Superstitions: A Handbook of Folklore, Myths, and Legends from Around the World (McElroy D. R.)(Pevná vazba)

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

Beneath the Moon: Fairy Tales, Myths, and Divine Stories from Around the World (Yoshitani Yoshi)(Pevná vazba)

Powerful and universal retellings of seventy-eight divine stories, legends, and myths from around the world, each accompanied by a gorgeous illustration from acclaimed artist Yoshi Yoshitani. Many of the lessons we learn are shared stories passed among cultures and generations. In this riveting

Children's Stories from Myths & Legends: Classic Tales from Around the World (Randall Ronne)(Pevná vazba)

Myths are the oldest stories of all, and the ones that come from the deepest and most powerful part of thehuman spirit. They help us to explain the world around us and to make sense of our place within it. The mythsand legends presented in this book come from many different cultures all over the

Year Full of Stories - 52 folk tales and legends from around the world (McAllister Angela)(Pevná vazba)

This treasury of 52 stories collects together a rich resource of myths, fairy tales and legends from around the world, with a story for every week of the

A Treasury of British Folklore: Maypoles, Mandrakes & Mistletoe (Chainey Dee Dee)(Pevná vazba)

An entertaining and engrossing collection of British customs, superstitions and legends from past and present. Did you know, in Cumbria it was believed a person lying on a pillow stuffed with pigeon's feathers could not die? Or that green is an unlucky colour for wedding dresses? In Scotland it was

Lore of the Wild: Folklore and Wisdom from Nature (Cock-Starkey Claire)(Pevná vazba)

Lore of the Wild delves into traditional nature folklore from around the world, revealing the influence of trees, plants, insects, birds, animals and weather on daily

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

Fierce, Fearless and Free - Girls in myths and legends from around the world (Don Lari)(Paperback / softback)

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

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

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

Ireland's Animals: Myths, Legends and Folklore (Maccoitir Niall)(Paperback)

Provides a comprehensive look at the folklore, legends, and history of animals in Ireland, and describes their relations with people, being hunted for food, fur, sport, or as vermin, and their position today. This fascinating and beautifully

Big Book of the UK - Facts, folklore and fascinations from around the United Kingdom (Russell Williams Imogen)(Pevná vazba)

Legends and Lore: Ireland's Folk Tales (Scott Michael)(Pevná vazba)

Myths, legends, and magic are woven together in a collection of enthralling Irish folktales from the New York Times bestselling author of the Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel series. A competition to become King of the Leprechauns... A trick designed to fool the Queen of the Fairies... A

Marvel Myths and Legends - The epic origins of Thor, the Eternals, Black Panther, and the Marvel Universe (Hill James)(Pevná vazba)

Explore the fabled myths and epic legends of the vast and vibrant Marvel Universe.Visit the dawn of time to witness the birth of the Celestials and their warring creations, the Eternals and Deviants. Discover the pantheons of Thor, the Asgardians, and their Olympian rivals. Wonder at the arcane

Irish Fairy Tales: Sixteen Enchanting Myths and Legends from Ireland (Wilson Philip)(Pevná vazba)

Irish fairy tales portray a rich and unpredictable world of enchantment and adventure. Witches and shape-changers, beautiful princesses and noble heroes, giants with untold strength and little people who play tricks wherever they go - these are some of the characters in the traditional stories of

Gods & Monsters Myths & Tales: Epic Tales (Gloyn Liz)(Pevná vazba)

Myths and legendary tales from around the world are packed with gigantic rivalries; gods, monsters and giants compete for supremacy over the land, the creatures within and the universe beyond. Zeus clashes with the all-powerful Typhon, Odin is destined to face the great wolf Fenrir during Ragnarok

Creation Myths: How the World Began, in 15 Origin Legends (Cooper Gilly Cameron)(Pevná vazba)

The universal and archetypal theme of how the world began has been explored by tribes and civilizations from the earliest times. These creation myths from many different cultures range from tales of the Titans and Olympian gods of ancient Greece to the Dreamtime of the Aboriginal peoples. This

Myths and Legends of the World (Lonely Planet Kids)(Pevná vazba)

Get ready to travel through time with 21 dazzling stories of daring and deceit, reward and punishment. Meet gods and goddesses, serpents, coyotes, talking fish and clever spiders, and discover different versions of how the world began. This beautifully illustrated book features vibrant myths and

The Book of the Magical Mythical Unicorn: A Unique Anthology of Esoteric Knowledge, Myths and Legends (Brenman Vakasha)(Pevná vazba)

The Book of the Magical Mythical Unicorn is an anthology of esoteric knowledge, myths, and legends about the most magical of beasts: the mythical unicorn. Utilizing a global lens, the authors delve into the critical importance of the timeless unicorn across multiple cultures and spiritual

Voices of the Future: Stories from Around the World(Pevná vazba)

Further Weird Cases - Comic and Bizarre Cases from Courtrooms around the World (Slapper Gary)(Pevná vazba)

Another instalment of extraordinary cases from around the world, containing a great variety of shockingly strange, funny, and entertaining courtroom dramas. These weird cases are organised in themed chapters related to topics such as sex and love, food and drink, unusual punishments, pets and

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 Ultimate Ski Book: Legends, Resorts, Lifestyle & More (Breton Gabriella Le)(Pevná vazba)

The best in skiing around the world: from the Alps to the Andes, from the Rockies to the Whakapapa