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 Teutonic Mythology Vol. 2
by Jacob Grimm, James Steven Stallybrass
Exhaustive compendium of German and Norse mythology. Volume II includes: Wights and Elves, Giants, Creation, Elements, Trees and Animals, Sky and Stars, Day and Night, Summer and Winter, Time and World, Souls, more.
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 Middle Eastern Mythology
by S. H. Hooke
The role of mythology in ritual and in the origins of customs, cults, and hero worship are covered by this comparative survey. Discusses legends of the Egyptians, Babylonians, Assyrians, Canaanites, more.
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| Products in Myths & Legends | | |  | The Forest in Folklore and Mythology
by Alexander Porteous
Fascinating compendium of facts, folklore, superstitions, myths, and anecdotes about trees and the forest. Forest customs, sacred groves, mythical forest creatures, tree worship, much more.
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|  | Astrology in the Middle Ages
by Theodore Otto Wedel
This volume traces the development astrology from the 5th through 15th centuries, highlighted by interpretations from a variety of literary sources, including medieval romances and the works of Chaucer.
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|  | The Evil Eye: The Classic Account of an Ancient Superstition
by Frederick Thomas Elworthy
Classic text describes many afflictions said to result from being "stared at"—as observed from the days of the ancient Egyptians up to the late 19th century. Descriptions of gestures, charms, incantations and other protective acts used to ward off power of the "evil eye." 199 illus.
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|  | The Horse in Magic and Myth
by M. Oldfield Howey
Rich compilation of legend and lore from mythology, Bible, folklore, literature, other sources. Tales of headless horses, fairy horses, seahorses, plus associations with gods and patron saints, metempsychosis, creation myths.
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|  | The Irish Fairy Book
by Alfred Perceval Graves, George Denham
43 enchanting poems and tales by William Butler Yeats, Joseph Campbell, Lady Jane Wilde, Jeremiah Curtin, Douglas Hyde, and other distinguished writers.
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|  | Irish Tales of the Fairies and the Ghost World
by Jeremiah Curtin
Thirty beguiling stories of sprites and specters told to a Smithsonian ethnographer in 19th-century Ireland. "The Ghost of Sneem," "Tom Moore and the Seal Woman," "The Blood-Drawing Ghost," many more.
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|  | Jamaican Song and Story: Annancy Stories, Digging Sings, Ring Tunes, and Dancing Tunes
by Walter Jekyll, Philip Sherlock, Louise Bennett, Rex Nettleford, Alice Werner
This collection of authentic stories about Annancy, the trickster spider and Jamaican folk hero, features the best-known, most-loved tales, plus work songs and dance tunes. An invaluable treasure of Jamaican culture.
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|  | Legends of Ancient Egypt
by M. A. Murray
11 carefully chosen stories provide a revealing glimpse into the lives and culture of the ancient Egyptians. Intended for a general reading public as well as serious students of Egyptology.
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| | Middle Eastern Mythology
by S. H. Hooke
The role of mythology in ritual and in the origins of customs, cults, and hero worship are covered by this comparative survey. Discusses legends of the Egyptians, Babylonians, Assyrians, Canaanites, more.
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|  | Myths and Legends of Japan
by F. Hadland Davis
The most popular myths and legends of gods, heroes, and warriors; Buddha; the goddess Benten and the god Daikoku; and many more. Handsomely illustrated with 32 full-page plates.
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|  | The Myths of Greece and Rome
by H. A. Guerber
A classic of mythology, generously illustrated, long prized for its accurate retelling of the principal myths of Greece and Rome, and for its commentary on their origins and significance.
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|  | Myths of the Hindus and Buddhists
by Ananda K. Coomaraswamy, Sister Nivedita
Great stories of the epics; deeds of Krishna, Shiva, taken from puranas, Vedas, folk tales, more. 32 illustrations.
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|  | Myths of the Norsemen: From the Eddas and Sagas
by H. A. Guerber
Reliable versions of age-old Germanic and Scandinavian myths that have helped shape Western culture. Creation of world, deeds of gods and heroes such as Odin and Thor, machinations of Loki, more.
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|  | Nordic Gods and Heroes
by Padraic Colum, Willy Pogany
Simple, dramatic tales of gods and goddesses who dwell in Asgard: exploits of Odin and Thor, winning of Brynhild, twilight of the gods, more. Over 40 illustrations.
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|  | Norse Mythology: Great Stories from the Eddas
by Hamilton Wright Mabie
Fantastic sagas of Norse mythology, these 17 imaginative retellings include Odin's search for knowledge, origins of Thor's hammer, loss of Idun's wondrous apples, securing the dreaded Fenris-wolf, and much more.
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|  | The Poetic Edda: The Mythological Poems
by Henry Adams Bellows
The ancient oral traditions of the Norsemen live on in these translations known as the "Lays of the Gods." This 13th-century collection recaptures a mythical world that influenced Tolkien and other storytellers.
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|  | Scottish Fairy and Folk Tales
by George Douglas
Brownies, kelpies, mermen, trolls, and other supernatural creatures magically appear in a series of delightful tales to assist, annoy, and otherwise meddle in the lives of simple Scottish country folk.
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|  | Teutonic Mythology (4 vol. set)
by Jacob Grimm
Most exhaustive compendium of German and Norse mythology. Four volumes. Volume I includes: God, Worship, Temples, Priests, Other Gods, Goddesses, Condition of Gods, Heroes, Wise-women.
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|  | Teutonic Mythology Vol. 1
by Jacob Grimm, James Steven Stallybrass
Most exhaustive compendium of German and Norse mythology. Volume I includes: God, Worship, Temples, Priests, Other Gods, Goddesses, Condition of Gods, Heroes, Wise-women.
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| | Teutonic Mythology Vol. 2
by Jacob Grimm, James Steven Stallybrass
Exhaustive compendium of German and Norse mythology. Volume II includes: Wights and Elves, Giants, Creation, Elements, Trees and Animals, Sky and Stars, Day and Night, Summer and Winter, Time and World, Souls, more.
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