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Popular beliefs & controversial knowledge

Paperback. A uniquely authoritative yet lightly handled examination of the key tales in the corpus of Greek mythology. Series: Brief Histories. Num Pages: 544 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 131 x 36. Weight in Grams: 394. Series: Brief History of. 320 pages. From the origins of the gods through to the homecomings of the Trojan heroes, this title features all the familiar Greek narratives, along with some less familiar characters and motifs. In addition to the tales, it explains key issues arising from the narratives, and discusses the myths and their wider relevance. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1QDAG; JFHF. Dimension: 195 x 131 x 36. Weight: 440.
Publisher
Robinson
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845295127
ISBN
9781845295127
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 9.10

Paperback. Attempts to capture the beauty of the tales ancient Bards told and recreate the experience of the Celtic listeners. This book frames the myth with the teller and teller with his or her audience. Num Pages: 320 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HRKP2; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 139 x 24. Weight in Grams: 322.
Publisher
John Hunt Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9781846941016
ISBN
9781846941016
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 23.38

Paperback. An enchanting collection of Herefordshire folk tales retold by a professional storyteller. In association with the Society for Storytelling Num Pages: 192 pages, 60 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMF; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750982641
ISBN
9780750982641
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.55

Paperback. A very personal look at Merlin. Num Pages: 112 pages. BIC Classification: JFHF; VX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 141 x 215 x 14. Weight in Grams: 162.
Publisher
John Hunt Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781785354533
ISBN
9781785354533
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.41

Paperback. Num Pages: 856 pages, 5 b/w photos & 20 b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBLW; JFHC; JPA; JWT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 225 x 154 x 47. Weight in Grams: 1152.
Publisher
Trine Day
Number of pages
856
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9781936296088
ISBN
9781936296088
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 31.30

Paperback. A comparative study of the beliefs and institutions of mankind. Series: Penguin Modern Classics. Num Pages: 944 pages. BIC Classification: HBT; HRAX; JFHF; VXWM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 132 x 39. Weight in Grams: 642.
Publisher
Penguin Classics
Number of pages
944
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Edition
Abridged
Condition
New
SKU
V9780140189315
ISBN
9780140189315
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 19.02

Paperback. Includes material on the Discworld books up to Raising Steam. This title looks at the living myths and folklore that are reflected, celebrated and affectionately libelled in the imaginative universe of Discworld. Num Pages: 528 pages, b&w by Paul Kidby. BIC Classification: FZC; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 33. Weight in Grams: 412.
Publisher
Corgi
Number of pages
512
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
01st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780552154932
ISBN
9780552154932
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.35

hardcover. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations (some col.), map. BIC Classification: 1DBR; AJC; HRCR; JFHF; WTHM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 205 x 21. Weight in Grams: 816.
Edition
First Edition
Publisher
Atrium
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Condition
New
SKU
9780953535316
ISBN
9780953535316
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 22.92

paperback. In the midst of the remarkable revival of interest and belief in angels comes this handsomely illustrated reference work--the fruit of 16 years of research in Talmudic, gnostic, cabalistic, apocalyptic, patristic, and legendary texts. "A wacky and wonderful compendium of angelic lore".--Time. Illustrations. Num Pages: 387 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: GBC; HRC; HRKT; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 190 x 27. Weight in Grams: 744.
Publisher
Free Press
Number of pages
387
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Edition
New ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780029070529
ISBN
9780029070529
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 15.22

Paperback. These folk tales from one of Britain's most ancient countries are vividly retold by local storyteller Janet Dowling. Their origins lost in the oral tradition, these 30 stories from Surrey reflect the wisdom and eccentricities of the county and its people. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESR; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 123 x 15. Weight in Grams: 210.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752466354
ISBN
9780752466354
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.44

Paperback. The civilization we know as Ancient Egypt stretched over three thousand years. What was life like for ancient Egyptians? What were their beliefs - and how different were they from ours? This title uses Egypt's narratives to create a panorama of its history, from the earliest settlers to the time of Cleopatra. Num Pages: 400 pages, 8pp colour plates. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; HRKP1; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 147 x 197 x 25. Weight in Grams: 316.
Publisher
Penguin Global
Number of pages
400
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780141021768
ISBN
9780141021768
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.81

Paperback. Third revised edition, previously published in 1973 by Harper Collins, of a collection of texts stressing the universal themes of mythology. They range from the Bible to English literature, to C Jung and others, to illustrate the archetypal aspects of the universal hero. This edition includes heroine myths and an updated bibliography. Num Pages: 288 pages, 7 halftones. BIC Classification: JFHF. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 228 x 153 x 20. Weight in Grams: 448.
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Edition
3rd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780195119572
ISBN
9780195119572
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.09

Paperback. Within these pages are tales of legendary rocks, Robin Hood, tragic love affairs, thwarted villainy, witches, fairies, hidden treasure and much more. The intriguing stories, brought to life with beautiful line-drawings by a local artist, will be enjoyed by readers time and again. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 125 x 15. Weight in Grams: 212.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752452920
ISBN
9780752452920
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.46

Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages, 30 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKX; HBTB; JFHF; VXQG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 133 x 199 x 15. Weight in Grams: 212.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750970327
ISBN
9780750970327
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.47

Paperback. .
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752450667
ISBN
9780752450667
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.50

Paperback. .
Publisher
Dunedin Academic Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780460352
ISBN
9781780460352
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.99
€ 47.25

Paperback. Num Pages: 336 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPK; HBJK; HBLW3; JFHC; JPWL1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 150 x 216 x 13. Weight in Grams: 236.
Publisher
Trine Day United States
Number of pages
336
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781936296866
ISBN
9781936296866
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 22.10

Paperback. This volume boldly proposes that the core of the Arthurian and Holy Grail traditions derived not from Celtic mythology, but rather from the folklore of the peoples of ancient Scythia (what are now the South Russian and Ukrainian steppes). Series: Arthurian Characters & Themes. Num Pages: 424 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 214 x 141 x 23. Weight in Grams: 510.
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Inc
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780815335665
ISBN
9780815335665
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 51.03

Paperback. The Discovery of the Treasure of Solomon. 256 pages, 16 colour illustrations. The author followed ciphered messages left by the Templars in church paintings, inscriptions and stained glass windows to what may well be three of the Stones of Fire. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: JFH. Dimension: 226 x 154 x 17. Weight: 440.
Publisher
Inner Traditions Bear and Company
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781591430391
ISBN
9781591430391
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 18.64

Paperback. .
Publisher
Sky Books United States
Number of pages
384
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9780967816265
ISBN
9780967816265
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 28.06

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