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Jersey Ghost Stories (Paperback, Uk Ed.): Erren Michaels, Noah Goats Jersey Ghost Stories (Paperback, Uk Ed.)
Erren Michaels, Noah Goats
R305 R249 Discovery Miles 2 490 Save R56 (18%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Step away from sunny Jersey's present day and into the sinister shadows of the past ... the island's history is filled with dark deeds and restless spirits. Collected here for the first time are stories that have endured through centuries to chill the blood. This unique anthology gathers together the most famous tales, such as the Ghost Bride and the White Lady, along with lesser-known tales, such as The Lake. Erren Michaels' and Noah Goats' skilful storytelling, along with Ryan Thomas' detailed illustrations, beautifully combine to relate these haunting tales of murder and vengeance that refuse to be forgotten.

Tibetan Tales Derived from Indian Sources (Hardcover): F.Anton Von Schiefner Tibetan Tales Derived from Indian Sources (Hardcover)
F.Anton Von Schiefner
R2,481 Discovery Miles 24 810 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This is Volume XVI of sixteen of the Oriental series looking at Buddhism. Initially published in 1906, this book presents a collection of Tibetan stories connected to Buddhism, taken from Indian sources and translated from the Kah-gyur and are Tibetan versions of Sanskrit writings.

A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History and Literature (Hardcover): John Dowson A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History and Literature (Hardcover)
John Dowson
R5,999 Discovery Miles 59 990 Ships in 12 - 17 working days


Series Information:
Trübner's Oriental Series

Behar Proverbs (Hardcover): John Christian Behar Proverbs (Hardcover)
John Christian
R3,618 Discovery Miles 36 180 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

First published in 2000. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Myths and Legends from Korea - An Annotated Compendium of Ancient and Modern Materials (Hardcover): James H. Grayson Myths and Legends from Korea - An Annotated Compendium of Ancient and Modern Materials (Hardcover)
James H. Grayson
R4,099 Discovery Miles 40 990 Ships in 12 - 17 working days


Contains 175 tales - foundation myths, ancient and modern folktales - plus 16 further tales provided for comparative purposes. Nothing else on this scale or depth is available in any western language. Each narrative contains information on its source and provenance, and on its folklore type, similarities to folklore types from China, Japan and elsewhere.

The Great British Tree Biography - 50 Legendary Trees and the Tales Behind Them (Hardcover): Mark Hooper The Great British Tree Biography - 50 Legendary Trees and the Tales Behind Them (Hardcover)
Mark Hooper
R440 R352 Discovery Miles 3 520 Save R88 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Inspired by the history of Britain, from the tree under which the first trade union was formed to the branches from which outlaws were hanged, The Great British Tree Biography details the fascinating stories associated with trees throughout the history of the British Isles. How much did you know about the Glastonbury Hawthorn? A tree on the site of Glastonbury Abbey that flowers on Christmas Day, and is believed to descend from an original thorn planted on the grounds by Joseph of Arimathea. And then there's Oswald's Tree where the dismembered body of Oswald, the Christian King of Northumbria was said to have been hung by Penda, King of Mercia, as a warning to others - and from where the town of Oswestry takes its name. There is the lime that grows stubbornly on a cricket pitch in Kent, the ash tree surrounded by 19th-century gravestones in St Pancras churchyard and the Knole Oak, immortalised on the page in Virginia Woolf's Orlando and in the video for The Beatles song Strawberry Fields Forever. From the from oak on Isle Maree in Scotland said to provide release from madness to visitors who offer coins to the tree, to the beeches in Wiltshire that inspired Tolkien, and the sycamore in London where Marc Bolan met his untimely fate, this beautifully illustrated book tells the unique history of the British Isles through its diverse collection of trees and forests. Journalist Mark Hooper also investigates the influence of British trees in folklore, art, literature, music, legend and myth, weaving a fascinating tale of Britain's woodlands through the stories of the individual trees.

The Eternal Storyteller - Oral Literature in Modern China (Hardcover): Vibeke Boerdahl The Eternal Storyteller - Oral Literature in Modern China (Hardcover)
Vibeke Boerdahl
R4,380 Discovery Miles 43 800 Ships in 12 - 17 working days


A wide range of topics relating to Chinese oral literature are lavishly illustrated in word and picture from performances & storytellers.The world of Chinese story telling is not just described and analysed - it is also brought to life.

Rituals in Slavic Pre-Christian Religion - Festivals, Banqueting, and Divination (Hardcover, New edition): Juan Antonio... Rituals in Slavic Pre-Christian Religion - Festivals, Banqueting, and Divination (Hardcover, New edition)
Juan Antonio Ãlvarez-Pedrosa, Enrique Santos Marinas
R3,064 Discovery Miles 30 640 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Hippocrates' Woman - Reading the Female Body in Ancient Greece (Paperback): Helen King Hippocrates' Woman - Reading the Female Body in Ancient Greece (Paperback)
Helen King
R1,360 Discovery Miles 13 600 Ships in 12 - 17 working days


Hippocrates' Woman demonstrates the role of Hippocratic ideas about the female body in the subsequent history of western gynaecology. It examines these ideas not only in the social and cultural context in which they were first produced, but also the ways in which writers up to the Victorian period have appealed to the material in support of their own theories.
Among the conflicting tange of images of women given in the Hippocratic corpus existed one tradition of the female body which says it is radically unlike the male body, behaving in different ways and requiring a different set of therapies. This book sets this model within the context of Greek mythology, especially the myth of Pandora and her difference from men, to explore the image of the body as something to be read.
Hippocrates' Woman presents an arresting study of the origins of gynaecology, an exploration of how the interior workings of the female body were understood and the influence of Hippocrates' theories on the gynaecology of subsequent ages.

Concise Dictionary of European Proverbs (Hardcover, Abridged Ed): Emanuel Strauss Concise Dictionary of European Proverbs (Hardcover, Abridged Ed)
Emanuel Strauss
R7,476 Discovery Miles 74 760 Ships in 12 - 17 working days


This concise edition of the definitive 3-volume Dictionary of European Proverbs constitutes a fascinating collection of proverbs in 29 languages. The entries are arranged alphabetically according to the English equivalent, allowing the reader to identify common trends easily and quickly.
* All proverbs listed in original language
* 29 European languages featured
* Includes all proverbs in current use
* Thoroughly checked by language specialists to ensure accuracy.
The Concise Dictionary of European Proverbs is based on over 40 years in-depth research by the compiler. It is an essential reference source for linguists, ethnologists and folklorists, and of interest to anyone wanting to know about the origins, development and current usage of the proverb.
Emanuel Straussis a world-renowned expert on proverbs.

eBook available with sample pages: 0203009053

A Dictionary of Ancient Near Eastern Mythology (Paperback, New Ed): Gwendolyn Leick A Dictionary of Ancient Near Eastern Mythology (Paperback, New Ed)
Gwendolyn Leick
R2,059 Discovery Miles 20 590 Ships in 12 - 17 working days


The Dictionary of Ancient Near Eastern Mythology covers sources from Mesopotamia, Syro-Palestine and Anatolia, from around 2800 to 300 BC. It contains entries on gods and goddesses, giving evidence of their worship in temples, describing their 'character', as documented by the texts, and defining their roles within the body of mythological narratives; synoptic entries on myths, giving the place of origin of main texts and a brief history of their transmission through the ages; and entries explaining the use of specialist terminology, for such things as categories of Sumerian texts or types of mythological figures.

eBook available with sample pages: EB:020302852X

A History of Magic, Witchcraft and the Occult (Hardcover): Dk A History of Magic, Witchcraft and the Occult (Hardcover)
Dk; Foreword by Suzannah Lipscomb 1
R684 R579 Discovery Miles 5 790 Save R105 (15%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

See the history of witchcraft, magic and superstition come to life with this spectacular supernatural book! From alchemy and modern Wicca to paganism and shamanism, this enchanting book takes you on a mystical journey that will leave you spellbound. This is the perfect introduction to magic and the occult! This reference book on witchcraft is packed with: - Informative, engaging, and accessible text and lavish illustrations - Special features on aspects of magic, such as oracle bones of ancient China, the Knights Templar, and magic at the movies, and "plants and potions", such as mandrake and belladonna examine topics in great detail - Quick-fact panels that explore magic origins, key figures, key deities, use in spells, structures of religions, and more This indispensable witchcraft book explores the common human fascination with spells, superstition, and the supernatural. It provides you with a balanced and unbiased account of everything from Japanese folklore and Indian witchcraft to the differences between black and white magic and dispelling myths such as those surrounding the voodoo doll and Ouija. Expect the unexpected with A History Of Magic, Witchcraft and the Occult. It will open your eyes to other worlds. Discover forms of divination from astrology and palmistry to the Tarot and runestones. Explore the presence of witchcraft in literature from Shakespeare's Macbeth to the Harry Potter series, and the ways in which magic has interacted with religion. Whether you're a believer or a sceptic, this richly illustrated history book provides a fresh approach to the extensive and complex story of witchcraft, magic and the occult.

An Anthology of Russian Folk Epics (Paperback): James Bailey An Anthology of Russian Folk Epics (Paperback)
James Bailey
R1,417 Discovery Miles 14 170 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

An extensive introduction provides basic information about Russian epics, their historical background, their poetics, the history of their collection, their performance context, and their main interpretations. In addition, their is a short introduction to each song, explaining its plot, allusions, and interpretations. A glossary of common terms and a selected bibliography of studies about the Russian epic in English and Russian are also included in the volume.

Savage delight - White myths of shaka (Paperback): Dan Wylie Savage delight - White myths of shaka (Paperback)
Dan Wylie
R120 R94 Discovery Miles 940 Save R26 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Provides an examination of the social and psychological dimensions of the literary mythology of Shaka, the Zulu founder King, in a genealogy of white writers.

In Quest of the Historical Adam - A Biblical and Scientific Exploration (Hardcover): William Lane Craig In Quest of the Historical Adam - A Biblical and Scientific Exploration (Hardcover)
William Lane Craig
R1,021 R836 Discovery Miles 8 360 Save R185 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days
Classical Myths and Legends in the Middle Ages and Renaissance - A Dictionary of Allegorical Meanings (Hardcover): H. David... Classical Myths and Legends in the Middle Ages and Renaissance - A Dictionary of Allegorical Meanings (Hardcover)
H. David Brumble
R5,126 Discovery Miles 51 260 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Explains the allegorical significance attached to Roman and Greek myths by Medieval and Renaissance authors. Included in the text are several hundred alphabetically-arranged entries for the gods, goddesses, heroes, heroines and places of classical myth and legend. Each entry includes an account of the myth, with reference to the Greek and Latin sources. The entry discusses how Medieval and Renaissance commentators interpreted the myth, and how poets, dramatists, and artists employed it in their art.

Cuckoo (Paperback, Edition): Sophie Draper Cuckoo (Paperback, Edition)
Sophie Draper 1
R205 R164 Discovery Miles 1 640 Save R41 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

'Spooky and absorbing. I was gripped from the first page!' CASS GREEN There's a stranger in your house... When her stepmother dies unexpectedly, Caro returns to her childhood home in Derbyshire. She hadn't seen Elizabeth in years, but the remote farmhouse offers refuge from a bad relationship, and a chance to start again. But going through Elizabeth's belongings unearths memories Caro would rather stay buried. In particular, the story her stepmother would tell her, about two little girls and the terrible thing they do. As heavy snow traps Caro in the village, where her neighbours stare and whisper, Caro is forced to question why Elizabeth hated her so much, and what she was hiding. But does she really want to uncover the truth? A haunting and twisty story about the lies we tell those closest to us, perfect for fans of Ruth Ware and Cass Green. If you love CUCKOO, don't miss Sophie Draper's brand-new mystery MAGPIE, available to order now! Readers love CUCKOO: 'A remarkably, taut and chilling debut. I absolutely loved it. Brilliant writing. All the creepiness. A heart-stopping ending' CLAIRE ALLAN 'Sophie Draper is a remarkable new voice, combining beautiful writing with a gothic creepiness and a level of suspense which will keep the reader gripped to the end' STEPHEN BOOTH 'A brilliant, sinister debut that creeps under your skin and keeps you hooked until the shocking ending' ROZ WATKINS 'Wow! This is what a horror story is supposed to be! Super spooky and absolutely wonderful in all its gothic glory' NETGALLEY REVIEWER 'The ending was amazing. Psychological fiction at its best. Five Stars' NETGALLEY REVIEWER 'I never use the term "jaw-dropping" but it best describes the rest of this spectacular read!' NETGALLEY REVIEWER 'The ending BLEW. ME. AWAY. I feel like I'm going to have a book hangover now. SO, SO GOOD' NETGALLEY REVIEWER

Chinese Fairy Tales and Legends - A Gift Edition of 73 Enchanting Chinese Folk Stories and Fairy Tales (Hardcover): Frederick... Chinese Fairy Tales and Legends - A Gift Edition of 73 Enchanting Chinese Folk Stories and Fairy Tales (Hardcover)
Frederick H. Martens, Richard Wilhelm 1
R416 R345 Discovery Miles 3 450 Save R71 (17%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Fearless heroes, feisty princesses, sly magicians, terrifying dragons, talking foxes and miniature dogs. They all feature in this enthralling compendium of Chinese fairy tales and legends, along with an array of equally colourful characters and captivating plots. Although largely unknown in the West, the 73 stories in this volume are just as beguiling as the more familiar Grimms' Fairy Tales or Arabian Nights. They were collected in the early 20th century by Richard Wilhelm and first translated into English by Frederick H Martens. This beautifully produced revised and edited new edition includes updated notes which not only provide background on the tales, but also offer a fascinating insight into ancient Chinese folk lore and culture. These are stories to return to time and time again. From awesome adventures to quirky allegories, from the exploits of the gods to fables about beggars who outwit their betters, Chinese Fairy Tales and Legends is extraordinarily diverse and endlessly engaging. These wonderful stories have enduring and universal appeal, and will intrigue both children and adults.

Roles of the Northern Goddess (Hardcover): Hilda Ellis Davidson Roles of the Northern Goddess (Hardcover)
Hilda Ellis Davidson
R4,063 Discovery Miles 40 630 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

"Roles of the Northern Goddess" presents a highly readable study of the worship of the pre-Christian, Northern goddesses. With its use of evidence from early literature, popular tradition, legend and archaeology, this book investigates the role of the early hunting goddess and the local goddesses who were involved in all aspects of the household and the farm. What emerges is that the goddess was both benevolent and destructive, a powerful figure closely concerned with birth and death and with the destiny of individuals.

Studies in Finnic Folklore (Hardcover): Felix Oinas Studies in Finnic Folklore (Hardcover)
Felix Oinas
R3,319 Discovery Miles 33 190 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Part of a series that offers mainly linguistic and anthropological research and teaching/learning material on a region of great cultural and strategic interest and importance in the post-Soviet era.

The Timely Pearl (Hardcover): Luc Kwanten The Timely Pearl (Hardcover)
Luc Kwanten
R4,351 Discovery Miles 43 510 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Part of a series that offers mainly linguistic and anthropological research and teaching/learning material on a region of great cultural and strategic interest and importance in the post-Soviet era.

Folklorica (Hardcover): Peter Voorheis, Victoria Egle Zygas Folklorica (Hardcover)
Peter Voorheis, Victoria Egle Zygas
R4,215 Discovery Miles 42 150 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Part of a series that offers mainly linguistic and anthropological research and teaching/learning material on a region of great cultural and strategic interest and importance in the post-Soviet era.

Turkish Folklore Reader (Hardcover): Ilhan Basgoz Turkish Folklore Reader (Hardcover)
Ilhan Basgoz
R3,314 Discovery Miles 33 140 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Part of a series that offers mainly linguistic and anthropological research and teaching/learning material on a region of great cultural and strategic interest and importance in the post-Soviet era.

The Oral Epic of Siberia and Central Asia (Hardcover): G. M. H. Shoolbraid The Oral Epic of Siberia and Central Asia (Hardcover)
G. M. H. Shoolbraid
R3,323 Discovery Miles 33 230 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Part of a series that offers mainly linguistic and anthropological research and teaching/learning material on a region of great cultural and strategic interest and importance in the post-Soviet era.

The Old Estonian Folk Religion (Hardcover): Ivar Paulson The Old Estonian Folk Religion (Hardcover)
Ivar Paulson
R3,330 Discovery Miles 33 300 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Part of a series that offers mainly linguistic and anthropological research and teaching/learning material on a region of great cultural and strategic interest and importance in the post-Soviet era.

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