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Kalevala & Finnish Myths & Tales: Epic Tales Flame Tree Studio (Literature and Science) 9781835627792
RRP: £20.00SciFier: £14.82The folklore of Finland is somewhat unexplored, but it is bursting with life and wonder. These stories of heroes, the natural world, kinship and myth have been retold and preserved though time. This... -
Asexual Myths & Tales by Elizabeth Hopkinson
SciFier: £11.49Once upon a time, our ancestors told tales of asexuality, symbolic stories that hint at other identities: a princess who grows a beard to escape marriage, a knight who forsakes his wife's bed to... -
Anthology of Classical Myth: Primary Sources in Translation Stephen M. Trzaskoma 9781624664984
RRP: £59.99SciFier: £44.13This new edition of Anthology of Classical Myth offers selections from key Near Eastern texts-the Babylonian Epic of Gilgamesh, Epic of Creation (Enuma Elish), and Atrahasis; the Hittite Song of... -
Little Myths: Odysseus Alexandra Stewart 9781444983647
RRP: £12.99SciFier: £9.21Most people know Odysseus for his great intelligence and Trojan Horse trick. But once upon a time, Odysseus was just a little boy. Sure, he was the prince of Ithaca, and he grew up to go on the most... -
The Mighty Goddess: World Myths Sally Pomme Clayton 9781837052493
RRP: £15.99SciFier: £12.05This stunning collection of myths is for adults, and brings together 52 goddess myths from across the globe: familiar, unknown, forgotten - spectacular! Pioneering storyteller Sally Pomme Clayton... -
Japanese Myths & Tales by Dr Alan Cummings
RRP: £20.00SciFier: £13.21From the creation myth of Izanagi and Izanami designed to explain the origins of the island of Japan, to the hundreds of kami (gods or spirits) and monsters populating the tales, Japanese legends... -
Illustrated Norse Myths by Alex Frith
RRP: £14.00SciFier: £9.57A thrilling collection of Viking myths, brought to life with evocative illustrations. Meet dragon-slaying heroes and giant-smashing gods, as well as Thor, the thunder god, Loki the shape-shifting... -
The Greek Myths: The Complete and Definitive Edition Robert Graves 9780241982358
RRP: £16.99SciFier: £13.31The definitive and comprehensive edition of Robert Graves's classic retelling of the Greek myths'Icarus disobeyed his father's instructions and began soaring towards the sun, rejoiced by the lift of... -
Japanese Myths by Melanie Clegg
RRP: £24.99SciFier: £17.96Japan's origin story dates from the eight century CE, written in the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki. From the first creation of heaven, earth and the Japanese archipelago from the tip of a spear by the gods... -
Aztec Myths & Tales by Dr. Anthony F. Aveni
RRP: £20.00SciFier: £14.82This fascinating collection explores the history, culture, gods, calendar, myths and tales of the Aztec people, the Incas, the Mayans and other Mesoamerican and Central American peoples, from... -
Native American Myths & Tales by Sam Gill
RRP: £20.00SciFier: £14.82This new selection of myths offers a broad insight into the nature and lifestyle of the ancestral lands of the Native American tribes that once stretched from the tip of Alaska, down to the Bay of... -
Heroes & Heroines Myths & Tales by Maria Tatar
RRP: £20.00SciFier: £14.82Our worldwide storytelling heritage is vast and varied and yet contains common threads, themes and motifs running throughout the many legends, whether they hail from the dusty plains of Africa or the... -
Persian Myths & Tales by Christine van Ruymbeke
RRP: £20.00SciFier: £14.82The Shah Nameh (The Book of Kings), The Rubaiyat, The Divan, and The Gulistan (The Flower Garden) are amongst the greatest works of Persia, containing some of the most beautiful, rich and diverse... -
English Myths by Michael Kerrigan
RRP: £19.99SciFier: £14.79The mythology and folklore of England is as old as the land itself, rich in symbolism and full of tales of quests and heroic daring-do, ghosts and witches, romantic heroines and noble outlaws. Who... -
Arcadian Days: Gods, Women and Men from Greek Myth - from the winner of the Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction John Spurling 9780715654569
RRP: £10.99SciFier: £8.22The Greek myths, refined by the great poets and playwrights of Ancient Greece, distil the essence of human life: its brief span, its pride, courage and insecurity, its anxious relationship with the... -
The Universal Myths by Alexander Eliot
SciFier: £17.24Crossing the boundaries of time, region, and culture, universal myths have provided inspiration and guidance for countless generations-laying a foundation for the religious, social, and political... -
Babylon & Sumer Myths & Tales by Flame Tree Studio (Literature and Science)
RRP: £20.00SciFier: £14.82A new collection of epic tales from the crucible of civilization, in the pocket between the Tigris and the Euphrates rivers where language, astronomy, religion and mythology grew from one of the... -
Anthology of Classical Myth: Primary Sources in Translation Stephen M. Trzaskoma 9781624664977
RRP: £29.99SciFier: £26.68This new edition of Anthology of Classical Myth offers selections from key Near Eastern texts-the Babylonian Epic of Gilgamesh, Epic of Creation (Enuma Elish), and Atrahasis; the Hittite Song of... -
Illustrated Myths from Around the World by Usborne
RRP: £14.00SciFier: £9.57Where did the moon come from? And what happened when giants roamed the land? Find out in this enthralling collection of myths from around the world, including the African folktale, "Anansi and the... -
Illustrated Norse Myths Alex Frith 9781836052388
RRP: £19.99SciFier: £15.58A thrilling collection of Viking myths, brought to life with evocative illustrations. Meet dragon-slaying heroes and giant-smashing gods, as well as Thor, the thunder god, Loki the shape-shifting... -
Chinese Myths and Legends by Shelley Fu
RRP: £14.99SciFier: £11.76Chinese Myths and Legends is a wonderful collection of seven classic Chinese stories that make for great reading adventures. From the stories of Pan Gu and Nu Wo, creators of the world, to Bai... -
The Mammoth Book of Celtic Myths and Legends by Peter Ellis
RRP: £14.99SciFier: £7.39Developed from an early oral storytelling tradition dating back to the dawn of European culture, this is one of the oldest and most vibrant of Europe's mythologies. From all six Celtic cultures -... -
Slavic Myths & Tales: Epic Tales Kristijan Petrovic 9781835625927
RRP: £20.00SciFier: £14.82With a new introduction, this collection of Slavic tales is based on the oral storytelling traditions of the peoples of Eastern Europe, from the Polish and the Slovaks to the Macedonians, Croats,... -
The Shadow of Perseus: A compelling feminist retelling of the myth of Perseus told from the perspectives of the women who knew him best Claire Heywood 9781399702669
RRP: £16.99SciFier: £12.24'A page-turning retelling . . . so interesting and thought-provoking' JENNIFER SAINT'A fresh and original take on the myth of Perseus . . . I was gripped by the human drama at the novel's heart'... -
The Shadow of Perseus: A compelling feminist retelling of the myth of Perseus told from the perspectives of the women who knew him best Claire Heywood 9781529333732
RRP: £9.99SciFier: £7.34'A page-turning retelling . . . so interesting and thought-provoking' JENNIFER SAINT'A fresh and original take on the myth of Perseus . . . I was gripped by the human drama at the novel's heart'... -
Myths of the Norsemen (Signature Editions) H.A. Guerber 9781454962472
SciFier: £8.60Epic tales of heroism and adventure from Norse mythology, by noted scholar of myth and folklore H. A. Guerber, now repackaged for Union Square and Co.'s Signature Editions series. Over the centuries,... -
Irish Myths and Legends by Lady Augusta Gregory
RRP: £19.99SciFier: £16.59Lady 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... -
Mythos: The Greek Myths Retold Stephen Fry (Audiobook Narrator) 9781405934138
RRP: £10.99SciFier: £8.22STEP INTO ANOTHER WORLD - OF MAGIC, MAYHEM, MONSTERS AND MANIACAL GODS - IN STEPHEN FRY'S MOMENTOUS SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, MYTHOS'A romp through the lives of ancient Greek gods. Fry is at his... -
Egyptian Myths & Tales by Dr Chris Naunton
RRP: £20.00SciFier: £14.82A new collection of epic tales collected in the gorgeous gold-foiled and embossed hardback Flame Tree series. With their inventive mythology, the Egyptians explained the effects of famine, harvest,... -
Japanese Myths Illustrated Melanie Clegg 9781838865870
RRP: £30.00SciFier: £23.60Discover everything you've ever wondered about the legendary spirits, creatures, and figures of Japanese folklore including how they have found their way into every corner of contemporary pop culture... -
The Macmillan Collection of Norse Myths Macmillan Children's Books 9781035040650
RRP: £35.00SciFier: £24.83A brilliant collection of stories based on the heroes and villains of Norse Mythology, hand-picked and collected together in this gorgeous gift treasury.Delve into the world of gods, giants and... -
Illustrated Myths from Around the World Various 9781409596738 [USED COPY]
RRP: £14.00SciFier: £3.61Where did the moon come from? And what happened when giants roamed the land? Find out in this enthralling collection of myths from around the world, including the African folktale, "Anansi and the... -
Greek Myths: A new retelling of your favourite myths that puts female characters at the heart of the story Charlotte Higgins 9781529111118
RRP: £9.99SciFier: £8.42'A great storyteller' Madeline Miller, author of CirceIn this powerful new collection, Charlotte Higgins foregrounds Greek mythology's most enduring heroines. Here are the myths of Heracles and... -
Myths, Legends and Tales for a Greener World: A book of global wisdom Rosalind Kerven 9781849949989
RRP: £16.99SciFier: £12.94Myths, Legends and Tales for a Greener World is a captivating collection of stories, retold by master folklorist Rosalind Kerven, all of which offer a new and inspiring perspective on the climate... -
African Myths & Tales by Dr. Kwadwo Osei-Nyame, Jnr
RRP: £20.00SciFier: £14.82Africa south of the Sahara is a land of wide-ranging traditions and varying cultures. Despite the diversity and the lack of early written records, the continent possesses a rich body of folk tales... -
Buddhist Myths by Martin J Dougherty
RRP: £19.99SciFier: £14.82Practiced today by more than 500 million adherents, Buddhism emerged from India between the sixth and fourth centuries BCE. Based around the original teachings of the Buddha, key texts emerged to... -
The Book of Viking Myths by Peter Archer
RRP: £12.99SciFier: £9.21This fascinating new book reveals the origins of the Vikings-from Thor and Leif Erikson to Loki and the Valkyries-and the tales that have influenced our own lives.For thousands of years, Vikings have... -
Chinese Myths & Tales by Davide Latini
RRP: £20.00SciFier: £12.81Great floods and river Gods, snake spirits, and Immortals, China's unique set of mythological tales are derived from its vast expanse, diverse culture and the endless wars between tribes and... -
Witches, Wizards, Seers & Healers Myths & Tales by Diane Purkiss
RRP: £20.00SciFier: £12.81In the West we tend to think of witches in terms of the witch trials, when fear, ignorance and religious fervour brought the poor to heel, and fostered suspicion of those who dared to be different,... -
Superman in Myth and Folklore by Daniel Peretti
RRP: £28.95SciFier: £22.56Superman rose from popular culture-comic books, newspaper strips, radio, television, novels, and movies-but people have so embraced the character that he has now become part of folklore. This...