Folklore & Mythology
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American Indian Stories, Legends, and Other Writings
$17.00 Add to cartA thought-provoking collection of searing prose from a Dakota Sioux woman that covers race, identity, assimilation, and perceptions of Native American culture
Zitkala-Sa (also known as Gertrude Simmon- Series: Penguin Classics
- Author: Zitkala-Sa
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 320
- Publish Date: February 25, 2003
- ISBN10: 0142437093
- Language: English
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Myths to Live by
$20.00 Add to cart“Myths, according to Freud’s view, are of the psychological order of dream. Myths, so to say, are public dreams; dreams are private myths. ”
“There is no one quite like Joseph Campbell. He knows the v- Series: Compass
- Author: Campbell, Joseph
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 288
- Publish Date: February 1, 1993
- ISBN10: 0140194614
- Language: English
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World Mythology: The Illustrated Guide
$36.99 Read moreThe great myths of the world create meaning out of the fundamental events of human existence: birth, death, conflict, loss, reconciliation, the cycle of the seasons. They speak to us of life itself in… [more below]
- Author: Willis, Roy
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 320
- Publish Date: June 29 2006
- ISBN10: 0195307526
- Language: English
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Goddesses: Mysteries of the Feminine Divine
$26.95 Add to cartJoseph Campbell brought mythology to a mass audience. His bestselling books, including The Power of Myth and The Hero with a Thousand Faces, are the rare blockbusters that are also scholarly classics…. [more below]
- Series: Collected Works of Joseph Campbell
- Author: Campbell, Joseph
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 304
- Publish Date: December 10, 2013
- ISBN10: 1608681823
- Language: English
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The Chinese Myths: A Guide to the Gods and Legends
$25.95 Read moreThis is a concise and entertaining guide to the complex tradition of Chinese mythology. While many around the world are familiar with some aspects of Chinese myth–through Chinese New Year festivities
- Series: Myths #5
- Author: Liu, Tao Tao
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 224
- Publish Date: January 10 2023
- ISBN10: 0500252386
- Language: English
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Gods and Mortals: Ancient Greek Myths for Modern Readers
$35.00 Add to cartAn entrancing new telling of ancient Greek myths
“This book is a triumph! . . . [A] magnificent retelling of the Greek myths.”–Alexander McCall Smith, author of the No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency ser- Author: Johnston, Sarah Iles
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 496
- Publish Date: February 7, 2023
- ISBN10: 0691199205
- Language: English
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The Devil’s Atlas: An Explorer’s Guide to Heavens, Hells and Afterworlds
$35.00 Add to cartPacked with strange stories and spectacular illustrations, The Devil’s Atlas leads you on an adventure through the afterlife, exploring the supernatural worlds of global cultures to form a fascinating… [more below]
- Author: Brooke-Hitching, Edward
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 256
- Publish Date: August 16 2022
- ISBN10: 1797214470
- Language: English
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Foxfire, Wolfskin and Other Stories of Shapeshifting Women
$14.95 Add to cartBeautiful, rich short stories, drawing on myth and folklore to bring to life women’s remarkable ability to transform themselves in the face of seemingly impossible circumstances.
‘A book for all the w
- Author: Blackie, Sharon
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 224
- Publish Date: September 29 2020
- ISBN10: 1912836246
- Language: English
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Norse Mythology: Slip-Cased Edition
$24.99 Add to cartMany of the stories from Norse mythology have been handed down through the centuries in the oral tradition and most derive from Iceland. This thrilling collection of tales will transport readers to th… [more below]
- Author: Shepherd, James
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 384
- Publish Date: May 01 2018
- ISBN10: 1788285573
- Language: English
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Ghost Stories of Minnesota
$14.95 Add to cartIn Minnesota, much more than the magnificent scenery will take your breath away. Tales of fright-filled folklore span the length and breadth of the North Star State:
* Phantom soldiers of the Civil Wa
- Series: Ghost Stories
- Author: Teel, Gina
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 208
- Publish Date: August 23, 2022
- ISBN10: 1894877071
- Language: English
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Bulfinch’s Mythology: Stories of Gods and Heroes
$14.99 Add to cartAn easily understood reference guide to the deities of Greek and Roman mythology.
Stories of Gods and Heroes, originally published in 1855, is the first of three works that make up Bulfinch’s Mytholog- Series: Word Cloud Classics
- Author: Bulfinch, Thomas
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 392
- Publish Date: October 01 2015
- ISBN10: 1626864691
- Language: English
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Ghost Stories of Old New Orleans (Revised)
$24.95 Add to cart“He struck a match to look at his watch. In the flare of the light they saw a young woman just at Pitot’s elbow–a young woman dressed all in black, with pale gold hair, and a baby sleeping on her sho
- Author: Delavigne, Jeanne
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 400
- Publish Date: October 07, 2013
- ISBN10: 0807152919
- Language: English
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The Book of Superstitions: Black Cats, Yellow Flowers, Broken Mirrors, Cracked Sidewalks, and More Cultural Behaviors and Myths Explained
$14.95 Add to cartLearn the compelling cultural histories behind some of the world’s supernatural beliefs with The Book of Superstitions.
Friday the 13th; rabbit feet; knocking on wood; walking under a ladder; the curse
- Author: El Otmani, Shelby
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 192
- Publish Date: March 28, 2023
- ISBN10: 164643370X
- Language: English
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The Witch: A History of Fear, from Ancient Times to the Present
$18.00 Add to cartWhy have societies all across the world feared witchcraft? This book delves deeply into its context, beliefs, and origins in Europe’s history
“Traces the idea of witches far beyond the Salem witch tri- Author: Hutton, Ronald
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 376
- Publish Date: October 02 2018
- ISBN10: 0300238673
- Language: English
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The Slavic Myths
$34.95 Add to cartIn the first collection of Slavic myths for an international readership, Noah Charney and Svetlana Slapsak expertly weave together the ancient stories with nuanced analysis to illuminate their place a
- Author: Charney, Noah
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 256
- Publish Date: 17-Oct-23
- ISBN10: 0500025010
- Language: English
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American Indian Myths and Legends
$23.00 Add to cartMore than 160 tales from eighty tribal groups present a rich and lively panorama of the Native American mythic heritage. From across the continent comes tales of creation and love; heroes and war; ani
- Series: Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library
- Author: Erdoes, Richard
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 544
- Publish Date: August 12 1985
- ISBN10: 0394740181
- Language: English
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Greek Mythology: The Gods, Goddesses, and Heroes Handbook: From Aphrodite to Zeus, a Profile of Who’s Who in Greek Mythology
$16.99 Add to cartFinally sort out who’s who in Greek mythology–from gods, goddesses, heroes, monsters, and everyone in between
Greek mythology continues to appear in popular movies and books today but have you ever- Series: World Mythology
- Author: Albert, LIV
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 240
- Publish Date: March 30 2021
- ISBN10: 1507215495
- Language: English
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The Return of the Light: Twelve Tales from Around the World for the Winter Solstice
$14.00 Add to cartA collection of twelve traditional tales from around the world that honor the “return of the light” that takes place on the winter solstice
The winter solstice, the day the “sun stands still,” marks t- Author: Edwards, Carolyn McVickar
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 192
- Publish Date: November 14, 2005
- ISBN10: 1569243603
- Language: English
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Women of Myth: From Deer Woman and Mami Wata to Amaterasu and Athena, Your Guide to the Amazing and Diverse Women from World Mytholog
$17.99 Add to cartUncover the fascinating and complex women from mythology and folklore with this collection of stories profiling powerful goddesses, mighty queens, and legendary creatures.
Get inspired with 50 fascina- Author: Williamson, Jenny
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 256
- Publish Date: February 21, 2023
- ISBN10: 1507219415
- Language: English
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Heroes: The Greek Myths Reimagined
$35.00 Add to cartIn this sequel to the bestselling Mythos, legendary author and actor Stephen Fry moves from the exploits of the Olympian gods to the deeds of mortal heroes.
Perseus. Jason. Atalanta. Theseus. Heracle- Series: Stephen Fry’s Greek Myths
- Author: Fry, Stephen
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 352
- Publish Date: June 02 2020
- ISBN10: 1797201867
- Language: English
