Folklore studies / Study of myth (mythology)

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Curious about the chains that bound Fenriswulf in Norse mythology?

This examination of myths from around the world focuses on the role nature plays within mythology.

Our understanding of Celtic astrology is based mainly on the speculations of modern authors--mostly drawn from classical Greek and Roman writings--and suffers from many misconceptions.

Of all the anomalous phenomenon reported, ghost sightings are by far the most common.

Mythology--circulated in sacred stories (myths) and their reenactments (rituals)--is the basis of any society's religion, and religion is an essential key to identity.

Every culture in the world has a version of the story of Cinderella.

This book is an exploration of the spiritual traditions of ancient Europe, focusing on the numinous presence of the divine feminine in Russia, Central Europe, France, Britain, Ireland and the northern regions.

This is a comprehensive history of the world's midwinter gift-givers, showcasing the extreme diversity in their depictions as well as the many traits and functions these characters share.

An ever-expanding critical library on fantasy fiction requires an analysis of why the genre is so ubiquitous, enduring and beloved.

The original Star Wars trilogy famously follows Joseph Campbell's model for the hero's journey, making Luke Skywalker's story the new hero quest for a modern age.

Headstrong heroines and hot-tempered chieftains, loch monsters and hill fairies, cattle raids and clan feuds, wise animals and foolish saints: the Scottish Highlands' folktales date back centuries and preserve the history and beliefs of a people deeply rooted in their land and culture.

Why did the most read work in English literature go without cinematic adaptation for so long?

For almost three centuries, the "e;Pennsylvania Dutch"e;--descended from German immigrants--have practiced white magic, known in their dialect as Braucherei (from the German "e;brauchen,"e; to use) or Powwowing.

Csenge Virag Zalka, a Hungarian storyteller, has collected 55 folktales from around the world about supernatural abilities like superhuman strength, invulnerability, flying, heightened senses, speed, invisibility, healing, agility, precognition, telepathy, fire manipulation, teleportation, water powers, and shifting.

The origins of the vampire can be traced through oral traditions, ancient texts and archaeological discoveries, its nature varying from one culture to the next up until the 20th century.

The early chroniclers of Britain presented the island as the promised land of the Roman goddess Diana.

The Druids and the Arthurian legends are all most of us know about early Britain, from the Neolithic to the Iron Age (4500 BC-AD 43).

Retelling 30 myths and legends of the Eastern Cherokee, this book presents the stories with important details providing a culturally authentic and historically accurate context.

Tracing the development of the King Arthur story in the late Middle Ages, this book explores Arthur's depiction as a wilderness figure, the descendant of the northern Romano-British hunter/warrior god.

Fairies have been revered and feared, sometimes simultaneously, throughout recorded history.

At the 2013 "e;Celebrating The Hobbit"e; conference at Valparaiso University--marking the 75th anniversary of the book's publication and the first installment of Peter Jackson's Hobbit movies--two plenary papers were presented: "e;Anchoring the Myth: The Impact of The Hobbit on Tolkien's Legendarium"e; by John D.

Outlander is much more than a television romance about a World War II nurse and a Jacobite soldier in a fetching kilt.

If you are familiar with European folktales, you will notice that almost all the settings are in magical forests and/or in faraway kingdoms.

Folktales are meant to be enjoyed not only by the elders but also by the younger ones.

In this educational story book, we're going to discuss some of the characters present in Arthurian folktales.

Did you know that the Aztecs praised many gods?

Have you ever wondered why Greek myths are known worldwide?

Don't you like stories that start with "e;Once upon a time"e;?

The Arthurian Folk Tales used to have the power to unite a nation.

Did you know that the Squire's Tales are the Arthurian Folk Tales?

Venus of Khala-Kanti is a tale of life-altering loss and mystical recovery.

While the Arthurian folk tales are mostly stories of friendships, this one is focused on the strength and spirit of King Arthur especially when he pulled the sword from the stone.

Why do kids have to study legends?

Let us tell you a story of bravery and magic.

The purpose of folktales is to keep cultures and traditions alive.

Relive the Greek gods, goddesses and all those ancient histories with this educational book for children.

Schools don't just teach children all facts and real things.

Though magical creatures, their stories are reflective of the belief systems of the people that created them.

Did you know that not all tales have happy endings?

The greatest love stories are created by the most brilliant minds.

Folktales should be learned because they are stories that have been based on oral traditions.

Dragons are known antagonists in many fairytales.

A collection of fantastical and macabre Gullah-inspired folklore that illuminates African-American life in nineteenth-century South Carolina.

Entdecken Sie die faszinierende Welt von Japans Folklore, wo Mythen und Legenden zum Leben erwachen!

"e;Matthew Fox might well be the most creative, the most comprehensive, surely the most challenging religious-spiritual teacher in America.

Lyca is born into a world of peace and harmony.

Dragons are everywhere, seemingly hidden in plain sight.

• Analiza el fenómeno del Hombre Oscuro a través del folclor y la mitología de siglos pasados, así como de relatos contemporáneos y el testimonio de los juicios británicos de los brujos

• Cuestiona la visión simplista del Hombre Oscuro como una entidad "maligna", mostrándonos que los encuentros con esta figura pueden ayudarnos a revelar nuestro propósito vital, y haciéndonos comprender su papel como iniciador en la brujería

• Incluye entrevistas con testigos directos de la presencia del Hombre Oscuro, quienes nos ofrecen una perspectiva sobre cómo estas experiencias pueden conducirnos hacia una vida más positiva

Desde los fantasmas forteanos que aterrorizaron a la Inglaterra victoriana hasta las encrucijadas embrujadas de las tierras altas irlandesas, el Hombre Oscuro (diablo, Padre de los Brujos, Señor de las Encrucijadas, etc.