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Alphabetically ordered, this book contains over 4000 entries which describe the origins and significance of mythological beings and legendary figures and events from a range of cultures and ages. The breadth of coverage includes: gods and goddesses from the major world faiths; legends, rites and beliefs from religions and cults from all ages of mankind; sprites, spirits and monsters from folklores of ancient civilizations in Eastern and Western Europe, and from the Americas and Australasia; fabulous beasts, birds, insects and fish featuring in the iconography or animism of diverse cultures; and legendary characters and fabled events from the literary traditions of many nations, including anonymous sources in folk tales, nursery rhymes, ghost stories. It is aimed at the general reader and at students of anthropology, sociology, history, comparative religion, folklore and literature. PUBLISHED PRICE £16.99ISBN: 9780304340842
A collection of myths and legends, covering the familiar tales of the Greeks and Romans as well as lesser-known tales originating from places as diverse as Africa and Babylon, Egypt, Japan, China and India. The book is divided into theme-based sections, with information on their origins. COVER PRICE £18.99ISBN: 9780600594871
A selection of stories from M.I. Ebbutt's Victorian collection, this edited version includes the background, context and relevant historical or mythological origins of the tales. Each story has been provided with an introductory essay, and some of the original illustrations have been included. ISBN: 9780713726374
A common theme in myth and legend is the story of the journey - the quest. To show the connection between mythical journeys and the real journey of the individual soul towards enlightenment, the author uses material from many different cultures including ancient Egypt, Africa, India and Vietnam. COVER PRICE £20.00ISBN: 9780713725469
The Myth, Legend, and Folklore series is the product of the unique partnership between Wordsworth Editions and The Folklore Society. Folklore Society scholars provide in-depth introductions, making this the most authoritative series of its kind.
The twelve stories gathered in this book originate from the Reverend Sabine Baring-Gould's classic 1869 collection, "Curious Myths." John Matthews has chosen the stories for their worth and merit to the modern reader and has brought them up to date with his knowledge of the subject. Each story has an introductory essay providing the background, context and relevant historical or mythological origins. Baring-Gould's comments within each tale have been left untouched, as they provide a perceptive insight to a preserver of a rich heritage. COVER PRICE £16.99ISBN: 9780713726077
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