Author: M. Oldfield HoweyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Animals, Mythical
Languages : en
Pages : 262
Book Description
The Horse in Magic and Myth
Author: M. Oldfield HoweyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Animals, Mythical
Languages : en
Pages : 262
Book Description
Magic and Myth
Author: Michael ScottPublisher: Yearling
ISBN: 0593381726
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 209
Book Description
Myths, legends, and magic are woven together in a collection of enthralling Irish fairy tales from the New York Times bestselling author of the Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel series. A haunting midnight dance that steals children away... An eerie fairy island that appears once every seven years... A magical silver horse that emerges from the depths of a dark lake... Venture into the Otherworld with eleven timeless, enchanting Irish fairy tales that uncover the haunting, hidden world of the Sidhe--the fairy-folk. A master of Irish mythology, bestselling author Michael Scott has crafted stories guaranteed to enthrall young readers who love magic, legends, and lore. And don't miss the companion collection of Irish folktales, Legends & Lore!
The Horse in Magic and Myth
Author: M. Oldfield HoweyPublisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486120473
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Rich compilation of legend and lore from mythology, Bible, folklore, literature, other sources. Tales of headless horses, fairy horses, seahorses, plus associations with gods and patron saints, metempsychosis, creation myths.
Encyclopedia of Fairies in World Folklore and Mythology
Author: Theresa BanePublisher: McFarland
ISBN: 0786471115
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 430
Book Description
Fairies have been revered and feared, sometimes simultaneously, throughout recorded history. This encyclopedia of concise entries, from the A-senee-ki-waku of northeastern North America to the Zips of Central America and Mexico, includes more than 2,500 individual beings and species of fairy and nature spirits from a wide range of mythologies and religions from all over the globe.
Girl Who Loved Wild Horses
Author: Paul GoblePublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Though she is fond of her people, a girl prefers to live among the wild horses where she is truly happy and free.
The Mythology of Horses
Author: Gerald HausmanPublisher: Crown
ISBN: 0307824756
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 291
Book Description
An extraordinary collection of myths and facts about horses, their honored place in human history, and the mystique that has surrounded them in cultures around the globe. Horses have always held a mystical sway over the human imagination; no other creature has inspired the same reverence or cross-cultural fascination. The Mythology of Horses offers a comprehensive look at horse breeds around the world, exploring their heritage, physical attributes, and place in human society, as well as the folklore, popular mythology, and true stories surrounding each breed. In this evocative, one-of-a-kind reference, folklorists Gerald and Loretta Hausman present stories from breeders, Olympic equestrians, and cowboys, along with tales about famous horse owners from Buffalo Bill to Roy Rogers, Genghis Khan to Napoleon. Vividly capturing the aura that has surrounded horses throughout time, this collection will fascinate horse lovers of all kinds.
The Theosophist
Author: Index to Fairy Tales, Myths, and Legends
Author: Mary Huse EastmanPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fairy tales
Languages : en
Pages : 630
Book Description
Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore
Author: Theresa BanePublisher: McFarland
ISBN: 147662268X
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 428
Book Description
"Here there be dragons"--this notation was often made on ancient maps to indicate the edges of the known world and what lay beyond. Heroes who ventured there were only as great as the beasts they encountered. This encyclopedia contains more than 2,200 monsters of myth and folklore, who both made life difficult for humans and fought by their side. Entries describe the appearance, behavior, and cultural origin of mythic creatures well-known and obscure, collected from traditions around the world.
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