Pears Encyclopaedia of Myths and Legends
Author : Sheila Savill
Publisher :
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 36,75 MB
Release : 1976
Category : Legends
ISBN :
Pears Encyclopaedia of Myths and Legends
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 27,51 MB
Release : 1976
Category : Legends
ISBN : 9780720708349
Book Description
Pears Encyclopaedia of Myths and Legends: Chapter 7. Oceania and Australia. Chapter 8. The Americas
Author : Sheila Savill
Publisher :
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 13,57 MB
Release : 1978
Category : Legends
ISBN :
Book Description
Pears Encyclopaedia of Myths and Legends
Author : Sheila Savill
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 29,58 MB
Release : 1976
Category : Legends
ISBN : 9780720708349
Book Description
Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore
Author : Theresa Bane
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 428 pages
File Size : 50,65 MB
Release : 2016-05-22
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 147662268X
Book Description
"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 Mythological Objects
Author : Theresa Bane
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 10,69 MB
Release : 2020-06-22
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1476676887
Book Description
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.
Encyclopedia of Giants and Humanoids in Myth, Legend and Folklore
Author : Theresa Bane
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 22,72 MB
Release : 2016-05-12
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1476623384
Book Description
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.
Mythical Journeys, Legendary Quests
Author : Moyra Caldecott
Publisher : Bladud Books
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 21,18 MB
Release : 2007-06-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1843195232
Book Description
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.
Encyclopedia of Spirits and Ghosts in World Mythology
Author : Theresa Bane
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 179 pages
File Size : 19,89 MB
Release : 2016-03-24
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1476663556
Book Description
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 Fairies in World Folklore and Mythology
Author : Theresa Bane
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 430 pages
File Size : 31,57 MB
Release : 2013-09-18
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0786471115
Book Description
Fairies have been revered and feared, sometimes simultaneously, throughout recorded history. This encyclopedia of concise entries, from the A-senee-ki-waku of northeastern North America to the Zips of Central America and Mexico, includes more than 2,500 individual beings and species of fairy and nature spirits from a wide range of mythologies and religions from all over the globe.
