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'Mythology gives us a direct connection with our human lineage, taking us out of the bubble of our modern worlds and into a narrative where time is elastic.'
This wondrous encyclopaedia gathers together over 100 myths from across the globe, featuring Mesopotamian creation stories, Roman legends, Norse epics, indigenous tales and more. These abridged stories open a window into the ancient landscapes, histories and beliefs that make up our cultural...
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The myths and legends of the Norseman have entertained the young and old for hundreds of years. Collated here in this thrilling treasury, these tales will transport you to the magical realms of Asgard, Midgard and Jötunheim.
Full of dramatic stories of dark deeds, cunning and war, as well as love, compassion and humor, Norse mythology has influenced countless generations of writers, including Tolkein, George R. R. Martin and Stan Lee.
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Step into a world of heroes, monsters and death-defying deeds! This book collects together rip-roaring adventure stories and larger-than-life myths from Ancient Egypt. You'll discover:
• How the gods of Horus and Set fought an epic, magical war
• How a brilliant boy magician took his dad on a terrifying tour of the afterlife
• How a shipwrecked sailor was rescued by the gigantic King of Snakes
• And much more!
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Step into a world of heroes, monsters and death-defying deeds! This book collects together rip-roaring adventure stories and larger- than-life myths from ancient Greece. You'll discover:
How quick-witted Theseus slew a bull-headed beast and escaped an impossible maze.
How mighty Heracles started his career as a monster hunter when he was still a baby.
How the Greeks won their war against the Trojans with a huge wooden horse.
And much more!
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Step into a world of heroes, monsters and death-defying deeds! This book collects together rip-roaring adventure stories and larger-than-life myths from Native America. You'll discover:
• How the thunderbirds went to war against the wicked water monster, Unktehi
• How the bird-winged bully, Man-Eagle, met his fiery end
• How sneaky Great Rabbit outwitted Wildcat and escaped the cooking pot
• And much more!
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Step into a world of heroes, monsters and death-defying deeds! This book collects together rip-roaring adventure stories and larger-than-life myths from Ancient Rome. You'll discover:
• How the famous adventurer, Aeneas, made an epic journey to the Land of the Dead
• How the nymph, Daphne, escaped a love-struck god by transforming ... into a plant!
• How two brothers founded the city of Rome, before their love turned to murder
• And much...
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Step into a world of heroes, monsters and death-defying deeds! This book collects together rip-roaring adventure stories and larger-than-life myths from Africa. You'll discover:
• How Anansi, the sneaky spider man, tricked everyone he met and won a box of stories
• How Flying Lion, the most terrifying beast of all, lost his wings
• How Hlakanyana, a horrible little man with a bottomless appetite, finally met his match
• And much...
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Step into a world of heroes, monsters and death-defying deeds! This book collects together rip-roaring adventure stories and larger-than-life myths from the Middle Ages. You'll discover:
• How Robin Hood took on a villainous king and his army, equipped with only a bow
• How Arthur drew a magical sword from a stone, and become a legendary king
• How George defeated a fearsome dragon and saved a famous princess
• And much more!
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This far-ranging look at the characters found in Celtic and British myth and poetry is a great resource for those interested in the gods and heroes of ancient Briton. With sections on King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, the Gaelic gods, and tales of the druids, this comprehensive study of Celtic myth and legend will delight scholars and the general reader alike.
Drawing on the early writings of Ireland, Scotland and Wales, Charles Squire...
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Evoking a land of gods, giants, elves and dwarves, Myths of the Norsemen will enthrall anyone interested in the legends of the Nordic countries. While more famous gods such as Thor and Loki are included, this retelling also speaks of lesser-known deities such as the goddess Ran and Odin's son Hermod.
Guerber prose is beautifully clear, evidencing her fame as a writer of histories for children. However, these stories of romance and battle are aimed...
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The myths and legends of the Norsemen have entertained both old and young alike for hundreds of years. This fascinating collection contains stories retold from the Icelandic Eddas, the principal sources of knowledge of Norse mythology, and the Sagas of the ancient world of the Vikings. Following the deeds of the powerful Norse gods, such as Odin, Thor and Loki, and filled with a host of fantastic creatures and objects containing magical properties,...
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These are the stories that have been told from the dawn of humanity and handed down, over millennia, to the present day.
From the ancient indigenous narratives of 'The Dreaming' in Australia to the classical founding tales of some of the greatest empires of Western antiquity, these accounts are at once creative works of art as well as valuable sources of early history and sociology.
Terri-ann White has brought together a range of fascinating stories...
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A definitive collection of stories from Celtic folklore told by a master storyteller.
Drawing on the wonderful mythology of Ireland from traditional tales handed down in Gaelic through the generations, Celtic Fairy Tales features wondrous magic, beguiling witchcraft, conniving leprechauns, terrifying sea monsters and gallant heroes.
This volume features 26 charming tales, including:
• The Shepherd of Myddvai
• The Story of Deirdre
• The...
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Meet legendary heroes, powerful goddesses and vengeful monsters in this beautiful hardback collection of more than 20 epic tales from Greek and Roman mythology, featuring lavish full-color illustrations throughout.
The myths and legends of the ancient world are vividly told here by master storytellers of the 19th century, Thomas Bulfinch and Nathaniel Hawthorne. Discover how Theseus defeated the minotaur, why the witch Circe turned men into swine...
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This book is a beautiful collection of the fascinating stories told by the indigenous peoples across the continent of North America. The exciting adventures of trickster figures like Glooscap, Raven and Coyote are combined here with classic legends of creation. These legends span the width of the continent with tales from the Ojibwa of the Great Lakes region to the Inuits of Alaska. Together, these carefully chosen tales show the sheer diversity of...
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Inspired by Alfred, Lord Tennyson's first four 'Idylls of the King', the architect and Arthurian expert Sir James Knowles brings together fourteen tales of King Arthur and his knights.
Here is a fascinating journey through the land of ancient England where magic, mystery and warring factions come together in cataclysmic fashion. Beginning with the finding of the wizard Merlin, Sir James recounts the discovery of the legendary sword Excalibur, King...
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Immerse yourself in a world of fairy queens and Celtic warriors in this remarkable collection of Irish folk tales.
Set in Medieval Ireland, this collection of 10 stories were gathered in the late 19th and early 20th century by writer James Shepherd, described by James Joyce as 'my rival, the latest Irish genius'. The lyricism and humour within these retellings are unequalled and provide wonderful insight into the culture and traditions of Ireland....
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Meet gullible trolls, enterprising princesses and nefarious wizards in this treasury of 25 Norse fairy tales.
Collected by Peter Christen Asbjørnsen and Jørgen Moe in the 19th century, these Norwegian stories are described by Jacob Grimm as "surpassing nearly all others." They include such well-loved tales as 'The Three Billy Goat's Gruff' and 'Taming the Shrew' and open a window into the beautiful landscapes of Norway.
These funny and fantastical...
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Lady Jane Wilde was the mother of Oscar Wilde and an accomplished folklorist. She sought to preserve Irish culture through recording their enchanting myths, rituals and beliefs. This collection contains over 100 of these enthralling tales, from fairies stealing children to leprechauns promising gold. Each showcase the strange and mystical superstitions spread by Irish peasantry in the ancient tongue.
Tales include:
• The Horned Women
• The...
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Embark on a chilling journey into the shadowy realms of the Emerald Isle with this collection of captivating Irish ghost stories, featuring first-hand tales of paranormal sightings.
Faithfully recorded from real newspaper accounts, interviews, and personal letters, St. John Seymour and Harry Neligan eagerly recount the eery and enigmatic ghost-sightings of the Irish people. In these masterfully arranged pages you will find stories of haunted houses,...
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