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  • The Forest in Folklore and Mythology

    "If you have a feeling for the mystery and enchantment of the woods, you will want to own this book." — Outlook.Assembled from an enormous range of sources, this fascinating book is a mind-expanding compendium of facts, folklore, superstitions, myths, and anecdotes about trees and the forest. Included are descriptions of old forests; forest customs, temples and sacred groves; mythical forest ... Read more

    $11.59 USD

  • Forest Folklore, Mythology and Romance

    A comprehensive guide to forest folklore, including European and Asian mythology.First published in 1928, this volume was written by Alexander Porteous and details the lore and mythology behind many European and Asian beliefs and customs.The contents include: ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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  • The Golden Bough

    A Study in Magic and Religion

    Series series Oxford World's Classics
    A classic study of the beliefs and institutions of mankind, and the progress through magic and religion to scientific thought, The Golden Bough has a unique status in modern anthropology and literature. First published in 1890, The Golden Bough was eventually issued in a twelve-volume edition (1906-15) which was abridged in 1922 by the author and his wife. That abridgement has never been ... Read more

    $11.39 USD

  • Myths of Ífè

    by John Wyndham ...
    This short book is a translation of some of the myths of the Yoruba people of Nigeria. It is a history of the creation of the world, the gods, and humanity, and the early days of the sacred city of Ífè, the traditional center of Yoruba culture. The text was recited to the author/translator by the high priests of Ífè, and the book is still cited in some books on traditional Yoruba religion and ... Read more

    $6.29 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Golden Bough

    A Study in Comparative Religion

    by J.G. Frazer ...
    Series Book 29 - Canongate Classics
    Published originally in two volumes in 1890, this extraordinary study of primitive myth and magic led Scottish anthropologist J.G. Frazer to identify parallel patterns of ritual, symbols and belief across many centuries and many different cultures. His observations on the mysteries of fertility and death, and the rites of the sacrificial king who must die to save his people, overturned much of ... Read more

    $11.59 USD

  • Mythology

    The Voyage of the Hero

    What makes something mythic? What do mythic events and narratives have to do with us? In Mythology, David Leeming offers an unusual and effective approach to the subject of mythology by stressing universal themes through myths of many cultures. This anthology collects a wide array of narrative texts from the Bible to English literature to interpretations by Joseph Campbell, C.G. Jung, and others, ... Read more

    $18.09 USD

  • Dragons And Dragon Lore

    Dragons and Dragon LoreBy Ernest IngersollFascinating book teems with information about powerful serpents of the deep and land-roving, fire-breathing monsters that first appeared in the creation myths of the ancient Far East. Dragons in China, Korea, and Japan are covered, as are those in Babylonian and Egyptian legends, and in English, Irish, and French tales.About the Author:"Ernest Ingersoll ... Read more

    $2.99 USD

  • The Impossible Zoo

    An encyclopedia of fabulous beasts and mythical monsters

    by Leo Ruickbie ...
    'Leo Ruickbie's impeccably-written The Impossible Zoo is a menagerie like no other, as its exotic inhabitants are fabulous in every sense of the word. So for anyone who has ever wished that dragons and unicorns were real, for anyone who believes that they are, and for anyone who peruses bestiaries with unbridled joy, this magical, mystical, and truly memorable book is definitely for you - and for ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • Giants, Fairies and Boggarts

    In Northern England

    Bewitched by banshees? Fascinated by fairies? Charmed by changelings? If so, add this engrossing collection of folk tales from in and around northern England to your reading list. Not only does author Charles Hardwick present a sizable collection of tales from the region, but he also explains their origins of many of the stories and compares and contrasts them to the similar themes found in other ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • Curious Myths of the Middle Ages

    Sabine Baring-Gould (1834-1924) was an appealing character who was a member of the Anglican clergy. As an English antiquarian, hagiographer, novelist, and diverse scholar, he is remembered particularly as a writer of hymns, the best-known being "Onward, Christian Soldiers." Baring-Gould was also well-known for his works on folklore and myth. One of his most lastingly admired works is "Curious ... Read more

    $2.99 USD

  • Demonology - A Selection of Classic Articles on the History and Myths of Demonology

    by Various ...
    This volume features a series of historical and informative publications delving into the dark and mysterious subject of demonology.Intended to guide readers in the historical context of demonology and the myths surrounding the subject, this volume is an illustrative resource of information and knowledge.Featured articles in ‘Demonology’ include: ... Read more

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  • The Golden Bough Vol I

    A Study of Magic and Religion

    The Golden Bough: A Study in Magic and Religion is a wide-ranging, comparative study of mythology and religion, written by Scottish anthropologist Sir James George Frazer. It was first published in 1890. The work was aimed at a wide literate audience raised on tales as told in such publications as Thomas Bulfinch's The Age of Fable, or Stories of Gods and Heroes (1855). It offered a modernist ... Read more

    $2.67 USD