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Norse Mythology - A Fascinating Guide to Understanding the Sagas, Gods, Heroes, and Beliefs of the Vikings (Hardcover): Matt... Norse Mythology - A Fascinating Guide to Understanding the Sagas, Gods, Heroes, and Beliefs of the Vikings (Hardcover)
Matt Clayton
R613 R552 Discovery Miles 5 520 Save R61 (10%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Greek Mythology - A Deeper Guide into the Amazing Myths and Legends of Greek Gods, Heroes, and Monsters (Hardcover): Joshua... Greek Mythology - A Deeper Guide into the Amazing Myths and Legends of Greek Gods, Heroes, and Monsters (Hardcover)
Joshua Brown
R906 Discovery Miles 9 060 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Haunted South Georgia (Paperback): Jim Miles Haunted South Georgia (Paperback)
Jim Miles
R505 R473 Discovery Miles 4 730 Save R32 (6%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
The Father - Mythology and Changing Roles (Hardcover): Arthur Colman, Libby Colman The Father - Mythology and Changing Roles (Hardcover)
Arthur Colman, Libby Colman
R930 Discovery Miles 9 300 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
A Book of the Beginnings, Vol.2 (Hardcover): Gerald Massey A Book of the Beginnings, Vol.2 (Hardcover)
Gerald Massey
R1,220 Discovery Miles 12 200 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

After enjoying years as a popular journalist and poet, intellectual and freethinker Gerald Massey turned his vast studies in the field of Egyptology into A Book of the Beginnings, a bold statement that the origin of all civilization lays in ancient Egypt. His assertions, radical at the time-indeed, almost a century before the discovery of three-million-year-old human remains in Africa-resonate loudly today, when molecular biology is making corresponding discoveries alongside the still-raging creation-versus-evolution controversy. In Volume II, Massey intelligently argues an Egyptian origin for Biblical symbology, lexicography, and mythology. Here, he not only asks if the oldest Jewish and Christian axioms were really born on the banks of the Nile, he offers a stalwart and profound "Yes " British author GERALD MASSEY (1828-1907) published works of poetry, spiritualism, Shakespearean criticism, and theology, but his best-known works are in the realm of Egyptology, including The Natural Genesis and Ancient Egypt: The Light of the World.

A Book of the Beginnings, Vol.1 (Hardcover): Gerald Massey A Book of the Beginnings, Vol.1 (Hardcover)
Gerald Massey
R1,018 Discovery Miles 10 180 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

After enjoying years as a popular journalist and poet, intellectual and freethinker Gerald Massey turned his vast studies in the field of Egyptology into A Book of the Beginnings, a bold statement that the origin of all civilization lays in ancient Egypt. His assertions, radical at the time-indeed, almost a century before the discovery of three-million-year-old human remains in Africa-resonate loudly today, when molecular biology is making corresponding discoveries alongside the still-raging creation-versus-evolution controversy. In Volume I, Massey lays the foundation of the Egypt-centric position through a scholarly comparative analysis of language, names, and mythology-delving not only into our most basic actions of naming and communicating, but also man's beloved, universal myths of death, awakenings, and love. British author GERALD MASSEY (1828-1907) published works of poetry, spiritualism, Shakespearean criticism, and theology, but his best-known works are in the realm of Egyptology, including The Natural Genesis and Ancient Egypt: The Light of the World.

Love in Colour - 'So rarely is love expressed this richly, this vividly, or this artfully.' Candice Carty-Williams... Love in Colour - 'So rarely is love expressed this richly, this vividly, or this artfully.' Candice Carty-Williams (Paperback)
Bolu Babalola
R201 Discovery Miles 2 010 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

CAPTIVATING LOVE STORIES CELEBRATED AND RETOLD THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER AND GLOBAL HIT As seen on BBC2 Between the Covers 'Perfection in short story form. So rarely is love expressed this richly, this vividly, or this artfully.' CANDICE CARTY-WILLIAMS 'Beautifully written and full of joy. Bolu Babalola is a star.' MEG CABOT 'Here is love as freedom, love as deep joy. Romance will never be dead, as long as Bolu is writing it.' JESSIE BURTON __________ Bolu Babalola takes the most beautiful love stories from history and mythology and rewrites them with incredible new detail and vivacity in her debut collection. Focusing on the magical folktales of West Africa, Babalola also reimagines iconic Greek myths, ancient legends from the Middle East, and stories from countries that no longer exist in our world. A high-born Nigerian goddess feels beaten down and unappreciated by her gregarious lover and longs to be truly seen. A young businesswoman attempts to make a great leap in her company, and an even greater one in her love life. A powerful Ghanaian spokeswoman is forced to decide whether to uphold her family's politics, or to be true to her heart. Whether captured in the passion of love at first sight, or realising that self-love takes precedent over the latter, the characters in these vibrant stories try to navigate this most complex human emotion and understand why it holds them hostage. Moving exhilaratingly across perspectives, continents and genres, from the historic to the vividly current, Love in Colour is a celebration of romance in all of its forms. __________ PRAISE FOR LOVE IN COLOUR: 'Captivating.' Vice 'Smart and joyful, witty and heartbreaking.' Stylist 'Epic.' Bustle 'Vibrant.' Refinery29 'Brilliant and beautiful.' Net-a-Porter

Letters on Demonology and Witchcraft (Hardcover): Walter Scott Letters on Demonology and Witchcraft (Hardcover)
Walter Scott
R890 Discovery Miles 8 900 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Digital Mythology and the Internet's Monster - The Slender Man (Hardcover): Vivian Asimos Digital Mythology and the Internet's Monster - The Slender Man (Hardcover)
Vivian Asimos
R3,346 Discovery Miles 33 460 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Exploring a prominent digital mythology, this book proposes a new way of viewing both online narratives and the online communities which tell them. The Slender Man - a monster known for making children disappear and causing violent deaths to the adults who seek to know more about him - is used as an extended case study to explore the role of digital communities, as well as the question of the existence of a broader "digital culture". Structural anthropological mythic analysis and ethnographic details demonstrate how the Slender Man mythology is structured, and how its everlasting nature in the online communities demonstrates an importance of the mythos.

Mythology - A Captivating Guide to Greek Mythology, Egyptian Mythology and Norse Mythology (Hardcover): Matt Clayton Mythology - A Captivating Guide to Greek Mythology, Egyptian Mythology and Norse Mythology (Hardcover)
Matt Clayton
R690 R619 Discovery Miles 6 190 Save R71 (10%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Asian American Folktales (Hardcover): Thomas A. Green Asian American Folktales (Hardcover)
Thomas A. Green
R1,722 Discovery Miles 17 220 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Drawing upon the traditions of their native lands, Asian Americans have developed an extensive cultural tradition. At the heart of that tradition are some of the world's most colorful folktales. These reflect the traditional beliefs of the East, as they have been passed down among generations of Asian Americans. But they also reflect the struggles, successes, and experiences of Asian immigrants in the New World. Written expressly for students and general readers, this book is a fascinating introduction to Asian American folktales.This book gathers together a selection of more than 30 Asian American folktales and groups them in thematic sections on origins; heroes, heroines, villains, and fools; society and conflict; and the supernatural. These tales reflect the traditional beliefs of the East as well as the new experiences of Asians in America.

Each tale is accompanied by a headnote, and the book closes with a selected, general bibliography. Students studying literature and language will learn much about these tales, while students in social studies and history courses will gain greater insight into the experiences and traditional beliefs of Asian Americans. The volume includes a healthy sampling of tales grouped in topical sections on origins; heroes, heroines, villains, and fools; society and conflict; and the supernatural.

Beauties, Beasts and Enchantment - Classic French Fairy Tales (Hardcover, 3rd edition): Jack David Zipes Beauties, Beasts and Enchantment - Classic French Fairy Tales (Hardcover, 3rd edition)
Jack David Zipes; Translated by Jack David Zipes
R1,444 Discovery Miles 14 440 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

A beautiful new collection of 36 French fairy tales translated into English by renowned writer and authority on fairy tales, Jack Zipes. Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, Sleepy Beauty, Puss In Boots, Bluebeard, and Little Red Riding Hood are some of the classic fairy tales in this amazing book. There are many stories here by Charles Perrault, the most famous author of French conte de fees. Features a new introduction by editor Jack Zipes. Includes a generous number of exquisite illustrations from fairy tale collections."

How to Know Higher Worlds (Hardcover): Rudolf Steiner How to Know Higher Worlds (Hardcover)
Rudolf Steiner; Translated by Max Gysi
R622 Discovery Miles 6 220 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Demoniality - Incubi and Succubi (Hardcover): Sinistrari Ameno Demoniality - Incubi and Succubi (Hardcover)
Sinistrari Ameno
R494 Discovery Miles 4 940 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Christmas Before Christianity - How the Birthday of the Sun Became the Birthday of the Son (Hardcover): Lochlainn Seabrook Christmas Before Christianity - How the Birthday of the Sun Became the Birthday of the Son (Hardcover)
Lochlainn Seabrook
R840 Discovery Miles 8 400 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Irish fairy and folk tales (Hardcover): W. B. Yeats Irish fairy and folk tales (Hardcover)
W. B. Yeats
R937 R856 Discovery Miles 8 560 Save R81 (9%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Legend of Tristan and Iseulet - The Tale and the Trail in Ireland, Cornwall and Brittany (Paperback): Forrester Roberts Legend of Tristan and Iseulet - The Tale and the Trail in Ireland, Cornwall and Brittany (Paperback)
Forrester Roberts
R68 Discovery Miles 680 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Far-Out, Shaggy, Funky Monsters - A What-It-Is History of Bigfoot in the 1970s (Hardcover): Daniel S. Green Far-Out, Shaggy, Funky Monsters - A What-It-Is History of Bigfoot in the 1970s (Hardcover)
Daniel S. Green
R2,160 Discovery Miles 21 600 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
401 Vincy Caribbean Proverbs - Amazing Expressions to Guide You (Hardcover): Nigel A. Morgan 401 Vincy Caribbean Proverbs - Amazing Expressions to Guide You (Hardcover)
Nigel A. Morgan
R805 Discovery Miles 8 050 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Greek Mythology - A Fascinating Guide to Understanding the Ancient Greek Religion with Its Gods, Goddesses, Monsters and... Greek Mythology - A Fascinating Guide to Understanding the Ancient Greek Religion with Its Gods, Goddesses, Monsters and Mortals (Hardcover)
Matt Clayton
R503 R464 Discovery Miles 4 640 Save R39 (8%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
The Collected Writings of Murray Stein - Volume 3: Transformations (Hardcover, Collected Writings of Murray Stein ed.): Murray... The Collected Writings of Murray Stein - Volume 3: Transformations (Hardcover, Collected Writings of Murray Stein ed.)
Murray Stein
R1,123 Discovery Miles 11 230 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
African American Folktales (Hardcover): Thomas A. Green African American Folktales (Hardcover)
Thomas A. Green
R1,726 Discovery Miles 17 260 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

African American culture has a rich tradition of folktales. Written for students and general readers, this volume gathers a sampling of the most important African American folktales. Included are nearly 50 tales grouped in thematic chapters on origins; heroes, heroines, villains, and fools; society and conflict; and the supernatural. Each tale begins with an introductory headnote, and the book closes with a selected, general bibliography. Students learning about literature and language will gain a greater understanding of African American oral traditions, while social studies students will learn more about African American culture.

African American culture has long been recognized for its richness and breadth. Central to that tradition is a large body of folklore, which continues to figure prominently in literature, film, and popular culture. Written for students and general readers, this book conveniently gathers and comments on nearly 50 African American folktales. Included are fictional tales, legends, myths, and personal experience narratives. These exemplify the vast diversity of African American culture and language.

The tales are grouped in thematic sections on origins; heroes, heroines, villains, and fools; society and conflict; and the supernatural. Each tale is introduced by a brief headnote, and the volume closes with a selected, general bibliography. Students learning about literature and language will gain a greater understanding of African American oral traditions, while students of history will learn more about African American culture.

Folklore; A Quarterly Review Of Myth, Tradition, Institution & Custom Being The Transactions Of The Folk-Lore Society And... Folklore; A Quarterly Review Of Myth, Tradition, Institution & Custom Being The Transactions Of The Folk-Lore Society And Incorporating The Archaeological Review And The Folk-Lore Journal (Volume Xvi) 1905 (Hardcover)
R1,150 R1,038 Discovery Miles 10 380 Save R112 (10%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales Illustrated By Anne Anderson - Part II (Hardcover): Hans Christian Andersen Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales Illustrated By Anne Anderson - Part II (Hardcover)
Hans Christian Andersen; Illustrated by Anne Anderson
R936 Discovery Miles 9 360 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

A wonderful collection of 11 of Hans Christian Andersen's most well-loved fairy tales illustrated by the charming colour plates and black and white line drawings of Anne Anderson. Stories Include: The Drop of Water; The Tinder Box; The Ugly Duckling; The Little Match-Girl; The Garden of Paradise; Little Tuk; The Little Mermaid; The Nightingale; The Marsh King's Daughter; Mother Elder; and The Daisy. Many of the earliest children's books, particularly those dating back to the 1850s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Pook Press are working to republish these classic works in affordable, high quality, colour editions, using the original text and artwork so these works can delight another generation of children. About the Author: Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was a Danish poet and author celebrated for his children's stories but perhaps best known for his immortal Fairy Tales meant for both adults and children and frequently written in a colloquial style to veil their sophisticated moral teachings. He broke new ground in terms of style and content by using idioms and constructions of spoken language in a way that had previously not been seen in Danish literature. His poetry and stories have been translated into over 150 languages, inspiring a wealth of films, plays and ballets. About the Illustrator: Anne Anderson (1874-c.1940) was a Scottish illustrator chiefly noted for her Art Nouveau children's book illustrations that display fluidity typical of the movement. Characteristic of her work are decorative and lightly drawn or painted illustrations of neatly dressed children, neatly dressed with pear-shaped faces. Anderson's work has been compared to that of Jessie M. King, a contemporary.

Buddhist Myths - Cosmology, Tales & Legends (Hardcover): Martin J. Dougherty Buddhist Myths - Cosmology, Tales & Legends (Hardcover)
Martin J. Dougherty
R606 R547 Discovery Miles 5 470 Save R59 (10%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Practiced today by more than 500 million adherents, Buddhism emerged from India between the sixth and fourth centuries BCE. Based around the original teachings of the Buddha, key texts emerged to promote a true understanding of Buddhist ethics and spiritual practices. The Buddhist traditions created a vast body of mythological literature, much of it focused on the life of the Buddha. For example, the 550 Jataka Tales tell of Buddha's early life and renunciation, as well as his previous human and animal incarnations. The stories also tell of Gautama Buddha's family, such as his mother Mara, and her dream of a white elephant preceding his birth; as well as his cousin, Devadatta, a disciple monk who rebelled against Buddha and tried to kill him. Buddhist literature includes numerous parables - such as the Turtle Who Couldn't Stop Talking - as well as recounting scenes from the Indian epic the Ramayana. History and myth intermingle in texts such as Ashokavadana, where the Mauryan emperor Ashoka is portrayed as a model of Buddhist kingship. Illustrated with 120 photographs and artworks, Buddhist Myths is an accessible, engaging and highly informative exploration of the fascinating mythology underlying one of the world's oldest and most influential religions.

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