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Gods & Monsters Myths & Tales

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Publisher : Flame Tree Collections
ISBN 13 : 9781839644757
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (447 download)

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Download or read book Gods & Monsters Myths & Tales written by and published by Flame Tree Collections. This book was released on 2021-04-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Myths and legendary tales from around the world are packed with gigantic rivalries; gods, monsters and giants compete for supremacy over the land, the creatures within and the universe beyond. Zeus clashes with the all-powerful Typhon, Odin is destined to face the great wolf Fenrir during Ragnarok. And yet monsters such as the Minotaur, and giants of all kinds, dragons even, are monsters only to those too fearful to understand them, while others such as the Sirens, or the weird sisters, are malevolent without remorse. Such mythical gods and their foes, make great adventures for the modern reader tracing the roots of The Game of Thrones, Lord of the Rings and The Witcher, where good and evil are morphed into real avatars and creatures of vivid imagination. In these pages you'll find the gods of the heavens and mountains, and the spirits and demons of the deep sea, the dark woods and the burning sands. From the gods of Babylon and Ancient Egypt to the Norse Aesir, from the pantheon of mighty Greek deities to the gods of the earth and the sky in Pacific legends, most of the great traditions are featured here, with monsters galore: Anansi the trickster spider, the chaos serpent Apep, the Wendigo (or Windegoo spirits), the Greek Sphinx, the drought demon dragon Vritra and the Chimera to name a few. The Flame Tree Gothic Fantasy, Classic Stories and Epic Tales collections bring together the entire range of myth, folklore and modern short fiction. Highlighting the roots of suspense, supernatural, science fiction and mystery stories the books in Flame Tree Collections series are beautifully presented, perfect as a gift and offer a lifetime of reading pleasure.

Stories about Stories

Author : Brian Attebery
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 0199316074
Total Pages : 251 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (993 download)

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Download or read book Stories about Stories written by Brian Attebery and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2014-02 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first comprehensive study of fantasy's uses of myth, this book offers insights into the genre's popularity and cultural importance. Combining history, folklore, and narrative theory, Attebery's study explores familiar and forgotten fantasies and shows how the genre is also an arena for negotiating new relationships with traditional tales.

Hand of Isis

Author : Jo Graham
Publisher : Hachette+ORM
ISBN 13 : 0316040770
Total Pages : 390 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (16 download)

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Download or read book Hand of Isis written by Jo Graham and published by Hachette+ORM. This book was released on 2009-03-03 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Following her acclaimed debut, Jo Graham returns to the ancient world with a novel that will captivate lovers of fantasy, history and romance. Set in Ancient Egypt, Hand of Isis is the story of Charmian, a handmaiden, and her two sisters. It is a novel of lovers who transcend death, of gods who meddle in mortal affairs, and of women who guide empires.

Beasts & Creatures Myths & Tales

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Publisher : Flame Tree Collections
ISBN 13 : 9781839648830
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (488 download)

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Download or read book Beasts & Creatures Myths & Tales written by and published by Flame Tree Collections. This book was released on 2022-06-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mythological beasts and creatures come in every shape and size, sometimes good, sometimes evil, but often indifferent to the needs of humankind. A beautiful new collection of tales from many different traditions: Norse to Celtic, Greek to Indian, Japanese to Egyptian. With their weird combination of animal limbs, or distorted visions of human perception, beasts and creatures can be found in all myths and legends of the world, often used to demonstrate moral or fabulistic stories, and explain extreme natural phenomena. An ideal companion to Gods & Monsters Myths & Tales, this new collection includes more of the most famous and recognizable beasts, with some insight too into the rare and the little known: the Simurgh – the gigantic mythical bird of Persian mythology and literature – mingles with the monstrous Great Head of Iroquois folklore; the Kraken of originally Scandinvavian legend can be found alongside North America's Bigfoot, or Sasquatch if you prefer. Of course, from the Greek and Celtic mythologies come the Phoenix, Scylla and Charybdis, the Unicorn, Satyrs and Fauns, Centaurs and Minotaurs, the Basilisk and the Griffin. And let's not forget the goblins of the Norse, the ogreish monsters of Japanese mythology, the Oni, and the nymphs, fairies and sprites that appear in many different mythological traditions. This truly is a wonderful collection of tales. The Flame Tree Gothic Fantasy, Classic Stories and Epic Tales collections bring together the entire range of myth, folklore and modern short fiction. Highlighting the roots of suspense, supernatural, science fiction and mystery stories the books in Flame Tree Collections series are beautifully presented, perfect as a gift and offer a lifetime of reading pleasure.

Greek Myths & Tales

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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1787552594
Total Pages : 500 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (875 download)

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Download or read book Greek Myths & Tales written by and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-12-15 with total page 500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A potent pantheon of gods, heroes engaged in epic battles, fearsome mythical creatures and supernatural transformations – such fantastical elements infuse Greek myths with a wonder and excitement that’s hard to beat. These tales of love, courage, conflict and intrigue, shared for thousands of years, still exercise a powerful influence on our modern lives.

Chinese Myths & Tales

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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1787552640
Total Pages : 556 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (875 download)

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Download or read book Chinese Myths & Tales written by and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-12-15 with total page 556 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Curated new Myths and Tales. Great 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 dynasties. The result is a rich landscape of humanity, gods and spirits introduced here in this comprehensive book of folk tales and legendary exploits. The latest title in Flame Tree's beautiful, comprehensive series of Gothic Fantasy titles, concentrates on the ancient, epic origins of modern fantasy.

Myths of the Norsemen from the Eddas and Sagas

Author : Hélène Adeline Guerber
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 556 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Myths of the Norsemen from the Eddas and Sagas written by Hélène Adeline Guerber and published by . This book was released on 1908 with total page 556 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Magical Tales

Author : Carolyne Larrington
Publisher : Bodleian Library
ISBN 13 : 9781851242641
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (426 download)

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Download or read book Magical Tales written by Carolyne Larrington and published by Bodleian Library. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A faun carrying an umbrella; a hobbit who lives in a hole; a mysterious name - Lyra; an ill-treated schoolboy with a scar and a secret. Children's fantasy books often begin with resonant images. However, they also begin in an author's reading practices. How do children's authors incorporate myths and legends into their work? And how do myths and legends change as a result? In this richly illustrated collection of essays a team of academic experts trace the magical tales from Norse myth, Arthurian legend and medieval literature which have inspired the finest writers for children, including C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien and Alan Garner. Drawing on collections of manuscripts and rare books in the Bodleian Library, additional chapters put the spotlight on spell books, grimoires and books that do magic, as well as exploring stunning examples of pop-up books, harlequinades and concertina panoramas from the Opie Collection of Children's Literature.Other writers under discussion include children's authors of the Victorian era, such as George MacDonald, Rudyard Kipling and E. Nesbit, and twentieth-century writers Susan Cooper, Diana Wynne Jones and Philip Pullman. Through wide-ranging analysis these essays show how literature and tales from the Middle Ages and earlier still have been reinterpreted for each generation and continue to have a profound impact on writers of fantasy books for children today.

Norse Myths & Tales

Author : Flame Tree Studio (Literature and Science)
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1787552608
Total Pages : 508 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (875 download)

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Download or read book Norse Myths & Tales written by Flame Tree Studio (Literature and Science) and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-12-15 with total page 508 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Curated new Myths and Tales. Lively, stark and formidable, the imagery of Norse mythology storms through this classic collection. The fierce glory of Odin, Frey, Loki and their fellow gods of Asgard are featured here with all the great adventures, from Yggdrasil, the Tree of Life, to the endings of Ragnarok. And from the fabled Bifrost to the forging of Thor’s hammer, each Viking legend is riven with a vitality that speaks to us still. The latest title in Flame Tree's beautiful, comprehensive series of Gothic Fantasy titles, concentrates on the ancient, epic origins of modern fantasy.

Celtic Myths & Tales

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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1787552586
Total Pages : 484 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (875 download)

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Download or read book Celtic Myths & Tales written by and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-12-15 with total page 484 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Curated new Myths and Tales. The 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 stories in the ancient way, by word of mouth, we understand the traditions of these proud people through the records of their mortal enemies, the Romans, but still they thrive, so bright and strong today. The latest title in Flame Tree's beautiful, comprehensive series of Gothic Fantasy titles, concentrates on the ancient, epic origins of modern fantasy.

Heroes & Heroines Myths & Tales

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Publisher : Flame Tree Collections
ISBN 13 : 9781839641664
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (416 download)

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Download or read book Heroes & Heroines Myths & Tales written by and published by Flame Tree Collections. This book was released on 2020-09-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Our 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 cherry-blossom-blanketed hills of Japan. This astonishing anthology, in Flame Tree’s covetable series of myths and tales, gathers together the most iconic and entertaining tales of adventure and daring from around the world. From Perseus the Gorgon-Slayer of Greek myhology, and the exploits of Frithiof the Bold of Norse saga fame, to the tragic tale of Irish heroine Deirdre, these exciting stories vibrate with the heart and soul of age-old narrative. An extended introduction is followed by four main sections, with mythic stories from Mexico, Egypt, India and more: Tales of Warriors, Travel & Adventure; Heroes & Heroines in Literature & Poetry; Legends of the Gods, Demigods & Culture Heroes; Leading Ladies & Affairs of the Heart.

The Sisters of the Winter Wood

Author : Rena Rossner
Publisher : Redhook
ISBN 13 : 031648329X
Total Pages : 435 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (164 download)

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Download or read book The Sisters of the Winter Wood written by Rena Rossner and published by Redhook. This book was released on 2018-09-25 with total page 435 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Captivating and boldly imaginative, with a tale of sisterhood at its heart, Rena Rossner's debut fantasy invites you to enter a world filled with magic, folklore, and the dangers of the woods. *Publishers Weekly: Best Book of 2018: SF/Fantasy/Horror *BookPage: Best Book of 2018: Science Fiction & Fantasy "With luscious and hypnotic prose, Rena Rossner tells a gripping, powerful story of family, sisterhood, and two young women trying to find their way in the world." — Madeline Miller, bestselling author of Circe In a remote village surrounded by vast forests on the border of Moldova and Ukraine, sisters Liba and Laya have been raised on the honeyed scent of their Mami's babka and the low rumble of their Tati's prayers. But when a troupe of mysterious men arrives, Laya falls under their spell -- despite their mother's warning to be wary of strangers. And this is not the only danger lurking in the woods. As dark forces close in on their village, Liba and Laya discover a family secret passed down through generations. Faced with a magical heritage they never knew existed, the sisters realize the old fairy tales are true. . .and could save them all. Discover a magical tale of secrets, heritage, and fairy tales weaving through history that will enchant readers of The Bear and the Nightingale, Uprooted and The Golem and the Jinni. Praise for The Sisters of the Winter Wood: "Intricately crafted, gorgeously rendered. . .full of heart, history, and enchantment." —Publishers Weekly (starred review) "A richly detailed story of Jewish identity and sisterhood. . . Ambitious and surprising." —Kirkus For more from Rena Rossner, check out The Light of the Midnight Stars.

Japanese Myths & Tales

Author : Flame Tree Studio (Literature and Science)
Publisher : Flame Tree Collections
ISBN 13 : 9781787556836
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (568 download)

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Download or read book Japanese Myths & Tales written by Flame Tree Studio (Literature and Science) and published by Flame Tree Collections. This book was released on 2020-02-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From 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 tell the story of the land, the nation, the people and the divine heritage of the emperors of Japan. Often bloody and fantastic, the tales are a powerful, rewarding read, gathered together in the gorgeous, deluxe hardcover binding of the Flame Tree Epic Tales series. The latest title in Flame Tree's beautiful, comprehensive series of Gothic Fantasy titles, concentrates on the ancient, epic origins of modern fantasy.

African Myths & Tales

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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1839643102
Total Pages : 561 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (396 download)

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Download or read book African Myths & Tales written by and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2020-07-07 with total page 561 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Africa 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 and legends that have been passed down through the strong custom of storytelling and which often share similar elements, characters and ideas between peoples. So this collection offers a hefty selection of legends and tales – stories of the gods, creation and origins, trickster exploits, animal fables and stories which entertain and edify – from ‘Obatala Creates Mankind’, from the Yoruba people of west Africa, to ‘The Girl Of The Early Race, Who Made Stars’, from the San people of southern Africa, all collected in a gorgeous gold-foiled and embossed hardback to treasure.

The Illustrated Book of Myths

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Publisher : DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
ISBN 13 : 9780756622237
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (222 download)

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Download or read book The Illustrated Book of Myths written by and published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley). This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of myths from many cultures.

The Story of Myth

Author : Sarah Iles Johnston
Publisher : Harvard University Press
ISBN 13 : 0674185072
Total Pages : 385 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (741 download)

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Download or read book The Story of Myth written by Sarah Iles Johnston and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2018-12-03 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Greek myths have long been admired as beautiful, thrilling stories but dismissed as serious objects of belief. For centuries scholars have held that Greek epics, tragedies, and the other compelling works handed down to us obscure the “real” myths that supposedly inspired them. Instead of joining in this pursuit of hidden meanings, Sarah Iles Johnston argues that the very nature of myths as stories—as gripping tales starring vivid characters—enabled them to do their most important work: to create and sustain belief in the gods and heroes who formed the basis of Greek religion. By drawing on work in narratology, sociology, and folklore studies, and by comparing Greek myths not only to the myths of other cultures but also to fairy tales, ghost stories, fantasy works, modern novels, and television series, The Story of Myth reveals the subtle yet powerful ways in which these ancient Greek tales forged enduring bonds between their characters and their audiences, created coherent story-worlds, and made it possible to believe in extraordinary gods. Johnston captures what makes Greek myths distinctively Greek, but simultaneously brings these myths into a broader conversation about how the stories told by all cultures affect our shared view of the cosmos and the creatures who inhabit it.

The Myth Hunters

Author : Christopher Golden
Publisher : Spectra
ISBN 13 : 0553902334
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (539 download)

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Download or read book The Myth Hunters written by Christopher Golden and published by Spectra. This book was released on 2006-01-31 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this enthralling new tale from bestselling author Christopher Golden, one man is drawn into a realm just across the veil from our own, where every captivating myth and fairy tale is true, the vanished exist–and every fear is founded…. Yielding to his father's wishes, Oliver Bascombe abandoned his dream of being an actor and joined the family law firm. Now he will marry a lovely young woman bearing the Bascombe stamp of approval. But on the eve of his wedding, a blizzard sweeps in–bringing with it an icy legend who calls into question everything Oliver believes about the world and his place in it…. Pursued by a murderous creature who heeds no boundaries, Jack Frost needs Oliver's help to save both himself and his world–an alternate reality slowly being displaced by our own. To help him, Oliver Bascombe, attorney-at-law, will have to become Oliver Bascombe, adventurer, hero–and hunted. So begins a magnificent journey where he straddles two realities…and where, even amid danger, Oliver finds freedom for the very first time. From the Trade Paperback edition.