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The beautiful and powerful landscape of Scotland has always inspired awe in any traveller, in this book we look at the superstitions built up around this breath taking scenery. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
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The myths and legends of the Norseman have entertained the young and old for hundreds of years. Collated here in this thrilling treasury, these tales will transport you to the magical realms of Asgard, Midgard and Jötunheim.
Full of dramatic stories of dark deeds, cunning and war, as well as love, compassion and humor, Norse mythology has influenced countless generations of writers, including Tolkein, George R. R. Martin and Stan Lee.
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The folklore of the sea has some of the most incredible and creative superstitions created by fishermen to avoid disaster and bring in a good haul of fish. In this brilliant book we have all types of charms and customs covering everything from predicting the weather to saving the lives of the men who earned the livings on the waves.
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These lively and entertaining folk tales from one of Britain's most ancient counties are vividly retold by Leicestershire Guild of Storytelling. Their origins lost in the oral tradition, these thirty stories from Leicestershire and Rutland reflect the wisdom (and eccentricities) of the counties and its people.
Leicestershire and Rutland have a rich and diverse collection of tales, from stories of epic battles and heroic deeds to legends of mythical...
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Unikkaaqtuat is the Inuktitut word meaning "to tell stories."
This definitive collection of Inuit legends is thoughtfully introduced and carefully annotated to provide the historical and cultural context in which to understand this rich oral tradition. Fascinating and educational, this little-known part of Canada's heritage will captivate readers of all ages. As a work of historical and cultural preservation, this textbook will be invaluable to...
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Once upon a time . . .
These words are a magic incantation that opens doors to a fantastic realm that is home to fairy godmothers, wicked witches, beautiful princesses, princes charming (and not so charming), sleeping beauties, fearsome ogres, fearless giant-killers, beasts with love in their hearts, and ordinary young men with heroic spirits. These are the characters who bring fairy tales to life and who for centuries have made the stories...
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In this sequel to The Ridge, past and present collide as Zach learns the fate of his brother, Chris. Join Zach and his friends for another heart-pounding adventure that gets to the bottom of what's haunting the Sutton family. Hupton's keen writing and silver-tongued prose bring suspense to the boiling point! An A-one job!
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Zeus, Athena, Aphrodite and Apollo are only four of the major gods and goddesses of the Greek mythology. But they are so powerful that much of the stories and conflicts of Greek myths involve them. In this book, you will learn about them and how ancient Greeks try to explain natural phenomena using the power of the gods. What a wonderful read this book promises to be!
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Aside from their architecture, philosophy and mathematics, Greece is also known for their myths. Myths are centered around the lives of powerful gods that live on Mount Olympus. According to their stories, these gods control everything in the world. In this book, you will read about some of the gods namely Apollo, Athena and Ares, Dionysus and Hades. Enjoy the read!
13) Understanding Societies through Their Myths: Norse, Roman, Greek and Chinese: Mythology 4th Grade
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Did you know that myths are a powerful yet fun way of accessing local cultures and traditions? Take for example the ancient societies of the Romans, Greeks, Chinese and even the Vikings. They turned to the supernatural to explain natural phenomena. Not only that, societies also used myths to reinforce ethics and morals. Learn by reading beginning today.
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Why would you introduce your child to Greek mythology when they are just figments of the imagination? Well, there are many benefits a child can harvest from learning Greek mythology. For one, it fuels the imagination and help them become more creative. Greek mythology also teaches about the core values of love, courage and kindness. So grab a copy of this educational book today!
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Of all the myths known to man, Greek stories are the most widespread and influential. In this book, you're going to read about some of the most fantastic stories like the adventures of Odysseus, stories of the Titans, Homer's Odyssey and the labors of Hercules. You're in a for a crazy imaginary adventure with the most powerful. So buckle up and enjoy the ride!
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How many Greek gods, goddesses and heroes do you know of? Which of their stories do you like best? This book is a collection of Greece's mythology, which is said to be their living stories. Myths are interesting tales because they are reflective of the collective belief and customs of a nation. These stories are rooted in today's culture and traditions.
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Prepare to be, spooked by these chilling Japanese short stories!
Strange Tales from Japan presents 99 spine-tingling tales of ghosts, yokai, demons, shapeshifters and trickster animals, who inhabit remote reaches of the Japanese countryside. 32 pages of traditional full-color images of these creatures, who have inhabited the Japanese imagination for centuries, bring the stories to life.
The captivating tales in this volume include:
• The Vengeance...
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"The Study of Imagination" is a brand new collection of classic essays written by various authors on the subject of fairy tales, mythology, and folk-Lore. Contents include: "Fairy Tales, by G. K. Chesterton", "The Fantastic Imagination, by George Macdonald", "The Worth of Fairy Tales, by Laura F. Kready", "Storyology, by Benjamin Taylor", "A Harvest of Irish Folk-Lore, by John Fiske", "On the Philosophy of Mythology, by F. Max Müller", "Folk-Lore...
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I've been collecting and telling stories for a couple of decades now, having had several of my own fictional works published in recent years. My particularly focus is on short story writing in the realms of magical realities and science fiction fantasies.I've always drawn heavily on traditional folk and fairy tales, and in so doing have amassed a digital collection of many thousands of these tales from around the world. It has been one of my long-standing...
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These "Seven Tales'' were published in 1940 in The American Weekly Sunday magazine and have never been seen since. They showcase watercolors by English artist Edmund Dulac, who was one of the Golden Age illustrators. The texts were written by noted American author and musician John Erskine.
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