Folklore & Mythology
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Strange Tales from Virginia’s Foothills to the Coast: The Richmond Vampire, the Witch of Pungo, the Dismal Swamp Monster & More
$23.99 Read moreThe Old Dominion is filled with the unexplained… With a history stretching back to the 1607 Jamestown settlement, Virginia is rich in mystery. There are ghost towns, fake towns, a vampire in Richmon… [more below]
- Author: Michaels, Denver
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 160
- Publish Date: March 13 2023
- ISBN10: 1467152714
- Language: English
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Greek Myths and Legends
$9.99 Read moreThe Ancient Greeks lived thousands of years ago, but their myths are filled with characters, creatures, and stories that have fascinated people ever since. This book mixes dramatic retellings and nonf… [more below]
- Series: All about Myths
- Author: Hunt, Jilly
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 48
- Publish Date: July 01 2013
- ISBN10: 1410954749
- Language: English
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Mythology 101: From Gods and Goddesses to Monsters and Mortals, Your Guide to Ancient Mythology
$16.99 Add to cartExplore the fascinating myths of Greek and Roman civilizations
The tales of gods and heroes are often turned into tedious discourse that even Ovid would reject. This easy-to-read guide cuts out the b- Series: Adams 101
- Author: Sears, Kathleen
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 288
- Publish Date: January 01 2014
- ISBN10: 1440573328
- Language: English
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DK Eyewitness Books: Ancient Civilizations: Discover the Golden Ages of History, from Ancient Egypt and Greece to Mighty
$16.99 Read moreFrom the intriguing world of pharaohs in Ancient Egypt, to the arts of Greece and Rome, to the amazing culture of the Mayans, Eyewitness: Ancient Civilizations looks at the world’s most intriguing soc… [more below]
- Series: DK Eyewitness
- Author: Fullman, Joseph
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 72
- Publish Date: July 01 2013
- ISBN10: 1465408878
- Language: English
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A Lapidary of Sacred Stones: Their Magical and Medicinal Powers Based on the Earliest Sources
$26.95 Read moreA comprehensive dictionary of sacred and magical gem lore that draws on the rarest source texts of Antiquity and the Middle Ages
– Reveals the healing and magical virtues of familiar gemstones, such a- Author: Lecouteux, Claude
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 376
- Publish Date: December 04 2012
- ISBN10: 1594774633
- Language: English
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From the Forest: A Search for the Hidden Roots of Our Fairy Tales
$18.95 Read moreAn insightful, beautifully written study of how nature has influenced popular fairy tales like Rapunzel and Little Red Riding Hood–pairing 12 modern retellings with detailed histories of Northern Eur… [more below]
- Author: Maitland, Sara
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 368
- Publish Date: October 29 2013
- ISBN10: 1619021919
- Language: English
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New Mexico Book of the Undead:: Goblin & Ghoul Folklore
$19.99 Read moreNew Mexico is a land of shadow and mystery. From the old coal mines near Raton and the isolation of Isleta Pueblo to the peaks of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and beyond, ghouls and spirits lie in w… [more below]
- Series: Legends
- Author: De Aragon, Ray John
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 128
- Publish Date: September 30 2014
- ISBN10: 1626197326
- Language: English
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Hawaiian Legends of Dreams
$26.99 Read moreMoe’uhane, the Hawaiian word for dream, means “soul sleep.” Hawaiians of old believed they communicated with ‘auma-kua, their ancestral guardians, while sleeping, and this important relationship was s
- Series: Latitude 20 Books (Hardcover)
- Author: Loebel-Fried, Caren
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 168
- Publish Date: August 31 2005
- ISBN10: 0824829611
- Language: English
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The Great Goddess: Reverence of the Divine Feminine from the Paleolithic to the Present
$18.95 Add to cart– A study of the primordial figure of the Great Goddess and her continued worship through time as shown by the myths, shrines, and sanctuaries around the world that honor this powerful symbol of creat… [more below]
- Author: Markale, Jean
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 272
- Publish Date: September 01 1999
- ISBN10: 0892817151
- Language: English
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Trust Me, Hansel and Gretel Are Sweet!: The Story of Hansel and Gretel as Told by the Witch
$9.99 Read moreThink a witch ate Hansel and Gretel? Think again In this fun, quirky picture book, discover another perspective of this popular fairy tale. Along with bright, bold illustrations, the bestselling OTHE… [more below]
- Series: Other Side of the Story
- Author: Loewen, Nancy
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 24
- Publish Date: January 01 2016
- ISBN10: 1479586277
- Language: English
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Irish Myths and Legends: Gods and Fighting Men
$24.99 Add to cartLady Augusta Gregory’s Irish Myths and Legends, or Gods and Fighting Men as it was first titled in 1904, is an essential collection of Irish myths, legends and folk tales gathered by Gregory from Iris… [more below]
- Author: Gregory, Augusta
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 456
- Publish Date: May 31 2022
- ISBN10: 1848408129
- Language: English
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Greek Mythology: A Traveler’s Guide from Mount Olympus to Troy
$24.95 Read moreThe Greek myths have a universal appeal, beyond the time and physical place in which they were created. But many are firmly rooted in specific landscapes: the city of Thebes and mountain range Cithaer… [more below]
- Author: Stuttard, David
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 256
- Publish Date: May 03 2016
- ISBN10: 0500518327
- Language: English
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México En MÃ
$24.95 Read moreViajero incansable, Armando Fuentes Aguirre, Catón, recorre todos los caminos de México. No hay estado del paÃs al que no lo hayan llevado sus andanzas. Quien ame esta patria y quiera sentir su gen… [more below]
- Author: Fuentes Aguirre Catón, Armando
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 488
- Publish Date: June 27 2023
- ISBN10: 6070799879
- Language: Spanish
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The Kids Book of the Night Sky
$16.99 Read moreIn this book in the Family Fun series, boys and girls will discover all the secrets the night sky holds. They can play games like “Night Sky I Spy,” keep an astronomer’s log and read about night sky m… [more below]
- Series: Family Fun
- Author: Love, Ann
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 144
- Publish Date: March 01 2004
- ISBN10: 1553371283
- Language: English
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Imaginary Peaks: The Riesenstein Hoax and Other Mountain Dreams
$26.95 Read more2022 Banff Mountain Book Competition Special Jury Mention
“A book every thoughtful adventurer and seeker of dreams should read.” — Outside- Author is a renowned writer in international climbing com
- Author: Ives, Katie
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 304
- Publish Date: September 14 2021
- ISBN10: 1680515411
- Language: English
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Zeus vs. Ra: Cosmic Clash of the Gods
$31.32 Read moreIt’s a battle of the leader of gods versus the god of the sun. The Greek god Zeus controls the skies and can shape shift as he wishes. With his connection to the sun, the Egyptian god Ra provides life… [more below]
- Series: Mythology Matchups
- Author: Lukidis, Lydia
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: August 01 2022
- ISBN10: 166634382X
- Language: English
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St. Patrick’s Day
$8.99 Read moreEvery year on March 17th, people all over the world celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
In this bright picture book, nonfiction master Gail Gibbons tells you everything you need to know about this holiday. Y- Author: Gibbons, Gail
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: January 01 1994
- ISBN10: 0823411737
- Language: English
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Gods of Love and Ecstasy: The Traditions of Shiva and Dionysus
$18.99 Read moreShiva and Dionysus are the Hindu and Greek gods of magical power, intoxication, ecstatic sexuality, and transcendence who initiate us into communion with the creative forces of life. Revealing the ear… [more below]
- Author: Daniélou, Alain
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 264
- Publish Date: May 01 1992
- ISBN10: 0892813741
- Language: English
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Paul Bunyan
$8.95 Read morePaul was a big bundle of joy when he was born. The trouble was, he grew so big that he couldn’t fit in the house! What did his parents do when he became taller than the trees? Paul Bunyan was an Ameri… [more below]
- Series: American Tall Tales
- Author: Anderson, Shannon
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 24
- Publish Date: November 27 2023
- ISBN10: 9798887354057
- Language: English
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Myths, Tall Tales and Half Truths of Cape Cod
$23.99 Read moreCape Cod, one of the nation’s oldest regions, can claim many firsts, but not as many as some want you to believe.
Boastfulness, tall tales and plain stretching the truth about history is widely pract
- Series: The History Press
- Author: Ellis, James H.
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 96
- Publish Date: July 31 2023
- ISBN10: 146715444X
- Language: English
