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Paperback. .
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
352
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780415286015
ISBN
9780415286015
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 19.81

Paperback. Includes tales such as young women go on long and difficult quests, wicked stepmothers turn children into geese and tsars ask dangerous riddles, with help or hindrance from magical dolls, cannibal witches, talking skulls, stolen wives, and brothers disguised as wise birds. Editor(s): Chandler, Robert. Translator(s): Chandler, Robert; Chandler, Robert; Chandler, Robert. Num Pages: 496 pages. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; FQ; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 127 x 196 x 29. Weight in Grams: 358.
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
496
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780141442235
ISBN
9780141442235
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.41

Paperback. Features stories from the ancient Welsh mythological cycle. This work includes only those stories that have remained unadulterated by the influence of the French Arthurian romances, providing a selection of the finest works in medieval Celtic literature. Editor(s): Ford, Patrick K. Translator(s): Ford, Patrick K. Num Pages: 224 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKW; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 45.
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Edition
2Rev Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520253964
ISBN
9780520253964
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.54

Paperback. Everything your rulers never wanted you to know and you were afraid to ask. Series: Mammoth Books. Num Pages: 560 pages. BIC Classification: JFHC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 132 x 39. Weight in Grams: 398.
Publisher
Robinson Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845296087
ISBN
9781845296087
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.81

Hardback. From antiquity to the Middle Ages, the bear's centrality in cults and mythologies left traces in European languages, literatures, and legends. Michel Pastoureau considers how this once venerated creature was deposed by Christianity and continued to sink lower in the symbolic bestiary before rising again in Pyrrhic triumph as the teddy bear. Translator(s): Holoch, George. Num Pages: 384 pages, 36 color illustrations. BIC Classification: HBTB; HRAX; JFCA; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 164 x 241 x 31. Weight in Grams: 710.
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
384
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Edition
Tra
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674047822
ISBN
9780674047822
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 28.62

Paperback. This introductory text offers a chronological account of the main Greek myths in surviving literary and artistic sources, and also examines the history of interpretation of Greek mythology from the 17th century to the present. It examines the relationship between Greek myths and epic poetry. Translator(s): Marier, Thomas. Num Pages: 264 pages, 12, 12 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 2AHA; DSBB; HRKP; JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 141 x 16. Weight in Grams: 318.
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press United States
Number of pages
264
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801853951
ISBN
9780801853951
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 35.99
€ 30.51

Paperback. Translator(s): Guterman, N. Series: The Pantheon Fairy Tale & Folklore Library. Num Pages: 672 pages, Illustrated. BIC Classification: FQ; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 154 x 39. Weight in Grams: 844.
Publisher
Random House USA Inc United States
Number of pages
672
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1973
Edition
Reissue
Condition
New
SKU
V9780394730905
ISBN
9780394730905
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 21.79

Paperback. Focuses on the Grail stories and the arrival of Christianity to Somerset. This title illustrates important links between Glastonbury and the Celtic settlement at Old Lammana in Cornwall; and examines old tales of an object of great importance - known as 'the Sovran cloth' - secretly hidden at both places. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations, geneal. table. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWS; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 164 x 11. Weight in Grams: 304.
Publisher
The History Press
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752470252
ISBN
9780752470252
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.45

Hardcover. A retelling of Greek myths is combined here with a comprehensive account of the world in which the myths developed - their themes, their relevance to Greek religion and society, and their relationship to the landscape. Num Pages: 256 pages, 330 illustrations, 139 in colour. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HRKP; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 262 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1198.
Publisher
Thames and Hudson Ltd
Number of pages
256
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Edition
01st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780500251218
ISBN
9780500251218
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 27.03

Paperback. .
Publisher
Rudolf Steiner Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
112
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9781855841949
ISBN
9781855841949
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 8.27

Paperback. The discovery of King Arthur Num Pages: 244 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 199 x 14. Weight in Grams: 290.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Edition
New edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750942119
ISBN
9780750942119
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 15.47

Paperback. The Welsh Fairy Book is a beautifully written collection of fairy tales and folk stories, first printed by the University of Wales Press in 1952. Illustrator(s): Pogany, Willy. Num Pages: 310 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKW; JFHF; YFJ. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 214 x 145 x 25. Weight in Grams: 436.
Publisher
University of Wales Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Condition
New
SKU
V9780708312575
ISBN
9780708312575
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.17

Hardcover. For centuries, people have been fascinated and enchanted by tales of mermaids. These watery temptresses can be found in folklore and mythology from every tradition in the world. This title delves into the myths surrounding these enigmatic beings, explores the common symbols associated with them, and presents tales of merfolk from around the world. Num Pages: 224 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 143 x 20. Weight in Grams: 358. An Enchanting Exploration of Their Myths, Legend, and Lore. 224 pages, illustrations. For centuries, people have been fascinated and enchanted by tales of mermaids. These watery temptresses can be found in folklore and mythology from every tradition in the world. This title delves into the myths surrounding these enigmatic beings, explores the common symbols associated with them, and presents tales of merfolk from around the world. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: JFHF. Dimension: 197 x 143 x 20. Weight: 356.
Publisher
Adams Media
Number of pages
224
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781440538575
ISBN
9781440538575
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.65

Paperback. Num Pages: 272 pages, ill. BIC Classification: 1DDF; HRCC2; JFHF; JFSV1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 153 x 20. Weight in Grams: 412.
Publisher
Red Wheel/Weiser United States
Number of pages
272
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Condition
New
SKU
V9781578633159
ISBN
9781578633159
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 21.07

Hardcover. Illustrator(s): Lamb, Kathryn. Num Pages: 96 pages, cartoon. BIC Classification: 1DST; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 219 x 151 x 14. Weight in Grams: 396.
Publisher
Stacey International United Kingdom
Number of pages
96
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Edition
Bilingual
Condition
New
SKU
V9781905299065
ISBN
9781905299065
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.31

Paperback. In the 15th century a new home was built for the priceless holy relics taken from Jerusalem centuries before - a building that, to the initiated, would explain everything about what had gone before and a structure that would be a recreation of the Herodian Temple on the Mount in Jerusalem. This is Rosslyn Chapel and here are its secrets. Num Pages: 304 pages, col. Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKSC; AMN; JFH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 138 x 21. Weight in Grams: 370.
Publisher
Watkins Media Limited
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780284927
ISBN
9781780284927
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 17.51

Paperback. Num Pages: 352 pages, b/w illus. BIC Classification: JFH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 154 x 20. Weight in Grams: 536.
Publisher
Adventures Unlimited Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Condition
New
SKU
V9781931882392
ISBN
9781931882392
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.96

Paperback. The 11 tales of the Mabinogion combine Celtic mythology and Arthurian romance. This new translation recreates the storytelling world of medieval Wales and re-invests the tales with the power of performance. Translator(s): Davies, Sioned. Series: Oxford World's Classics. Num Pages: 336 pages, one map. BIC Classification: 1DBKW; JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 196 x 128 x 22. Weight in Grams: 248.
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Number of pages
336
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Edition
Illustrated
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199218783
ISBN
9780199218783
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.66

Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages, 38 Black and White Illustrations. BIC Classification: HRKP; JFHF; PHDS; VX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 440.
Publisher
North Atlantic Books,U.S. United States
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781583945384
ISBN
9781583945384
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 18.54

Hardcover. Num Pages: 176 pages, colour photos. BIC Classification: 1HFM; HDD; JFH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 262 x 235 x 20. Weight in Grams: 972.
Publisher
Zulu Planet Publishers
Number of pages
176
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781920153083
ISBN
9781920153083
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 22.20

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