Folklore studies / Study of myth (mythology)

A sweeping history of Ireland's native gods, from Iron Age cult and medieval saga to the Celtic Revival and contemporary fictionIreland's Immortals tells the story of one of the world's great mythologies.

This landmark book explores the Great Mother as a primordial image of the human psyche.

The real history of the Amazons in war and loveAmazons-fierce warrior women dwelling on the fringes of the known world-were the mythic archenemies of the ancient Greeks.

It has often been claimed that "e;monsters"e;--supernatural creatures with bodies composed from multiple species--play a significant part in the thought and imagery of all people from all times.

In these four artfully crafted essays, Patrick Geary explores the way ancient and medieval authors wrote about women.

Face your fear .

'The perfect, sinisterly magical escape' Stephanie GarberA magical secret society.

"e;If men no longer know what they are looking at, there may well be unicorns in the world yet, unknown and glad of it.

From Loki to Thor, Ragnarok to BeowulfA gripping and truly mesmerising delve into the Norse legendsFrom bestselling books to blockbusting Hollywood movies, the myths of the Scandinavian gods and heroes are part of the modern day landscape.

Turns a critical eye on Aesop's Fables to ask whether there is any scientific truth to Aesop's portrayal of his animals.

The legends of early Rome are among the most memorable of any in the world.

"e;A work of meticulous historical scholarship that reads with all the inherent reader engagement of an extended saga.

Lady Jane Wilde was the mother of Oscar Wilde and an accomplished folklorist.

'Mythology gives us a direct connection with our human lineage, taking us out of the bubble of our modern worlds and into a narrative where time is elastic.

"e;Webb takes what we know about these magical beings via pop culture and explores their origins and how their respective images have changed over time.

"e;Webb takes what we know about these magical beings via pop culture and explores their origins and how their respective images have changed over time.

Discover the fascinating folklore behind more than 40 of nature's most intriguing plants and learn how you can benefit from their timeless wisdom in everyday life.

Will the past become our future?

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Almanacs were highly influential on popular opinion during the early modern period.

Almanacs were highly influential on popular opinion during the early modern period.

Many people believe that they have experienced paranormal phenomena and others claim to possess psychic abilities.

Many people believe that they have experienced paranormal phenomena and others claim to possess psychic abilities.

This is an authoritative presentation and discussion of the most basic thematic elements universally found in folklore and literature.

This is an authoritative presentation and discussion of the most basic thematic elements universally found in folklore and literature.

With the growth of interest in folklore, it becomes increasingly evident that the presentation of a collection needs some rationale more than the fact that traditional materials have been collected and properly annotated.

With the growth of interest in folklore, it becomes increasingly evident that the presentation of a collection needs some rationale more than the fact that traditional materials have been collected and properly annotated.

Almost everyone tells and appreciates jokes.

Almost everyone tells and appreciates jokes.

This book is about micro-politics: that kind of manoevre to control or avoid being controlled, to claim friendship or proclaim enmity, which takes place between people who know one another, and who must temper and adjust their actions towards one another because they share other activities.

This book is about micro-politics: that kind of manoevre to control or avoid being controlled, to claim friendship or proclaim enmity, which takes place between people who know one another, and who must temper and adjust their actions towards one another because they share other activities.

Rumors may be the oldest medium of mass communication of information or ideas.

Rumors may be the oldest medium of mass communication of information or ideas.

Although there is growing concern over Satanism as a threat to American life, the topic has received surprisingly little serious attention.

Although there is growing concern over Satanism as a threat to American life, the topic has received surprisingly little serious attention.

Spanish Vampire Fiction since 1900: Blood Relations, as that subtitle suggests, makes the case for considering Spanish vampire fiction an index of the complex relationship between intercultural phenomena and the specifics of a time, place, and author.

Spanish Vampire Fiction since 1900: Blood Relations, as that subtitle suggests, makes the case for considering Spanish vampire fiction an index of the complex relationship between intercultural phenomena and the specifics of a time, place, and author.

Universities and the Occult Rituals of the Corporate World explores the metaphorical parallels between corporatised, market-oriented universities and aspects of the occult.

Universities and the Occult Rituals of the Corporate World explores the metaphorical parallels between corporatised, market-oriented universities and aspects of the occult.

The Witchcraft Reader offers a wide range of historical perspectives on the subject of witchcraft in a single, accessible volume, exploring the enduring hold that it has on human imagination.

The Witchcraft Reader offers a wide range of historical perspectives on the subject of witchcraft in a single, accessible volume, exploring the enduring hold that it has on human imagination.

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"e;During the earlier years of my life with the Zuni Indians of western-central New Mexico, from the autumn of 1879 to the winter of 1881-before access to their country had been rendered easy by the completion of the Atlantic and Pacific railroad, -they remained, as regards their social and religious institutions and customs and their modes of thought, if not of daily life, the most archaic of the Pueblo or Aridian peoples.

Everyone knows Rumpelstiltskin's story-or thinks they do.

Everyone knows Rumpelstiltskin's story-or thinks they do.

Focusing on the lineage of pivotal African American and Irish women writers, the author argues that these authors often employ strategies of indirection, via folkloric expression, when exploring unpopular topics.

Focusing on the lineage of pivotal African American and Irish women writers, the author argues that these authors often employ strategies of indirection, via folkloric expression, when exploring unpopular topics.

Originally published in 1967, this book is a study of witchcraft and sorcery among the Shona, Ndebele and Kalanga peoples of Zimbabwe.

Originally published in 1967, this book is a study of witchcraft and sorcery among the Shona, Ndebele and Kalanga peoples of Zimbabwe.