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The spirituality of a fey person may be quite anarchic and entirely private, having no basis in any organised religion. So it can be a secret spirituality that informs the fey type and this may be largely experiential. In this book, the author suggests ways in which we might understand Otherworldly realities without abandoning commonsense.

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This rare and unique book of Pre Maori Folklore, Traditions and Oral Histories of the Waitaha people casts light on the culture, scientific and natural wisdom of the early peoples of New Zealand.

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Stories that focus on the women of Celtic mythology, from formidable women warriors to the gentle women who guided others to spiritual wisdom.

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Uncover the fascinating and complex women from mythology and folklore with this collection of stories profiling powerful goddesses, mighty queens, and legendary creatures.

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The true story of the famous female warriors, long thought to be mythical

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A completely fresh account of one of the iconic scientific mysteries of the last hundred years.

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This is a dictionary of Mesoamerican mythology and religion, which seeks to act as a guide to the labyrinthine symbolic world. Nearly 300 entries describe the main gods and symbols, accompanied by illustrations, while two introductory essays provide accounts of Mesoamerican history and religion.

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An unabridged Modern Library paperback edition of the greatest stories ever told as chronicled by Thomas Bulfinch. In one volume, Bulfinch gives us the great tales of the gods and goddesses of Greek and Roman antiquity; of Scandinavian, Celtic, and Oriental fables and myths; and of the age of chivalry, including stories of Beowulf, King Arthur, and Robin Hood.

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Familiar Greek, Roman, and Germanic myths as well as legends about King Arthur, Charlemagne, and their knights are retold.

This comprehensive compilation of entries documents the origins, transmissions, and transformations of Asian American folklore and folklife.

Equally instructive and intriguing, the Encyclopedia of Asian American Folklore and Folklife provides an illuminating overview of Asian American folklore as a way of life.

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Surveys the pre-Christian beliefs of the Scandinavian and Germanic peoples. Provides an introduction to this subject, giving basic outlines to the sagas and stories, and helps identify the charachter traits of not only the well known but also the lesser gods of the age.

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A magical exploration of the ancient landscape of forests and the ancient genre of fairytales, drawing fascinating and surprising connections between the two, by the author of the bestselling A Book Of Silence.

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Originally published: Garden City, N.Y.: Doubleday, 1960.

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A beautifully illustrated fable from Booker-shortlisted author

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A collection of classic nursery rhymes presented with a bilingual twist.

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In which part of North London were wild beasts once thought to roam the sewers Why did 1920s working-class Londoners wear necklaces of blue beads Who was the original inspiration for the 'pearly king' costume This enchanting guide discusses the ancient legends and deep-rooted beliefs that can be found the length and breadth of the city.

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Recounts the journey of Black slaves to freedom via the underground railroad, an extended group of people who helped fugitive slaves in many ways.

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Over 200 pages of legends, spells, facts and mermaid crafts!

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Presents an introduction to the mythology of the peoples, who inhabited the northwestern fringes of Europe from Britain and the Isle of Man to Gaul and Brittany. This guide looks at the gods and goddesses of Celtic myth; at the nature of Celtic religion, with its rituals of sun and moon worship; and at the druids who served society as judges.