Folclore
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Illustrated Dictionary of Mythology
Wilkinson,Philip; Philip, Neil(521513)Identifies key gods, goddesses, heroes, heroines, themes, and symbols from the mythologies of the world
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The Forest in Folklore and Mythology
Porteous,Alexander(574005)The Forest in Folklore and Mythology
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The Origins Of Tolkien's Middle-Earth For...
Harvey,Greg; Siewers,Alfred(912594)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').
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A Field Guide to Demons, Fairies, Fallen...
Mack,Dinah; Mack,Carrie Meback(531692)Explains how to identify the many species of demons, where to find them, and the traditional ways of appeasing or dispelling them
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Mythology
Hamilton,Edith; Hamilton, Edith(7176040)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
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Norse Myths
Crossley-holland,Kevin(213667)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
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A Dictionary of Symbols
Chevalier,Jean; Gheerbrant,Alain; Buchanan-Brown,John (TRN); Gheerbrant,Alain(511880)Discusses symbolism in folklore, art, and literature
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The Werewolf in Lore and Legend
Summers, Montague; Summers,Montague(913386)The Werewolf in Lore and Legend
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Mythology
Hamilton,Edith; Hamilton, Edith(522123)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
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The Fairy-Faith in Celtic Countries
Evans-wentz,W. Y.(689699)The Fairy-Faith in Celtic Countries
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The Dictionary of Classical Mythology
Grimal, Pierre; Maxwell-Hyslop,A. R. (TRN)(483807)Identifies gods, goddesses, naiads, dryads, nymphs, fauns, satyrs, centaurs, and heroes, as well as legendary places, such as Olympus
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Thou Art That - Transforming Religious...
Campbell,Joseph(4658979)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...
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Encyclopedia of Urban Legends
Brunwand,Jan Harold; Brunvand,Jan Harold(874309)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....
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Myths and Folk-Tales of the Russians, Western...
Curtin,Jeremiah(559867)Myths and Folk-Tales of the Russians, Western Slavs and Magyars
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The Sorcerer's Companion
Kronzec, Allan Zola; Kronzek,Elizabeth; Kronzek,Allan Zola(1090792)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...
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Spirits of the Earth
Lake-Thom,Bobby(489253)Explores the symbolic meanings of animals in Native American legends
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Myths and Legends of the Australian...
Smith,W. Ramsay(860329)Myths and Legends of the Australian Aborigines
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Dragons And Dragon Lore
Ingersoll, Ernest; Osborn,Henry Fairfield(305283)Dragons And Dragon Lore
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More Amazing Tales from Indiana
Cavinder,Fred D.(1035948)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...
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The Analects of Confucius
Ames,Roger T.; Confucius; Rosemont,Henry; Ames,Roger T. (TRN); Rosemont,Henry (TRN)(534633)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.
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The Study of American Folklore
Brunvand,Jan Harold(494013)The Study of American Folklore
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Barbecued Husbands
Mindlin,Betty; Slatoff,Donald; Slatoff,Donald (TRN)(685657)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.
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The Hero With an African Face
Ford,Clyde W.(538372)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...
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Outfoxing Fear
Ragan,Kathleen (edt)(1011371)A multicultural collection of sixty-four utopian folktales explores a theme of courage in the face of fear, from a Japanese piece about an elderly woman who tricks a tengu monster to the story of a bluebird that uses the Chinook wind to teach her...
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Gods, Heroes, and Men of Ancient Greece
Rouse,W. H. D.(655902)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...
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A Short History of Myth
Armstrong,Karen(981638)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...
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Teutonic Mythology
Grimm,Jacob; Stallybrass,James Steven (TRN)(1071249)Teutonic Mythology
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Great Norse, Celtic and Teutonic Legends
Wagner,Wilhelm; Anson,W. S. W.(1028637)Great Norse, Celtic and Teutonic Legends
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The Storytelling Stone
Feldmann,Susan(527437)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
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Too Good To Be True
Brunvand,Jan Harold(573075)In a hilarious, insightful exploration of the 'urban legend,' the author debunks many sacred modern-day myths, from the stoned baby sitter who mistook a baby for a turkey to the fabulously expensive recipe for chocolate chip cookies. Reprint.
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