The Egyptian Heavens and the Zodiacs of Denderah
by J Norman Lockyer
The Roman Festivals of the Period of the Republic; An Introduction to the Study of the Religion of the Romans
by W Warde Fowler
Through ancient art, evocative myth, exciting archaeological revelations and philosophical explorations Bettany Hughes shows why this immortal goddess endures through to the twenty-first century, and what her journey through time reveals about what matters to us as humans.Charting Venus's origins in powerful ancient deities, Bettany demonstrates that Venus is far more complex than first meets the eye. Beginning in Cyprus, the goddess's mythical birthplace, Bettany decodes Venus's relationship to...
Loki Laufeyjarson is the famous trickster of Norse Mythology, who brings its pages to life with conflict, humor, and excitement. Far from being just a villain or a prankster, Loki is a god who brings necessary change into the world, transcends boundaries, and shines light on hidden truth. In this book, you will be introduced to Loki and the many masks he wears: whether he appears as the bringer of enlightenment, the traveling companion of the gods, or the ender of worlds. This is also an accessi...
Foodways and Folklore: A Handbook (Greenwood Folklore Handbooks)
by Jacqueline S Thursby
"[The book] captures the spirit of convivial storytelling and even encourages the activity. . . . Many readers . . . will be gratified to know that Brunvand intends to continue this series of relaxed, unofficial excursions into popular legends. Admirers of curiosa and the psychology of crowds cannot afford to miss them." -Kirkus Reviews
The Story of the Rhinegold, (Der Ring Der Nibelungen): Told for Young People (Classic Reprint)
by Anna Alice Chapin
A variation on the Cinderella story, in which a kind-hearted young woman meets her prince with the help of animals she has befriended.
A rhymed retelling of the classic tale with Benjy the bunny and Bubbles the cat clarifying values as the story unfolds.
Histoire du Prince Titi, A. R, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint)
by Themiseul De Saint-Hyacinthe
La Hija de La Serpiente Marina - The Sea Serpent's Daughter (Leyendas del Mundo)
by Margaret H Lippert
Clear, concise yet wide-ranging, The Ancient World in Minutes is the quickest way to understand the great civilizations of the distant past. From the first-ever cities of Sumeria and Babylon around 3500 BCE to the fall of Rome and the bloody demise of the Aztecs, here - in 200 mini-essays - are the critical leaders and wars; ideas and inventions; myths and religions; and art and architecture of the first 5000 years of recorded history. Discover the spiritual, cultural, technological and artisti...