Lonely Planet Kids A Treasury of Traditional Tales by Lonely Planet
$32.99 AUD
Category: Childrens Reference | Series: Lonely Planet Ser.
Immerse yourself in this page-turning collection of 20 tales from around the world. Discover spellbinding retellings of folk tales, fables and stories steeped in wonder, and journey continent-by-continent through this exquisite book. With morals and magic on every page, this beautiful compendium is a mu ...Show more
Speak, Bird, Speak Again - Palestinian Arab Folktales by Ibrahim Muhawi; Sharif Kanaana; Alan Dundes (Foreword by); Ibtisam Barakat (Foreword by)
$32.95 AUD
Category: Mythology
By combining their expertise in English literature and anthropology, Ibrahim Muhawi and Sharif Kanaana bring to these folktales an integral method of study that unites a sensitivity to language with a deep appreciation for culture. As native Palestinians, the authors are well suited to their task. Over ...Show more
A History of Ghosts, Spirits and the Supernatural by DK
$42.99 AUD
Category: Mythology
Discover the spine-chilling history of ghosts and the supernatural across the world in this stunningly illustrated guide. A History of Ghosts, Spirits and the Supernatural charts the extraordinary narrative of one of the most fascinating and controversial subjects in the world, covering everything from ...Show more
Australian Dreaming Stories by Ellen Anderson
$29.99 AUD
Category: Mythology
Aboriginal storyteller Ellen Anderson told these stories to C.W. Peck for his AUSTRALIAN LEGENDS (1923). Introduced by Michael Organ.
Celtic Ancient Origins by Martin J. Dougherty
$29.99 AUD
Category: Mythology | Series: Flame Tree Collector's Editions Ser.
Beautiful edition taking the reader through the origins and history the mighty Celts, known at the time of Cleopatra and Julius Caesar, highlighting the origins of modern fiction in myth and fable. To most of us, Celtic culture is at once distinctive and enigmatic. Though we may acknowledge the Celtic h ...Show more
Central African Folktales by J. K. Jackson (Editor)
$24.99 AUD
Category: Mythology | Series: The\World's Greatest Myths and Legends Ser.
From the beating heart of Central Africa comes a collection to join East African, West African and Southern African Folktales Featuring stories such as The Prince Who Insisted on Possessing the Moon, The Dog Came to Live with Man, and The Legend of the Cunning Terrapin and the Crane, tales from Cent ...Show more
Chinese Folktales by J. K. Jackson (Editor)
$24.99 AUD
Category: Mythology | Series: The\World's Greatest Myths and Legends Ser.
Chinese Folklore is drawn from over three thousand years of storytelling, with early legends of the gods and heroes, weird mysteries of sorcery and elemental forces, tales of the land and the animals within, and delightful sketches of love. Fantasy and philosophy often play important roles as the young ...Show more
Chinese Ghost Stories by Flame Tree Studio (Literature and Science) (Created by); Xueting C. Ni (Introduction by)
$24.99 AUD
Category: Mythology | Series: Ghost Stories Ser.
Chinese Ghost stories bring the past into the present, with everyday tales, fables and the antics of mischievous gods. A delightful collection of Chinese ghost stories such as The Painted Skin, The Laughing Ghost, The God of the City, The Magic Sword, The Dangerous Reward and more. FLAME TREE 451: Fro ...Show more
Classic Ghost Stories by Lisa Tuttle (Introduction by)
$24.99 AUD
Category: Mythology | Series: Ghost Stories Ser.
Tales from the classic era of ghost stories, one of the most popular and enduring fiction categories. A selection of mysterious and intriguing tales from the shadows, featuring M.R. James, Mary E. Wilkins Freeman, Edith Wharton and Algernon Blackwood, with F. Marion Crawford's The Doll's Ghost and Guy ...Show more
Czech Folktales by Jake Jackson (Editor); Rajendra Chitnis (Introduction by)
$24.99 AUD
Category: Mythology | Series: The\World's Greatest Myths and Legends Ser.
The Czech people trace their roots through medieval Bohemia and further back to the ancient Western Slavs before the start of the Viking Age. Their lively stories are parables and moral fables, rich with satire and the weave of determination in the face of grim reality. With a new introduction this new ...Show more
Egyptian Mythology: The Gods, Heroes, Monsters and Legends of Ancient Egypt by ARIEL SLICK
$39.95 AUD
Category: Mythology
Immerse yourself in the dark and complex mythology of Ancient Egypt. Alongside the mummies and the great treasure-filled burial chambers of the Pyramids are the many gods, heroes, monsters and legends that defined their universe. Atum, the first being -- who then begat Nut, the sky goddess and Geb, the ...Show more
Enchanted Creatures: Our Monsters and Their Meanings by Natalie Lawrence
$34.99 AUD
Category: Mythology
The hydra rears its many heads in a flurry of teeth and poisonous fumes. The cyborg lays waste to humanity with a ruthless, expressionless stare.From ancient mythology to modern science fiction, we have had to confront the monsters that lurk in the depths of our collective imagination. They embody our a ...Show more