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Scottish Myths by J.K. Jackson
SciFier: £7.32Much of Scottish mythology was imported by settlers arriving from across the Irish Sea, and so Scottish mythology in large part shares its characters and tales with the mythology of Ireland, from the... -
Korean Folktales by J.K. Jackson
RRP: £8.99SciFier: £6.72Organized into four sections - Love, Marriage & Family, Powerful Spirits & Mystical Realms, The Magical & the Supernatural, Tales of Animals & Mythical Creatures - this delightful collection gathers... -
Icelandic Folktales by J.K. Jackson
RRP: £8.99SciFier: £6.72Icelandic folktales are the close cousins of Viking fairy stories, although perhaps a little darker in their tone, but they share many of the same themes of innocence and trickery, triumph of good... -
Aztec Myths by J.K. Jackson
RRP: £8.99SciFier: £6.72Though the Olmecs (1250-200 bc) were the first civilization in Mexico, the Aztecs (1325-1521) -Mesoamerica's last imperial civilization and the most significant of the militaristic post-Classic... -
Roman Folktales by J.K. Jackson
RRP: £8.99SciFier: £5.93The fables, folklore and fairy tales of Rome are definitely not the more familiar myths and legends with their pantheon of gods. Within these pages you'll find stories and fears of the everyday,... -
Chinese Myths by J.K. Jackson
RRP: £8.99SciFier: £6.72River Gods, snake spirits, mountain and Immortals, Chinese mythology is alive with ancient passions. China's unique set of mythological tales are derived from its vast expanse, diverse culture and... -
Egyptian Myths by J.K. Jackson
RRP: £6.99SciFier: £5.48The Myths of Ancient Egypt are tied intimately to the presence and natural rhythms of the Nile. With their inventive mythology, the Egyptians explained the effects of famine, harvest, floods and... -
Norse Myths by J.K. Jackson
RRP: £6.99SciFier: £6.72The Vikings and their norse gods fought a constant battle with nature. Their landscape, with its stark mountains and long nights created a particularly rough mythology, with profound contrasts and... -
Celtic Myths by J.K. Jackson
RRP: £8.99SciFier: £6.72Populated by gods, High Kings, wilfull Queens, noble warriors, fairies, goblins and wizards, the Celtic myths are unsurpassed in their variety and power. This new book is a dazzling collection of the... -
Arthurian Myths by J.K. Jackson
RRP: £6.99SciFier: £5.48Many medieval writers, especially from France and Wales, wrote stories about the great British leader that was King Arthur. Legends, folklore and myths from this period come together to paint a... -
Indian Myths by J.K. Jackson
RRP: £6.99SciFier: £5.48India, one of the great, ancient civilizations spawned a fascinating canon of myths and legends. With multiple gods, and a riot of colour and character this fantastic new book, Indian Myths, explores... -
Viking Folktales by J.K. Jackson
RRP: £8.99SciFier: £6.72Character-forming moral fables, Viking and Nordic folk and fairy tales take the magic of the natural world and combine it with the practical common sense of the everyday. Good folk are rewarded for... -
The Tale of Beowulf by J.K. Jackson
RRP: £6.99SciFier: £5.48Beowulf is an epic poem probably written in the 900s CE. It tells of events 600 years before in vivid detail, where the hero Beowulf is entreated to help a king defend his halls against the monster... -
Myths & Legends by J.K. Jackson
RRP: £20.00SciFier: £14.82Creation myths, quests, the eternal battle between good and evil, these are some of the classic tales that feed the ravenous beast of modern culture. For many the classical traditions of the Greeks... -
Serbian Folktales by J.K. Jackson
RRP: £8.99SciFier: £6.72Stories of the Serbian people are both poetic and strident, reflecting their proud heritage as Southern Slavs, who, in the years after the fall of the Western Roman Empire, swept South, taking over... -
Tristan and Isolde by J.K. Jackson
RRP: £8.99SciFier: £6.72Alongside Gawain and the Green Knight and Beowulf, Tristan and Isolde's tale of doomed love is a classic medieval story whose themes of love, betrayal, honour and courage have weathered the test of... -
Myths of Babylon by J.K. Jackson
RRP: £6.99SciFier: £5.48Babylonian myths, inherited in Mesopotamia from Sumeria, influenced by the ancient Assyrians represent a pinnacle of human achievement in the period around 1800 BC. Here we find humankind battling... -
African Myths by J.K. Jackson
RRP: £6.99SciFier: £6.72Sub-Saharan Africa is a land of colourful contrasts and diverse cultures. Despite the destructive influences of colonialism and the slave trade and the lack of early written records, Africa has... -
Japanese Myths by J.K. Jackson
RRP: £6.99SciFier: £5.48Japan's mythology is alive with gods, spirits and monsters. It draws on Buddhist and Shinto traditions to explain the nature of the world of the island of Japan, and the heavenly status of the long... -
Czech Folktales by J.K. Jackson
RRP: £8.99SciFier: £6.72The 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... -
The Four Branches of the Mabinogi by J.K. Jackson
RRP: £6.99SciFier: £5.48The ancient Mabinogi is a great world literature, and fascinating Celtic mythology. Centuries of oral storytelling worked up its intricate art, delighting every generation of all ages. The Guest... -
Polynesian Island Myths by J.K. Jackson
RRP: £6.99SciFier: £5.48The Polynesian triangle covers Easter Island, Hawaii, New Zealand and the many isles in between. The legends of the region are based on the creation of land, fish, sea, valleys and the volcanic... -
Greek Myths & Legends by J.K. Jackson
RRP: £10.99SciFier: £7.97Gorgeous Collector's Edition. From the birth of Zeus, to Prometheus, Pandora and Helen of Troy, Odysseus and Jason and the Argonauts, the myths of the Greeks and, later, the Romans, are passionate... -
Indian Ghost Stories by J.K. Jackson
RRP: £8.99SciFier: £6.72A delightful collection of stories from South Asia, some extending back to early cultures of the Indus river. Include Life's Secret; The Story of Prince Sobur; The Ghost-Brahman; The Origin of... -
Celtic Myths & Tales by J.K. Jackson
RRP: £20.00SciFier: £14.82The mythic invasions of Ireland, the mystical kingdoms, warriors, giants, creatures of the underworld and magic, these are the fantastic ingredients of Celtic legend. Because they told their own... -
African Myths & Legends by J.K. Jackson
SciFier: £11.87Gorgeous Collector's Edition. With its powerful tradition of storytelling, the myths of the continent of Africa have survived colonialism and slavery, bringing together a rich diversity of cultures... -
Greek & Roman Myths by J.K. Jackson
RRP: £6.99SciFier: £5.48The classical gods of Rome uncoiled from the fertile imaginations of the ancient Greeks whose gods were passionate and violent, jealous of their powers and subject to both mighty outbursts of love... -
Native American Myths by J.K. Jackson
RRP: £6.99SciFier: £5.48Algonquins, Iroquois, Ojibwe, Cherokee - the myriad tribes of North America and their folktales are deeply fascinating because they are unique amongst the mythologies of the world. The tribes were... -
Polynesian Myths & Legends by J.K. Jackson
RRP: £10.99SciFier: £6.87The Polynesian triangle covers Easter Island, Hawaii, New Zealand and the many isles in between. The legends of the region are based on the creation of land, fish, sea, valleys and the volcanic... -
Persian Myths J.K. Jackson 9781839649349
RRP: £8.99SciFier: £6.72From such texts as the Shah Nameh (the Persian Book of Kings), Masnavi-e Ma'navi, the Anvar-i Suhayli fables and works by the great poet Nizami, come ancient tales of a civilization that once... -
East African Folktales by J.K. Jackson
RRP: £8.99SciFier: £6.72Traditional stories bring a deeper understanding of the movement of peoples across East Africa. Common roots and differences between ancient peoples create a lively portrait with their fragile,... -
Irish Fairy Tales by J.K. Jackson
RRP: £6.99SciFier: £5.48Fairy stories, especially from the rich tradition of Ireland where the supernatural grew from the legends of the Celts, are the magic stories of everyday folk seeking solutions to the challenges of... -
West African Folktales by J.K. Jackson
RRP: £6.99SciFier: £5.48Tricksters and animals play an important role in West African folklore with stories that entertain but serve a moral purpose. Traditions and local tales revel in the antics of these characters: from... -
Viking Folk & Fairy Tales by J.K. Jackson
RRP: £10.99SciFier: £7.97Character-forming moral fables, Viking and Nordic folk and fairy tales take the magic of the natural world and combine it with the practical common sense of the everyday. Good folk are rewarded for... -
North African Folktales J.K. Jackson 9781835622568
RRP: £8.99SciFier: £6.72Historically Northern Africa was strongly affected by events and empires around the Mediterranean, from the exploits of the Phoenicians and their power centre Carthage, Alexander the Great, the ebb... -
Irish Folk & Fairy Tales by Dr. Kelly Fitzgerald
RRP: £10.99SciFier: £7.97Fairy stories, especially from the fertile landscape of Ireland where the supernatural grew from the legends of the Celts, are the magic stories of everyday folk seeking solutions to the challenges... -
Welsh Folk & Fairy Tales: Fables, Folklore & Ancient Stories Dr Delyth Badder 9781835622599
RRP: £10.99SciFier: £6.99A gorgeous Collector's Edition of Welsh folk and fairy tales, including lesser-known local legends as well as popular tales from different regions. This new collection is created for the modern... -
Philippine Folktales by Gabriela Lee
RRP: £8.99SciFier: £6.72The folktales of the Philippines are a unique blend of Asian and Pacific origins, Spanish influences from the long period of colonial occupation, and the islands' position as a seafaring trading post... -
Arthurian Myths & Legends by Prof Raluca Radulescu
RRP: £10.99SciFier: £7.97Gorgeous Collector's Edition. Many medieval writers, especially from France and Wales, wrote stories about the great British leader, King Arthur. Legends, folklore and myths from this period come... -
Central African Folktales by Professor Enongene Mirabeau Sone
RRP: £8.99SciFier: £6.72Featuring stories such as The Prince Who Insisted on Possessing the Moon, How the Squirrel outwitted the Elephant, and The Water-Fairies save a Child, tales from Central Africa share many aspects of...