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Ajapa the Tortoise: A Book of Nigerian Folk Tales by Margaret Baumann $14 |
Thirty folk tales from the storytellers of Nigeria, whose memorable narratives tell of promises kept & broken, virtue rewarded, and treachery punished. This is the Dover (2002) unabridged replication of the 1929 edition published by A. & C. Black of London. It includes 8 full-page illustrations. |
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Sagas and Myths of the Northmen no author given - traditional $19.95 |
In a land of ice, great warriors search for glory. When a dragon threatens the people of the north, only one man can destroy the fearsome beast. Elsewhere, a mighty leader gathers a court of champions, including a noble warrior under a terrible curse. The Earth's creation is described; tales of the gods and evil Frost Giants are related; and the dark days of Ragnarok foretold. This is a journey into a realm of legend, where heroes from an ancient age do battle with savage monsters, and every man must live or die by the sword. |
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The Masks of God: Primitive Mythology by Joseph Campbell $44.95 |
The author of such acclaimed books as Hero With a Thousand Faces and The Power of Myth discusses the primitive roots of mythology, examining them in light of the most recent discoveries in archaeology, anthropology, and psychology. |
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The Penguin Book of Norse Myths: Gods of the Vikings by Kevin Crossley-Holland $24.95 |
The Scandinavian myths form a linked chain
of stories, creating a mighty, fantastical world teeming with gods and
goddesses, master-smiths and magicians. Battles between gods and giants
exist alongside unexpected love matches until the final days of
destruction dawn, with their promise of rebirth. Using his talents as
poet, translator and author, Kevin Crossley-Holland brings the myths
alive. He reveals a dynamic culture in which is reflected the Norseman's
spirit and confidence, his ruthlessness and cruelty, arrogance and
generosity. Kevin Crossley-Holland has published several outstanding collections of myths, legends, and folktales, and is an award-winning poet and author of children’s books. His King Arthur trilogy has been translated into twenty-two languages and has sold more than a million copies. |
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King Arthur's Last Battle by Thomas Malory $10 |
He was born to be King. But he would die for his people... From the moment he draws the sword Excalibur from a magic stone, King Arthur is hailed as the saviour of England. With his loyal band of brothers, the Knights of the Round Table, he reigns over a golden age of chivalry and enchantment. But dark forces are stirring in the land. Sir Launcelot's fatal attraction to Arthur's beautiful wife Guenever threatens to divide the realm. And when the scheming Mordred tries to usurp the King, one last epic battle must be fought on English soil. |
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Egyptian Symbols by Heike Owusu ISBN: 9781402746239 $19.95 |
Travel back in time to explore the magical world of ancient Egypt, a culture rich in symbolic ceremonies and a strong belief in the afterlife and rebirth. This unique visual reference presents an in-depth look into more than 300 symbols used as part of their life and rituals, including plants, animals, sacred signs, gestures and actions. After learning the meaning behind some of the more well-known representations - like the mummy, pyramid and scarab - improve your knowledge of the country's many deities and important rulers, such as Cleopatra, Nefertiti and Tutankhamen. |
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Hindu Folk Tales from Ancient Ceylon Translated and compiled by Dick de Ruiter ISBN: 9789074597876 $34.90 |
Hindu Folk Tales From Ancient Ceylon
is a brilliant and multifaceted anthology of Hindu folk tales populated
by fierce kings, attractive princes, colorful magicians, talking
animals, and other fantastic images of Asian myth and legend. Handed
down through the oral tradition of Ceylon (Sri Lanka) and first recorded
by British colonists and missionaries in the early 20th century, they
offer a glimpse of a life and worldview long before globalization
flattened and homogenized cultural fantasy. Compiled and expertly
translated into English by Dick de Ruiter, Hindu Folk Tales From
Ancient Ceylon is enthusiastically recommended for mythology and
folklore shelves. |
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The Eternal Hermes: From Greek God to Alchemical
Magus by Antoine Faivre $34.90 ISBN: 9780933999527 MORE OCCULT TITLES HERE |
Faivre is the only academic alive who holds a Chair in the study of “Esoteric Currents in European History” at the University on the Sorbonne, Paris. As a researcher, he is leading the way in the academic study of Esotericism. Eternal Hermes is a study of the various historical manifestations of the God form Thoth. Needless to say, Thoth is the patron deity presiding over the transformative process, Magic and the mysteries of Language. An excellent reference guide. |
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Baksheesh & Brahman - Asian Journals - India by Joseph Campbell ISBN: 9781577312376 $52.90 (Hardcover) |
A journal of famed mythologist Joseph Campbell's travels through India, a journey that would change the course of his life and study. Includes personal photographs and illustrations |
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The Mythic Dimension: Selected Essays 1959-1987 by Joseph Campbell ISBN: 9781577315940 $39.90 |
“Myth is the secret opening through which
the inexhaustible energies of the cosmos pour into human
manifestation...” — Joseph Campbell, (HERO WITH A THOUSAND FACES) A beautifully bound hardcover edition of an already long-selling title. The 12 eclectic essays contained in this volume examine myth and its fascinating context in the human imagination – in the arts, literature, and culture, as well as daily life. These essays exhibit Campbell’s trademark thoughtfulness and intelligence, exploring the topic of which Campbell was best known: the many connections between myth and history, psychology and the everyday world. Drawing from such diverse sources as Thomas Mann, the occult, Jungian and Freudian theory, and the Grateful Dead, these dynamic writings elucidate the many ways in which myth touches our lives, our psyches and our relationships to the world. |
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Myths to Live By by Joseph Campbell ISBN: 9780285647312 $31.90 |
Myths to Live By is a
collection of lectures (originally given as lectures) by mythologist
Joseph Campbell during the time period of 1958 to 1971. The deep power of myth on the inner, spiritual lives of human beings throughout the ages (including our own age) is the common theme running throughout all of the essays in the collection.
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Myths of Light - Eastern Metaphors of the Eternal by Joseph Campbell ISBN: 9781577314035 $39.90 |
This previously unpublished title in this important series shows Campbell's remarkable mind engaged with a favorite topic, the myths and metaphors of Asian religions. Myths of Light collects seven lectures and articles on subjects ranging from the ancient Hindu Vedas to Zen koans, Tantric yoga, and the Tibetan Book of the Dead. A worthy companion to Campbell's Asian journals, this volume conveys complex insights through warm, accessible storytelling, revealing the intricacies and secrets of his subjects with his typical enthusiasm. |
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Sake & Satori: Asian Journals - Japan by Joseph Campbell ISBN: 9781577312369 $45.90 |
The journaled thoughts and experiences of famed mythologist Joseph Campbell as he travels through Japan and east Asia in the 1950s. |
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The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell with Bill Moyers ISBN: $65 |
Among his many gifts, Joseph Campbell's most
impressive was the unique ability to take a contemporary situation, such
as the murder and funeral of President John F. Kennedy, and help us
understand its impact in the context of ancient mythology. Herein lies
the power of The Power of Myth, showing how humans are apt to create and
live out the themes of mythology. Based on a six-part PBS television
series hosted by Bill Moyers, this classic is especially compelling
because of its engaging question-and-answer format, creating an easy,
conversational approach to complicated and esoteric topics. For example,
when discussing the mythology of heroes, Campbell and Moyers smoothly
segue from the Sumerian sky goddess Inanna to Star Wars'
mercenary-turned-hero, Han Solo. Most impressive is Campbell's
encyclopedic knowledge of myths, demonstrated in his ability to recall
the details and archetypes of almost any story, from any point and
history, and translate it into a lesson for spiritual living in the here
and now. |
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Magic & Religion by Sir James George Fraser Hardcover with dustjacket $8 We have a couple of copies of this book. The one shown and another with a damaged dustjacket. Both books are in good condition, though, with tight pages. |
The Thinker's Library, No. 100. Being Chapters I to VII of the Abridged edition of "The Golden Bough." |
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The Unicornis Manuscripts by Michael Green ISBN: 9781602371194 $40 |
Explore the mysterious and magical world of
the unicorn and those that believe in them in Michael Green’s book,
The Unicornis Manuscripts. This newly updated book explores the
fluid boundary between what is real and what is imaginary as it explains
and expands the lore of the unicorn. The book begins with a legend of discovery. Michael Green has a mysterious encounter with a monk from a secret group known as the Collegium Gnosticum, keepers of a manuscript containing the true history and lore of Unicorns. From medieval times, the brotherhood has held this lore intact for the good of the world, including the remains to last true Unicorn horn. The brotherhood has decided to make this history known in the hope that it will benefit the human race and they have chosen Michael to help them deliver their salvific message. Alongside the narrative history of the unicorn are Michael Green’s haunting illustrations, rendered as though they were freshly torn from a medieval manuscript. Each image harkens us back to a gentler age, when the mysteries of the world still held us captivated. Through the pages of the book we are transported to the dwells and spaces where unicorns abound, just out of our natural sight. We glimpse the Forest Brocileande, a magical land where only true belivers may travel. For every seeker of the beautiful and wondrous, The Unicornis Manuscripts dares you to believe. |
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Women Who Run With the Wolves: Contacting the Power
of the Wild Woman by Clarissa Pinkola Estes ISBN: 9781846041099 $24.90 This is the new Rider 100 edition. PLEASE ASK IF YOU WOULD PREFER A SECOND HAND COPY AS WE USUALLY HAVE THEM IN STOCK |
Folklore, fairy
tales and dream symbols are called on to help restore women's neglected
intuitive and instinctive abilities in this earthy first book by a
Jungian analyst. According to Estes, wolves and women share a psychic
bond in their fierceness, grace and devotion to mate and community. This
comparison defines the archetype of the Wild Woman, a female in touch
with her primitive side and able to rely on gut feelings to make
choices. The tales here, from various cultures, are not necessarily
about wolves; instead, they illuminate fresh perspectives on
relationships, self-image, even addiction. An African tale of twins who
baffle a man represents the dual nature of woman; from the Middle East,
a story about a threadbare but secretly magic carpet shows society's
failure to look beyond appearances. Three brief, ribald stories advocate
a playful, open sexuality; other examples suggest ways to deal with
anger and jealousy. AN ABSOLUTE CLASSIC |
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Celtic Legends of the Beyond by Anatole Le Braz translated by Derek Bryce ISBN: 157863122X $25 |
A collection of unusual tales of death, dying and the Celtic cult of the dead, this text includes first hand reports of psychic phenomena as well as narratives passed from generation to generation and spread throughout Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Cornwall and the Isle of Man. |
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Pathways to Bliss by Joseph Campbell ISBN: 9781577314714 $39.90 |
With characteristic wit and insight, Campbell draws connections between ancient symbols and modern art, schizophrenia and the hero’s journey, revealing the way myth helps identify one’s heroic path. |
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Flight of the Wild Gander by Joseph Campbell ISBN: 9781577312109 $45 |
In this early collection of essays, famed mythologist Joseph Campbell examines the origins of myth, from Grimm's fairy tales to Native American legends, showing their relation to the universal human experience. |
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A Skeleton Key to Finnegan's Wake by Joseph Campbell & Henry Morton Robinson ISBN: 9781577314059 $47.90 |
Joseph Campbell, working with poet Henry Morton Robinson, wrote the first key or guide to entering the fascinating, disturbing, marvelously rich world of Finnegans Wake. |
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Thou Art That by Joseph Campbell ISBN: 9781577312024 $39.90 |
Thou Art That is
a compilation of previously uncollected essays and lectures by Joseph
Campbell that focus on the Judeo-Christian tradition. Campbell explores
common religious symbols, reexamining and reinterpreting them in the
context of his remarkable knowledge of world mythology. Campbell believed that society often confuses the literal and metaphorical interpretations of religious stories and symbols. In this collection, he eloquently reestablishes these symbols as a means to enhance spiritual understanding and mystical revelation. With characteristic verve, he ranges from rich storytelling to insightful comparative scholarship. Included is editor Eugene Kennedy's classic interview with Campbell in the New York Times Magazine, which originally brought the scholar to the attention of the public. |
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The Inner Reaches of Outer Space by Joseph Campbell ISBN: 9781577312093 $39.90 |
Developed from a memorable series of lectures delivered in San Francisco, which included a legendary symposium at the Palace of Fine Arts with astronaut Rusty Schweickart, Joseph Campbell's last book explores the space age. Campbell posits that the newly discovered laws of outer space are actually at work within human beings as well and that a new mythology is implicit in this realization. He examines the new mythology and other questions in these essays. |
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Climbing the Beanstalk: The Hidden Messages in
Best-Loved Fairy Tales by Ann Gadd ISBN: 9781844090945 $24.90 |
Fairy tales are
not just for children. In fact by relegating them to the nursery we are
missing out on the profound teachings and wisdom that have been handed
down to us by word of mouth for thousands of years. Emphasising the spiritual significance of fairy stories, Ann Gadd assists us in reaching greater understanding of the perils and pitfalls that await us on various stages of our development, if we are not vigilant. She helps to understand that hidden within each fairy tale there is in-depth wisdom, insight and spiritual guidance to help us on our path. |
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The Hero With a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell ISBN: 9780586085714 $22.95 |
Originally written by Campbell in the '40s-- in his pre-Bill Moyers days -- and famous as George Lucas' inspiration for "Star Wars," this book will likewise inspire any writer or reader in its well considered assertion that while all stories have already been told, this is *not* a bad thing, since the *retelling* is still necessary. And while our own life's journey must always be ended alone, the travel is undertaken in the company not only of immediate loved ones and primal passion, but of the heroes and heroines -- and myth-cycles -- that have preceded us. |
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The Book of Beginnings by Dr Rudi and Li Brasch ISBN : 9780733315398 RRP: $89.95 Please note this title is now out of print - only one copy left. Reprint under consideration. |
A work unlike any other, The Book of
Beginnings is an extraordinary compendium filled with fascinating
facts and brimming with information about how many of our customs,
sayings and superstitions actually came into being. Dr Rudy Brasch, with
his wife Li by his side, made it his life's work to track down the
meanings and origins of words and phrases, myths and customs. From his
early days as a fact-checker for the Encyclopedia Britannica, the
Braschs thought nothing of travelling the world on the trail of the
truth. So diligent were they, that they even showed where some of our
standard reference books had gone astray! This world-renowned expert on
the origins of customs, traditions, beliefs, superstitions and popular
sayings had almost 40 books to his credit, many of which were
bestsellers and were published in a number of languages. Organised alphabetically, The Book of Beginnings is 1360 pages and contains over 4000 entries. |