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  • Rebel Folklore: Empowering Tales of Spirits, Witches and Other Misfits from Anansi to Baba Yaga by Icy Sedgwick

    Rebel Folklore: Empowering Tales of Spirits, Witches and Other Misfits from Anansi to Baba Yaga by Icy Sedgwick

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    Rebel Folklore gathers 50 of the darkest and most complicated folktale characters from around the world, showing readers why we should care about the rebels and misfits of ancient stories. Folktales were humble stories, passed down generations by those...
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  • The Book of Magic: From Antiquity to the Enlightenment by Brian Copenhaver

    The Book of Magic: From Antiquity to the Enlightenment by Brian Copenhaver

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    '. . . as when iron is drawn to a magnet, camphor is sucked into hot air, crystal lights up in the Sun, sulfur and a volatile liquid are kindled by flame, an empty eggshell filled with dew is raised towards the Sun . . .'This rich, fascinating anthology...
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  • Indo-European Poetry and Myth by M. L. West 9780199558919

    Indo-European Poetry and Myth by M. L. West 9780199558919

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    The Indo-Europeans, speakers of the prehistoric parent language from which most European and some Asiatic languages are descended, most probably lived on the Eurasian steppes some five or six thousand years ago. Martin West investigates their traditional...
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  • Pop Goes the Weasel: The Secret Meanings of Nursery Rhymes by Albert Jack

    Pop Goes the Weasel: The Secret Meanings of Nursery Rhymes by Albert Jack

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    In Pop Goes the Weasel, Albert Jack explores the strange and fascinating histories behind the nursery rhymes we thought we knew, showing that their real meanings are far from innocent.Who were Mary Quite Contrary and Georgie Porgie? How could Hey Diddle...
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  • The Penguin Dictionary of Symbols by Alain Gheerbrant

    The Penguin Dictionary of Symbols by Alain Gheerbrant

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    This is a remarkable dictionary, exploring the vast and various symbols which abound in literature, religion, national identity and are found at the very heart of our dreams and sub-conscious. Compiled by an international team of experts, each entry is...
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  • Prose Edda - Tales from Norse Mythology by Snorri Sturluson 9781528770477

    Prose Edda - Tales from Norse Mythology by Snorri Sturluson 9781528770477

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    Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781528770477Author Snorri SturlusonFormat HardbackPage Count 326Imprint Carruthers PressPublisher Carruthers PressWeight(grams) 562g
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  • Tide: The Science and Lore of the Greatest Force on Earth by Hugh Aldersey-Williams

    Tide: The Science and Lore of the Greatest Force on Earth by Hugh Aldersey-Williams

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    A Sunday Times 'Must Read' book.Described by the Sunday Times as "a gently studious Bill Bryson crossed with an upbeat and relaxed WG Sebald", Tide is "a superb book... a delight to read. It is profound and powerful, and should win prizes."From Cnut to...
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  • Baba Yaga's Book of Witchcraft: Slavic Magic from the Witch of the Woods Madame Pamita 9780738767895

    Baba Yaga's Book of Witchcraft: Slavic Magic from the Witch of the Woods Madame Pamita 9780738767895

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    Baba Yaga's Book of Witchcraft is an exciting book of ancient Slavic magical practices. In this book, you'll sit at Baba Yaga's side and listen to her stories about the birth of the sun, the land of the blessed ones, and the spirits that live right...
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  • The Iliad and the Odyssey Boxed Set by Homer 9780520306653

    The Iliad and the Odyssey Boxed Set by Homer 9780520306653

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    A stunning set of Homer's epics, brilliantly translated by a leading ancient world scholar. Hailed by reviewers and readers alike, Peter Green's landmark translations of Homer's timeless epics are now available for the first time in this striking and...
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  • Grettir's Saga by Jesse L. Byock

    Grettir's Saga by Jesse L. Byock

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    'You will be made an outlaw, forced always to live in the wilds and to live alone.' A sweeping epic of the Viking Age, Grettir's Saga follows the life of the outlaw Grettir the Strong as he battles against sorcery, bad luck, and the vengefulness of...
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  • Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner by Scott Cunningham

    Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner by Scott Cunningham

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    Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780875421186Author Scott CunninghamFormat PaperbackPage Count 240Imprint Llewellyn Publications,U.S.Publisher Llewellyn Publications,U.S.Weight(grams) 331g
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  • Jason and the Golden Fleece (The Argonautica) by Apollonius of Rhodes

    Jason and the Golden Fleece (The Argonautica) by Apollonius of Rhodes

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    The Argonautica is the dramatic story of Jason's quest for the Golden Fleece and his relations with the dangerous Colchian princess, Medea. The only extant Greek epic poem to bridge the gap between Homer and late antiquity, it is a major product of the...
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  • The Illustrated Mahabharata: The Definitive Guide to India's Greatest Epic DK 9780241264348

    The Illustrated Mahabharata: The Definitive Guide to India's Greatest Epic DK 9780241264348

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    Take a fresh look at India's great epic and rediscover the lost kingdoms, dynasties, and characters of the Mahabharata, accompanied by beautiful images and discussion points. Often described as the longest poem ever written, the Mahabharata is one of two...
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  • Encyclopedia of Mythology by Arthur Cotterell 9781840388008

    Encyclopedia of Mythology by Arthur Cotterell 9781840388008

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    Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781840388008Author Cotterell ArthurFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint Hermes HousePublisher Anness Publishing
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  • Travelling Heroes: Greeks and their myths in the epic age of Homer by Robin Lane Fox

    Travelling Heroes: Greeks and their myths in the epic age of Homer by Robin Lane Fox

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    Robin Lane Fox's Travelling Heroes: Greeks and their Myths in the Epic Age of Homer proposes a new way of thinking about ancient Greeks, showing how real-life journeys shaped their mythical tales. The tales of the ancient Greeks have inspired us for...
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  • The Little Book Of Hindu Deities: From the Goddess of Wealth to the Sacred Cow by Sanjay Patel

    The Little Book Of Hindu Deities: From the Goddess of Wealth to the Sacred Cow by Sanjay Patel

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    Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780452287754Author Sanjay PatelFormat PaperbackPage Count 144Imprint PlumePublisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 236g
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  • The Vampire: A New History by Nick Groom

    The Vampire: A New History by Nick Groom

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    An authoritative new history of the vampire, two hundred years after it first appeared on the literary scene Published to mark the bicentenary of John Polidori's publication of The Vampyre, Nick Groom's detailed new account illuminates the complex...
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  • Cumbrian Folk Tales by Taffy Thomas

    Cumbrian Folk Tales by Taffy Thomas

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    These engaging folk tales from Cumbria were collected as fragments that the author has brought back to life. Shaped by the natural world, local customs and generations of chattering, these traditional tales reflect the unique Cumbrian wit and wisdom...
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  • Medieval Monsters Damien Kempf 9780712357906

    Medieval Monsters Damien Kempf 9780712357906

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    From satyrs and sea creatures to griffins and dragons, monsters lay at the heart of the medieval world. Believed to dwell in exotic, remote areas, these inexplicable parts of God's creation aroused fear, curiosity and wonder in equal measure. Powerfully...
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  • Beneath the Moon: Fairytales, Myths, and Divine Stories from Around the World by Yoshi Yoshitani

    Beneath the Moon: Fairytales, Myths, and Divine Stories from Around the World by Yoshi Yoshitani

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    Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781984857224Author Yoshi YoshitaniFormat HardbackPage Count 176Imprint Ten Speed PressPublisher Random House USA Inc
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  • The Very First Bible by A W Mitchell 9780578641591

    The Very First Bible by A W Mitchell 9780578641591

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    Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780578641591Author Marcion Of SinopeFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint Marcionite Christian ChurchPublisher Marcionite Christian ChurchWeight(grams)...
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  • Practical Candle Burning: Spells and Rituals for Every Purpose Raymond Buckland 9780875420486

    Practical Candle Burning: Spells and Rituals for Every Purpose Raymond Buckland 9780875420486

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    Updated and reorganised this book has already sold over 300,000 copies - a classic magickal text From the popular author of Buckland's Complete Book of Witchcraft over 400,000 copies sold Filled with simple candle rites that get real results Includes 37...
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  • Winters in the World: A Journey through the Anglo-Saxon Year by Eleanor Parker 9781789146721

    Winters in the World: A Journey through the Anglo-Saxon Year by Eleanor Parker 9781789146721

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    Winters in the World is a beautifully observed journey through the cycle of the year in Anglo-Saxon England, exploring the festivals, customs and traditions linked to the different seasons. Drawing on a wide variety of source material, including poetry,...
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  • Venus and Aphrodite by Bettany Hughes

    Venus and Aphrodite by Bettany Hughes

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    'Lively' THE TIMES'Engrossing' THE SPECTATOR'Stunning' WOMAN & HOME'Marvellous' BBC HISTORY MAGAZINEThrough ancient art, evocative myth, intriguing archaeological discoveries and philosophical explorations, Bettany Hughes takes us on a voyage of...
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  • The Korean Myths: A Guide to the Gods, Heroes and Legends Heinz Insu Fenkl 9780500027660

    The Korean Myths: A Guide to the Gods, Heroes and Legends Heinz Insu Fenkl 9780500027660

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    The perfect introduction to the world of Korean myth and legend. Korean myths are a living and evolving part of society, in both the North and South. With the export of Korean film across the globe, K-pop, fashion, K-dramas, literature and comics there...
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  • The English Year by Steve Roud

    The English Year by Steve Roud

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    This enthralling book will take you, month-by-month, day-by-day, through all the festivities of English life. From national celebrations such as New Year's Eve to regional customs such as the Padstow Hobby Horse procession, cheese rolling in...
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  • Gossip from the Forest: The Tangled Roots of Our Forests and Fairytales by Sara Maitland

    Gossip from the Forest: The Tangled Roots of Our Forests and Fairytales by Sara Maitland

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    Fairytales are one of our earliest and most vital cultural forms, and forests one of our most ancient landscapes. Both evoke a similar sensation in us - we find them beautiful and magical, but also spooky, sometimes horrifying. In this fascinating...
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  • North by Seamus Heaney

    North by Seamus Heaney

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    In North Seamus Heaney found a myth which allowed him to articulate a vision of Ireland - its people, history and landscape. Here the Irish experience is refracted through images drawn from different parts of the Northern European experience, and the...
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  • Trick or Treat: A History of Halloween by Lisa Morton 9781789141580

    Trick or Treat: A History of Halloween by Lisa Morton 9781789141580

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    Trick or Treat is the first book to both examine the origins and history of Halloween and explore in depth its current global popularity. Festivals like the Celtic Samhain and Catholic All Souls' Day have blended to produce the modern Halloween, which...
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  • Classical Mythology A to Z: An Encyclopedia of Gods & Goddesses, Heroes & Heroines, Nymphs, Spirits, Monsters, and Places by Annette Giesecke

    Classical Mythology A to Z: An Encyclopedia of Gods & Goddesses, Heroes & Heroines, Nymphs, Spirits, Monsters, and Places by Annette Giesecke

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    An encyclopedic A-to-Z guide, this beautifully illustrated volume offers hundreds of rich, fascinating definitions of 700 major and minor characters, creatures, and places of classical mythology.Classical Mythology A-to-Z is a comprehensive and...
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  • St Joseph of Arimathea at Glastonbury by Lionel Smithett Lewis 9780718891657

    St Joseph of Arimathea at Glastonbury by Lionel Smithett Lewis 9780718891657

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    Reprinted by popular demand, this book tells the story of St Joseph of Arimathea and the legend of his journey to Britain as a metal merchant seeking tin. Tradition states that on this journey he was accompanied by none other than Jesus, who at this...
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  • Vampires: A Handbook of History & Lore of the Undead Agnes Hollyhock 9781577154464

    Vampires: A Handbook of History & Lore of the Undead Agnes Hollyhock 9781577154464

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    Rediscover the precursors to and the cultural and historical ancestors of the modern-day vampire-the most powerful of all the forms taken by the undead-in this hauntingly illustrated volume.The idea of a supernatural being with a neverending, insatiable...
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  • The Leaping Hare by George Ewart Evans

    The Leaping Hare by George Ewart Evans

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    The Leaping Hare is a rare and remarkable book about every aspect of the life and legend of the wild hare, exploring nature, poetry, folklore, history and art. A frequent feature in the mythology of many cultures, the hare has been linked with mystery...
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  • In Quest of the Historical Adam: A Biblical and Scientific Exploration by William Lane Craig

    In Quest of the Historical Adam: A Biblical and Scientific Exploration by William Lane Craig

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    Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780802879110Author William Lane CraigFormat HardbackPage Count 439Imprint William B Eerdmans Publishing CoPublisher William B Eerdmans Publishing Co
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  • An Authenticated History of the Famous Bell Witch by Martin Van Buren Ingram 9781434404336

    An Authenticated History of the Famous Bell Witch by Martin Van Buren Ingram 9781434404336

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    Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781434404336Author Martin Van Buren IngramFormat PaperbackPage Count 168Imprint Wildside PressPublisher Wildside PressWeight(grams) 254gDimensions(mm) 229mm...
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  • The Folklore of Plants by Margaret Baker 9780747801788

    The Folklore of Plants by Margaret Baker 9780747801788

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    To primitive man the whisper and movement of leaves and the silent unfolding of flowers were proofs of life and power, and their regeneration was a promise of nature's continuity. Cures, magic, divination and portents were all connected with the rich...
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  • Urban Legends: Strange Tales and Unsolved Mysteries from Around the World by James Proud

    Urban Legends: Strange Tales and Unsolved Mysteries from Around the World by James Proud

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    DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THE KIDS WHO FOUND A FERRARI BURIED IN THEIR GARDEN? WHAT ABOUT THE MAN WHO SUED SATAN? DO YOU KNOW THE LEGEND OF THE BUNNY MAN? Strange happenings, unsolved mysteries and seemingly supernatural events have gripped and shocked us...
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  • Peruvian Traditions by Richard Palma 9780195159097

    Peruvian Traditions by Richard Palma 9780195159097

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    In his lifetime, the Peruvian Ricardo Palma (1838-1919) was one of the most popular and imitated writers in Latin America. As head of the National Library in Lima, Palma had access to a rich source of historical journals and records. His historical...
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  • Winters in the World: A Journey through the Anglo-Saxon Year by Eleanor Parker 9781789147735

    Winters in the World: A Journey through the Anglo-Saxon Year by Eleanor Parker 9781789147735

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    Now available in paperback, Winters in the World is a beautifully observed journey through the cycle of the year in Anglo-Saxon England, exploring the festivals, customs and traditions linked to the different seasons. Drawing on a wide variety of source...
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  • Dictionary of Classical Mythology by Jennifer R. March 9781782976356

    Dictionary of Classical Mythology by Jennifer R. March 9781782976356

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    Jenny March's acclaimed Dictionary of Classical Mythology, first published in 1998 but long out of print, has been extensively revised and expanded including a completely new set of beautiful line-drawing illustrations for this Oxbow edition. It is a...
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