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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 Robert L. Stevenson
    £13.99

    La protagonisto Keave, maristo el Havajo, akiras por kvindek dolaroj misteran botelon, kiu plenumas al la posedanto chiun deziron. Sed oni konsilas al li disigi sin de ghi sufiche rapide, char tiu, kiu ankorau posedas ghin post sia morto, neeviteble alvenos en la inferon. Krome la botelo estas nedetruebla, oni povas liberigi sin de ghi nur per vendo, kaj nur per kontanta mono, kaj oni devas vendi ghin pli malkare ol oni achetis la botelon, char alikaze ghi revenos al la posedinto. Krome la achetinto devas ekscii chiujn chi kondichojn antau la acheto. Kiam Keave deziris sian belan domon kaj baldau ricevis ghin, li vendas la botelon al sia amiko Lopaka. Nelonge poste li renkontas la belan knabinon Kokua, kiu reciprokas lian amon. Kaj tial lia felicho estas perfekta, sed nur dum mallonga tempo. Keave malkovras, ke li malsanighis je lepro. Lepruloj en la socio estas evitataj kaj forpushitaj, plej ofte ili vegetadas mizere en flanka loko de la insulo Molokai. La ununura espero eviti sian sorton por Keave estas acheti ankoraufoje la botelon. Li serchas ghin, char intertempe la botelo iris tra multaj manoj. Kiam li fine trovis ghin, ghi kostas nur unu cendon. Pro sia amo li tamen achetas la botelon, sed poste li sinkas en desperon, char li ne plu povas vendi ghin pli malkare. Post kelke da tempo la edzino Kokua ekscias la sekreton kaj proponas al li veturi per shipoj al la francaj insuloj en la suda parto de la Pacifika Oceano, kie ankorau estas uzataj centimoj, per kiuj eblus ankorau pli malkaraj vendoj. Fine Kokua trovas iun, kiu pretas acheti ghin de Keave, sed nur por ke Kokua reakiru ghin poste mem. Tiel okazas. Kiam Keave ekscias tion, li ne hezitas fari por la savado de Kokua la samon, kvankam la prezo de la botelo post la reacheto kostus nur unu cendon. Sed la lasta achetinto de la botelo, kruda drinkavida maato, ne pretas revendi ghin al li. Vane avertas lin Keave, pro la minacanta kondamno. La maato, kiu certe supozas ja chiukaze alveni en la inferon, shancelighante foriras kun la botelo tra aleo. Sed Keave kaj Kokua post tio vivas feliche kaj sen zorgoj en la Pura Domo de Keave. (lau Vikipedio)

  • by Owen Meredith
    £42.99

    Lucile 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 Philippa Gregory
    £8.99

  • - Inspired by Christ
    by George Nicolas El-Hage
    £33.99

  • by Dubravka Ugresic
    £9.49

    Dubravka Ugresic retells the myth of Baba Yaga - one of the most famous stories in Russian and Eastern European mythology

  • by Oscar A. H. Schmitz
    £17.49

    Am Ende seines Lebens bekam der Schriftsteller Oscar A.H. Schmitz Kontakt zu C.G.Jung und seiner analytischen Psychologie, die sich der symbolschaffenden Tätigkeit der Psyche widmet. Dadurch angeregt, entwickelte Schmitz ein Verfahren autonomen Schreibens, das die bewusste Verstandeskontrolle des Ego ausschließt. Die so entstandenen "Märchen aus dem Unbewussten" drücken die damalige Lebenssitualtion des Schreibers aus und ziehen das Fazit seines Lebens. Gleichwohl bekommen sie übergreifende und universelle Bedeutung als Produkte der schöpferischen Tätigkeit der Psyche, indem sie Zeugnis eines suchenden Geistes wird, der die Lebensdramatik des heutigen Menschen in ergreifenden Bildern formt.

  • by Cristie Publishing
    £15.99

    This coloring book contains the heart-warming story of Tummy D the squirrel who becomes friends with Wanda the fox plus images for your little one to color while reading.The story it is inspired by the squirrel in my back yard that always comes to the window for monkey nuts.

  • by John Home
    £22.49 - 31.49

  • by Shelley Munro
    £15.49

    Love never hits a wrong note.Ever since Nate McKenzie hired on as a roadie, musician Adam James has lusted after him. So far Adam has kept his distance, knowing Nate is mourning his dead wife. But lately Adam has caught the man returning his stares. Maybe it's time to test the waters.Besides, there isn't much chance Nate will find out that Adam was once his people's Kokopelli. His powers were stripped from him, along with the magical tattoo on his chest, when his orientation was discovered.Nate is going crazy with guilt. Before his wife's death, he never looked at anyone else, woman or man. Now his dreams are filled with Adam. He tries to keep his mind on his job and off Adam's sexy body, but in a moment of weakness they share a kiss that sends them both up in flames.Their relationship risks both their hearts and Adam's female fan base, but the attraction is too strong to ignore. Then someone takes a shot at Adam-and his tattoo begins to reappear, forcing him to come clean with his lover. And Nate to decide exactly where his future lies…before a killer steals it away from them.Warning: This book contains rockin' music, smoky pubs, the mystical legend of Kokopelli and lots of playful, hot manlove.

  • by Mila Young
    £14.49

    As soon as his teeth sunk into my neck...I was lost.Just when I think I've found an answer to the hundreds of mysteries in my life, another appears.This time, in the form of a vampire who seems to know secrets from my past...and who is desperate for my body and my soul.My enemies are circling, looking for a way to break me apart and separate me from my two alphas. And their power seems to be growing.We're determined to keep them away, but fate may have other plans.My heart will always be Daxon and Wilder's, but what about my blood...I'll do anything to keep them after everything we've been through.But it's going to take a wild soul to do it.Real Wolves Bite SeriesWild MoonWild HeartWild GirlWild LoveWild SoulWild KissWild Forever

  • by Marie Duvalier
    £20.99

    Looking for a fascinating exploration of one of the most intriguing spiritual practices in the world? Look no further than this captivating book that delves into the rich history and unique traditions of voodoo in one of America's most iconic cities. Written by a leading expert in voodoo studies, this book offers a comprehensive overview of the origins and evolution of voodoo in New Orleans, from its African roots to its modern-day manifestations. You'll discover the unique blend of African, European, and Native American influences that have shaped this vibrant spiritual practice, and learn about the rituals, beliefs, and practices that make it so distinctive. So what sets this book apart from other books on the subject? Here are just a few of the standout features that make it a must-read: Deep research: This book draws on years of meticulous research and firsthand accounts to offer a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of voodoo in New Orleans.Compelling storytelling: Whether you're a seasoned scholar or a curious newcomer, you'll be captivated by the author's engaging writing style and skillful storytelling.In-depth analysis: With chapters that delve into topics like the role of gender in voodoo rituals and the relationship between voodoo and Catholicism, this book offers a deep and nuanced analysis of this complex spiritual practice.Timeliness: With the current cultural interest in alternative spiritual practices and the ongoing debate around cultural appropriation, "The Voodoo of New Orleans" is a timely and important addition to the conversation. So whether you are a curious novice or an experienced voodoo scholar, this book is a must-have work that will deepen your understanding and appreciation of this fascinating spiritual practice. Order Your Copy Today!

  • by Play Again Collectif
    £13.99

    Les 15 textes nommés lors du concours de nouvelles 2022 sur le thème Les Sorcières sont parmi nous.Les auteur.e.s :Zoé AUBRY - Jean BARRAUD - Marc BRETON - Marie BRUNELM - Hadi CHARIF - Sandrine GACHINIARD - Roland GELBGRAS - Isabelle GIRAUDOT - Stéphanie GOOSSE - Serge GORIELY - Clotilde HERAULT - Janine JACQUEL - Ambre LAFAUX - Lila MESSAOUDI - Olivier MORGADES

  • by Peter Freiherr von Liechtenstein
    £38.49

    Dieser auf historischen Ereignissen basierende Roman sprengt sämtliche Ketten der Welt. Jesus und seine Begleiter waren schon immer da, sind da und werden sein. Begleiten sie mit mir Jesus, seine Familie und Gefährten durch viele Inkarnationen und Epochen der Menschheit hinweg durch das alte Sumer, Ägypten, das Römische Reich, dem Mittelalter bis in die heutige Zeit. Wirkten sie auch in Deutschland und Österreich? Wer suche, der finde. Wer bittet, dem wird gegeben. Wir offenbaren ihre bürgerlichen Namen, die wir in den römischen Aufzeichnungen finden können. Er und seine Familie entstammen der kaiserlichen Familie und wurden nicht nur aufgrund des Urchristentums verfolgt. Es ging ebenso um Macht, politische Interessen und Intrigen am kaiserlichen Hof. Wir offenbaren viele Vor- und Nachleben von Jeshua und seinen Anhängern bis in die heutige Zeit, weshalb die Gegenwart zur Rettung der Kinder Gottes eine wesentliche Rolle spielt. Jetzt wird es offenbart und transformiert werden. Es geht und ging immer um die Rettung unseres Christusbewusstseins. Dieser Roman soll in keiner Weise einen reinen Christen und wahren Gläubigen diffamieren, sondern ihn bestätigen. Es geht um die wahren Lehren von Jeshua. Jetzt geht es auf die Bühne zum Endkampf um den Sieg des Lichts, wobei uns eine phänomenale kosmische Bewusstseinsanhebung bevorsteht. In einem Channeling gab er sein Einverständnis dazu und es könnte der wichtigste Roman der letzten 2000 Jahre werden. Seien Sie gesegnet!

  • by Lindsey Pogue
    £20.49

  • by Algernon Blackwood
    £24.99

    Algernon Henry Blackwood, CBE (14 March 1869 - 10 December 1951) was an English broadcasting narrator, journalist, novelist and short story writer, and among the most prolific ghost story writers in the history of the genre. The literary critic S. T. Joshi stated, "His work is more consistently meritorious than any weird writer's except Dunsany's" and that his short story collection Incredible Adventures (1914) "may be the premier weird collection of this or any other century". Throughout his adult life, he was an occasional essayist for periodicals. In his late thirties, he moved back to England and started to write stories of the supernatural. He was successful, writing at least ten original collections of short stories and later telling them on radio and television. He also wrote 14 novels, several children's books and a number of plays, most of which were produced, but not published. He was an avid lover of nature and the outdoors, as many of his stories reflect. To satisfy his interest in the supernatural, he joined The Ghost Club. He never married; according to his friends he was a loner, but also cheerful company.His two best-known stories are probably "The Willows" and "The Wendigo". He would also often write stories for newspapers at short notice, with the result that he was unsure exactly how many short stories he had written and there is no sure total. Though Blackwood wrote a number of horror stories, his most typical work seeks less to frighten than to induce a sense of awe. Good examples are the novels The Centaur, which reaches a climax with a traveller's sight of a herd of the mythical creatures; and Julius LeVallon and its sequel The Bright Messenger, which deal with reincarnation and the possibility of a new, mystical evolution of human consciousness. Blackwood died after several strokes. Officially his death on 10 December 1951 was from cerebral thrombosis, with arteriosclerosis as a contributing factor. He was cremated at Golders Green crematorium. A few weeks later his nephew took his ashes to Saanenmöser Pass in the Swiss Alps, and scattered them in the mountains that he had loved for more than forty years. (wikipedia.org)

  • by Vinod Narayanan
    £11.99

    Wizards and witches are the main characters in fairy tales all over the world. They will have elves, demons and fairies as their friends. Along with Yakshi, Gandharva, Madan and Maruta, there were sorcerers who were powerful and fierce in the colorful stories that circulated in ancient Kerala. Along with the powerful local kings, sorcerers were prominent in many of the written records of ancient Kerala history. Thevalassery Nambi was a famous and brilliant magician of Travancore. This book tells the great magical stories of that extraordinary man who subdued Gandharva, Vadayakshini and Marutya before his magic wand.

  • by Duane Carter
    £13.49

    After chasing a butterfly and hitting his head, a young boy stumbles into an Enchanted Forest where he meets the Faeries who guard the land. His encounter with them alters the course of his life, as he grows up to become the man whom the great Elvish lords had predicted would become - a Hero.

  • by Brothers Grimm
    £17.99

    They are the stories we've known since we were children. Rapunzel. Hansel and Gretel. Cinderella. Sleeping Beauty. But the works originally collected by the Brothers Grimm in the early 1800s are not necessarily the versions we heard before bedtime. They're darker and often don't end very happily but they're often far more interesting. This version of Grimms' Fairy Tales includes the original versions of the stories translated by Edgar Taylor and Marian Edwardes.

  • by Calvin Primich
    £10.49

  • by Claudio Blanc
    £14.99

  • by Helen Whistberry
    £13.49

    Experience the unforgettable magic of these original stories and illustrations from the imagination of writer and artist Helen Whistberry.You'll discover an elder god keeping a loving eye on their forest, a girl made of glass and other characters fighting for their lives against both impossible odds and monsters (human and otherwise), some wise guys having a supernaturally bad day, and the exploits of a loner gun-for-hire and his loyal dragon.From fantasy and folklore to horror and sci-fi, these tales are tied together not only by their forest settings but by a sense of humanity (even in those characters who aren't quite human), empathy for all creatures, and the weird beauty to be found in moments both light and dark.And be warned! There are dark and sometimes violent themes ahead and not all stories have a happy ending, but for those brave enough to venture into these wild woods, 10 unforgettable experiences await.

  • by Abimbola Gbemi Alao
    £7.99

  • by Nuru Balama Lyria
    £9.99

    Meet Jua, a little girl, as she goes on an adventure from a sunny place to a snowy faraway land where she finds herself looking different from everybody else. Will she make new friends? Will she be happy in the new land? Dive into the book to find out what happens on Jua's bizarre adventure!

  • by Frank Norris
    £44.49

    Mc Teague - A story of San Francisco is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1899.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 Mary Baker Eddy
    £16.99 - 17.99

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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