(Hardback)
By: Delyth Badder
ISBN: 9781915279507
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Jan 2024
UK Publication Date: 28th September 2023
Publisher: University of Wales Press
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Wales is a land with a vast wealth of ghost stories, including fantastical animals, flickering death omens and unseen things that go bump in the night. Whether these tales are based on true events, or are the creations of active imaginations, is known only to those who have experienced them but what is certain is that their power to delight and scare us remains undimmed to this day.
(Paperback)
By: Al Ridenour
ISBN: 9781627310345
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Oct 2016
UK Publication Date: 24th November 2016
Publisher: Feral House,U.S.
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From elements of medieval witchcraft reworked in 18th-century folk Catholicism, the Krampus has risen to embody a new countercultural holiday.
(Paperback)
By: Mel Barren
ISBN: 9781837993772
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Oct 2024
UK Publication Date: 8th August 2024
Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group
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People have long been mesmerized by the magic and mystery of Fae folk. Step into this enchanting world of faeries, pixies, sprites and more with this beginner's guide to the essential history and mythology. Just like the creatures themselves, this book is pocket-sized and full of magic, mirth and mischief.
(Hardback)
By: Orange Hippo!
ISBN: 9781800692350
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Sep 2022
UK Publication Date: 29th September 2022
Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
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This little guide looks at the history of all things Halloween, from the earliest feasts and customs to the latest fun and games that are common around the world. We delve into the meanings of many of the symbols of Halloween, and examine the many different ways people celebrate around the world.
(Hardback)
By: Eliza Berkowitz
ISBN: 9780762484898
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Apr 2024
Publisher: Running Press,U.S.
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The first of two titles in a new series called The Little Encyclopedia of Mythological Creatures, this pocket-size (5 x 7) encyclopedia features legendary horses from around the world that have charmed our imaginations for centuries, boasting a gift-forward package that is perfect for fans of mythology, folklore, and equine friends.
(Paperback)
By: Jeffrey Gantz
ISBN: 9780140443226
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Jan 1977
UK Publication Date: 26th August 1976
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
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Includes various stories. In, "Math Son of Mathonwy" two brothers plot to carry off the virginal Goewin, while in "Manawydan Son of Llyr" a chieftain roams throughout Britain after a spell is cast over his land. In "How Culhwch Won Olwen", a young man must complete many tasks before he can marry a giant's daughter.
(Paperback)
By: Megan Dunn
ISBN: 9781776950867
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Aug 2024
Publisher: Penguin Group (NZ)
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(Hardback)
By: Alison Davies
ISBN: 9781787136083
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Oct 2020
UK Publication Date: 1st October 2020
Publisher: Quadrille Publishing Ltd
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Connect with nature and harness the power of the seasons all year round.
(Paperback)
By: Liz Greene
ISBN: 9781578636167
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Jun 2017
Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser
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(Hardback)
By: DK
ISBN: 9780241301913
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Apr 2018
UK Publication Date: 3rd May 2018
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
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(Paperback)
By: Jennifer March
ISBN: 9780141020778
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Jul 2009
UK Publication Date: 25th June 2009
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
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What were the twelve labors of Herakles Why did Zeus turn himself into a shower of gold What was the name of the guard-dog of the Underworld Which two-faced Roman god gave his name to the month January What is the answer to the riddle of the Sphinx This book answers these questions.
(Hardback)
By: DK
ISBN: 9780241566220
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Jan 2023
UK Publication Date: 5th January 2023
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
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(Paperback)
By: Nigel Pennick
ISBN: 9781644114049
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Aug 2022
Publisher: Inner Traditions Bear and Company
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Explores ancient mask customs, rituals, and traditions throughout Europe, from Scandinavia and England to Germany and France to Greece and Rome
(Paperback)
By: Roberto Calasso
ISBN: 9780141998459
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Feb 2024
UK Publication Date: 16th November 2023
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
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(Paperback)
By: Ciaran Carson
ISBN: 9780140455304
Readership/Audience: Professional and Scholarly
Publication Date: Nov 2008
UK Publication Date: 2nd October 2008
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
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Tells the story of a great cattle-raid, the invasion of Ulster by the armies of Medb and Ailill, Queen and King of Connacht, and their allies, seeking to carry off the great Brown Bull of Cualige.
(Paperback)
By: Diego Marin
ISBN: 9781591431794
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Nov 2013
Publisher: Inner Traditions Bear and Company
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Scientific and anthropological evidence for multiple Atlantean empires and the global catastrophes that destroyed them.
(Hardback)
By: J. W. Ocker
ISBN: 9781683693222
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Jan 2023
UK Publication Date: 6th October 2022
Publisher: Quirk Books
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Come and meet the monsters in our midst, from bigfoot to batsquatch and beyond!
(Hardback)
By: Kjersti Egerdahl
ISBN: 9780762495894
Readership/Audience: Tertiary Education
Publication Date: Jul 2020
UK Publication Date: 28th May 2020
Publisher: Running Press,U.S.
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For pop culture and history buffs, Con attendees, and fans of Norse mythology and the numerous Viking-themed shows, The Viking Hondbok is a fun and fascinating look at the Viking Age and what it was like to live like a Norseman.
(Paperback)
By: Stuart McHardy
ISBN: 9781780276953
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Jul 2020
Publisher: Birlinn General
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(Paperback)
By: Aaron Mahnke
ISBN: 9781472251701
Readership/Audience: Tertiary Education
Publication Date: Oct 2018
UK Publication Date: 9th October 2018
Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
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For fans of Neil Gaiman and Welcome to Night Vale, Aaron Mahnke's The World of Lore (based on the popular LORE podcast) explores the chilling truth behind the legendary creatures, peculiar people and horrific places that arouse our deepest fears. For you see, sometimes the truth is more frightening than fiction...
(Paperback)
By: Robert Lawlor
ISBN: 9780892813551
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Nov 1991
Publisher: Inner Traditions Bear and Company
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Explores the ancient culture of the Australian aborigines and how it has given them the ability to live in complete harmony with the earth and its creatures.
(Paperback)
By: K.Langloh Parker
ISBN: 9780892814770
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Jul 1993
Publisher: Inner Traditions Bear and Company
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(Hardback)
By: Jenny Williamson
ISBN: 9781507219416
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Jun 2023
UK Publication Date: 13th April 2023
Publisher: Adams Media Corporation
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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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By: Rebecca Copeland
ISBN: 9781611720662
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Sep 2021
Publisher: Stone Bridge Press
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Women, Magic, Wisdom: Explore a Japanese myth through the words and images of key scholars and artists.
