Popular beliefs and controversial knowledge

The scholarly community has become increasingly aware of the differences between Roman myths and the more familiar myths of Greece.

This Companion offers a chronological sweep of the canon of Arthurian literature - from its earliest beginnings to the contemporary manifestations of Arthur found in film and electronic media.

Learn something new with 366 fascinating facts from NPR librarian Kee MaleskyWhat was the greatest thing before sliced bread?

What do Skull and Bones, the Kennedys, and UFOs all have in common?

With an "e;adroit and self-effacing style,"e; a Catholic brother, astronomer and physicist explains how scientists and engineers make sense of religion.

Contemporary ritual activity leaves traces on our landscapes in myriad objects.

Contemporary ritual activity leaves traces on our landscapes in myriad objects.

Explores beliefs in magic and witchcraft in modern Ireland (1800–2000) and representation in literature, historical writing and the press.

Explores beliefs in magic and witchcraft in modern Ireland (1800–2000) and representation in literature, historical writing and the press.

A lucid exposition of ancient and medieval beliefs about strix-witches, who surreptitiously penetrated homes by night to devour babies.

An exploration of how the contemporary Roman Catholic church tackles, regulates and accommodates belief in witchcraft.

How did nineteenth-century historians construct the popular understanding of witchcraft as representing the irrational past?

A lucid exposition of ancient and medieval beliefs about strix-witches, who surreptitiously penetrated homes by night to devour babies.

An exploration of how the contemporary Roman Catholic church tackles, regulates and accommodates belief in witchcraft.

How did nineteenth-century historians construct the popular understanding of witchcraft as representing the irrational past?

Offers a transnational perspective on 17th-century English republicanism, focusing on the lived experiences of English republican exiles.

Offers a transnational perspective on 17th-century English republicanism, focusing on the lived experiences of English republican exiles.

Two waves of interviews with management and workers demonstrate how the Lactation at Work Law made substantial changes within organizations.

Two waves of interviews with management and workers demonstrate how the Lactation at Work Law made substantial changes within organizations.

How have fairy tales from around the world changed over the centuries?

'Shocking, timely and - as you d expect from Danny Wallace - very funny' - Adam Kay'Thrilling, thought-provoking, funny and wise.

This gem-like, concise anthology provides thoughtful people with both an introduction to the paranormal and a reason to take a fresh look at it.

Robert Graves, classicist, poet, and unorthodox critic, retells the Greek legends of gods and heroes for a modern audience 

And, in the two volumes of The Greek Myths, he demonstrates with a dazzling display of relevant knowledge that Greek Mythology is “no more mysterious in content than are modern election cartoons.

One in nine Americans will lose money as a victim of fraud

• Every man and woman in the country (and every child with an email address) will be targeted by professional fraudsters-multiple times.

Of all the characters in myths and legends told around the world, it''s the wily trickster who provides the real spark in the action, causing trouble wherever he goes.

Birds of mystery, intelligence, and curiosity, ravens and crows have fascinated humans for untold centuries.

The Egyptologist acclaimed for re-dating the Great Sphinx at Giza sets his sights on one of the true mysteries of antiquity: the Great Pyramid of Giza.

On December 21, 2012, the Mesoamerican Long Count calendar, a 5,125-year cycle calendar system pioneered by the Maya, will come to an end.

What was Isaac Newton like?

Desde os primórdios da existência, a humanidade rebuscou o fugitivo elixir da paz, da felicidade e da tranquilidade.

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This Element argues practice-based research techniques are essential for understanding magic and witchcraft in French history.

This Element explores the witchy detective novel, a form which juxtaposes rational and enchanted ways of viewing the world.

This Element explores the witchy detective novel, a form which juxtaposes rational and enchanted ways of viewing the world.

Examines the Eight Directions and the powers of their Winds, the Tides of the Day, and the eightfold year of modern Pagan practice Explores geomancy practices, how to work with spirits of place, and the power of mountains, rivers, caves, standing stones, and crossroads Shares spiritual exercises, including runic practices and divination techniques, as well as how to craft your own magical toolsIn this guide to the Way of the Eight Winds, Nigel Pennick explores the history and practice of traditional European Pagan spirituality, a path that recognizes and celebrates our relationship with the Cosmos and the creativity of Nature.

Disaster Songs as Intangible Memorials in Atlantic Canada draws on a collection of over 600 songs relating to Atlantic Canadian disasters from 1891 up until the present and describes the characteristics that define them as intangible memorials.

Disaster Songs as Intangible Memorials in Atlantic Canada draws on a collection of over 600 songs relating to Atlantic Canadian disasters from 1891 up until the present and describes the characteristics that define them as intangible memorials.

Religious Dimensions of Conspiracy Theories contributes to the study of conspiracy culture by analysing the religious and esoteric dimensions of conspiracy theories.

Religious Dimensions of Conspiracy Theories contributes to the study of conspiracy culture by analysing the religious and esoteric dimensions of conspiracy theories.

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