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Tales the elders told: Ojibway legends
By Basil Johnston. 1981
These legends, which include "Why birds go south in winter" and "The first butterflies", are an integral part of the…
spiritual and cultural heritage of the Ojibway people. For all ages.Classical mythology: a very short introduction (Very Short Introductions)
By Helen Morales. 2007
Explores the psychologically important stories of ancient Greeks and Romans, still wielding cultural influence today. Dispels notion of comparative inferiority…
of Roman mythology, and discusses differences beyond deities' name changes. Describes the role of the mythic hero, and relationships between classical mythology and philosophy, Christianity, psychoanalysis, and New Age spirituality. 2007Egyptian myth: a very short introduction (Very Short Introductions)
By Geraldine Pinch. 2004
Egyptologist analyzes the myths that expressed the core values of the Nile River kingdom for three thousand years. Discusses the…
gods and goddesses of Egypt's religious narratives; the legendary exploits of its rulers, including the pharaoh Tutankhamun; and the meaning of symbols such as the sacred eye. 2004Science of the magical: from the Holy Grail to love potions to superpowers
By Matt Kaplan. 2015
A science reporter for The Economist looks for the germ of truth behind myths. From Bible stories of the Flood…
and from Norse mythology to modern superhero comic books, Kaplan takes popular magical beliefs and shows how they might be grounded in scientific facts. 2015The Celtic twilight: faerie and folklore (Celtic, Irish)
By W. B. Yeats. 2004
Consists of stories recounted to the poet by his friends, neighbors, and acquaintances. All of the stories focus on the…
mythic and magical roots of Irish folklore, venturing into the world of fairies, ghosts, and spirits. Includes commentary based on Yeats's own experiences. 1902The hero: a study in tradition, myth, and drama
By Lord Raglan, Fitzroy Richard Somerset Raglan, Raglan. 2003
Analysis of mythology, folklore, and drama to derive a set of twenty-two motifs that characterize the qualities and actions of…
heroic figures in traditional and literary narrative. Disputes the historical actuality often claimed for many traditional heroes, including Robin Hood, King Arthur, and the warriors at Troy. 1936The gods of Olympus: a history
By Barbara Graziosi. 2014
The Foxfire 45th anniversary book: singin', praisin', raisin' (Foxfire Series)
By Inc. Foxfire Fund, Inc. Foxfire Fund. 2011
Compilation of folklore, oral histories, and songs of Appalachian mountain culture from northeastern Georgia, published to mark the forty-fifth anniversary…
of the Foxfire magazine project. Includes tales of ghosts, crime, and murders as well as bluegrass music and arts and crafts instruction. 2011Witches, werewolves, and fairies: shapeshifters and astral doublers in the Middle Ages
By Claude Lecouteux. 2003
Professor of medieval literature analyzes the origins of several fantastic beings in the lore of Western Europe and examines their…
impact on the collective psyche. By exploring the concept of the soul and its "double," he posits ancient unifying themes across various cultures, including Celtic, Scandinavian, and Germanic. 2003West Texas tales (American Chronicles Ser.)
By Mike Cox. 2011
Mirrors, mice & mustaches: a sampling of superstitions & popular beliefs in Texas
By George David Hendricks, George D. Hendricks. 1980
This title, like its companion volume, "Roosters, Rhymes, and Railroad Tracks", suggests the wide variety of objects, happenings, and ideas…
about which the folk mind can be superstitious and to which it attaches picturesque beliefsHaunted Hoosier trails: a guide to Indiana's famous folklore spooku sites (Haunted Heartland)
By Wanda Lou Willis. 2002
Wanda Lou Willis takes readers on a frightening journey across Indiana, exploring haunted houses, rivers, and other locations. Supplemented with…
excellent original maps, photos, and illustrations, Haunted Hoosier Trails is a collection of spooky tales and real-life horror stories that doubles as a Halloween travel guide. For high school and adultTexas myths and legends: stories of the frontier
By John C. Ferguson. 2003
Michigan legends: folktales and lore from the Great Lakes state
By Sheryl James. 2013
Indian Old-man stories: more sparks from War Eagle's lodge-fire
By Frank B. Linderman, Frank Bird Linderman. 2001
This storied river: legends & lore of the upper Mississippi
By Dennis McCann. 2017
New England's strange sea sagas
By Robert Ellis Cahill, Robert Cahill, Robert E. Cahill. 1984
Brief tales of the hearty seamen and the ships they sailed off the treacherous New England coastline are gathered in…
this lively chronicle of heroics, mishaps, tragedies, and high seas adventureKentucky folktales: revealing stories, truths, and outright lies
By Mary Hamilton. 2012
A collection of 26 stories, including folktales, legends, tall tales, and ghost stories. Professional storyteller Mary Hamilton ends each story…
with information on where she heard the story, where it takes place, and how the story has evolved over time. Winner of a 2013 Storytelling World award for storytelling collections and a 2013 Ann Izard Storyteller's Choice Award. 2012Christmas: a candid history
By Bruce David Forbes. 2007
Tales from the Terlingua porch: Volume 1
By Allan C. Kimball, Blair Pittman. 2005