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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 Snorri Sturluson
    £8.99 - 14.49

  • by Silvia Hill
    £24.99

    Two manuscripts in one book:Druidism for Beginners: An Essential Guide to Druidry and Everything You Need to Know about Druid Magic, Solitary Druids, and Celtic SpiritualityNorse Spirituality: Unlocking Norse Paganism, Shamanism, Magic, Asatru, Elder Futhark Runes, Divination, Spells, and HeathenryDruidry is a fascinating path that will change how you perceive your life and the world around you. To become a modern druid, you should first travel back in time to learn everything about ancient Druidism and uncover all the knowledge that can help you on your path to practicing modern Druidry. This book will give you all the information you need to get started.In the first part of this book, you will:Learn about how modern Druidry came to beUnderstand Neo-Druidic ordersDiscover more about the sacred celebrations of DruidismLearn about the Awen and how to work with itUnderstand the importance of nature and trees in DruidryMaster connecting and working with treesThe second part will guide you through different practices of Norse magic. The information gathered in this book will help you see which tradition you feel aligned with the most. It will be the perfect stepping stone for the start of your own individual Norse magic practice, whichever it may be.In the second part of this book, you will:Learn all about the colorful background of the Old Norse religion and the true meaning of Norse PaganismLearn how the Norse pantheon and cosmology helped shape the spiritual practices of the Norse peopleDiscover how the Norse view death and the afterlifeUnderstand the concepts of Asatru and Heathenry and the main differences between these two practicesDiscover what Shamanism in Norse spirituality looks like and how Seiðr is performedMaster the art of working with the goddess FreyaDive into journeying and make your first journey through YggdrasillLearn the history and practical side of Runic divinationDiscover the secret behind the powerful Galdr magic and its connection to SeiðrAnd much, much more!

  • by Leford A Hunt
    £12.99

    About The Author:Leford A Hunt has been a Christian for over 40 years who serve Decon in the world harvest community church international also serve has care take in churches involved in the building of churches involved in community services such as a food bank ministry and many community developments is a family man with a wife and two daughters who have given him three beautiful grandchildren he is a license interior remodeling contractor he is god servant who serves him faithfully in prayer and fasting. He is known as one who god has used to do some good things in the state of Florida. He loves people and loves to help them.About The Book:Count the Cost has been given to me to write by god himself during seven days off fasting with just water I had hurt myself in an accident and was home following doctors order when one evening, the lord said to go into fasting for seven days, with just water he said water is your food I was instructed to do so it came to me the second day during the fasting to start to write this was not something that I had done before so I ponder in my heart what, I was going to write about what came in my head was two words the cost I write it on the paper and started writing about some little though that were going through my head but it was not making any sense, so I said, lord what should I write about and he said to tell them about my love, and so, He started to talk to me and whatever he said I write it in the book it went on like that for about two weeks and then He said, I stop talking do you that was his exact word so I stop writing and that is how the book came about written by god himself for you like john in the book of revelation. I am just the one he us to write it in a book. I am just a servant that does what his master told him to do. Jesus wrote this book for you because he loves us so much. The book is an invitation to us to come to heaven.

  • by Lewis Carroll
    £12.49

    Po sikur të hyni në një botë të pazakontë, të mbushur me mrekulli dhe absurditete?Mirëserdhët në botën e çudirave - një udhëtim magjepsës në një shteg të fshehtë të imagjinatës.I shkruar nga Lewis Carroll, ky libër tregon historinë e një vajze të quajtur Liza, e cila njihet me një botë të çuditshme pasi ndjek një lepur të bardhë."Liza në botën e çudirave" është një rrëfim magjepsës për të gjitha moshat, duke ofruar një mbretëri të pasur me imagjinatë dhe reflektim mbi natyrën e logjikës dhe realitetit. Ky libër do t'ju çojë në një udhëtim të papritur, ku çdo hap mund të sjellë një ndjesi të re, një kuptim të freskët dhe një këndvështrim të ndryshuar.

  • by Robert Potter
    £13.49

    In "Mystic Ukraine: From Folktales to Legends," Robert Potter invites readers on an enthralling journey through the heart and soul of Ukraine. Traverse the vast steppe, scale the majestic Carpathians, and stroll along the Dnieper's banks as ancient tales come to life in a tapestry of myths that have shaped a nation's identity. From legendary heroes to elusive spirits, Potter masterfully captures the essence of Ukraine's rich storytelling tradition. Discover a world where every whisper of the wind has a story to tell, and the past's echoes still resonate in the present."A mesmerizing journey through time and tradition!" - Emily Robertson"Potter has breathed new life into age-old tales." - Rajesh Kumar Gupta"A masterwork! Each story resonates deeply." - Hannah Mitchell"Transports readers straight to the heart of Ukraine." - Derek O'Sullivan"I felt every story in my bones, a must-read!" - Alejandra Ramos"Robert Potter paints Ukraine with words and legends." - Mohamed El-Sayed"An enchanting mosaic of folklore and history." - Li Wei Chen"Every page is a revelation. Brilliantly crafted." - Olivia Fitzgerald"This book reignited my love for folktales." - Thabo Mokoena"A cultural treasure; Potter's storytelling is unparalleled." - Isabella Rossi

  • by Eliza Orne White
    £23.49

    When Molly Was Six is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1894.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 Eliza Orne White
    £23.49

    A Little Girl of Long Ago is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1896.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 Yanick Pugin
    £16.99

  • by Peter Winter
    £13.49

    Warum regnet es auf einen Lahrer Bauernhof bunte Chrysanthemen und wieso ist ein wetfälischer Zeppelinmechaniker Schuld daran? Wie kommt es, dass es auf dem Lahrer Wochenmarkt nur ein einziges Mal tintenblaue Chrysanthemen zu kaufen gibt? Welches Geheimnis verbindet ein Armeleutegrab mit einer roten Chrysantheme, die auch im Schnee nicht welkt?Es sind witzige, geheimnisvolle, leidenschaftliche und tragische Geschichten über Liebe und Hoffnung,Verrat und Versöhnung, die der Autor rund um die Chrysantheme spannend und mit feinem Humor über Lahrer Orte und Begebenheiten zu einer unterhaltsamen historischen Lesereise verknüpft.

  • by Laura Motin Grave
    £10.49

    "J'ai déjoué le sort, bien malgré moi. Je ne voulais ni de ce don ni de l'autre. Je suis donc affublé des deux, esclave de ma propre noirceur. Le caillou et la chaussure..."Trois récits pour vous immerger dans la Brume, à travers les témoignages d'un dragon en fuite, d'un peinombre amoureux et d'un veilleur aux prises avec un vampire hors-la-loi.

  • by J. H. Fleming
    £17.99

    Jack remembers being human, but that was long ago...Now he's just a scarecrow, content to spend his days quietly sitting in his field and watching the clouds go by. He has but one friend, Evelyn, yet that is enough for a scarecrow with fleeting memories of his days as a man.Until Evelyn makes a deal with a witch and is cursed to become a crow.Together, crow and scarecrow must embark on a quest to break the curse and make Evelyn human once again.It won't be easy, not with the witch's Hunter on the trail, intent on consuming their souls.They'll meet allies along the way, but can one ever really trust the slyest of foxes? Or the intentions of mages? As the wolves rage their war across the land, Jack and Evelyn must brave constant danger from animals and humans alike. And the Hunter is ever on their trail.To break a witch's curse, determination alone isn't enough. Sometimes, sacrifice is needed...But are they willing to pay the price?

  • by Bruno Osimo
    £8.49

    Questa deliziosa fiaba popolare rientra in uno dei tipi di intrecci fiabistici catalogato col numero 530 nell¿apposito indice, dal nome «galoppare fino alla principessa che se ne sta in un¿alta torre [térem]». Questo intreccio è presente nel patrimonio folclorico di molti paesi oltre alla Russia.

  • by Idries Shah
    £12.49

    A king learns that a life of plenty doesn't make up for a lack of skills or common sense. Rather than the usual happily-ever-after story, this tale shows that taking the time to learn is better than being handed everything on a platter.

  • by Richard William Stoker
    £24.49

    The notion as to which historical figure if any, was used by Bram Stoker as the original model for his fictional character Count Dracula, has never been adequately resolved for some fans. Some argue it was his boss at London's Lyceum Theatre whilst others show cause why it was a composite of the landlord class during Ireland's Potato Famine. Sean Robert Curran however, the expert in Celtic history and folk-lore who lectured at the University of Ulster, stated Dracula was probably based on the fifth century Celtic Chieftain Abhartach from Derry, who drank tainted blood and subsequently died. According to Dr. Curran, Abhartach supposedly rose from his grave as an undead and demanded bowls of blood from his subjects. The word for tainted blood in Gaelic is 'droch'fhoula' pronounced 'droc'ola' (Agence France-Presse). Since at a young age Bram's mother introduced him to Irish folk-lore and later he became a student of history, there's every chance he would have known about Abhartach. Whoever the original model was, it is later explained in Bram's novel when, in the second entry in Mina Harker's journal of September 30, Van Helsing is quoted thus ". . . I shall then make it known to you something of the history of this man . . ." ". . . I have asked my friend Arminius of Buda-Pesth University, to make his record . . ." The reply Van Helsing received from Arminius, as recorded in Mina Harker's journal, was: "He must indeed, have been that voivode (military ruler) Dracula . . ." ". . . for centuries after he was spoken of as the cleverest and the most cunning, as well as the bravest of the sons of the 'land beyond the forest' (Tran(s)-sylvania) . . ." "The Draculas' were," says Arminius, "a great and noble race." Historically this fits the blood-thirsty Vlad III Tepes (one of the meanings of Tepes was Impaler), aka Vladislaus Dracula (or to be patronymically correct, Drăculeşti) whom in Eastern Europe was a knight whom following on from his father, was a member of the Sacred Order of the Dragon. The word Drac in 15th century Romanian had two meanings; one was dragon and the other was devil. Some suggest that Stoker's Dracula refers to the Devil. They also assert that he was modelled off the Tepes Drăculeşti family, they can't have it both ways. This prominent dynasty fought under the Christian banner of a Sacred Order. No such order would have tolerated a name which meant devil. So the Tepes family surname of Drăculeşti, definitely meant dragon and never devil.

  • by Idries Shah
    £12.49

    Families compete so intently for the best way to prepare peaches that they fail to benefit from the actual fruit. Even young children will see the foolishness of overcomplication and competition illustrated in this delightful tale.

  • by Idries Shah
    £12.49

    A king learns that a life of plenty doesn't make up for a lack of skills or common sense. Rather than the usual happily-ever-after story, this tale shows that taking the time to learn is better than being handed everything on a platter.

  • by Kerry E. B. Black
    £9.49

  • by Catherine Banks
    £12.99

  • by Erme Lander
    £10.49

  • by Ioanna Papadopoulou
    £15.49

    When her beloved daughter Kore vanishes, Demeter is distraught. Suspecting betrayal and mistrusting of her family, she searches across the world, unable to come to terms with such a loss. But Demeter is one of the original goddesses of Mount Olympus, and a force not to be underestimated. She is determined that she will find her daughter, even if it means destroying humanity in the process.Winter Harvest is a brand-new, dark reimagining of the tale of Demeter and Persephone by Greek author Ioanna Papadopoulou. Steeped in lore and with a deep understanding of the many different facets of Demeter's personality, this retelling will change your perspective on one of the most well-known stories of Greek mythology.

  • by Jennifer Silverwood
    £21.49

    A dark tale of enchantment and woe, perfect for fans of Margaret Rogerson and Holly Black, Craving Beauty is the first installment of the epic Wylder Tales Series!Nineteen-year-old Vynasha's life is no fairy tale. The fire that killed her sisters was her fault, and the magick that saved her nephew cannot heal their scars. They shouldn't have survived, and the villagers either fear or loathe them. Until a mysterious stranger saves her, giving Vynasha the key to finding the only family they have left.With nothing to lose, Vynasha dares the journey into the forbidden Wylderland. Through dangers untold, she makes her way to the forgotten city, but more than ghosts linger in the castle. A wicked curse shadows the land, shadows whisper that the one to break their curse has come, and a beastly prince makes a bargain Vynasha cannot refuse: Become the beast's bride or become a monster herself.

  • by E. Rothesay Miller
    £25.49

  • by William Morris
    £31.99

  • by Robert S. Fittis
    £27.99

  • by Léon Legras
    £27.99

  • by Francois Petis de la Croix
    £36.49

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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