Folklore studies / Study of myth (mythology)

Myths are the expression of a form of knowledge essential to life.

The ritual of rainmaking is one of half a dozen Japanese folk practices and festivals described in this book.

The ritual of rainmaking is one of half a dozen Japanese folk practices and festivals described in this book.

A groundbreaking collection of essays on a hitherto underexplored subject that challenges the existing stereotypical views of the trivial and innocent nature of children's culture, this work reveals for the first time the artistic and complex interactions among children.

A groundbreaking collection of essays on a hitherto underexplored subject that challenges the existing stereotypical views of the trivial and innocent nature of children's culture, this work reveals for the first time the artistic and complex interactions among children.

Focussing on the mechanics of social change and the interaction between ethnic groups, cultures, structures and value systems the background questions of ecology, demography and history are also examined and the process of urbanization and rural revolution described.

Focussing on the mechanics of social change and the interaction between ethnic groups, cultures, structures and value systems the background questions of ecology, demography and history are also examined and the process of urbanization and rural revolution described.

First published in 1881 and then reprinted in 2000.

First published in 1881 and then reprinted in 2000.

First published in 2005.

Originally published between 1920 and 1970,The History of Civilization was a landmark in early twentieth century publishing.

Originally published between 1920 and 1970,The History of Civilization was a landmark in early twentieth century publishing.

This work is the first document, relating to the practice of Jungian psychology, which records in detail the analyst's own past in the practice of analysis as well as the patients.

This work is the first document, relating to the practice of Jungian psychology, which records in detail the analyst's own past in the practice of analysis as well as the patients.

Examining "e;old media"e; treatment of crime legends: news reports, fictional film and television depictions, and "e;new media"e; interactive discussions: versions and discussions circulating in Internet newsgroups and via electronic mail lists, this text examines a social context vastly changed from the height of rumour research in the mid-20th century.

Examining "e;old media"e; treatment of crime legends: news reports, fictional film and television depictions, and "e;new media"e; interactive discussions: versions and discussions circulating in Internet newsgroups and via electronic mail lists, this text examines a social context vastly changed from the height of rumour research in the mid-20th century.

The Routledge Book of World Proverbs invites the reader to travel the globe in search of the origins of such words of wisdom, experiencing the rich cultural traditions reflected in each nation's proverbs.

The Routledge Book of World Proverbs invites the reader to travel the globe in search of the origins of such words of wisdom, experiencing the rich cultural traditions reflected in each nation's proverbs.

A fascinating examination of how Americans think about and write about witches, from the 'real' witches tried and sometimes executed in early New England to modern re-imaginings of witches as pagan priestesses, comic-strip heroines and feminist icons.

A fascinating examination of how Americans think about and write about witches, from the 'real' witches tried and sometimes executed in early New England to modern re-imaginings of witches as pagan priestesses, comic-strip heroines and feminist icons.

The Enchanted Screen: The Unknown History of Fairy-Tale Films offers readers a long overdue, comprehensive look at the rich history of fairy tales and their influence on film, complete with the inclusion of an extensive filmography compiled by the author.

The Enchanted Screen: The Unknown History of Fairy-Tale Films offers readers a long overdue, comprehensive look at the rich history of fairy tales and their influence on film, complete with the inclusion of an extensive filmography compiled by the author.

Can fairy tales subvert consumerism?

Can fairy tales subvert consumerism?

Opening with a critical appreciation of Alan Dundes (M.

Opening with a critical appreciation of Alan Dundes (M.

First published in 1996.

First published in 1996.

The book examines 'wildmen', images of hairy humanlike creatures known to rural villagers and other local people in Southeast Asia and elsewhere.

The book examines 'wildmen', images of hairy humanlike creatures known to rural villagers and other local people in Southeast Asia and elsewhere.

This collection of work addresses the contribution that ethnography and linguistics make to education, and the contribution that research in education makes to anthropology and linguistics.

This collection of work addresses the contribution that ethnography and linguistics make to education, and the contribution that research in education makes to anthropology and linguistics.

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.

Telling Maya Tales offers an experimental ethnographic portrait of the San Juan Chamula, the largest and most influential Maya community of Highland Chiapas, in the late twentieth century--the era of the Zapatistas.

Telling Maya Tales offers an experimental ethnographic portrait of the San Juan Chamula, the largest and most influential Maya community of Highland Chiapas, in the late twentieth century--the era of the Zapatistas.

This volume investigates ideas, beliefs and sentiments in relation to social organization.

This volume investigates ideas, beliefs and sentiments in relation to social organization.

This unique and authoritative guide describes more than 400 important Chinese symbols, explaining their esoteric meanings and connections.

This unique and authoritative guide describes more than 400 important Chinese symbols, explaining their esoteric meanings and connections.

Isabelle Meier presents a unique examination of the relationship between grandparents and grandchildren, viewed through the lens of analytical psychology.

Isabelle Meier presents a unique examination of the relationship between grandparents and grandchildren, viewed through the lens of analytical psychology.

First Published in 2016.

First Published in 2016.

The study of oral traditions and verbal arts leads into an area of human culture to which anthropologists are increasingly turning their attention.

The study of oral traditions and verbal arts leads into an area of human culture to which anthropologists are increasingly turning their attention.

Fragments of ancient belief mingle with folklore and Christian dogma until the original tenets are lost in the myths and psychologies of the intervening years.

Fragments of ancient belief mingle with folklore and Christian dogma until the original tenets are lost in the myths and psychologies of the intervening years.

First published in 2002.

First published in 2002.

Spicy Dragonshifter-Romantasy in einer Welt voller mythischer Kreaturen, politischer Intrigen und einem Love-Triangle zwischen Mensch und Fae-Göttern.