Folclore, mitos y leyendas

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  • Folktales of Mayotte, an African Island
    Lee Haring
    The book uncovers the versatility and literary skills of oral narrators in a small African island. Relying on the researches of three French ethnographers who interviewed storytellers in the 1970s-80s, Lee Haring shows a once-colonised people using verbal art to preserve ancient values in the postcolonial world, when the island of Mayotte was transforming itself from a neglecte...
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    54,24 €

  • Dicionário De Mitologia
    Carlos Araujo Carujo
    Sua vida é programada antes do seu nascimento, segundo as crenças indígenas. Homem e mulher podem se transformar em estrela, em animal ou planta, divinizados e dotados de poderes especiais.As doenças, sempre de origem sobrenatural, exigiam práticas de cura mágicas e ervas medicinais que, hoje, a ciência comprovou a validade.Tudo é coordenado pelo intermediário entre os mundos d...
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    12,57 €

  • Myths to Live By
    Catherine Svehla
    This Skeleton Key Study Guide to Joseph Campbell’s Myths to Live By offers you a chance to read Campbell alongside a Campbell expert, focusing on material Campbell selected from lectures he delivered at the Cooper Union Forum in New York City. You’ll find chapter summaries, notable quotes, reading suggestions, discussion topics, and prompts for creative projects in this helpful...
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    20,71 €

  • Celtic History and Mythology
    Billy Wellman
    Two manuscripts in one book:Celtic History: An Enthralling Overview of the CeltsCeltic Mythology: An Enthralling Overview of Celtic Myths, Gods and GoddessesWhether you’re already familiar with the Celts or whether you’ve never even heard of them, The first part of this book is for you. If you would like to delve into their lives, culture, and modern Ireland’s Celtic heritage, ...
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    23,56 €

  • An Ordered Experience
    Timur Shah
    In this, his first book, Timur Shah draws on his fascination for world folklore, infusing its pages with an extraordinary array of traditions and opinions, as well as his own adventures.A helter-skelter journey quite unlike any other, An Ordered Experience sashays through both ancient myths and personal essays devoted to current life and self-criticism.By examining mythologies ...
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    11,18 €

  • The Folklore of Devon
    Mark Norman
    Devon has a long and rich folkloric heritage which has been extensively collected over many years, but never before drawn together into one serious study. This book consolidates more than a century of research by eminent Devon folklorists into one valuable volume. ...
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    76,43 €

  • Budoji
    Jesang Park / Sungje Cho / Seo Choi
    A powerful ancient story of indigenous Korea about the creation of the universe, the dawn of humanity, and more.Now available in English for the first time, with an overview of Korean ShamanismAn essential resource for those seeking to connect with deep Korean ancestral wisdom.The original text of Budoji was written by Jesang Park (363 - 419 CE), a loyal official of the Silla K...
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    22,69 €

  • THE MYSTERY ANIMALS OF THE BRITISH ISLES
    Tom Bryan
    'The Mystery Animals of the British Isles' is a major series from the publishing arm of the world’s largest mystery animals research organization. The series covers Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland mostly on a county-by-county basis, describing the mystery animals of the entire island group. ...
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    15,78 €

  • English and Celtic Fairy Tales
    Joseph Jacobs
    Joseph Jacobs is widely recognized as a prominent figure in the realm of folklore studies, emphasizing the significance of safeguarding oral traditions and fairy tales as vital components of a nation’s cultural legacy. This special edition is made of two of his most notable publications : 'English Fairy Tales' and 'Celtic Fairy tales'. The first one contains a collection of 43 ...
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    20,06 €

  • Trickster Tales of Southeastern Native Americans
    Terry L. Norton
    An agent of chaos and deceit, the trickster has been a favorite character spanning thousands of years and multiple peoples. From legends belonging to Native Americans such as the Creek, Natchez, Seminole and Catawba, to tales borrowed from Africa and Europe, this work discusses 73 trickster tales. Beginning with Creek tales, this book continues with a blend of Native America...
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    42,96 €

  • MERBEINGS
    David Goudsward / Loren Coleman / Mark A. Hall
    Put aside your notions of beings half-human and half-fish, for there are no such things. Put aside for the time being your fears of things wet and strange, said to be reptilian in nature, which emerge from swamps and rivers and oceans to walk among us.The answers to these mysteries you find in this book will surprise you. They have an ancient ancestry and a story of survival th...
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    21,24 €

  • Giants and Dwarfs
    Edward J. Wood
    Discover the world of Giants and Dwarfs in this revised and first illustrated edition of the classic 1868 book by Edward J. Wood. This fascinating and rare collection of accounts brings to life both mythical and many historical figures, including the infamous Gogmagog and Polyphemus. Explore the chapter entitled 'Bible Dwarfs' featuring the biblical hybrid giants known as the N...
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    30,16 €

  • SKY PIRATES OF SUBURBIA
    Jonathan Nolan
    SKY PIRATES OF SUBURBIAFawcett County - a place of high strangeness at the best of times - is under siege by Dream-Lands entities of all kinds, especially SKY PIRATES! Old fashioned pirates in a flying ghostly galleon! As the adventure unfolds, every kind of nightmare comes forth to menace the heroes before the final triumph - if the heroes indeed do triumph...SKY PIRATES OF SU...
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    43,42 €

  • Mythology
    Babette Kraft / Libby Strain-Thomas / Torrey Malek
    Authors in this book - LibbyStrain-ThomasBabetteKraftTorreyMalekDuaneHortonDeirdreMaherPatrickRileyM.K.DavisMadelineKramerRaymondSanchezReeseBentzingerroberttaylorAlyGerdesMatthewDentice ...
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    21,56 €

  • Land of the Golden River
    Brenda E. F. Beck
    A Journey through Story to Poṉṉivaḷa Nāḍu:An Ancient Tamil KingdomThis remarkable epic-length legend presents a rich and well-rounded view of local South Asian folk history, masterfully interwoven with many social themes and multiple layers of religious tradition. The text provides a lively read and can be enjoyed by students of all backgrounds and levels. This richly decorated...
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    30,11 €

  • Frederic Slater A Genius or Mischievous?
    Evan William Strong / Frederic Slater / Steven Leonard Strong
    The Biblical narrative of the Tower Babel with all people speaking one shared language, is no longer a myth or legend, but a hand-written fact. Frederic Slater had in his possession all of the symbols and marks of this ancient language which gave him the ability to correctly translate not only the ancient engravings and paintings in Australia, but the whole world. This language...
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    19,03 €

  • Jack’s Strange Tales Collection
    Jack Strange
    All six books in ’Jack’s Strange Tales’, a series by Jack Strange, now in one volume!Strange Tales of Scotland: Strange Tales of Scotland all deal with a particular aspect of Scottish mysteries. You’ll learn of the ghost that appeared at the wedding of King Alexander II, of monsters such as the Shellycoat and Water-horse that were thought to inhabit Scotland’s lochs. Another pa...
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    41,16 €

  • Jack’s Strange Tales Collection
    Jack Strange
    All six books in ’Jack’s Strange Tales’, a series by Jack Strange, now in one volume!Strange Tales of Scotland: Strange Tales of Scotland all deal with a particular aspect of Scottish mysteries. You’ll learn of the ghost that appeared at the wedding of King Alexander II, of monsters such as the Shellycoat and Water-horse that were thought to inhabit Scotland’s lochs. Another pa...
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    33,22 €

  • The Great Sea-Serpent
    Anthonie C. Oudemans
    In this groundbreaking work Anthonie Cornelis Oudemans, explores the mysterious and elusive creature known as the great sea-serpent. Originally published in 1892, this book remains one of the most comprehensive and well-researched studies of sea serpents to date. Oudemans became immensely fascinated by this often enormous creature, and spent three years of intensive research be...
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    35,53 €

  • Australian Legendary Tales
    K Langloh Parker
    Australian Legendary Tales: Folk-lore of the Noongahburrahs as Told to the Piccaninnies was first published in 1896. The 30 tales are supplemented by a glossary and the first tale transliterated from the original language and are set in a ’no-time’ where animal spirits, supernatural beings and humans interact, often alluding to ideas of creation.Langloh Parker is probably right...
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    19,19 €

  • Vampire
    William Wright
    Everyone has heard of vampires, but few people are truly familiar with the history and folklore that have made the mythical beings so popular. Indeed, there are so many legends from so many cultures that it is difficult to come up with a hard definition, and folklore is by its very nature unscientific, but most people in the Western world think of vampires as those who come bac...
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    16,03 €

  • Demystifying the World of Nursery Rhymes
    Iveta Ongley
    Demystifying the World of Nursery Rhymes: An Interview with Artificial Intelligence is a fascinating exploration of the origins, meanings, and controversies surrounding the beloved nursery rhymes that have been passed down from generation to generation. In this enlightening book, the author presents a collection of thought-provoking questions and insightful answers from ChatGPT...
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    11,52 €

  • 31 Female Ghosts, Monsters, and Demons from Around the World
    Alex Kujawa
    The first in the illustrated folklore series, lovingly illustrated and researched by Alex Kujawa, 31 FEMALE GHOSTS, MONSTERS, & DEMONS FROM AROUND THE WORLD introduces 31 of the most fascinating supernatural females from various folktales and mythology.  Originating as an art project, turning into a series of works, this pocket reference book provides illustration and a summari...
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    27,76 €

  • Odysseus Found
    Konstantin Nikolas Kokkolis
    ***NOTE*** Excavation at the site discovered by the author and mentioned in this book has begun as of 2023, after the publication of this book. It promises to be a significant Mycenaean/Bronze Age site.Was there ever an Ithaca or even an Odysseus? This question has been posed for over two millennia. The author believes yes, there was an Odysseus, but 'Ithaca' as a place name ha...
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    30,96 €

  • Mitologia Piaga
    Rafael Nolêto
    Uma obra repleta de mistérios e magia, que lança uma abordagem inovadora sobre as narrativas mitológicas piagas. Um amplo e detalhado catálogo com mais de 200 mitos de Deuses, Espíritos, Encantados, Diabretes, Assombrações e outros Seres Míticos do Piauí.Nesta obra, Rafael Nolêto vai além do ato de reproduzir e propagar relatos populares. Aqui, somos levados a refletir sobre o ...
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    29,06 €

  • Odysseus Found
    Konstantin Nikolas Kokkolis
    ***NOTE*** Excavation at the site discovered by the author and mentioned in this book has begun as of 2023, after the publication of this book. It promises to be a significant Mycenaean/Bronze Age site.Was there ever an Ithaca or even an Odysseus? This question has been posed for over two millennia. The author believes yes, there was an Odysseus, but 'Ithaca' as a place name ha...
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    40,51 €

  • Lucifer Unveiled
    V. Lynn
    Once the most powerful of the heavenly hosts, Lucifer is now the sworn enemy of the MOST HIGH GOD and everything HE created. The moment Lucifer witnessed Adam and Eve in Paradise, he plotted their demise. From the Garden of Eden until the present age, Lucifer and his seed have infected humanity through mass deception, corruption, and doctrines of devils. The goal is to exalt hi...
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    17,34 €

  • Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome
    E. M. 979-8-88830-256-9
    PREFACEThe want of an interesting work on Greek and Roman mythology, suitable for the requirements of both boys and girls, has long been recognized by the principals of our advanced schools. The study of the classics themselves, even where the attainments of the pupil have rendered this feasible, has not been found altogether successful in giving to the student a clear and succ...
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    30,46 €

  • Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome E. M. Berens
    E. M. Berens
    PREFACEThe want of an interesting work on Greek and Roman mythology, suitable for the requirements of both boys and girls, has long been recognized by the principals of our advanced schools. The study of the classics themselves, even where the attainments of the pupil have rendered this feasible, has not been found altogether successful in giving to the student a clear and succ...
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    18,52 €

  • Animal Guising and the Kentish Hooden Horse
    James Edward Frost
    Hoodening is an ancient calendar custom unique to East Kent, involving a wooden horse’s head on a pole, carried by a man concealed by a sack. The earliest reliable record is from 1735, but little serious research had gone into the tradition between Percy Maylam’s seminal work 'The Hooden Horse', published in 1909, and George Frampton’s 2018 update, 'Discordant Comicals'. The cu...
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    30,50 €


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