 1992 as “You Live and Learn. Then You Die and Forget It All,” preserves Lum's colorful folk dialect and captures the essence of this one ... Læs mere

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  • African American Folktales

    Stories from Black Traditions in the New World

    Serier serie The Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library
    Full of life, wisdom, and humor, these tales range from the earthy comedy of tricksters to accounts of how the world was created and got to be the way it is to moral fables that tell of encounters between masters and slaves. They include stories set down in nineteenth-century travelers' reports and plantation journals, tales gathered by collectors such as Joel Chandler Harris and Zora Neale ... Læs mere

    114,74 kr.