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  • Old Wives' Lore

    A Book of Old-Fashioned Tips & Remedies

    by Polly Bloom ...
    A treasure trove of age-old customs and time-honoured advice, as well as intriguing old wives’ tales.A combination of folklore and traditional advice, Old Wives' Lore illuminates the history behind female wisdom from yesteryear and includes:*A brief history of old wives’ lore*Remedies for health and well-being*Practical guidance for home and garden*Tips on predicting the weather*Eccentric cures ... Read more

    $2.99 USD

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  • Women Who Run With the Wolves

    Myths and Stories of the Wild Woman Archetype

    by Clarissa Pinkola Estes, Ph.D. ...
    "Within every woman there is a wild and natural creature, a powerful force, filled with good instincts, passionate creativity, and ageless knowing. Her name is Wild Woman, but she is an endangered species. Though the gifts of wildish nature come to us at birth, society's attempt to 'civilize' us into rigid roles has plundered this treasure, and muffled deep, life-giving messages of our own souls. ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • Holy Blood, Holy Grail

    The Secret History of Christ. The Shocking Legacy of the Grail

    by Michael Baigent, Richard Leigh, Henry Lincoln ...
    NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Is the classic, accepted view of the life of Christ in some way incomplete? The authors of The Messianic Legacy present a provocative and meticulously researched look at Christ and the history of Christianity.“Enough to seriously challenge many traditional beliefs, if not alter them.”—Los Angeles Times Book ReviewExplosive, thought-provoking, fiercely compelling, Holy ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • The Myths of the Norsemen

    by H. A. Guerber ...
    H. A. Geuerber’s "The Myths of the Norsemen" is a classic collection of stories retold from Norse mythology. Beginning with the Norse myth of creation and following through the sagas of more than twenty gods, heroes and villains, "The Myths of the Norsemen" recounts the rich mythological tradition of the Norse people. Of the more familiar characters in this collection one might immediately ... Read more

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  • Omens and Superstitions of Southern India

    by Edgar Thurston ...
    This book deals mainly with some aspects of what may be termed the psychical life of the inhabitants of the Madras Presidency, and the Native States of Travancore and Cochin. In my “Ethnographic Notes in Southern India” (1906), I stated that the confused chapter devoted to omens, animal superstitions, evil eye, charms, sorcery, etc., was a mere outline sketch of a group of subjects, which, if ... Read more

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  • Phantom Armies of the Night

    The Wild Hunt and the Ghostly Processions of the Undead

    by Claude Lecouteux ...
    An exploration of the many forms of the ancient myth of the Wild Hunt and its influence in pagan and early Christian Europe• Recounts the myriad variations of this legend, from the Cursed Huntsman and King Herla to phantom armies and vast processions of sinners and demons• Explains how this belief was an integral part of the pagan worldview and was thus employed by the church to spread Christian ... Read more

    $10.99 USD

  • Black Cats and Evil Eyes

    A Book of Old-Fashioned Superstitions

    by Chloe Rhodes ...
    This collection investigates the origins of our most intriguing old-fashioned superstitions, many of which we still find ourselves abiding by today.Hundreds of the beliefs passed down through the generations have their foundations in our ancestors' efforts to ward off evil, which they blamed for hardship, illness and injustice in times when life was, as often as not, 'nasty, brutish and short'. ... Read more

    $8.99 USD

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  • Myths And Legends Of The Great Plains

    by Katherine Berry Judson ...
    Miss Judson has collected these myths and legends from many printed sources. She disclaims originality, but she has rendered a service that will be appreciated by the many who have sought in vain for legends of the Indians. There is an agreeable surprise in store for any lover of folk-lore who will read these books. Contents: The Creation How The World Was Made The Flood And The Rainbow The First ... Read more

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  • One for Sorrow

    A Book of Old-Fashioned Lore

    by Chloe Rhodes ...
    Many of the popular, often prophetic, phrases that we use on a day-to-day basis have their roots in traditional folklore. For example: 'One swallow doesn't make a summer'; 'March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb'; 'One for sorrow, two for joy'. Such common idioms are familiar to most people, but their history and origins are far from well known. However, in One for Sorrow readers will ... Read more

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  • The Stories Of The Months And Days

    by Reginald C. Couzens ...
    The Stories Of The Months And Daysby Reginald C. CouzensHow familiar to us are the names of the months, and the days of the week, and yet how few of us know to whom we owe these names or what a wealth of meaning they possess. They have come to us from the past, from the time when people worshiped many gods and explained the wonders of nature in their own simple way. But before listening to the ... Read more

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  • Fairy Tales, Their Origin and Meaning; With Some Account of Dwellers in Fairyland

    Enriched edition. Unveiling the Enchanting World of Fairy Tales

    by John Thackray Bunce, Lance Weatherby ...
    In "Fairy Tales, Their Origin and Meaning; With Some Account of Dwellers in Fairyland," John Thackray Bunce delves into the enchanting world of fairy tales, exploring their origins, cultural significance, and psychological underpinnings. The book offers a comprehensive analysis of various folk narratives, interweaving them with historical context and literary techniques. Bunce's prose is both ... Read more

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  • History of the Devil

    by Daniel Defoe ...
    Series Book 5 - Demon Lore Series
    Going back to ancient Biblical texts, Defoe uses the ideas we have had about the Devil and holds them up to the historical evidence. This shows where many misconceptions about how we think about the spiritual source of evil, a being that started as a powerful being that was to be feared to a trickster type being who sat on our shoulders and tempted us to do evil. Most people, regardless of the ... Read more

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