2,818円 The devil is the most charismatic and important figure in the blues tradition. He’s not just the music’s namesake (“the devil’s music”), but a shadowy presence who haunts an imagined Mississippi crossroads where, it is claimed, Delta bluesman Robert Johnson traded away his soul in exchange for ex...

1,122円 This vintage book contains the tale of the marriage of Cupid and Psyche, translated from the Latin of Apuleius by William Adlington. Originally from Lucius Apuleius's 2nd century AD "Metamorphoses", it is concerned with the various obstacles to Psyche and Cupid's love, their overcoming of these o...

1,122円 This vintage book contains a fascinating treatise on the customs and traditions of England, with information on its folklore, history, and more. From folk rhymes and funeral customs to brewing ale and the occult, this volume contains a wealth if information that will appeal to those with an inter...

2,818円 In his captivating study of faith and class, John Hayes examines the ways folk religion in the early twentieth century allowed the South’s poor ー both white and black ー to listen, borrow, and learn from each other about what it meant to live as Christians in a world of severe struggle. Beneath ...

1,200円 The Saga of Didrik of Bern tells the epic story of the legendary King Didrik and his warriors. Early in the saga, we hear about how the young Didrik assembles a formidable group of warriors, and about their journey to challenge a powerful king. These warriors include Wideke, whose father, Weland ...

1,999円 In Enemy, Cripple, & Beggar: Shadows in the Hero's Path, Erel Shalit provides new thoughts and views on the concepts of Hero and Shadow. From a Jungian perspective, this top-selling Fisher King Press publication elaborates on mythological and psychological images. Myths and fairy tales explored i...

3円 Oni, ubiquitous supernatural figures in Japanese literature, lore, art, and religion, usually appear as demons or ogres. Characteristically threatening, monstrous creatures with ugly features and fearful habits, including cannibalism, they also can be harbingers of prosperity, beautiful and sexua...

2,427円 The definitive and comprehensive edition of Robert Graves's classic retelling of the Greek myths 'Icarus disobeyed his father's instructions and began soaring towards the sun, rejoiced by the lift of his great sweeping wings. Presently, when Daedalus looked over his shoulder, he could no longer s...

1,122円 This vintage book contains a detailed guide to Native American lore, history, and tradition. From how to pronounce Native American names to their dance rituals and famous figures, this guide contains a wealth of information and is highly recommended for those with an interest in Native American c...

4,100円 Der große Osteuropa-Historiker Karl Schlögel lädt mit seiner Archäologie des Kommunismus zu einer Neuvermessung der sowjetischen Welt ein. Wir wussten immer schon viel darüber, wie "das System" funktioniert, weit weniger über die Routinen des Lebens in außer gewöhnlichen Zeiten. Aber jedes Imperi...

1,122円 "Stranger than Fiction - Being Tales from the Byways of Ghosts and Folk-Lore" is a fascinating treatise on folk tales and ghost stories, particularly those originating in Wales, United Kingdom. With interesting historical information and detailed descriptions of common tales, this book is highly ...

1,122円 "True Tales of the Weird - A Record of Personal Experiences of the Supernatural" contains accounts of personal experiences of 'ghosts' and the supernatural from the early twentieth century. Although the author didn't personally believe in ghosts, he wanted to publish this volume for future scient...