Retells thirty-two Scandinavian myths that have intrigued countless generations with stories of gods, giants, dwarfs, and monsters involved in the creation, development, and ultimate destruction of nine mortal and divine worlds

Joseph Campbell

A collection of Greek and Roman myths arranged in sections on the gods and early heroes, love and adventure stories, the Trojan war, and a brief section on Norse mythology

Discusses symbolism in folklore, art, and literature

Celtic Mythology

The Greatness of Saturn

Inspired by the writings on mythology by the late Joseph Campbell, an illustrated survey retells the ancient legends of Africa, reveals their universal messages, and draws illuminating parallels between the symbols of African and those of other...

In these expertly collected essays, lectures, and discussions, famed mythologist Joseph Campbell illuminates Judeo-Christian symbols and metaphors — and their misinterpretations — with the conversational warmth and accessible scholarship that he...

A collection of Greek and Roman myths arranged in sections on the gods and early heroes, love and adventure stories, the Trojan war, and a brief section on Norse mythology

Explores the symbolic meanings of animals in Native American legends

The Werewolf in Lore and Legend

In this new resource, Harvey provides an in-depth look at the fantasy world created by J.R.R. Tolkien in his many books (such as 'The Hobbit,' The Lord of the Rings trilogy, and 'The Silmarillion').

The Fairy-Faith in Celtic Countries

An alphabetical reference to urban legends includes descriptions of hundreds of legends and their variations, discussing the relationship between urban legends and popular culture while considering legend themes and scholarly approaches to the genre....

Curious Myths Of The Middle Ages

From Demons To Dracula

An intriguing look at the centuries old folklore, legends, mythology, and history that inspired J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter series details the magical practices and rituals, creatures, personalities, and events that appear in the books, offering...

Human beings have always been mythmakers. Theologian Armstrong here investigates myth: what it is, how it has evolved, and why we still so desperately need it. She takes us from the Paleolithic period and the myths of the hunters, up to the Great...

Identifies key gods, goddesses, heroes, heroines, themes, and symbols from the mythologies of the world

The stories in this book will provide entertainment for everyone and evoke wonder in the most jaded observer of the human condition. Some of the exploits that Fred D. Cavinder describes are half-hidden footnotes to national and international...

Collects legends and folk tales culled from the endangered indigenous tribes of the Brazilian rainforests, linking them to their larger histories and traditions while offering the author's perspectives from an anthropological viewpoint.

The Greek Myths contains some of the most thrilling, romantic, and unforgettable stories in all human history. From Achilles rampant on the fields of Troy, to the gods at sport on Mount Olympus; from Icarus flying too close to the sun, to the...

Explains how to identify the many species of demons, where to find them, and the traditional ways of appeasing or dispelling them

Santeria

Based on the oldest extant version of Confucius's most influential text, this translation of the Analects serves as an authentic introduction to Confucian thought.

Mythic Voices

Decoys and Disruptions

Identifies gods, goddesses, naiads, dryads, nymphs, fauns, satyrs, centaurs, and heroes, as well as legendary places, such as Olympus

The Study of American Folklore

The Evil Eye

Native American Mythology

Offers more than fifty selections--including tribal myths, animal folklore, and tales of the supernatural--representing the oral traditions of tribes from Nova Scotia to California

The Forest in Folklore and Mythology

Great Norse, Celtic and Teutonic Legends

Greek Gods, Human Lives

Myths and Legends of the Australian Aborigines

A new trade paperback edition of the classic collection, first published in 1934, offers retellings of ancient Greek myths, bringing to life the exploits and adventures of the gods and heroes, in stories about the Trojan Horse, Theseus's epic battle...

Presents new translations of forty fairy tale classics including 'Little Red Riding Hood,' 'Snow White,' and 'Rapunzel,' in a volume that includes previously omitted tales and is complemented by hundreds of annotations that explore the historical...

The Complete Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm

Sumerian Mythology

Classic legends from Greek and Roman mythology, gathered and retold by the respected nineteenth-century scholar, reflect humankind's enduring emotions of jealousy, hatred, compassion, and devotion, and deal with the timeless challenges of the search...

Dragons And Dragon Lore

A fascinating guide to the mythology and religion of ancient Egypt, and to the awe-inspiring temples, tombs and treasures of the world's first great civilization.

Teutonic Mythology