Popular beliefs & controversial knowledge
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Popular beliefs & controversial knowledge
Paperback. This volume begins with Roman myths and traces their influence in early Christian and later European literature. Ninety-five entries cover subjects such as sacrificial cults and rites in pre-Roman Italy, Roman religion and its origins, the mythologies of paganism, and myth in twentieth-century English literature. Translator(s): Doniger, Wendy. Num Pages: 344 pages, halftones. BIC Classification: 1D; 1QDAR; HRA; JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 279 x 215 x 19. Weight in Grams: 792.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226064550
- ISBN
- 9780226064550
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 54.99€ 42.14
€ 54.99
€ 42.14
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- New edition
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226040837
- ISBN
- 9780226040837
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 24.05
€ 30.99
€ 24.05
hardcover. Cristina Mazzoni examines the evolution of the she-wolf as a symbol in western history, art, and literature. Num Pages: 296 pages, 19 b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; DSBB; HBJD; HBLA; JFHF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 580.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521194563
- ISBN
- 9780521194563
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 61.64
€ 61.64
Lebor Gabala Erenn: The Book of the Taking of Ireland, Part VI, Index...
(Compiled By Pádraig Ó Riain)
Hardcover. Num Pages: 137 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBR; HBJD1; JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 231 x 142 x 16. Weight in Grams: 414. First published 2009. Fine in fine original gilt-blocked green cloth. Covers showing light shelf wear, remains a fine copy
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Irish Texts Society
- Condition
- Used, Like New
- SKU
- KSG0029043
- ISBN
- 9781870166638
Hardback
Condition: Used, Like New
€ 50.00
€ 50.00
Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: ABA; CBW; VS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 188 x 229 x 23. Weight in Grams: 388.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Nonsuch Publishing
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- New Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- SKU
- 9781845882280
- ISBN
- 9781845882280
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.77
€ 14.99
€ 11.77
Paperback. Series: A yearling special. Num Pages: 192 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 313 x 227 x 17. Weight in Grams: 750.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Bantam Dell Publishing Group, Div of Random House, Inc
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780440406945
- ISBN
- 9780440406945
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.28
€ 19.99
€ 14.28
Paperback. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; HBTB; JFHC; JKSN1; JMH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 156 x 229 x 17. Weight in Grams: 282.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Trine Day
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781634240437
- ISBN
- 9781634240437
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 23.10
€ 26.99
€ 23.10
Paperback. Forests, lakes, mountains, caves-even your garden-are alive with nature''s spirits. "Enchantment of the Faerie Realm" can help you commune with elves, devas, nymphs, gnomes, and other faerie folk. With just a little patience and persistence you can learn to recognize the presence of these mysterious, magical creatures. New interior design Num Pages: 240 pages, ill. BIC Classification: HRQM2; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 292.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Llewellyn Publications St. Paul, Minnesota
- Edition
- New
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780875420028
- ISBN
- 9780875420028
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 17.69
€ 17.99
€ 17.69
Paperback. Shirley Andrews, author of "Atlantis: Insights From a Lost Civilization", combines her own research with the data of scholars, scientists and respected psychics to offer a look into the little-known details about the lost continent of Lemuria and its relationship to Atlantis. Num Pages: 288 pages, map. BIC Classification: JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 158 x 23. Weight in Grams: 386.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Llewellyn Publications,U.S. United States
- Edition
- 1st
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780738703978
- ISBN
- 9780738703978
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 19.88
€ 19.99
€ 19.88
Paperback. Num Pages: 384 pages, 120. BIC Classification: JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 184 x 236 x 23. Weight in Grams: 670.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Visible Ink Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781578595617
- ISBN
- 9781578595617
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 25.13
€ 26.99
€ 25.13
Paperback. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; 2GDC; CBDX; CJB; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 161 x 14. Weight in Grams: 338.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Hippocrene Books Inc.,U.S. United States
- Edition
- Revised
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780781812962
- ISBN
- 9780781812962
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 15.70
€ 16.99
€ 15.70
Paperback. Num Pages: 364 pages, b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 202 x 136 x 20. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Penguin Putnam Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 364
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780451206855
- ISBN
- 9780451206855
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 15.92
€ 17.99
€ 15.92
Hardcover. Many people are familiar with the German tales of the Brothers Grimm, but in the versions of picture books and Hollywood cartoons. This collection includes many German tales, such as "Rapunzel", "Snow White", "Rumpelstiltskin", "Hansel and Gretel", and "The Bremen Town Musicians"; and other tales like "The Seven Swabians" and "The Master Thief". Series: World Folklore Series. Num Pages: 328 pages, 33halftones, 30line drawings. BIC Classification: 1DFG; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 263 x 185 x 25. Weight in Grams: 834.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO United States
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781563089671
- ISBN
- 9781563089671
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 54.26€ 50.87
€ 54.26
€ 50.87
Hardcover. This collection introduces readers to Ukraine's history, its folk literature, and its deep cultural roots. A historical overview and introduction are followed by 33 traditional tales - humorous animal tales, instructive fables, how and why stories, heroic legends, even spooky tales. Editor(s): Kononenko, Natalie O. Series: World Folklore Series. Num Pages: 222 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: DQ; JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 262 x 187 x 19. Weight in Grams: 680.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO United States
- Number of pages
- 222
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781563084256
- ISBN
- 9781563084256
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 54.26€ 50.87
€ 54.26
€ 50.87
Paperback. Num Pages: 342 pages, b/w photos. BIC Classification: JFH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 494.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Adventures Unlimited Press United States
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 342
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781935487104
- ISBN
- 9781935487104
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 26.81
€ 29.99
€ 26.81
Hardback. Presents an assortment of folktales from Poland. This title features more than 50 tales range from local legends, animal tales, and magic tales to religious legends, stories of demons and supernatural creatures, humorous tales, and how and why tales - exemplifying the Polish spirit, character, and sense of humour. Series: World Folklore Series. Num Pages: 248 pages, 73 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DVP; DQ; FQ; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 261 x 184 x 20. Weight in Grams: 700.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781591587231
- ISBN
- 9781591587231
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 74.11
€ 74.11
Paperback. Homo Narrans explores how human beings shape their world through the stories they tell. Author John D. Niles ponders the nature of the storytelling impulse, the social function of narrative, and the role of individual talent in oral tradition. Num Pages: 296 pages, 15 illus. BIC Classification: JFHF. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 466.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- University of Pennsylvania Press United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780812221077
- ISBN
- 9780812221077
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 31.13
€ 33.99
€ 31.13
Hardback. Assembles a wide range of Latino American folktales. This title incudes more than 30 tales that are grouped in thematic sections on origins; heroes, heroines, villains, and fools; society and conflict; and the supernatural. Editor(s): Green, Thomas A. Series: Stories from the American Mosaic Series. Num Pages: 174 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFHF; JFSL4. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Number of pages
- 174
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780313362996
- ISBN
- 9780313362996
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 54.18€ 50.27
€ 54.18
€ 50.27
Hardback. Surveying the cultural and political heritage of the Irish people, North and South, this book highlights the remarkable accomplishments of Ireland's artists, musicians and performers. It also investigates the role of religion in Irish life, and the ways in which prosperity, feminism, and scandals within the churches have weakened that role. Series: Cultures and Customs of the World. Num Pages: 264 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBR; HBTB; JFC; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 545.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Edition
- Annotated
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780313331626
- ISBN
- 9780313331626
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 54.18€ 50.27
€ 54.18
€ 50.27
Hardback. Num Pages: 240 pages, Illustrations throughout. BIC Classification: 2AB; DQ; JFHX; WH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 134 x 185 x 20. Weight in Grams: 328.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Focus
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781604336429
- ISBN
- 9781604336429
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.02
€ 14.99
€ 11.02