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Have you ever thrown salt over your left shoulder and wondered why The author has travelled the globe collecting superstitions from every country and culture. Here, he documents over 500 of the most obscure, curious, and downright bizarre superstitions of the Western world.

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Traces the historical origins of the faery garden, with the help of 'eye witness' accounts from folk tales and evocative descriptions by poets and playwrights.

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Drawing on a wealth of sources, from Hesiod to Pausanias and from the Orphic Hymns to Proclus, Professor Kernyi provides a clear and scholarly exposition of all the most important Greek myths.

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This study uses original sources, archaeological findings and psychological insight to provide an account of the lives of mythical figures - Achilles, Orpheus, Herakles, Oedipus and others. The narrative is complemented by illustrations from vase paintings and genealogical tables.

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Chronicles the adventures of the King of Ireland's eldest and wildest son, describing how he encounters an enchanter's daughter, the king of the cats, Gilly of the goat-skin, and numerous others.

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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.

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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.

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The origins of the Scottish clans go back over a thousand years, and for centuries these extended networks of families dominated life in the Scottish Highlands and Islands. The warriors of the clan, fiercely loyal to each other and to their chief, were well known for their extraordinary courage and military skills.

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This book was the outcome of Graves's vast reading and curious research into strange territories of folklore, mythology, religion and magic. Erudite and impassioned, it is a scholar-poet's quest for the meaning of European myths, and also a personal document in which Graves explored the sources of his own inspiration.

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Following the huge success of The Art of Faery, published in 2003, the collaborators have come together once more to bring you this stunning new collection from some of the best fairy artists working today.

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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...

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Unveil the mystery of the banshee and other entities that bridge the gap between life and death with this book's extensive Celtic folklore and historic cases.

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*A classic edition of myths and legends, updated by leading Maori editor *Great stories that focus on spirits, taniwha and human heroes *Timeless characters from Hutu and Pare to Ihenga and Rona *Beautiful original illustrations by Roger Hart

(Hardback, 3rd Enhanced edition)

Esteemed editor Ross Calman (Ngati Raukawa, Ngati Toa, Kai Tahu) further revises the Reed Book of Maori Mythology to blend story, source and commentary into a captivating collection. Published in a distinguished hardback, this work will provide a valuable source of reading and reference for years to come.

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In this continuation of "Mythos," Stephen Fry recounts the stories of the human heroes found in Greek mythology, with illustrations of classical art inspired by the myths.

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(Paperback, 4th Facsimile edition)

A time-honoured and repeatedly published collection of over 20 legends from the Rotorua area A.W. Reed is one of New Zealands most prolific retellers of Mori stories Fine facsimile edition of this Aotearoa classic

Shirley Andrews, author if "Atlantis: Insights From a Lost Civilization", combines her own research with the data of scholars, scientists and respected psychics to offer a look into the little- known details about the lost continent of Lemuria and its relationship to Atlantis.

(Paperback, Original ed.)

This comprehensive and practical guide to the ancient oracle is based on the alphabet of the Druids. It provides an historical background and bibliographic references to the Druidic mythology ruling this 1,500-year-old oracle.