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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 Eva Gitta Glöckner
    £31.99

    In der gesamten Geschichte dreht es sich um die fünf Schritte der Veränderung. Die sind nötig, wenn du der Meinung bist, dass sich etwas in deinem Leben positiv verändern sollte.Das kleine Mädchen Mara steht dabei stellvertretend für dich.Sie lebt in einem Schloss, dass sie von der Umwelt fern hält, ihr aber vorgaukelt, dass sie alles tun kann. Es erweitert seine Gänge nach Belieben und schenkt ihr somit angeblichen Freiraum.Da sie sich über ihre Situation überhaupt nicht im Klaren ist, kann sie selbst mit den gefundenen Diamanten, vielleicht sind das ja ihre Gaben und Talente, nicht viel anfangen.Ein unerwartetes Ereignis lässt sie begreifen, dass es mehr gibt, als sie bis jetzt durch ihre Beschränkungen erlebt hat.Sie traut sich und will herausfinden, wer sie ist oder auch sein kann. Die fünf Bücher symbolisieren dabei die notwendigen Schritte für das Erkennen und Handeln. Mara geht neue Wege, findet Freunde, lernt sich zu vertrauen und stellt sich den Herausforderungen der fünf Bücher.

  • by Aaron Mullins
    £11.49

    A MAMMOTH collection of Scottish Legendary Creatures and Mythical Monsters.From bestselling author Aaron Mullins comes the ultimate guide to 55 fantastical creatures of Scottish folklore.Discover the MythsDiscover the origins of each Scottish mythical creature, as tales unfold from a land teeming with werewolves, sea monsters, and fiendish ghouls.Examine the EvidenceLive through the firsthand experiences of those who have confronted formidable mythical beings in Scotland and lived to tell their tale. From newspaper reports, to eyewitness accounts, we examine the evidence gathered by researchers from across the land.Unravel Ancient MysteriesAncient Scots were very curious about the world around them and their fantastical explanations of natural phenomena often involved the creation of mythical creatures with amazing powers. Which ones were created, and why?Scottish LegendsStories of selkies, kelpies, the Loch Ness Monster, and other Scottish folklore creatures have always captured the imagination. The mythical unicorn is the national animal of Scotland and many travellers have gathered around campfires across Scottish hillsides to hear fascinating stories of mysterious blue men, sorcerous shapeshifters and ferocious sea serpents.Learn the TruthHow can you tell if your child has become a changeling?Which female vampire hides her hooves from human eyes?Where can you capture a mermaid who will grant you three wishes?Within the pages of this book, you'll find not just information about Scottish fairy tales, but an immersive exploration into the heart of Scottish mythology - a realm where the line between folklore and reality blurs.Discover the answers to these questions and many more within this book of Scottish legends, myths, and folklore creatures.

  • by Novelist Artist Love Bro Bones
    £20.99

  • by Novelist Artist Love Bro Bones
    £20.99

  • by Misu Loy
    £14.49

    Enter the land of Valdenia, where dreams rot and nightmares rule.Raine Chambrin always knew he had a secret. He just didn't expect to be the secret.One ill-conceived act is all it takes. Now, the truth is out, and he's being hunted by the Guardians of Vale-his childhood heroes.Finding his mate amid the danger and chaos should be a cause for celebration. A sliver of sunlight in a stormy sky.Only, it isn't. Because Sidian Wade, a ruthless captain in the Guardians, seeks Raine's capture and execution at all costs.Enemies are plentiful and allies, spare. Raine wonders what it says about him, that those sworn to protect his country are after his death?

  • by Viktor Kulas
    £9.49

    Almost everyone is familiar with names like Thor and Loki from movies, comics and other corners of the media world today, but where do they come from?That's exactly what this book looks at. You'll dive for a while into the origins of these familiar names - Norse mythology. Thereby you can not only get an overview of the scientific sources, in order to investigate if necessary there afterwards still more exactly, than the things are spread out here, you wander besides for a short time by the mythological world, which was created in the pre-Christian time. You'll not only get to know its inhabitants, such as the Aesir and notable creatures like the Midgard Serpent, but also some of the central elements and myths that shape this world and have been told for generations. Dare to explore the different worlds of this ancient mythology, connected by the great World Tree.

  • by Ruben Garcia
    £15.49

    ¿EXISTE UN SER SUPREMO TODOPODEROSO QUE LO VE TODO? ¿ADÓNDE FUERON A PARAR LOS DIOSES DEL OLIMPO? ¿SABÍAS QUE EN LA INDIA CONVIVEN MÁS DE UN MILLÓN DE DIOSES? ¿ESTAMOS RODEADOS DE DEMONIOS?Un libro apasionante que relata el devenir de los creadores y las criaturas fantásticas que acompañaron a los hombres desde el principio de los tiempos: esfinges, ninfas, ángeles y demonios, son protagonistas de una obra que no da respiro y te obligará a pasar las páginas sin cesar. Preparate para sorprenderte con las historias que muestran a los dioses en su estado más puro. Dioses que nos permitirán disfrutarlos tal como son.Dioses sin censura.

  • by Jennifer R Miller
    £8.99

    Return to nature's rhythms and experience the Wheel of the Year through a druid's eyes. In this enchanting poetry collection by Jennifer Miller, you will find a pathway back to the wonder, beauty, and magic to be found in every season. Rooted in animism and Celtic spirituality, these soulful verses are sure to touch the hearts of all who long for a deeper, more peaceful connection to the world around them.

  • by Ankit Chaudhary Shiv
    £42.99

    Shiv-Shakti - Union of Ascetic & NatureYou know that Trilokpati Shiva balances this creation, and this creation was created by Brahma. Creation is managed by Narayana. The marriage of Shiva and Sati, followed by fifty-one pieces of Sati's body, and fifty-one Shaktipeeths were created from it. Then the birth of Parvati Mata and the union of Shiva Parvati again! But do you know who were friends or Mother Sati and Mother Parvati? So, friends were none other than the form of Mother Adyashakti. There is a love story above the love story of Shiva Sati and that is the love story of Shiva Shakti! Yes friends, in this novel of mine, you will be real with the love of Shiva Shakti. This is the world's first love story Shiv-Shakti - union of Ascetic & Nature...

  • by Ramajogayya Sastry
    £19.99

    · Imagination is the ability to create or envision things that are not actually present to the senses.· It is a complex and multifaceted ability that can be used for a variety of purposes, including creativity, problem-solving, and self-expression.· Imagination plays an important role in literature, allowing writers to create new worlds and characters that can be both entertaining and thought-provoking.Body· Imagination and realityo Imagination can be used to explore the real world in new and innovative ways.o For example, a writer might use imagination to create a character who represents a particular social or political issue.o Imagination can also be used to create realistic depictions of the natural world or historical events.· Imagination and creativityo Imagination is essential for creativity.o It allows writers to come up with new ideas and stories that would not be possible without imagination.o Imagination can also be used to generate new ways of thinking about the world.· Imagination and empathyo Imagination can help us to understand the experiences of others.o By imagining ourselves in someone else's shoes, we can gain a better understanding of their thoughts, feelings, and motivations.o This can lead to greater empathy and understanding between people.

  • by J. Keenan
    £16.49 - 18.49

  • by Patrick Henry Finnegan
    £13.49 - 20.99

  • by Kit Trzebunia
    £20.49

    A coming-of-age fantasy tale of healing, purpose and the true nature of love."A wrong should always be addressed, Peregrine, but you cannot always make the scales come out even. There will be times in your life when you must bear a heavier load than someone else,simply because you can."In the quiet kingdom of Moran, legend tells of two powers that arise in times of crisis. Growing up in the forests of Blackwood as the daughter of a King's Ranger, Peregrine trains weaponry and learns the healing arts, never dreaming those tall tales could affect her own life-no matter what the animals call her.After her beloved father vanishes into the deadly White River that separates Moran from the vast, magical empire of Din Sul, Peregrine struggles to find her calling. Does the title the animals gave her fit into a bigger picture? Is there a counterpart who might finally understand her unique gifts?Then the Spear Prince of Moran turns Peregrine's small world upside down with a secret of his own. When Din Sul targets the prince, Peregrine will do whatever it takes to save him. But how could an inexperienced young warrior possibly outwit a powerful mage?And how does a broken healer find healing?Fans of Robin McKinley's Chalice and Spindle's End and of Patricia A. McKillip's The Forgotten Beasts of Eld will delight in Peregrine's connection with nature and her journey towards a place of belonging.

  • by Patricia Bossano
    £15.99 - 23.49

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    £11.99

    Supernatural tales from the most famous anthology in all of Japanese literature! The Konjaku Monogatari Shu is a collection of tales from Buddhist and popular Japanese folklore that was compiled in the twelfth century. The stories in this book tell of fearsome demons, tengu goblins, kitsune fox spirits, flying hermits and gods who suddenly appear out of nowhere to rescue foolish humans. There are tales of vengeful animals, robbers, bandits and murderers, as well as ordinary people from all walks of life. This volume contains the largest collection of Konjaku Monogatari stories ever translated into English. It presents the low and the high, the humble and the devout, and the flirting, farting and fornicating of everyday men and women. The ninety tales in this book include: A Clerk from Higo Province Escapes from a Demon's Scheme -- A man riding his horse to work loses his way. A woman invites him to rest in her house, promising to help him, but the man soon realizes she is a demon, and flees. He hides in a cave, while the demon woman eats his horse. From deep in the cave comes the voice of another demon, and the man prays to Kannon, the Buddhist Goddess of Mercy, to save him. His prayers are heard, the demons release him, and he devouts himself to a life of piety.Empress Somedono Is Abused by a Tengu Goblin -- A beautiful empress is plagued by an evil spirit, but an exorcism by a mystical high priest banishes the spirit. Delighted, her father asks the priest to live with them in the palace, but the priest ends up falling in love with the empress. The only way he can live with himself is by taking the form of a tengu goblin and casting a spell over the empress so that she will give in to his demands.A Fox Whose Ball is Returned Repays a Man's Kindness -- A sorceress called to exorcise a haunted house discovers the spirit is a kitsune fox. A beautiful white ball materializes, belonging to the kitsune. A samurai, watching the exorcism, takes it. Desperate, the kitsune begs for its ball back, promising to protect the samurai, who reluctantly, agrees. One night, lost in the dark, the samurai calls on the kitsune for help and is guided safely home.

  • by Idries Shah
    £12.49

    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
    £12.49

    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
    £12.49

    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
    £12.49

  • by Idries Shah
    £12.49

    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
    £12.49

    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
    £12.49

  • by Idries Shah
    £12.49

    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
    £12.49

    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
    £12.49

    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
    £12.49

  • by Idries Shah
    £12.49

    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
    £12.49

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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