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Popular beliefs & controversial knowledge

Paperback. Illustrator(s): Edwards, Rachel. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYN; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 218.
Publisher
The History Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752489988
ISBN
9780752489988
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 15.96

Paperback. No other god of the Greeks is as widely present in the monuments and nature of Greece and Italy, in the tradition of antiquity, as Dionysos. This work presents a historical account of the religion of Dionysos from its beginnings in the Minoan culture to its transition to a cosmic and cosmopolitan religion of late antiquity under the Roman Empire. Translator(s): Manheim, Ralph. Series: Bollingen Series (General). Num Pages: 608 pages, 50 illus. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 1QDAR; HRKP; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 204 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 860.
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
476
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691029153
ISBN
9780691029153
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 54.12
€ 42.98

Paperback. Observations of the sun, moon, planets, and stars played a central role in ancient Maya lifeways, as they do among contemporary Maya who maintain the traditional ways. This book constructs Maya astronomy and cosmology through the astronomical information encoded in Precolumbian Maya art and confirmed by the practices of living Maya peoples. Series: The Linda Schele Series in Maya and Pre-Columbian Studies. Num Pages: 382 pages, 48 figures, 22 b&w plates, 7 tables. BIC Classification: 1KLS; ACBK; JFHF; JHMC; PG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 279 x 217 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1043.
Publisher
University of Texas Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Condition
New
SKU
V9780292752269
ISBN
9780292752269
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 34.99

Hardback. With artwork and story-telling, this title presents Greek myths in an accessible manner. Separated into two main sections, it first brings to life the stories of gods and goddesses such as Zeus, Aphrodite, Apollo, and Athena. Num Pages: 192 pages, Full-Colour Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HRKP3; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 305 x 238 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1144.
Edition
Reinforced Library ed.
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9781426308444
ISBN
9781426308444
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 19.46

Paperback. A comprehensive examination of the historical and mythological evidence for every major theory about King Arthur Num Pages: 424 pages, Includes 8-page color insert and 4 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3F; HBJD1; HBLC; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 152. .
Publisher
Inner Traditions Bear and Company
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781620555996
ISBN
9781620555996
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 16.91

Paperback. Daftary traces the origins and early development of the legends of the Assassins of Northern Iran and Syria - as well as investigating the historical context in which they were fabricated and transmitted, culminating in Marco Polo's reports of the "Old Man of the Mountain". Num Pages: 220 pages, notes, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1FB; HBJF1; HBLC; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 158 x 18. Weight in Grams: 316.
Publisher
I.B.Tauris
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Edition
New edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781850439509
ISBN
9781850439509
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.50

Paperback. Icelandic folktales & legends Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1DNC; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 159 x 232 x 18. Weight in Grams: 356.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752430454
ISBN
9780752430454
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 20.89

Paperback. Uncovers the academic scandal par excellence of the 20th century. This book presents the story of how and why up to 75 per cent of the 800 ancient Hebrew and Aramaic manuscripts, hidden for 19 centuries, remained concealed from the world. It has interviews, historical analysis and a close study of both published and unpublished scroll material. Num Pages: 400 pages, 22 b&w halftones. BIC Classification: HRJ; HRLC; JFH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 179 x 111 x 27. Weight in Grams: 238.
Publisher
Arrow London
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099257035
ISBN
9780099257035
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.49

Hardcover. A collection of the best-known and most exciting Scottish myths and legends. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; JFHF; WZG; YFJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 135 x 148 x 18. Weight in Grams: 356.
Publisher
Gill Books
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9780717170265
ISBN
9780717170265
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 8.04

Paperback. Series: The New Critical Idiom. Num Pages: 192 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: DSA; DSY; JFHF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 198 x 130 x 16. Weight in Grams: 222.
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780415616065
ISBN
9780415616065
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 28.18

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

€ 31.99
€ 24.09

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

€ 23.99
€ 17.89

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
€ 11.34

Multiple-component retail product. Discusses a range of topics related to women's folklore and folklife. This encyclopedia begins with four overview essays on women's folklore, folklore about women, the folklore of subversion, and women folklorists. It is suitable for students learning about history, world cultures, and literature. Editor(s): Locke, Liz; Vaughan, Theresa A.; Greenhill, Pauline. Num Pages: 872 pages, 1 illustration. BIC Classification: JFHF; JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 61. Weight in Grams: 2064.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9780313340505
ISBN
9780313340505
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 167.07

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

€ 24.99
€ 16.98

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
€ 13.21

Paperback. A collection of tales from Sussex. It includes such colorful themes as lost bells, buried treasures, dragons, fairies and the devil. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESX; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 157 x 15. Weight in Grams: 344.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752451008
ISBN
9780752451008
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 19.91

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
€ 13.35

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

€ 13.99
€ 13.72

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

€ 15.99
€ 14.98

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