Myths and Legends

The myth of Asclepius booth (god of healing), the expectations of invalids visiting the centre, and the god's miraculous cures, the buildings and t...

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About Theseus and Ariadne, running away together to Maxos from Crete, after Theseus killed the Minotaur. About the God of Wine, Dionysos, falling f...

The king in antiquity. The Birth of Athena, her role as goddess. Early temples, the pantheon. Its marbles, its conversion to a church.

About King Minos, Theseus, the Minotaur, Ariadne, The birth of Zeus in the Diktaon Cave. One of the six 'Put it in your pocket series'.

The myth about the abduction by Hades off Demeter's daughter Kore. How she was allowed back for 8 months of the year but returned to Hades for the ...

From the mysterious cat-faced lady whose magic allows a servant girl to attend a prince's ball, to the princess who meets an enchanted frog; from o...

Enjoy Wales's rich heritage of myth and fairy tales, re-told for young readers. From magical Welsh dragons that destroy a castle night after night,...

Reducere. A wide-ranging and enthralling introduction to Celtic mythology.Publisher: Little, Brown Book GroupAuthor(s): Martyn WhittockNumber of pages: 352Co...

A complete collection of much loved fairy tales, myths and legends, bound into a beautiful new edition. A sky-high beanstalk, a sleeping princess o...

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These exciting new TreeTops Myths and Legends are guaranteed to appeal to all your junior readers - whatever their cultural background, gender or e...

Reducere. Marie L. McLaughlin delivers a memorable selection of Native American stories infused with folklore and oral traditions passed on from one generati...

Publisher: Octopus Publishing GroupAuthor(s): Hannah BowsteadIllustration(s): 20 Illustrations, black and whiteNumber of pages: 128Publication date...

No single living artist has created as many myths, rumours and legends as Banksy. In 2011 Bristol based writer Marc Leverton teamed up with Carpet ...

From the trickster tale of Anansi the spider, to the story of how the leopard got his spots; from the tale of the king who wanted to the moon, to A...

A collection of traditional tales from around the world featuring girls and women in the centre of the action. Including stories from China, Scotla...

Tom is determined to rescue his father, Jack the Giant-Killer, from the clutches of the dastardly Ormestone. But to do so he will have to venture i...

Merlin and the Lost King of England is a humorous retelling of the legend of King Arthur and the magical test of the sword in the stone. TreeTops M...

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Tiger wants to become a legend but what does it take? Join him in this non-fiction book, Tiger's Legendary Heroes, as he counts down his top ten he...

My name is Silas Greenshield and I am the last beast hunter. No matter what you have been told mythical creatures are real and are all around us. T...

Ragnar's father is a great Viking King and a famous dragon-slayer. When he is killed in battle, Ragnar must fight to save his father's kingdom. Can...

Enjoy a rich collection of folktales, myths and legends from all over South Asia, re-told for young readers. This book includes traditional favouri...

India is particularly rich in colourful folklore. With stories told by parents to their children for many generations, this is a rich collection of...

Reducere. The myths, beliefs, and customs of the Cherokees remain illustrative and interesting even today. Cherokee mythology has been recognized as a creati...

Why the Sea is Salty tells 3 water-themed myths. They explain something about the sea - why it is salty, why droughts and floods happen, how sea cr...

DescriptionIrish fairy tales portray a rich and unpredictable world of enchantment and adventure. Witches and shape-changers, beautiful princesses ...

Reducere. Explore Captivating Myths of the Norse Gods and HeroesThe Norse people lived over 1000 years ago and their mythology exists today. Mythology tells ...

Traditional Scottish tales of magic and shape-shifting in a wonderful illustrated storybook.

Reducere. Provides an introduction to the famous gods and goddesses in Greek mythology and their exploits. This book helps the reader to understand the stori...

Unravel ancient myths and legends from all over the world, and then weave your own classic story!TreeTops inFact is an exciting non-fiction series ...

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A classic collection of favourite Irish stories for children.

The traditional stories of Wales conjure up a world of adventure and chivalry. Knights and princesses, kings and bards, and the little people who c...

Reducere. The world's myths are filled with characters, creatures, and stories that have fascinated people for thousands of years. This series mixes dramatic...

Reducere. The world's myths are filled with characters, creatures, and stories that have fascinated people for thousands of years. This series mixes dramatic...

A fresh take on mythology as the Greek, Norse and Egyptian gods join the Basher universe!Publisher: Pan MacmillanAuthor(s): Mary BudzikNumber of pa...

Reducere. DescriptionDon't you just love a good ghost story? A Vermont Haunted History is brimming with a collection of Vermont ghost stories, haunted locati...

This splendidly illustrated study by the distinguished Celticist T. W. Rolleston masterfully retells the great Celtic myths and illuminates the wor...

The evocatively illustrated legends retold in this volume come from different cultures around the world.

From brave heroes and battling beasts to mighty gods and magic spells, these are timeless tales to treasure forever. An enchanting selection of cla...

Every Egyptian myth and legend from the Eye of Ra to the legends of Isis, retold in fascinating details and lavishly illustrated and designed with ...

An authoritative A-Z to the mythologies of the East, with 500 entries and 400 pictures.

Reducere. Description*Includes pictures *Includes ancient accounts *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading Armenia is considered to...

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Have you ever reflected on why the pubs you visit are named as they are? There are thousands of names, many strange or dialect, but any number are ...

A short history of Canadian soldiers in the First World War, illustrated with photos and war art from the Group of Seven

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Reducere. This book will explore the life and exploits of one of the most fearsome Vikings who has ever walked the earth - Ivar the Boneless. The records tha...

"Myths and Legends of Flowers, Trees, Fruits, and Plants" is one of the most valuable botanical folkloric works ever penned. It contains a wealth o...

Reducere. The Jicarilla Apaches carry a rich tradition of legendary stories, and customs ranging back centuries - this book, translated directly from texts i...

Reducere. This vibrant and illustrated selection of Croatian myths and heroic folk tales offers stunning glimpses into a centuries-old culture.The familiar t...

Reducere. Description*Includes pictures *Includes ancient accounts *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading Armenia is considered to...

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...

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How the mysterious unicorn has influenced humanity across diverse cultures, faiths, and time periods, from its pre-Edenic origins to its role in th...

Reducere. Marie L. McLaughlin delivers a memorable selection of Native American stories infused with folklore and oral traditions passed on from one generati...

A collection of folk tales from the Algonquin people, gathered by Charles Leland and Reverend Silas T. Rand, among others, and relating episodic ta...

Reducere. DescriptionExperience the phenomenon that has taken the world by storm: the adult coloring book craze.Now delve into that world with myths and lege...

DescriptionThe world's first designated national park, Yellowstone is famous for its steaming geysers, bubbling mud pots, and wildlife-caused traff...

Reducere. The myths and legends of the Basque peoples are lively adventures which shed insight on the ancient culture and spiritual traditions unique to the ...

An authoritative A to Z guide to the mythologies and legends of the East, from ancient Egypt to Japan. Over 500 alphabetical entries describe the c...

Reducere. The Mabinogion consists of the earliest prose literature in Great Britain, the manuscripts of which originate in 12th century Welsh, with some dati...

Publisher: Walker Books LtdAuthor(s): Marcia WilliamsNumber of pages: 32Publication date: 2022Dimensions: 260 x 323 x 10Cover type: HardbackIllustr...

Reducere. As you study the African myths, legends, and folklore through this guide, you will find that there are so many gods and goddesses, and so many diff...

Reducere. DescriptionIf you're looking for a collection of Chinese myths that speaks to all ages and want to get insights into the Chinese culture without re...

Reducere. Sir George Grey was among the first chroniclers to explore Hawaii and the South Sea Isles with an aim of writing down the local legends and myths -...

A collection of lively and informative retellings of the famous Norse myths and legends, it includes commentary to explain the significance too.

Reducere. These collected myths and tales of the Indians of the Pacific Northwest-the Klamath, Nez Perce, Tillamook, Modoc, Shastan, Chinook, Flathead, Clats...