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Religions do not invent monsters because they lack reason.

Dilmun wasn't only a paradise in ancient stories.

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WINNER OF THE PUSHKIN HOUSE BOOK PRIZE 2026NYT Best New Books of 2026'A towering achievement' MERVE EMREA majestic cultural and environmental history that reveals how forests have made - and resisted - Russia's many empires.

Composer and sound artist Brian Harnetty explores the remarkable everyday stories of sound recordings and shows us a new way to listen to the past.

Letters on demonology and witchcraft is a supernatural folklore study, Victorian Gothic criticism text, and early rationalist analysis of witchcraft beliefs that examines cultural interpretations of demons, ghosts, and witchcraft across historical periods.

Myths and legends of China presents a comprehensive study of traditional Chinese mythology drawn from a wide range of literary and historical sources.

Blackfoot lodge tales the story of a prairie people is an ethnographic folklore collection, Native American cultural narrative, and anthropological literature work that preserves the oral storytelling traditions of the Blackfoot people.

*INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER* One of the master storytellers of our time Dr Gabor Mat , author of The Myth of NormalFrom 'one of the greatest storytellers we have' (Robert Bly), an urgent invitation to allow the oldest stories and the Greatest Story to reshape our own.

In this unique exploration of world mythology, discover how ancient tales across cultures have influenced today's pop culture, from Beyonce to Game of Thrones.

However diverse our origins, our histories can always be explored through the tales we tell.

The United States of Cryptids: A Tour of American Myths and Monsters is a fascinating and fully illustrated journey through the weird world of American cryptids, from iconic creatures like Bigfoot and Mothman to bizarre local legends most people have never heard of.

From the good luck provided by shamrocks, rabbits's feet, and horseshoes to the misfortune caused by broken mirrors, black cats, and umbrellas opened indoors, our lives are filled with signs and superstitions that guide our destiny and influence our fate.

Sussex, although near London and nowadays extensively urbanised, has a rich heritage of traditional local stories, customs and beliefs.

The beautiful county of Yorkshire is the largest in England, and yet still possesses a strong and cohesive regional identity.

The county of Lincolnshire is a beautiful mixture of low-lying marshy fen land, modest hills and the steep valleys of the rolling Wolds.

Monsters, lunatics, vampires, werewolves and evil dolls, stones entombing bodies, faces appearing in walls, curses and meetings with the Devil - all this and more are contained within this book of myths and ancient legends.

Kentish folklore reflects the curious geography and administrative history of Kent, with its extensive coastline and strong regional differences, which are reflected in distinctive cultural traditions.

At the dawn of a new era we are drawn to modern Goddess spirituality.

Open Secrets examines the popular genre fiction produced by leading figures within Britain's occult revival from the 1840s to the 1930s, including Edward Bulwer Lytton, Emma Hardinge Britten, Marie Corelli, Mabel Collins, Arthur Machen, Charles Fort, Aleister Crowley, and Dion Fortune.

Open Secrets examines the popular genre fiction produced by leading figures within Britain's occult revival from the 1840s to the 1930s, including Edward Bulwer Lytton, Emma Hardinge Britten, Marie Corelli, Mabel Collins, Arthur Machen, Charles Fort, Aleister Crowley, and Dion Fortune.

Put your trivia knowledge to the test with the ultimate gift for Buffy superfans and aspiring vampire hunters everywhere!

Phobia and American Literature, 1705-1937: A Therapeutic History tells a neglected, two-century history of phobia's gradual emergence as a variable suffix in medicine, politics, and literature, ready to be appended to an array of objects, situations, and ideas.

Viviane de Faitaud has grown up alone at the Chateau de Belisama-sur-le-Lac in Brittany.

Eine faszinierende Reise zu den dunklen Seiten der WeihnachtszeitWenn der Winter kommt und die Dunkelheit das Licht verdrangt, sehnen wir uns nach Warme, gutem Essen und lauschigen Abenden in Gesellschaft.

Phobia and American Literature, 1705-1937: A Therapeutic History tells a neglected, two-century history of phobia's gradual emergence as a variable suffix in medicine, politics, and literature, ready to be appended to an array of objects, situations, and ideas.

Healology is 2 books in 1.

Killosophy is 2 books in 1.

For most of Japan's history, the dark was crowded.

True stories.

Conspiracy Theories and the Failure of Intellectual Critique argues that conspiracy theories, including those that conflict with official accounts and suggest that prominent people in Western democracies have engaged in appalling behavior, should be taken seriously and judged on their merits and problems on a case-by-case basis.

Conspiracy Theories and the Failure of Intellectual Critique argues that conspiracy theories, including those that conflict with official accounts and suggest that prominent people in Western democracies have engaged in appalling behavior, should be taken seriously and judged on their merits and problems on a case-by-case basis.

Have aliens already visited Earth?

Sofija Stefanovic visits her eighty-year-old friend Bill and suspects he's being scammed over the internet - not for the first time.

The rich storytelling traditions of Salish-speaking peoples in the Pacific Northwest of North America are showcased in this anthology of story, legend, song, and oratory.

Almost every sun god in human history has been male.

GKP Mysteries - Another Mystery to Thrill: Illustrated Edition Volume 2Four More True Stories.

Anglican priest and author Sabine Baring-Goulds The Book of Were-Wolves has long prowled the edges of horror lore and been whispered about by devoted fans, but now, after decades, this ancient work reemerges in a stunning hardcover edition, introduced by modern horror master Stephen Graham Jones.

Contrary to popular belief, the roots of American country music do not lie solely on southern farms or in mountain hollows.

An engrossing collection of unforgettable stories from the rich oral tradition of Ireland Few countries can boast such a plentitude of traditional folktales as Ireland.

Contrary to popular belief, the roots of American country music do not lie solely on southern farms or in mountain hollows.

An engrossing collection of unforgettable stories from the rich oral tradition of Ireland Few countries can boast such a plentitude of traditional folktales as Ireland.

Greek Mythology is an enormous field of study and a brief guide is a daunting task for any writer.

"e;All About Clean Energy: A Kid's Guide to Powering the Future"e; introduces young readers to the exciting world of renewable and clean energy.

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Building on the best-selling tradition of previous editions, The World of Myth, Fourth Edition, offers a uniquely comprehensive collection of myths from numerous cultures around the globe.

When did fairy tales begin?

When did fairy tales begin?

For more than six centuries, no one has been able to read the Voynich Manuscript.