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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

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  • The Norsemen Saga

    by H. A. Guerber ...
    The prime importance of the rude fragments of poetry preserved in early Icelandic literature will now be disputed by none, but there has been until recent times an extraordinary indifference to the wealth of religious tradition and mythical lore which they contain.The long neglect of these precious records of our heathen ancestors is not the fault of the material in which all that survives of ... 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 KATHARINE BERRY JUDSON ...
    Myths and Legends of the Great Plains by Robert Kempt is an insightful collection that captures the rich folklore and storytelling traditions of the Indigenous peoples of the Great Plains region of North America. Kempt delves into the oral traditions of various tribes, including the Lakota, Cheyenne, and Crow, among others, presenting their myths, legends, and tales that have been passed down ... 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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  • The History of the Devil, As Well Ancient as Modern: In Two Parts

    by Daniel Defoe ...
    "The History of the Devil, As Well Ancient as Modern" by Daniel Defoe is a fascinating exploration of the concept of the Devil throughout history. Defoe delves into various cultural interpretations of evil, examining how different societies have perceived and depicted the Devil. The book is divided into two parts, with the first focusing on ancient representations and the second on modern ... Read more

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