Myth and Folklore, General
Featured Items
Bulfinch's Mythology
Hardcover
ISBN: 0517274159
This extensive collection of classical Greek and Roman, Eastern, and Norse mythology, and early European legends includes a mythological dictionary-index
The Sorcerer's Companion
A Guide to the Magical World of Harry Potter
Paperback
ISBN: 0767908473
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 stories about the Basilisk, magic wands, love potions, and other objects from around the world. Original.
Good Faeries, Bad Faeries
2 Books in 1
Hardcover
ISBN: 0684847817
Two decades after publishing the definitive guide to the fairy realm in Faeries, an artist returns to that enchanting subject in a mystical collection of art and prose, edited by a respected fantasy writer, that explores the world of good and bad fairies. 50,000 first printing. Tour.
Gods and Heroes of Ancient Greece
Paperback
ISBN: 0375714464
Schwab's retellings of stories about Prometheus, Zeus, Heracles, Odysseus, and other ancient Greek gods and heroes are based on close adherence to the original sources.
The Arabian Nights
Tales from a Thousand and One Nights
1st Edition Paperback
ISBN: 0375756752
Presents a collection of tales, including "Aladdin," "The Wonderful Lamp," "Sinbad the Seaman," and "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves."
Old Indian Legends
Paperback
ISBN: 0803299036
A collection of tales about such mysteries as Iktomi, Eya, and Old Double Face
Joseph Campbell Companion
Reflections on the Art of Living
Hardcover
ISBN: 0060167181
Shares the author's pursuit of higher knowledge, spiritual awakening, and living in the sacred
Gilgamesh
A New Rendering in English Verse
Paperback
ISBN: 0374523835
Provides a new translation of the ancient Babylonian epic poem about a powerful hero who searches for a way to escape death
Myths to Live by
Paperback
ISBN: 0140194614
Examines the myth-making process since primitive times to demonstrate the ways in which specific myths reflect human needs
The Hero With a Thousand Faces
Paperback
ISBN: 0691017840
Amasses the characteristics exemplified by mythological heroes and religious leaders of all centuries and cultures into a unified whole
