748円 ‘Celtic Fairy Tales’ is a collection of twenty-six classic stories from British isles, collected by Joseph Jacobs, and accompanied by the masterful black-and-white illustrations of John D. Batten. It includes such tales as ‘Connlaand the Fairy Maiden’, ‘Guleesh’, ‘The Field of Boliauns’, ‘The Hor...

496円 Progelomena To The Study Of Greek Religion by Jane Ellen Harrison Jane Harrison examines the festivals of ancient Greek religion to identify the primitive "substratum" of ritual and its persistence in the realm of classical religious observance and literature. In Harrison's preface to t...

16,848円 This book examines the figure of the returning warrior as depicted in the myths of several ancient and medieval Indo-European cultures. In these cultures, the returning warrior was often portrayed as a figure rendered dysfunctionally destructive or isolationist by the horrors of combat. This myth...

1,780円 Compiled by an unknown scribe in Iceland around 1270, and based on sources dating back centuries earlier, these mythological and heroic poems tell of gods and mortals from an ancient era: the giant-slaying Thor, the doomed Völsung family, the Hel-ride of Brynhild and the cruelty of Atli the Hun. ...

1,122円 Part of the successful county folklore series - this book is packed full of superstitions, customs and old wives tales. A great book for anybody in or around Leicestershire and Rutland, or with an interest in the rich folklore of the United Kingdom. Many of the earliest books, particularly those ...

827円 First published in January 2007, the Legends and Lore of Illinois has been defying convention to bring you Illinois ghost lore in an exciting, informative, and occasionally controversial format that has left readers begging for more. This unique look at Illinois ghost lore is presented in a fun, ...

755円 For centuries, folk tales about vampires, werewolves, zombies and the undead have captivated and spooked children. There are some creatures that we just love to be scared by. Vampires, Werewolves & Zombies collects 40 of these mythical characters from American, European, African, Chinese and Arab...

8,289円 Tracing the magico-religious beliefs surrounding birds as far back in time as is possible, to the cultures in which these beliefs arose. This edition is exclusive to newnaturalists.com Edward A Armstrong is already known to readers of the New Naturalist as the author of the remarkable study on th...

7,296円 On the Internet, seekers investigate anonymous manifestos that focus on the findings of brilliant scientists said to have discovered pathways into alternate realities. Gathering on web forums, researchers not only share their observations, but also report having anomalous experiences, which they ...

1,122円 This text contains 'The Prose Edda' - the wellspring of modern knowledge of Norse Mythology. From the dawn of the world's creation to its ultimate destruction, these enthralling Norse stories chronicle the victories and tragedies of both gods and men. Rich with picturesque poetry and human drama,...

748円 Bird cults have existed in almost every culture from the ancient Egyptians to the Polynesians of Easter Island. This book looks at one of the worlds least known but most fascinating cultures, the Ainu people of Japan. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and be...

0円 Beware the Shrieking Droll! Meet the restless spirit of a young boy lost forever to a fierce marsh creature. Now he haunts the maze of Murrells Inlet marshes as a "droll," the unhappy ghost of a child who has died an unnatural death. Then enjoy the antics of friendlier animal inhabitants of nearb...