After ten years at war and ten years wandering the world, Odysseus has finally returned home. But he cannot reveal his identity to his faithful wife Penelope. A gang of wo...
Похожие книги
Viking!: Myths of Gods and Monsters
Kevin Crossley-Holland
Lionel believes that he is nothing but an awkward coward, and he much prefers playing his harp to drawing a sword. Banished by his warrior father, Lord Lionclaw, he finds ...
Ever since the Sheriff of Nottingham killed his father, Rook has run wild in Sherwood Forest, dreaming of his day for vengeance. Finally, he has found his chance. Not with...
The Caldecott medal-winning d'Aulaires once again captivate their young audience with this beautifully illustrated introduction to Norse legends, telling stories of Odin t...
An exploration of timeless legends. First told centuries ago, the ancient myths of the Greeks and Romans continue to fascinate and influence the world today. The expanded ...
Pagan Christmas: The Plants, Spirits, and Rituals at the Origins of Yuletide
Christian RA¤tsch, Claudia MA?ller-Ebeling
0
(0)An examination of the sacred botany and the pagan origins and rituals of Christmas • Analyzes the symbolism of the many plants associated with Christmas • Reveals the sham...
Best known for his poetry, William Butler Yeats (1865–1939) was also a dedicated exponent of Irish folklore. Yeats took a particular interest in the tales' mythic and magi...
"I love him more than poetry... I love him more than song."
Ever since he rescued her from Certain Death, Rose Brier has had a crush on Ben Denniston, otherwise known as ...
In this selection of tales by the master folklorist Andrew Lang, the reader is taken into the romantic world of the gallant Knights of the Round Table and their courageous...
Undertake a quest of discovery - and learn about some of the greatest myths and characters the world has ever known - without leaving your armchair.
Get the story behin...
"For any child fortunate enough to have this
generous book...the kings and heroes of ancient
legend will remain forever matter-of-fact; the
pictures interpret the text ...
Meet Monkey - king of the monkeys and the cleverest, naughtiest animal in China. He won't obey anyone, not even the Emperor of Heaven. But when Monkey steals a crop of mag...
Excerpt from Old Testament Legends: Being Stories Out of Some of the Less-Known Apocryphal Books of the Old Testament
If you read the title-page of this book - a thing wh...
The original Aesop Fables, introduced by award-winning author Marcus Sedgwick.
Over two hundred familiar tales from 'Look Before You Leap' and 'The Boy Who Cried Wolf' to...
Language Myths, Mysteries and Magic
Beautiful, wild-child Nicole Tepper is hit by a car and left for dead. But when she wakes the next morning, Nicole finds herself in bed without a scratch. Perhaps she was ...
Professor Colin Whisterfield spends his days at Jodrell Bank, using the radio telescope to look for his lost sister in the Pleiades. At night, he is on Alderley Edge, watc...
The story of King Arthur is one of the most famous legends in England. A wonderful tale of the days of chivalry and the exciting adventures of Sir Gawain, Sir Galahad and ...
The acclaimed author and illustrator of SIR GAWAIN AND THE GREEN KNIGHT return with an exhilarating edition of Britain's oldest epic.
Long ago there was a Scandinavian ...
The first and most terrifying monster in English literature, from the great early epic Beowulf, tells his own side of the story in this frequently banned book. This classi...