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Mythology

Tales' category of mythology contains some of the oldest written texts in history. The mythology books will take you on adventurous journeys through ancient worlds of brave heroes and great gods of the past. Our collection covers myth from all around the world. You can find stories about the Vikings’ Norse gods and sorceresses, but you can also dive into the legendary and heroic tales of Ancient Greece. You can also get wiser on Ancient Egypt and it’s gods and pharaohs. Finally you will find mythology books about Ancient Japan with descriptions of its traditions and customs. Get ready to be inspired by the stories of the past.
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  • by Idries Shah
    £12.99

    In this humorous tale, a man greedily and impatiently hopes to acquire the skills and senses of an animal but ends up limiting his abilities rather than enhancing them.

  • by Idries Shah
    £12.99

    When a little boy wakes up with a dry throat, the adults around him try remedies that only complicate matters and make the condition worse, ignoring what young readers will see as the obvious solution.

  • by Idries Shah
    £12.99

  • by Idries Shah
    £12.99

    Believing that he loves his beautiful pet bird too much to set it free, a wealthy merchant discovers that animals are sometimes better at learning by example than humans are.

  • by Idries Shah
    £12.99

    Believing that he loves his beautiful pet bird too much to set it free, a wealthy merchant discovers that animals are sometimes better at learning by example than humans are.

  • by Idries Shah
    £12.99

  • by Idries Shah
    £12.99

    When a little boy wakes up with a dry throat, the adults around him try remedies that only complicate matters and make the condition worse, ignoring what young readers will see as the obvious solution.

  • by Idries Shah
    £12.99

    When a little boy wakes up with a dry throat, the adults around him try remedies that only complicate matters and make the condition worse, ignoring what young readers will see as the obvious solution.

  • by Idries Shah
    £12.99

    In this humorous tale, a man greedily and impatiently hopes to acquire the skills and senses of an animal but ends up limiting his abilities rather than enhancing them.

  • by Idries Shah
    £12.99

  • by Idries Shah
    £12.99

    In this humorous tale, a man greedily and impatiently hopes to acquire the skills and senses of an animal but ends up limiting his abilities rather than enhancing them.

  • by Idries Shah
    £12.99

  • by Idries Shah
    £12.99

    Believing that he loves his beautiful pet bird too much to set it free, a wealthy merchant discovers that animals are sometimes better at learning by example than humans are.

  • by Idries Shah
    £12.99

    In this humorous tale, a man greedily and impatiently hopes to acquire the skills and senses of an animal but ends up limiting his abilities rather than enhancing them.

  • by Idries Shah
    £12.99

    When a little boy wakes up with a dry throat, the adults around him try remedies that only complicate matters and make the condition worse, ignoring what young readers will see as the obvious solution.

  • by Myles Dillon
    £19.49

    Prose tales of ancient Ireland and pre-Christian gods, the Ulster cycle of tales of great warriors, the Fenian cycle and the kingly cycle vested with the immortality of legend.

  • by William Bulfin
    £15.49

    Rambles in the West of Ireland offers an immersive bicycle journey through Ireland's countryside capturing the essence of rural life and exploring Ireland's historic sites. This book is perfect for lovers of travel and Irish culture.

  • by Violet Knight
    £12.99

    Destiny, psionic abilities, outlaws and a troupe of actors collide in a spellbinding reimagining of the Robin Hood legend. Lady Marian dreams of marrying her best friend, Robin of Locksley. However, a haunting vision reveals a future entwined with the repulsive Guy of Gisborne. Fleeing her foreseen fate, Marian joins a vibrant troupe of actors, where she discovers a new family and channels her psionic powers into crafting imaginative shows that resonate throughout England. Years later, compelled by an encounter with Prince John, Marian returns to Nottingham, only to find her homecoming shrouded in unexpected secrets. Her family, childhood friend, and arch-nemesis all harbour mysteries that challenge her perceptions of loyalty and love. As the fate of England hangs in the balance, Marian grapples with the question: can a play wield the power to save a nation? Is she destined to be powerless against the forces that shape her future? Amidst the realms of fantasy, romance, and folklore, alliances blur, enemies emerge, and Marian must unravel the truth to determine who stands with her and who stands against her. Marian's Play is a fantasy romance that breathes new life into the classic legend of Robin Hood, offering readers a mesmerizing tale of destiny, love, and the transformative power of storytelling. Are you ready to discover the secrets that lie within the heart of Sherwood Forest? *Contains mature scenes not suitable for minors

  • by Barbara Erskine
    £15.49

  • by Meda Ryan
    £17.49

    Biddy Early, a mysterious woman from Clare, Ireland was a mystic or witch, her extraordinary abilities sparked tales of cures, prophecies, and spells. Her magic cloaked bottle, served as a tool of clairvoyance, shrouding her life in mystery.

  • by L. Frank Baum
    £16.49

    Embark on a kaleidoscope adventure down the Yellow Brick Road with Dorothy Gale and her peculiar companions - a brainy scarecrow, a heartful tin-man, and a courage-craving lion. L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is a fanciful tale that dances between dream and reality, where magic and friendship triumph over whimsy and wonder.

  • by Muti R. R.
    £8.99

    In the fantastical world of Ahtland, where gods and mortals walk hand in hand as the tapestry of kingdoms, dark powers, and enigmatic schemes unfold. This epic world book delves into the secrets, legends, and intrigues that shape this richly detailed universe.At its heart lies the radiant figure of Inlustris, a deity whose arrival in Ahtland marked a turning point in its history. From his divine sons, the Godkings, to the mysterious Noss and their Demonkings, the inhabitants of Ahtland navigate a landscape where wars are waged, alliances are forged, and power shifts like the tides.

  • by Michelle Deerwester-Dalrymple
    £16.49

    What happens when long buried secrets are brought to light?Bronwyn longs to learn about her true past is before she can find peace with her Caledonii clan. But will that truth be too much to bear? And what will happen to Cuinn when he learns the truth as well? Bronwyn Blogh is the lone adopted daughter of the mighty Chieftain Ru of the Highland Caledoniis. Her differences, however, have become too much for her to bear. She's the tiny, dark-eyed sister, and though she is beloved, called Ru's gift by her family, she knows she's different. Her history and where she came from is a secret in her clan. And no one in her village can tell her the truth of her past. Cuinn Càidh was but a lad when he discovered a baby left in a field. Against his father's better judgment, they brought the babe home. Cuinn believed he'd be the baby's champion - instead he is told to forget he ever found her. That doesn't mean he listened. He may be loyal to his father and chieftain, but he's also loyal to the lads he found, even he must hide that loyalty. When Bronwyn decides it's time to find out about her past, her father demands that the now skilled warrior Cuinn join her - both as a guide and as a protector. Cuinn seems to hate her, and Bronwyn dreads this journey of discovery. As they search out Bronwyn's past, Cuinn reveals what her tribe has hidden from her, and when they encounter their sinister allies, the Decantae tribe, Bronwyn slowly learns why her past was hidden from her. She also learns that Cuinn's behavior was not borne of hatred, but of something much deeper. Their passion for each other is shocking and consuming. As they start to unravel the truth behind Bronwyn's past, Cuinn must sacrifice himself to protect Bronwyn, and she decides that her past, her freedom, isn't worth his life. Will they return to their village with their love, and lives intact? Or will the chaos of Bronwyn's past rip them apart? Start The Maiden of the Celts and discover this exhilarating enemies-to-lovers fantasy-styled, historical Highlander romance today! The novels in this series are serial stand-alones and can be read individually in any order, if desired. These historical romances are set in ancient Scottish Highlands and do not shy away from steamy scenes, occasional archaic curses, and accurate scenes of ancient life!

  • by Vie Loriot de Rouvray
    £13.99 - 23.99

  • by Vie Loriot de Rouvray
    £24.99 - 25.99

  • by Erik von Wodtke
    £13.99

    In Ancient Greece, an 18-year-old farmhand and his twin sister embark on an epic adventure to protect their mother, and all they know and love, from Hera, the vengeful queen of the gods. Apollo is a graphic novel of classic Greek mythology, uniquely re-imagined within the H.P. Lovecraft Cthulhu Mythos universe.

  • by Novelist Artist Love Bro Bones
    £26.49

    Clocks of TimeGods and Goddesses roam the earth; only the beginning waves of the seven seas land as stars above heart newer life roam free.Gods and Goddesses created the land stories to the awoken first man dwarven folk of lands and merfolk of the seas living in coexisting harmony lands for gods.Times tick hourglasses are made we spoke grand lands of Dwarves of Sitnalta and Merfolk Atlantica. Conch shell magic and a dark twist of faith engulfed the lands. Time ends, a new beginning begins, empires fall, the rise of two Kingdoms, and a Prophecy of times stories awake. Looking MirrorThe dawning tides and attic stories of gods and goddesses have whispered tales of a world beyond ours, of the written language of humanity. Kingdoms will rise, empires will fall, hidden mountain hearts and caverns revealed, the time of increasing suns into the darkness of the moons, they will walk the earth and the seas, rattling their sight with eyes of wondrous thoughts and mysteries. An era of blossoming enchantment and stars of the cosmos will come to life, and the world shall bask in its beauty. The seas will ripple with the secrets of the ages, and the stars will twinkle with the truth of our existence. The dawning tides and attic stories will become the foundation of our understanding of the universe, and this understanding will be the bridge between the past and the future. Insight of candlelight hours!

  • by Johnathan Gaspar
    £12.49

    Roxane Armstrong is a demigod raised by humans she long thought as her family. But all that changes on the day she receives a mysterious letter. And with it, a world she thought was a fairytale was brought to life. Along the way, she meets Olympos and Atria, the two Delfonse siblings that will ultimately lead her down two different paths. Despite saying they are acting in her best interest, one of them will lead her down a path that ends with the destruction of the world. With each step she takes, she learns not only about herself, but the world around her. Each shadow she sees is laden with secrets that threaten her with danger. With the fate of not only the world, but the Underworld in her hands, will Roxane be able to rise to the occasion?

  • by Peter Christen Asbjørnsen
    £33.99

    The early twentieth century was the golden age of illustration for children's books, featuring the brilliant work of such artists as Arthur Rackham and Edmund Dulac. One of the finest creations to emerge from this era was East of the Sun and West of the Moon, a jewel of children's literature featuring 25 color plates and 21 monochrome images by Kay Nielsen, a young Danish artist who studied in Paris before moving to England in 1911. The collection included fifteen fairy tales gathered by Norwegian folklorists Peter Christen Asbjørnsen and Jørgen Engebretsen Moe on their journeys across nineteenth-century Norway. Translated into English by George Webbe Dasent, the stories-populated by witches, trolls, ogres, sly foxes, mysterious bears, beautiful princesses, and shy country lads turned heroes-were praised by Jacob Grimm himself for having a freshness and fullness that "surpasses nearly all others."This edition has been newly designed and typeset with all of the dazzling color illustrations and line drawings of the original. It is printed on large-format, 70-pound, acid-free, archival-quality paper with a case-laminate binding for durability and long use-by both children and adults. As C. S. Lewis wrote, "When I was ten, I read fairy tales in secret and would have been ashamed if I had been found doing so. Now that I am fifty I read them openly. When I became a man I put away childish things, including the fear of childishness and the desire to be very grown up." This collection of classic Northern tales is for readers of all ages to enjoy.

Mythology
Mythology is the foundation of many of today's stories, take for example the stories of King Arthur and Merlin, a well-known story that goes back to the celtic mythologies. It has fascinated many writers all around the world and with good reason. Myths take you on fascinating and sometimes even magical journeys and into the ancient worlds of the past. The mythologies build on folklore and you can learn a lot about the ancient lifestyles by reading mythology books. The themes in mythologies are often built around honor and bravery, but the tales also have their own universal moral message. 

Norse mythology books
In the Nordic countries we have a long and proud history of folk tales and some of them can be traced all the way back to the Middle Ages and even before that, to what we describe as the Norse period, where all the Scandinavian countries were connected as one and not divided into nations. The North was instead formed by many smaller societies, who lived comparatively insulated and connected to nature. Such a life could be hard and created fertile soil for folklore and the belief in supernatural creatures, which are found in many folk tales. Most of the tales were part of an oral tradition and were often handed down through many generations. The mythology tales were first written down and converted into mythology books many years after they were told for the first time. 
We cannot mention the Norse period without the Vikings. Vikings are known all over the world for their strength, ships and sometimes brutal conquests, but the Vikings were defined by so much more than that. They had for example a vivid and intriguing tradition for mythology. To the Vikings they were so much more than myths, it was their religion. The Norse religion referred to as Asatru consists of multiple gods, goddresses, brave heroes and volvas, which were strong female sorcerers and fortune tellers. If you want to find your way to get started in Nordic mythology you can find a good description and overview in Penguin Book of Norse myths - Gods of the Vikings

Greek mythology books
Some of the greatest and most famous myths are found in Ancient Greece. You might have heard about the gods Zeus and Prometheus, the goddesses Athena and Aphrodite, and the heroes Hercules and Achilles? They are just a few of the unique figures of Ancient Greek mythology. They are found in some of the greatest classics of world literature; the Iliad and the Odyssey written by Homer. At Tales you can get them as mythology books in their traditional verse form, but we would also recommend you to take a look at Stephen Fry’s interpretations of the classical tales. Fry takes the timeless classics into modern times by rewriting the mythologies in a modern, easy understandable english, but he still keeps the essence of the Ancient mythologies. You can find Stephen Fry’s Heroes and Mythos in our selection of mythological books. 

Egyptian mythology books
Another world of mythologies is found in Ancient Egypt. Here we come across Ancient gods and goddesses with faces formed as animals. One of the central gods in Egyptian mythology is the sun god Ra. Ra was the incarnation of the sun, which was the foundation of life. In Egyptian mythology we also find mummies. Mummies were the deceased faraos, who were embalmed and covered in gaze to restore them for the afterlife. The god Osiris would then help them on their way through the afterlife. The mummies were placed in their own pyramid, who would show the greatness of the faraos for the times to come. The pyramids still stand in Egypt and show the history of the past. Among our egyptian mythology books you find the book Egyptian Mythology, which has collected all the fascinating tales of Ancient Egypt and all its gods, goddesses and legendary creatures. 

Japanese mythology books 
You can also find japanese mythology books in Tales’ selection. The japanese myths are little known to people, but contain many amazing stories. You can for example find the story behind the samurais, an Ancient collection of warriors in the japanese armies. A samurai had to live up to certain virtues in order to keep his status. A samurai should both be loyal and have a high level of endurance, modesty, and honor. You could learn a lot about a country from its mythology, because it is the foundation of the country’s culture, although a lot of changes have found place since then. If you aren’t familiar with japanese mythology, we recommend you to read the Handbook of Japanese Mythology among our collection of japanese mythology books. 

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