Fiction: Traditional stories, myths and fairy tales

Sara Elin Persen aus dem indigenen Volk der Samen kommt vom Polarkreis nach Oslo, um mehr über den Tod ihres Bruders herauszufinden.

Dark, mournful, and beautiful, Sarah Tolmie's The Fourth Island is a moving and unforgettable story of life and death on the hidden Irish island of Inis Caillte.

*A SUNDAY INDEPENDENT HOT DEBUT AUTHOR OF 2025*Into the woods.

This book uses the example of a famous sea-monster from Greek myth to offer a new way of understanding mythical symbols.

This book examines the figure of the returning warrior as depicted in the myths of several ancient and medieval Indo-European cultures.

This book uses the example of a famous sea-monster from Greek myth to offer a new way of understanding mythical symbols.

This book examines the figure of the returning warrior as depicted in the myths of several ancient and medieval Indo-European cultures.

Ein unend­licher Dschungel.

Explores ''polis religion'' – a leading paradigm in current studies on ancient Greek religion – and shows ways of moving beyond it.

Explores ''polis religion'' – a leading paradigm in current studies on ancient Greek religion – and shows ways of moving beyond it.

The first complete English translation of the Brontoscopic Calendar, providing an understanding of Etruscan Iron Age society as revealed through the ancient text.

The first complete English translation of the Brontoscopic Calendar, providing an understanding of Etruscan Iron Age society as revealed through the ancient text.

This book traces the image of the pregnant male in Greek literature as it evolved during the classical period.

This book traces the image of the pregnant male in Greek literature as it evolved during the classical period.

What can survive the end of the world?

The first general critique of the interpretations of animal sacrifice established by Walter Burkert, the late J.

The first general critique of the interpretations of animal sacrifice established by Walter Burkert, the late J.

The neglected history of how intellectuals since the Renaissance have approached ideas of the occult which challenged biblical religion.

The neglected history of how intellectuals since the Renaissance have approached ideas of the occult which challenged biblical religion.

ACOTAR meets Kingdom of the Wicked in this standalone fairy-tale retelling of Snow White.

Imagine you could be rid of your sadness, your anxiety, your heartache, your fear.

Die komplette "Lupus Amoris"-Trilogie in einem Band!

In "e;The Nibelungs Life Stories For Young People,"e; Ferdinand Schmidt brings the legendary saga of the Nibelungenlied to life in a way that is both accessible and captivating for younger readers, transforming an epic tale of heroism, betrayal, and destiny into a rich narrative that still resonates today.

"e;Through by Daylight, or the Young Engineer of the Lake Shore Railroad"e; by Oliver Optic is a thrilling coming-of-age adventure that celebrates the ingenuity, courage, and work ethic of a young protagonist navigating the high-speed world of 19th-century railroads.

READERS LOVE GEMMA'S DARK, ITCHY WORLD 'If you are after something that is both shocking and horrifically beautiful then take a journey and discover this little atrocity for yourself' 'I kept telling myself I really should turn off the light and get to bed now, eyes dry, head heavy, but every sentence in this book commands the reader keep turning the pages and press onward.

In einer von Klimakrisen gezeichneten Zukunft ist Berlin eine der letzten europäischen Metropolen.

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Long before Frances met Skelly, a girl of Glencarragh was married to the sea.

'A fresh, gritty world bursting with wonderful characters'ALLISON SAFT, author of A Far Wilder Magic'A fast-paced thrill ride with immersive worldbuilding' FRANCES WHITE, author of Voyage of the DamnedAs a witch in the walled city of Chernograd, Kosara has plenty of practice treating lycanthrope bites, bargaining with kikimoras, and slaying bloodsucking upirs.

A comprehensive treatment of the Classical World in film and television, A Companion to Ancient Greece and Rome on Screen closely examines the films and TV shows centered on Greek and Roman cultures and explores the tension between pagan and Christian worlds.

A comprehensive treatment of the Classical World in film and television, A Companion to Ancient Greece and Rome on Screen closely examines the films and TV shows centered on Greek and Roman cultures and explores the tension between pagan and Christian worlds.

"e;Greek Religion .

"e;Greek Religion .

Offers an introduction to the basic beliefs, practices, and major deities of Greek and Roman religions A volume in the Blackwell Ancient Religions, Greek and Roman Religions offers an authoritative overview of the region s ancient religious practices.

Offers an introduction to the basic beliefs, practices, and major deities of Greek and Roman religions A volume in the Blackwell Ancient Religions, Greek and Roman Religions offers an authoritative overview of the region s ancient religious practices.

A fascinating exploration of the symbolism of mountains in the mythologies, religions, literature, and art of cultures around the world.

Rethinks the workings of polytheism in ancient Greece through exploring the goddess Hera in her complex relationship to Zeus.

Rethinks the workings of polytheism in ancient Greece through exploring the goddess Hera in her complex relationship to Zeus.

A fascinating exploration of the symbolism of mountains in the mythologies, religions, literature, and art of cultures around the world.

A comparative examination and interpretation of religious violence in the Graeco-Roman world and Late Antiquity.

A comparative examination and interpretation of religious violence in the Graeco-Roman world and Late Antiquity.

Gods have always lived among humans.

By analyzing the Arthaśāstra''s early history, Mark McClish overturns prevailing beliefs that ancient India was governed by religion, not politics.

By analyzing the Arthaśāstra''s early history, Mark McClish overturns prevailing beliefs that ancient India was governed by religion, not politics.

Summarizes the most important aspects of the role of violence in Chinese religious culture.

Summarizes the most important aspects of the role of violence in Chinese religious culture.

Provides an accessible account of the variety and subtlety of Greek and Roman philosophy of death, from Homer to Marcus Aurelius.

Presents an edition of this outstanding book containing a clear and readable introduction, concise notes on the text and strong literary appreciation.