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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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  • - Paranormal Romance
    by Mila Young
    £17.49

    The devils aren''t in the details. They''re in my bed...When my warlock foster father trades me to demons for his outstanding debts, I find myself in Hell on Earth. I''m thrust into a supernatural underground crime ring I can''t get out of, eternally bound in a contract I never made.Three hot-as-hell demons stand in between me and my freedom.A tattooed, brutish Hellhound shifter. An incubus with the power to bend wills on command. And the heir to Lucifer''s throne-the original sin demon, Pride, himself. I have to find a way out of the deal before they devour me, body and soul.But I''m no angel. There''s something inside me, something that craves the chaotic darkness these demons possess.Escaping may mean giving in to Hell''s more sinful temptations. But playing with fire only hurts if you get burned...

  • by Oein DeBhairduin
    £9.99

    A haunting collection of twenty stories rooted in the oral tradition of the Irish Traveller community. Brave vixens, prophetic owls and stalwart horses live alongside the human characters as guides, protectors, friends and foes while spirits, giants and fairies blur the lines between this world and the otherworld. Collected by Oein DeBhairduin throughout his childhood, retold in his lyrical style, and beautifully illustrated by Leanne McDonagh.

  • - The epic new novel from the author of Lancelot
    by Giles Kristian
    £7.99

    'So beautiful, so haunting . Two strangers - the wild-spirited, Saxon-killing Iselle and the ageing warrior Gawain - will pluck the young man from the wreckage of his simple existence. For this is the story of Galahad, Lancelot's son - the reluctant warrior who dared to keep the dream of Camelot alive .

  • - Tales from 1001 Nights
     
    £30.49

    A groundbreaking translation-along with new commentary and hundreds of images-enhances this celebratory publication of the most famous story collection of all time.

  • by Ed McDonald
    £9.49 - 16.99

  • by Claire Heywood
    £8.99 - 13.49

  • by Megan Hunter
    £9.49 - 14.99

    From the acclaimed author of &i>The End We Start From&/i>, &i>The Harpy&/i> is the story of a marriage, an affair, and a very particular kind of revenge.

  • - True to the Heart
    by Lora O'Brien
    £16.49

    Updated and Revised 2nd Edition! Irish Witchcraft from an Irish Witch is a delightful mixture of academia and accessibility; a book that explores Witchcraft in Ireland: how it was, is, and will be. It succeeds where many books have failed - fulfilling the longing for real Irish Witchcraft, while crafting the delicate balance between learning from the past and weaving a modern system based on truth and respect. Lora O''Brien is an Irish Drao├¡ (user of magic) working closely with her heritage and her native land, providing a contemporary guide to genuine practice.Irish Witchcraft from an Irish Witch explores the past:-- Providing an investigation of the Witches'' place in Irish mythology.-- Looking at Witchcraft and magic by examining the customs connected with the Sidhe (the Irish Fairies).-- Examining historical evidence of the Witch trials that swept across the island of Ireland through the ages.And the present and beyond by:-- Working with Irish Gods and Goddesses, landscapes, and energies.-- Examining the wheel of the year, with its festivals, cycles, and seasons of Irish culture.-- Looking at ritual progression through a Witch''s life: magical training, physical growth.-- Providing alternatives to the traditional stages of a child''s life in modern Irish culture.When it was released in 2004, this was the first traditionally published Pagan book ever written by an Irish author. It was the book that this author had sought, for over a decade previously... The 2nd edition of this book continues to do now what it did for so many on first publication - it bridges the gap between ''Celtic'' NeoPagan nonsense, and authentic Irish Pagan Practice. 

  • - Chilling Tales of Spectral Youth
     
    £8.99

    Reviving obscure stories from Victorian periodicals alongside nail-biting episodes from master storytellers such as Elizabeth Gaskell, M. R. James and Margery Lawrence, this is a collection by turns enchanting, moving and thoroughly frightening.

  • by Nina Allan
    £8.99

  • - 'Winsomely written and engagingly quirky' The Sunday Times
    by Naomi Ishiguro
    £9.49

    A delightfully speculative, quirky and magical debut story collection, for fans of David Mitchell and Angela Carter

  • by Jesse Byock
    £8.99

    Composed in medieval Iceland, Hrolf's Saga is one of the greatest of all mythic-legendary sagas, relating half-fantastical events that were said to have occurred in fifth-century Denmark. It tells of the exploits of King Hrolf and of his famous champions, including Bodvar Bjarki, the 'bear-warrior': a powerful figure whose might and bear-like nature are inspired by the same legendary heritage as Beowulf. Depicting a world of wizards, sorceresses and 'berserker' fighters - originally members of a cult of Odin - this is a compelling tale of ancient magic. A work of timeless power and beauty, it offers both a treasury of Icelandic prose and a masterful gathering of epic, cultic memory, traditional folk tale and myths from the Viking age and far earlier.

  • - Aphrodite Rising
    by Kimberly Ussery
    £11.49

  • by Professor, Harvard University) Witzel & E. J. Michael (Professor
    £52.49 - 175.49

  • by Natalie Haynes
    £8.99

    In The Children of Jocasta, Natalie Haynes retells the Oedipus and Antigone myths to reveal a new side of an ancient story . . .My siblings and I have grown up in a cursed house, children of cursed parents . . .Jocasta is just fifteen when she is told that she must marry the King of Thebes, an old man she has never met. Her life has never been her own, and nor will it be, unless she outlives her strange, absent husband.Ismene is the same age when she is attacked in the palace she calls home. Since the day of her parents' tragic deaths a decade earlier, she has always longed to feel safe with the family she still has. But with a single act of violence, all that is about to change.With the turn of these two events, a tragedy is set in motion. But not as you know it.

  • - How We Became Obsessed with Ancient Epypt
    by Nicky Nielsen
    £15.49

    Shows how the fascination with pharaonic Egypt is not a modern phenomenon, the Greeks and Romans were already smitten.

  • by Stanley Donwood & Robert Macfarlane
    £8.99

  • - Stories of Strange Creatures and Fearsome Beasts from around the World
     
    £14.99

    From dragons to ghouls, from Scotland to South Africa, this volume collects traditional monster tales from around the world in a covetable, illustrated gift edition.

  • by Thilde Kold Holdt
    £7.99

    Brought to you by Penguin.The bond between men and the gods is weakening. A dead man walks between the worlds and foresees Odin's doom. The only survivor of a slaughter unleashes a monster from fiery Muspelheim. Long hidden among mortals, a giantess sighs and takes up her magics once again. A chief 's son must overcome war and treason to become the leader his people need.And the final battle is coming...(P) Penguin Audio and Rebellion Publishing 2020

  • by Doreen McBride
    £10.99

    Animal tales full of folklore and magic, chosen for for children aged 7-11

  • by Sharon Blackie
    £9.99

    From an established writer of empowering literature comes a first fictional collection - of transformational power. Written with visceral intensity the landscapes provide readers with portals to worlds where anything is possible. Drawing on N. European folklore rather than Greek myth or male-interpreted fairy tales, these are the original feminist voices. Sharing revenge and rebirth, capturing love and shaking off the past, changing the elements and shedding skins, they are heroines all. Each shapeshifting woman has an extraordinary story of change and survival to tell, and each story is born out of a regional folk tale. Ranging from Iceland to Ireland, Scotland to Scandanavia, Croatia to Cornwall this is a compelling journey in the company of a masterful storyteller.

  • - Tales of Greek Myth, Gods, Goddesses, Mythical Beasts & the Beliefs of Ancient Greece
    by Adrian Myron
    £12.49 - 18.99

  • by Shami Stovall
    £17.49 - 22.49

  • - The number one bestseller and British Book Awards Book of the Year
    by Sarah Perry
    £7.99 - 8.99

  • by J. R. R. Tolkien
    £10.99

    After 75 years, The Hobbit translated for the first time into Latin. Fascinating for Latin learners and for Tolkien fans of all ages.In foramine terrae habitabat hobbitus. ('In a hole in the ground, there lived a hobbit.')The Hobbit, published 75 years ago, has become one of the world's most popular classic stories, appealing to adults as much as to the children for whom J.R.R. Tolkien first wrote the book. Translated worldwide into more than 60 modern languages, now Hobbitus Ille is finally published in Latin, and will be of interest to all those who are studying the language, whether at school or at a higher level.In the great tradition of publishing famous children's books in Latin, professional classicist and lifelong Tolkien fan Mark Walker provides a deft translation of the entire book. His attention to detail, including the transformation of Tolkien's songs and verses into classical Latin metres, will fascinate and entertain readers of all ability, even those with only a minimal acquaintance with the language.

  • - Beautiful Celtic Designs and Patterns to Color Including Celtic Crosses, Mandalas, Knotwork, and Animals
    by Dylanna Press
    £10.49

    Celtic Adult Coloring Book | 65 Unique DesignsCeltic Patterns, Celtic Crosses, Knotwork, Symbols, Animal Designs, and MoreThis fun and relaxing coloring book for adults contains 65 Celtic-themed coloring pages to enjoy. A great way to unwind, relieve stress, and get creative. Provides hours of relaxation and is a fantastic creative outlet.A wide range of Celtic designs will provide hours of fun, stress relief, creativity, and relaxation. Full page designs are printed single side on high-quality pure white paper. Includes 65 unique designs, no repeats Each page is professionally composed to provide the highest quality Each page is 8 1/2 inches by 11 inches High-resolution printing for crisp, clear illustrations Printed single side on bright white, 60 lb stock Perfect medium for colored pencils Makes a wonderful and unique gift

  • by Stephens James Stephens
    £14.49 - 18.49

    In IRISH FAIRY TALES James Stephens masterfully retells ten Irish legends. The writing is crisp, humorous, and accessible. While reading this book you'll be convinced that you are actually visiting a long lost island of Ireland filled with magic, fairies, and heroes. Lavishly and beautifully illustrated.

  • - The Only Book You Will Ever Need to Build Strength for Your Life. Discover The 9 Personalities Types. Evolve Your Personality and Become Self Aware!
    by Ian Baron
    £14.49 - 22.49

  • - A Science Fiction Adventure
    by Bertauski Tony
    £33.99 - 37.99

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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