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Includes both major and minor characters from Greek and Roman mythology, place names, symbols, allusions in literature, etc.

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Reveals the course of archaeological adventures and insights that resulted in The Earth Chroniclesseries.

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Following on from the hugely successful Element Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells, comes the next bumper encyclopedia celebrating all facets of witchcraft. This definite book is the most comprehensive, authoritative and entertaining guide you'll ever find on the mythology, folklore and traditions of magic.

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A Resources section provides a listing of Fairy Festivals and Fairy House Festivals worldwide.

With an inset image on the front cover, ornate silver foil patterning on the front, spine, back, and edges, and a satin bookmark, The Faerie Handbook is an eye-catching volume for fairy fans of all ages.

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Inspired by the history of Britain, from the tree under which the first trade union was formed to the branches from which outlaws were hanged, The Great British Tree Biography details the fascinating stories associated with trees throughout the history of the British Isles.

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A nineteenth century French priest discovers something in his mountain village which enables him to amass a fortune of. This tale begins with buried treasure and turns into a historical detective story - a modern Grail quest leading back through cryptically coded parchments, secret societies, and the Knights Templar.

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An illustrated encyclopedia of fabulous beasts, mythical monsters and cryptozoological mysteries

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From the famous Arthurian legends to monsters and faeries, The Little Book of Folklore explores the magical and mystical tales that have shaped the British Isles. Filled with stories of iconic characters like Robin Hood and Merlin, as well as lesser-known tales of giants and witches, this book is a beginner's guide to this world of myth and wonder.

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First assembled on paper in the fourteenth century, the eleven stories in The Mabinogion reach far back into the oral traditions of Welsh poetry.

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Destiny, magic and chance, human strength and weaknesses - compelling and beautiful.
The classic masterpiece of Celtic mythology and Arthurian romance.

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After centuries of mystery, the mythical Magical Unicorn Society has published its official handbook.

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Visionary historian Arguelles unravels the harmonic code of the ancient Maya providing valuable keys to understanding the next twenty years of human evolution.

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An extensive investigation of the origins and numerous sightings of the mysterious and terrifying figure known as Spring-Heeled Jack.

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A comprehensive study that draws upon poetry and mythology, art and literature, archaeology and psychology to show how the myth of the goddess has been lost from our formal Judeo-Christian images of the divine. It explains what happened to the goddess, when, and how she was excluded from western culture, and the implications of this loss.

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A fascinating and lively quest for the real animals that gave rise to the unicorn of our imagination, by a leading natural historian.

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The civilization we know as Ancient Egypt stretched over three thousand years. What was life like for ancient Egyptians What were their beliefs - and how different were they from ours This title uses Egypt's narratives to create a panorama of its history, from the earliest settlers to the time of Cleopatra.

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This concise, abridged edition of Pierre Grimal's celebrated DICTIONARY OF CLASSICAL MYTHOLOGY brilliantly distils and captures the essence of Greek and Roman mythology. It is the ideal reference tool for anyone with an interest in the Classics or those seeking to explore the many allusions to its mythology that abound in later literature.

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The noted mythologist discusses the relationship of ancient myths to modern life, including discussions of recent heros, tales of love and marriage, the power of myth, and mythic themes.

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An unusual collection of diverse works on the many legends of London.

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This "New York Times"-bestselling guide to the magical world of Harry Potter is now fully updated to include the complete seven-volume series.

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Contrary to the popular belief that creation myths were meant to explain the origins of the universe, Pete Stewart shows that they were actually designed to create a harmony and order in the lives of humans that reflected, in their society and architecture, the ordered patterns they observed in the sky.

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Argues that Homer's tales do not describe adventures in the Mediterranean, but are adaptations of Celtic myths that chronicle an Atlantic coastal war that took place off the Iberian Peninsula around 1200 BC.

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No mere legends or clichs ("Herculean task," "Pandora's box," "Achilles heel," etc.), these classic stories offer profound and manifold lessons, providing the first sustained attempt to answer fundamental human questions concerning "the good life," the burden of mortality, and how to find one's place in the world.