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  • Hungarian Folktales

    by J.K. Jackson ...
    Series series The World's Greatest Myths and Legends
    From the crossroads of Central Europe come Hungarian stories of adventure, morality, everyday life, fairies and magic.Hungary nestles in the crossroads of Europe, and so Hungarian culture shares elements from West and East, with a rich tradition of folk beliefs and folktales that have been passed down through the generations. This delightful collection gathers together tales told by the authors ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • Korean Folktales

    by J.K. Jackson ...
    Series series The World's Greatest Myths and Legends
    Everyday folk and fairy tales from Korea with magicians, magistrates, mischievous creatures and devious sprites.Organized into four sections – Love, Marriage & Family, Powerful Spirits & Mystical Realms, The Magical & the Supernatural, Tales of Animals & Mythical Creatures – this delightful collection gathers together the misadventures of the poor and the rich alike, the heart-warming and the ... Read more

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  • Icelandic Folktales

    by J.K. Jackson ...
    Series series The World's Greatest Myths and Legends
    The perfect companion to Viking Folktales and Norse Myths.Icelandic folktales are the close cousins of Viking fairy stories, although perhaps a little darker in their tone, but they share many of the same themes of innocence and trickery, triumph of good sense over pride, and all with a strong moral message. One particular characteristic though is that often the prince is rescued by the princess ... Read more

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  • Czech Folktales

    by J.K. Jackson ...
    Series series The World's Greatest Myths and Legends
    The determined and lively Czech people offer their lively perspectives on life through their vivid folk and fairy tales.The Czech people trace their roots through medieval Bohemia and further back to the ancient Western Slavs before the start of the Viking Age. Their lively stories are parables and moral fables, rich with satire and the weave of determination in the face of grim reality. With a ... Read more

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  • East African Folktales

    Edited by J.K. Jackson ...
    Series series The World's Greatest Myths and Legends
    From the rift valley come stories of gods, tricksters, cattle and ogres from the many peoples of East Africa.Traditional stories bring a deeper understanding of the movement of peoples across East Africa. Common roots and differences between ancient peoples create a lively portrait with their fragile, powerful gods. The modern nations of Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and more inherit the folk ... Read more

    $6.99 USD

  • Persian Myths

    Edited by J.K. Jackson ...
    Series series The World's Greatest Myths and Legends
    A joyful mythical ride through the intimate and powerful stories of the Persian legendary landscape.From such texts as the Shah Nameh (the Persian Book of Kings), Masnavi-e Ma’navi, the Anvar-i Suhayli fables and works by the great poet Nizāmī, come ancient tales of a civilization that once stretched across the known world. Find here the wonderful stories of the magical bird the Simurgh, the Seven ... Read more

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  • The Four Branches of the Mabinogi

    Epic Stories, Ancient Traditions

    Edited by J.K. Jackson ...
    Series series The World's Greatest Myths and Legends
    A popular collection of ancient Celtic myths from Wales, with Arthurian tales, and part of a grand tradition that links Irish, Scottish and European culture.The ancient Mabinogi is a great world literature, and fascinating Celtic mythology. Centuries of oral storytelling worked up its intricate art, delighting every generation of all ages. The Guest translation from Middle Welsh is the most well ... Read more

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  • Myths of Babylon

    Edited by J.K. Jackson ...
    Series series The World's Greatest Myths and Legends
    Babylonian myths, inherited in Mesopotamia from Sumeria, influenced by the ancient Assyrians represent a pinnacle of human achievement in the period around 1800 BC. Here we find humankind battling with the elements in their Flood myth, a grim creation story and the great Epic of Gilgamesh, one of the earliest recorded literary treasures. Babylon, a powerful city state at the time of the ancient ... Read more

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  • Queen Cleopatra

    by J.K. Jackson ...
    Series series The World's Greatest Myths and Legends
    Cleopatra was more than just the famous lover in a Shakespeare play, she was a powerful leader, protecting the heritage of the once-mighty Kingdom of Egypt.Cleopatra had the rare distinction of connecting three great cultures. She was born of an ancient Greek dynasty that stretched back to the time of Alexander the Great, and as the last Pharaoh of Egypt she ruled before the once mighty kingdom ... Read more

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  • Native American Myths

    Edited by J.K. Jackson ...
    Series series The World's Greatest Myths and Legends
    The Algonquins, Iroquois, the legend of Hiawatha and The Last of the Mohicans – the tribes of North America and their folk tales are deeply fascinating because they are unique amongst the mythologies of the world. The tribes were isolated from outside influence for thousands of years and developed a fruitful, empathetic relationship with their landscape, evolving a tradition that respected and ... Read more

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  • Chinese Myths

    Edited by J.K. Jackson ...
    Series series The World's Greatest Myths and Legends
    River Gods, snake spirits, mountain and Immortals, Chinese mythology is alive with ancient passions. China’s unique set of mythological tales are derived from its vast expanse, diverse culture and the endless wars between tribes and dynasties. The result is a rich landscape of humanity, gods and spirits battling for survival and supremacy. This brilliant new book introduces the key themes and ... Read more

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  • Roman Folktales

    by J.K. Jackson ...
    Series series The World's Greatest Myths and Legends
    The folk and fairy tales of Rome provide a jovial counterweight to the more serious themes of myths and legends.The fables, folklore and fairy tales of Rome are definitely not the more familiar myths and legends with their pantheon of gods. Within these pages you'll find stories and fears of the everyday, observations on the world around us, often poking fun at those in authority, and laughing at ... Read more

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