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Pears Encyclopaedia of Myths and Legends
| Author | : Sheila Savill |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 1976 |
| Genre | : Legends |
| ISBN | : 9780720708349 |
Encyclopedia of Spirits and Ghosts in World Mythology
| Author | : Theresa Bane |
| Publisher | : McFarland |
| Total Pages | : 179 |
| Release | : 2016-03-24 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 1476663556 |
Of all the anomalous phenomenon reported, ghost sightings are by far the most common. The words "ghost" and "spirit" are used interchangeably in American English but in other cultures the lingering souls of the departed are not to be confused with ancestral spirits, demonic spirits, numens or poltergeists. This encyclopedia lists hundreds of entities of the spirit realm--from aatxe to zuzeca--from world mythology and folklore.
Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore
| Author | : Theresa Bane |
| Publisher | : McFarland |
| Total Pages | : 428 |
| Release | : 2016-05-22 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 147662268X |
"Here there be dragons"--this notation was often made on ancient maps to indicate the edges of the known world and what lay beyond. Heroes who ventured there were only as great as the beasts they encountered. This encyclopedia contains more than 2,200 monsters of myth and folklore, who both made life difficult for humans and fought by their side. Entries describe the appearance, behavior, and cultural origin of mythic creatures well-known and obscure, collected from traditions around the world.
Encyclopedia of Giants and Humanoids in Myth, Legend and Folklore
| Author | : Theresa Bane |
| Publisher | : McFarland |
| Total Pages | : 212 |
| Release | : 2016-05-12 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 1476623384 |
Every culture has in its folklore and mythology beings of immense size and strength, as well as other preternatural humanoids great or small who walk among us, serving the divine or fulfilling their own agendas. This book catalogs the lore and legends of more than 1,000 different humanoid species and individual beings, including the Titans, Valkyries, Jotnar, yōkai, biblical giants, elves, ogres, trolls and many more.
Pears' Shilling Cyclopaedia
| Author | : Pelham Books, Limited |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 744 |
| Release | : 1898 |
| Genre | : Reference |
| ISBN | : |
Encyclopedia of Mythological Objects
| Author | : Theresa Bane |
| Publisher | : McFarland |
| Total Pages | : 228 |
| Release | : 2020-06-22 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 1476676887 |
Curious about the chains that bound Fenriswulf in Norse mythology? Or the hut of Baba Yaga, the infamous witch of Russian folklore? Containing more than one thousand detailed entries on the magical and mythical items from the different folklore, legends, and religions the world over, this encyclopedia is the first of its kind. From Abadi, the named stone in Roman mythology to Zul-Hajam, one of the four swords said to belong to the prophet Mohammed, each item is described in as much detail as the original source material provided, including information on its origin, who was its wielder, and the extent of its magical abilities. The text also includes a comprehensive cross-reference system and an extensive bibliography to aid researchers.
Mythical Journeys, Legendary Quests
| Author | : Moyra Caldecott |
| Publisher | : Bladud Books |
| Total Pages | : 198 |
| Release | : 2007-06-01 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1843195232 |
Get ready for adventure! From great literary masterpieces to those anonymous stories passed down by word of mouth during generations of tribal gatherings, here are some of the greatest stories ever told. Now you can stir your imagination with legends and myths from across the world. From old favorites like the Grecian Jason and the Quest for the Golden Fleece to those sure to be new favorites, like the Vietnamese Journey to the Dragon Emperor's Palace, these tales and the gorgeous color paintings that accompany them are sure to send you on a flight of fancy. 176 pages (16 in color), 20 b/w illus., 7 1/2 x 9 3/4.
