Celtic Myths - A Guide to the Ancient Gods and Legends (Aldhouse-Green Miranda)(Pevná vazba)

Celtic Myths - A Guide to the Ancient Gods and Legends (Aldhouse-Green Miranda)(Pevná vazba)

Celtic Myths explores every aspect of Irish and Welsh myths in this appealing and authoritative guide. Besides vividly retelling the tales, Miranda Aldhouse-Green brings her expertise in the archaeology of the Iron Age and particularly shamanism to bear on the mythical world she describes, with

The Egyptian Myths: A Guide to the Ancient Gods and Legends (Shaw Garry J.)(Pevná vazba)

This survey of Egyptian mythology explores how the ancient Nile-dwellers explained the world around them. It delves into the creation and evolution of the world and the reigns of the gods on earth, before introducing us to the manifestations of Egypt's deities in the natural environment; the

The Chinese Myths: A Guide to the Gods and Legends - Tao Liu Tao

The essential guide to the complex, fascinating world of Chinese myths: retelling the stories and exploring their significance in Chinese culture. This is a concise and entertaining guide to the complex tradition of Chinese mythology. While many around the world are familiar with some aspects of

Legends & Myths of India, Egypt, China & Japan: The Mythology of the East: The Fabulous Stories of the Heroes, Gods and Warriors of Ancient Egypt and (Storm Rachel)(Pevná vazba)

An authoritative A-Z guide to mythologies and legends of the East, with 500 sumptuous

Norse Myths: A Guide to the Gods and Heroes (Larrington Carolyne)(Pevná vazba)

The Norse Myths presents the infamous Viking gods, from the mighty Asyr, led by ?inn, and the mysterious Vanir, to Thor and the mythological cosmos they inhabit. Passages translated from Old Norse bring this legendary world to life, from the myths of creation to ragnar k, the prophesied end of the

Roman Myths: Gods, Heroes, Villains and Legends of Ancient Rome - Martin J. Dougherty

In ancient Rome (753 BC – 476 AD) mythology was integral to various aspects of society, from religion, to politics, to the founding of the city. Today, we may encounter the legacy of these stories before we encounter the stories themselves, whether this is in day-to-day speech, the 18th century

Greek Myths - Meet the heroes, gods, and monsters of ancient Greece (DK)(Pevná vazba)

Ancient Egyptian Myths - Gods and Pharoahs, Creation and the Afterlife (Chambers Catherine)(Pevná vazba)

Illustrated with 180 artworks and photographs, Ancient Egyptian Myths is an engaging and highly informative exploration of a rich mythology that still fascinates

Bog Bodies Uncovered: Solving Europe's Ancient Mystery (Aldhouse-Green Miranda)(Pevná vazba)

Some 2,000 years ago, certain unfortunate individuals were violently killed and buried not in graves but in bogs. What was a tragedy for the victims has proved an archaeologist's dream, for the peculiar and acidic properties of the bog have preserved the bodies so that their skin, hair, soft

Egyptian Myths: Meet the Gods, Goddesses, and Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt - Jean Menziesová

A beautifully illustrated collection of 20 ancient Egyptian myths retold for children aged 7-9.Delve into a world of monstrous creatures, magical spells, and warring gods in this thrilling compendium of ancient Egyptian myths. With 20 exciting tales alongside fascinating historical information,

Tales of the Greek Heroes (Green Roger Lancelyn)(Pevná vazba)

Presents the mysterious and exciting legends of the gods and heroes in Ancient Greece, from the adventures of Perseus, the labours of Heracles, the voyage of Jason and the Argonauts, to Odysseus and the Trojan

The Japanese Myths : A Guide to Gods, Heroes and Spirits

The perfect introduction to the world of Japanese myth and legend.This is a smart and succinct guide to the rich tradition of Japanese mythology, from the earliest recorded legends of Izanagi and Izanami, their divine offspring and the creation of Japan, to medieval tales of vengeful ghosts,

Tales from the Caucasus: Captivating Myths and Legends from Circassia, Armenia, and Georgia (Clayton Matt)(Pevná vazba)

Did you know that the Caucasus region is home to a variety of myths and legends, some ancient, some medieval, and all influenced in some way by interactions with outside cultures?The Caucasus Mountains straddle the isthmus between the Caspian Sea and the Black Sea. The location of the Caucasus

Celtic Mysticism: A Spiritual Guide to the Wisdom of the Ancients (Duncan Anthony)(Pevná vazba)

Using the ancient Celtic mysteries to tune into your spirituality and enhance mindfulness and

The Macmillan Collection of Myths and Legends

A beautiful hardback treasury, containing over forty myths and legends from around the world. The perfect gift for mythology lovers of all ages. This glorious collection contains incredible stories from Greek and Norse mythology, such as Theseus and the Minotaur and Ragnarök, and famous British

Lap of the Gods - Travels in Crete and the Aegean Islands (Dudley Jill)(Paperback / softback)

In Lap of the Gods Jill Dudley explores the ancient Greek myths and legends of Crete and other Aegean islands, describing the landscape and the individuality of each as well as the characters she

Myths & Legends - An illustrated guide to their origins and meanings (Wilkinson Philip)(Pevná vazba)

Myths & Legends(Pevná vazba)

Creation myths, quests, the eternal battle between good and evil, these are some of the classic tales that feed the ravenous beast of modern culture. For many the classical traditions of the Greeks and the Romans occupy the imagination but the ancient world was a lively and fertile source of

The Gods and Goddesses of Greece and Rome

The essential illustrated guide to the gods and goddesses of ancient Greece and Rome, vividly retelling their stories and exploring their origins. Who were the gods and goddesses of ancient Greece and Rome? What did they mean to the people who worshipped them? Although their time of widespread

Mermaids: The Myths, Legends, & Lore (Alexander Skye)(Pevná vazba)

Discover the myths, legends, and lore behind everyone's favorite sea creature--mermaids. The allure and mystery of mermaids has taken hold of our psyche for ages. From the Irish merrows who come on land to search for human husbands to the fake Fiji Mermaid made popular by P.T Barnum, these sea

The Met Gods of the Ancient World: A Kids´ Guide to Ancient Mythologies, From Mayan to Norse, Egyptian to Yoruba - Ward Marchella

Norse Myths: Viking Legends of Heroes and Gods (Dougherty Martin J.)(Pevná vazba)

Illustrated with 180 photographs, artworks and maps, Norse Myths is an exciting, engaging and highly informative exploration of a fascinating and highly influential world that will appeal to anyone interested in folklore and

Paternus: Rise of Gods (Ashton Dyrk)(Pevná vazba)

Book 1 of the completed Paternus TrilogyEven myths have legends.Described as American Gods meets The Avengers and Supernatural meets The Lord of the Rings, Paternus combines myths from around the world in a modern story of action and intrigue that is 'urban fantasy on the surface, but so much more

The Book of Celtic Myths: From the Mystic Might of the Celtic Warriors to the Magic of the Fey Folk, the Storied History and Folklore of Ireland (Adams Media)(Pevná vazba)

Hear the tales of Gods, monsters, magic, and more Warriors, poets, scholars, and visionaries--from the depths of time the ancient Celts have fascinated us. Their rich heritage lives on today. But who were they? From the Druids and fairies to King Arthur and Celtic Christianity, there is much to