Folklore studies / Study of myth (mythology)

Drawing upon the traditions of their native lands, Asian Americans have developed an extensive cultural tradition.

African American culture has a rich tradition of folktales.

The snake is one of humankind's most powerful and ambiguous symbols: it has at various times represented immortality and death, male and female, deity and demon, circle and line, killer and healer, the highest wisdom and the deepest subconscious.

King Arthur is perhaps the central figure of the medieval world, and the lore of Camelot has captivated literary imaginations from the Middle Ages to the present.

Every culture has developed its own lore of rocks.

Children have their own games, stories, riddles, and so forth.

Proverbs supposedly contain the wisdom of the common folk-eternal truths to be passed down through the ages.

This study refutes both the Western dominant paradigm of modernity and the Eurocentric stereotype of traditional Muslim culture, and demonstrates that rural Egyptians have their own paradigm of secular modernism that does not negate religious or sacred orientations.

Strong women who prevail and triumph using their intelligence, courage, or resourcefulness are celebrated in this gathering of stories for all ages.

Ancestors of the nomadic group called San (or Bushmen) once roamed the northern territories of Africa and the Mediterranean.

Discover Ukraine's long and fascinating history, its rich folk literature, and its deep cultural roots.

Some of the world's oldest and richest folk traditions come from a country that most Americans know very little about-Finland (or Suomi).

This beautiful tapestry of traditional tales, history, folk arts, and dance offers you a glimpse into the living legacy of Mexican folklore.

The culture, history, and spirit of the Hispanic Southwest are brought to readers through this fascinating collection of 45 cuentos (stories and legends) from the region.

Explore the stories and themes that capture the imagination of young people today.

In the first part of this book, the authors introduce us to the Tlingit culture, history, land, and traditional art forms.

Teach students about Hmong culture, build appreciation of diversity, and extend learning across the curriculum with engaging activities based on Hmong folktales and traditions.

Gathered from 7 of the more than 40 ethnic groups of Kenya, these stores are brought to you both as original translations and as lively, ready-to-use retellings.

This collection of tales, the only one of its kind currently available in the United States, introduces you to the treasures of an ancient and rapidly changing culture.

Hmong culture has had an oral tradition for millennia, but the language itself did not even exist in written form until the 1950s.

The classical heritage continues to impact modern culture in many ways.

This volume offers 28 versions of the fable of "e;Beauty and the Beast"e;, with minimal adaptations from Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East and America.

The power of love within families; the complexities of relationships; the rites of passage for birth, coming of age, marriage, and death-these are some of the themes covered in this wonderful volume.

Myth, legend, and folklore have been entrenched in children's literature for several centuries and continue to be popular.

Using primary German-language sources, Altmann has gleaned a wonderful assortment of authentic tales to enchant and educate audiences of all ages.

The diverse peoples of the former Yugoslavia offer us a rich folk tradition with lively tales to delight readers of all ages.

Although there are many collections of Chinese folktales, few if any focus specifically on the tales of Taiwan, which have evolved in a tradition separate and distinct from that of mainland China.

Though nearly everyone is familiar with such great mythological figures as Hercules, Icarus, and Medusa, one may wonder what relevance these ancient characters, and their stories, hold for modern readers.

This descriptive analysis of contemporary Portuguese culture from a historical perspective covers topics ranging from art, cuisine, and music to government, politics, and religion.

Fairy lore concerns beliefs about elves, dwarfs, gnomes, trolls, mermaids, brownies, pixies, leprechauns, and many other beings found in world folklore.

This is a study of the manner in which certain mythical notions of the world become accepted as fact.

In the first book which deals entirely with the subject of time in Africa and the Black Diaspora, Adjaye presents ten critical case studies of selected communities in Africa, the Caribbean, and the American South.

For centuries, accounts of King Arthur and his court have fascinated historians, scholars, poets, and readers.

Placing heroes from a wide range of medieval traditions shoulder to shoulder, this title provides the opportunity to examine what is common across medieval mythic, legendary, and folkloric traditions, as well as what seems unique.

Take a journey into the fascinating world of Australia's Aboriginal culture with this unique collection of 33 authentic, unaltered stories brought to you by three Aboriginal storyteller custodians!

Altmann and de Vos are back with more great ideas for exploring contemporary reworkings of classic folk and fairy tales that appeal to teen readers.

Delve into a world of kelpies, mermaids, selkies, ghosts, warlords, and fairies.

This one-stop cross-cultural selective guide to recent retellings of myths and hero tales for children and young adults will enable teachers and library media specialists to select comparative myths and tales from various, mostly non-European cultures.

The role of women in positions of worship and church leadership is one of the most divisive and inconclusive biblical debates.

Jonalyn Fincher wants to show that women can be both fully human and fully feminine.

Detailed research into documentary sources offers an exciting new identification of the "e;real"e; Robin Hood.

Detailed research into documentary sources offers an exciting new identification of the "e;real"e; Robin Hood.

An examination of how and why Scotland gained its reputation for the supernatural, and how belief continued to flourish in a supposed Age of Enlightenment.

Far from being a static or eroding cultural inheritance from the past, the supernatural has continually been appropriated and updated to accommodate and express social, cultural, economic and environmental anxieties.

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Alexander the Great (356-333 BC) was transformed into a legend by all those he met, leaving an enduring tradition of romances across the world.

Alexander the Great (356-333 BC) was transformed into a legend by all those he met, leaving an enduring tradition of romances across the world.

It is often assumed that those outside of academia know very little about the Middle Ages.

Named to the shortlist for the 2021 Outstanding Works of Literature (OWL) Award in the Women in Business CategoryAddressing gender alone won't help women rise to the top.

A detailed step-by-step program for building a magical practice*; Offers a full 12 months of activities, rituals, spells, and exercises to help you acquire magical skills and knowledge and achieve your goals*; Details the practice of Egyptian Soul Craft, including how to work with the KA and the BA and how to perform magical workings with Egyptian deities*; Shares spells for specific purposes, from manifesting wealth to summoning lost things to healing ailments, as well as providing templates to create your own rituals and custom spellsIn this practical training guide, Don Webb lays out a detailed step-by-step program for building and sustaining a magical practice.