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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 Anne Wheeler
    £17.99

    Kresten Westermark is a prince with a problem. Forced back into the telepathic Shadow Force by his emperor, he's been ordered to his wife's home planet to investigate her father and stop a potential rebellion that could destabilize the Star Realm. Politically and professionally, he can't fail. Personally, he must.Ryllis Westermark-officially Her Imperial Highness Princess Amaryllis since her marriage-couldn't be more unhappy to be returning to Cereth after she was forced away over accusations of treason. Or was it such a mistake? Only her father can tell her what really happened, and he hasn't forgiven for her anything.But when familial mysteries and forbidden woodland magic bubble to the surface, both will learn the treachery on Cereth runs deep-and it might not be directed at the Star Realm after all.

  • by Mayteana Williams
    £34.49

    A look at life, relationships, literature, religion and feminism from a catholic young woman who used to love vampire movies.

  • by V Sanders Anita
    £9.99

    La psicología infantil aconseja la utilización de juegos y del fomento de la fantasía para inculcar hábitos saludables en los niños, y hacer madurar sus sentimientos y emociones de la manera correcta. A veces, con la simple intervención de los padres no basta, debido a que carecen del tiempo o no tienen la experiencia suficiente para llevarlo a cabo."Como transformarse en un hada de la vida real" es un hermoso libro, lleno de fastásticas imágenes a todo color, diseñado por profesionales en la niñez, que aprovechan el amor de las niñas por los cuentos de hadas, para brindarles enseñanzas y consejos, que las pequeñas asimilan con gran alegría.En este libro, los padres encontrarán un gran apoyo para la educación, pudiendo transmitir, de manera efectiva, la importancia de valores como: la bondad, la verdad, la belleza interior, la tolerancia, la humildad, el coraje, la superación de miedos; y la motivación para estudiar, ayudar, y llevar una vida saludable en todos los sentidos. Contiene además un diario de transformación en donde la niña podrá ir registrando sus nuevos hábitos, sus acciones y los progresos en el estudio y los libros que lee.

  • by Guy De Maupassant
    £20.99 - 25.99

  • by Guy De Maupassant
    £30.99

    The Odd Number - Thirteen Tales is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1889.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

  • by Walter Scott
    £33.49 - 65.99

  • by Walter Scott
    £44.49

  • by Jailyn White
    £14.99

    For too long, readers had to choose an overly simplified version of The Odyssey or a long, academic one. In the first, the heroes lose their sarcastic edge and great characters are pushed to the side for the sake of making the text easy. In the second, the confusing historical context and excessive footnotes make the story difficult if not impossible for students to enjoy. A teacher certified in both English and history will take you on a tour of the full text of The Odyssey, explain the strange quirks of language (why does Penelope find it so delightful that her son sneezes?) and give historical context. More importantly, this text has two modern voices discussing some of the more problematic parts of the text. By having debates centered around the characters' decisions, these modern voices invite the reader to develop his or her own opinions while still understanding how ancient Greeks would have interpreted the myth. This is for anyone who likes mythology or history but who simply couldn't get into The Odyssey. It's also for students who struggle to understand why readers have loved this myth for thousands of years.

  • by Finley Quinn
    £12.99

    A pup born under the Wolf Moon is said to be the one destined to forge the strongest pack of a generation.That was an old fairytale told to us growing up. Unfortunately it wasn't just a myth.My name is Rosalinda Mendoza, and I've been chosen to carry the Wolf Moon's gift...Returning to my hometown of Kingsrose, I reconnected with the local wolf pack. That was when I learned the power-hungry tyrant of an alpha was my fated mate. He doesn't see me as such, all he cares about is the moon's gift inside me.Joaquin, Kai, and Kao fear for mine and the pack's safety. If the alpha claims me, who knows what'll happen to us. Given the choice, I'd rather bestow the moon's gift to them. Do I have the power to reject fate? Which is stronger, my destiny or my free will?Wolf Moon is the first installment in a reverse harem, rejected mates shifter trilogy. This book is packed with shifters, myth, action, and medium-burn steam! For mature readers only!

  • by Francis André-Cartigny
    £24.99

  • by John Ruskin, Oscar Wilde & Dinah Craik
    £20.99

  • by Sofia Visconti
    £22.99 - 29.49

  • by David Thompson
    £11.99

    This powerful book will revolutionize the way you practice magick! The Magick of Goddesses is your go-to guide to unlock the secrets of four powerful, yet little-known, goddesses who can help you manifest your desires.You will learn two step-by-step ritual sequences to bring wealth and love into your life. You will also receive guidance on how to work with these goddesses to create a powerful, magickal connection that will change your life and bring you closer to your dreams.In Goddesses of High Magick, you will find:- Step-by-step rituals to attract wealth and love- An in-depth exploration of four little-known but powerful goddesses- Tips for creating a spiritual connection with goddesses- Guidance on how to work with goddesses to manifest your dreams- Advice for creating powerful magickal intentionsIn addition, Goddesses of High Magick includes two powerful step-by-step ritual sequences to assist you in manifesting money/wealth or love/relationships.

  • by D. L. Soria
    £8.99 - 13.49

  • by Richard B
    £8.49

  • by Ivy Penn
    £10.99

    Pricilla Cowardly had BIG dreams. She wanted to be a top fashion designer for the Forgotten Worlds.A rival from her childhood changed everything.When Pricilla woke she was up in the clouds and a full blown lioness.Life was now an adventure she never asked for, and she's about to learn what you want and what you need are often two completely different animals.Maybe this curse wasn't so bad after all?

  • by History Brought Alive
    £20.49 - 24.99

  • by Sonali Raje
    £12.99

    This is the second part of The Empress of Indraprastha series, a fictional recreation of the Mahabharat, and a sequel to hugely popular The Empress of Indraprastha - Entering Kuruvansh.We've heard endless glories of the five brothers. Now discover the sisterhood between the wives of the Paandavs. Follow Draupadi in action, as she devises and implements financial strategies to jumpstart the economy. Tread delicate waters as Draupadi seeks answers from her husbands for causing the death of a Bhil woman and her five sons to save their own skins in the Vaarnavat fire. Watch her probe Krishna for justification about his role in the destruction of an indigenous asura habitat, simply to satiate Agni's hunger. Plunge into the depths of her marriage with Arjun, that hits its nadir when she criticizes him for not protecting Eklavya. Explore her relationship with her sons.The strategist Devika, the epicurean master-chef Valandhara, the mother and devoted wife, Subhadra, the danseuse Karenumati, and the financial analyst, Vijaya unite under Draupadi's leadership as they toil towards a single-minded goal of building their empire.

  • by R. Nisbet. Bain
    £13.99

    The British author and translator R. Nisbet Bain put together ""Turkish Fairy Tales and Folk Tales,"" which is a collection of traditional stories from Turkey. Some stories are about love and adventure, while others are about magic and mythical creatures. The stories in the book give a glimpse into Turkish folklore and culture, giving information about the history and customs of the country. Many of the stories have elements that are common in fairy tales from all over the world, like animals that can talk, brave heroes, and evil villains. Along with the stories, the book has an introduction that talks about Turkish folklore and a glossary of Turkish words that are used in the stories. The stories are also accompanied by pictures that add to the book's charm and make it easier to get lost in it. Overall, ""Turkish Fairy Tales and Folk Tales"" is a charming and interesting collection that gives readers a glimpse into the rich cultural history of Turkey through the magic of storytelling.

  • by Jacob Grimm
    £15.99

    Grimms' Fairy Tales is a collection of German folk tales collected and published by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm in two volumes in 1812 and 1815. The book contains over 200 stories that have become some of the most famous and enduring fairy tales in Western culture. The collection includes classic stories such as Cinderella, Snow White, Rapunzel, Hansel, and Gretel, as well as lesser-known tales like The Golden Bird and The Frog Prince. Many of the stories have become popularized through numerous adaptations, including Disney films. The tales in Grimms' Fairy Tales are often dark and contain elements of violence, cannibalism, and other adult themes. However, they also convey important moral lessons and reflect the cultural values and beliefs of 19th-century Germany. In addition to the tales themselves, the book also includes notes on the origins and sources of each story and commentaries on the stories' cultural significance. The Grimm brothers' work was instrumental in the preservation of German folklore and the development of the modern fairy tale genre.

  • by Joshua Free
    £12.99

    Open the door to ancient faerie mysteries. Explore the physical, magical and spiritual properties of the Green World of Nature. Invite Nature Spirits into your life, perform herbal alchemy, discover secrets of fertility control and more!

  • by Jake Somerset
    £9.99

    Snow White's Magic Mirror has been stolen. Princess Kaylyn, Donovan the Dragon, and a band of friends set out to find the mirror in hopes of bringing it back to Chimera. Along the way they meet an old wizard, encounter a monster who is threatening the children of a village, find a Hawk, and are joined by a remarkable boy. There are many others that are seeking the magis mirror and some are willing to kill for it. They must face dreaded goblins, bloodthirsty marauders, and a terror from the east. Can they find the mirror and safely bring it home?

  • by Joss Walker
    £24.99

    A lost fire goddess. An arrogant new ally. And a secret magical society on the brink of extinction.All Jayne Thorne wants to do is work with her sister to track down their missing father. But instead, she is tasked with another assignment from the CIA: go to Rome and acquire a necromantic grimoire linked to a lost fire goddess.As Jayne struggles to work with her new partner, a smug and infuriating magician who knows exactly how to push her buttons, she realizes this mission may reveal clues to her father's whereabouts. To make matters worse, the deadly terror organizations have caught wind of this powerful grimoire, and their dark magic has created all manner of terrifying new obstacles for Jayne to overcome.The closer Jayne gets to finding her father, the more she uncovers about the secret society he was part of. When she realizes their enemies are closing in on these hunted magicians-and targeting her sister, too-she must expand her magical abilities, trust in her partner, and risk her life for the truth... or else the power of the fire goddess could wind up in the wrong hands.

  • by History Brought Alive
    £29.49 - 38.49

  • by Daniel B. Shumway
    £20.99

    A perfect and highly readable English prose translation of the Nibelungenlied-an epic poem which first appeared written in in Middle High German around 1100 AD, in which the story of Siegfried the dragon slayer was first told.The epic consists of two parts: first, the story of Siegfried and his wife Kriemhild; and second, of the marriage of Siegfried's widow to King Etzel (Atilla the Hun).The tale weaves through intrigue, adventure, love, death, and revenge, as Siegfried slays the dragon, but is killed by Hagen, who then hides the Nibelung treasure in the Rhine River. Kreimhild is forced to marry Etzel, but takes her revenge . . .The original epic was written in poem format in 2.400 stanzas, divided up into 39 adventures. This English translation has kept to the "adventure" format but reads as a conventional epic, and accurately follows the storyline of all the adventures.The Nibelungenlied later served as the inspiration for Richard Wagner's "The Ring" Cycle.

  • by Sophia Caleb
    £19.49

    This book is a collection of 49 stunning images of fairies, imaginary creatures and flowersThese illustrations will give an amazing look to children's fantasy world. They can use this book to develop their imagination and creativity.This book will make your child learn new creative abilities and have fun at the same time.¿ If You Want To Start Coloring this book, Then Scroll Up and Click The BUY NOW Button!This coloring book features:¿The book contains 49 high-quality unique images¿Each coloring page is printed on a separate page to avoid bleed-through.¿Suitable for markers, gel, pens, coloring pencils, fine liners, and watercolors.¿High-resolution printing¿Unique and cool designs, no repeats,¿Large 8,5 x 11" format, professional-quality designs from independent artists.¿Premium finish cover design.¿Please leave a review to let me know if you enjoyed the book or if I need to improve something! ¿

  • by Melissa Keir
    £13.49

    Three heroic Brothers who were born to protect and the women who are more than their equals. Protecting His WolfePassion has a way of igniting when people are under stressful situations, and lust leads Betsie Wolfe and Jonah Pigg into each other's arms. But is their relationship a matter of desire, or is it something more? Protecting Her PiggArson and fire bring Lucas Pigg and Lily O'Neill together, but their passion for one another is dangerous. What will cause the most damage…the arsonist bent on revenge or their own stubborn ways? Protecting His RedWhen Marcus Pigg decides to help Sharon Cape, he anticipates danger and threats. But he never expected to find passion or love. Can they learn to trust each other, or will their hearts pay the ultimate price? Tempting Danger is the whole set of Pigg Detective books, based loosely on The Three Little Pigs and all things wolves in fairy tales. Now with new content!!

  • by Ladi Miz
    £14.49

    Alex believe that peoples self worth is based off of their job or profession. Due to his beliefs he express himself and became judgmental to others and later felt bad about his actions. This book helps readers understand that you should treat everyone equally and respectfully.

  • by Aimee Easterling
    £70.99

    Kira is a fox shifter making a name for herself in a wolf's world. But when she's sent to arrest an alpha who turns out to be innocent, she's tempted to stop following orders like a wolf.

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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