Author: William PERRY (Wood Carver.)
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Languages : en
Pages : 90

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Author: William Perry
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Category : Oak
Languages : en
Pages : 90

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Author: Georgina Makalani
Publisher: Georgina Makalani
ISBN: 0994513186
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 60

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The Faeries have lost a maiden, and they believe Iski is the only one to find her. For the first time, the Faeries have come to Iski Flare for help. The Tree Maiden is missing, and they cannot reach her. But he isn’t enthusiastic to head out on this adventure, as the Faeries rarely tell him what he needs to know. But feeling lost and alone, Iski is ready for the distraction. As he searches for the girl, he discovers more lies than truths. And he might be too distracted to be of any real assistance to anyone. If he does manage to find The Tree Maiden, will he have the skills the Faeries believe he has to save her?

Author: Sudhā Mūrti
Publisher: Puffin
ISBN: 9780143442349
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Languages : en
Pages : 192

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Did you know that the Trinity often turned to goddesses to defeat the asuras? Did you know that the first clone in the world was created by a woman? The women in Indian mythology might be fewer in number, but their stories of strength and mystery in the pages of ancient texts and epics are many. They slayed demons and protected their devotees fiercely. From Parvati to Ashokasundari and from Bhamati to Mandodari, this collection features enchanting and fearless women who frequently led wars on behalf of the gods, were the backbone of their families and makers of their own destinies. India's much-loved and bestselling author Sudha Murty takes you on an empowering journey -through the yarns forgotten in time-abounding with remarkable women who will remind you of the strong female influences in your life.

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Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Languages : en
Pages : 930

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Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0199754381
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 540

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In Leaves from the Garden of Eden, Howard Schwartz, a three-time winner of the National Jewish Book Award, has gathered together one hundred of the most astonishing and luminous stories from Jewish folk tradition. Just as Schwartz's award-winning book Tree of Souls collected the essential myths of Jewish tradition, Leaves from the Garden of Eden collects one hundred essential Jewish tales. As imaginative as the Arabian Nights, these stories invoke enchanted worlds, demonic realms, and mystical experiences. The four most popular types of Jewish tales are gathered here--fairy tales, folktales, supernatural tales, and mystical tales--taking readers on heavenly journeys, lifelong quests, and descents to the underworld. There is a dybbuk lurking in a well, a book that comes to life, and a world where Lilith, the Queen of Demons, seduces the unsuspecting. Here too are Jewish versions of many of the best-known tales, including "Cinderella," "Snow White," and "Rapunzel." Schwartz's retelling of one of these stories, "The Finger," inspired Tim Burton's film Corpse Bride.

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Publisher: Library of Alexandria
ISBN: 1465517065
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 125

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Author: Maria Kvilhaug
Publisher: The Three Little Sisters
ISBN: 1959350064
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 320

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Students of the Poetic Edda have long ignored a seemingly unassuming, yet most important mythical character: Namely the mead-offering Maiden that appears at the heart of many a myth and heroic legend. This study shows how the Maiden with the Mead appears at the climax of a ritual structure within the myths - a structure that clearly is based on Pagan initiation rituals.

Author: Thomas A. Green
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 0313081034
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1922

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From the Amazon to the Arctic, the world is teeming with diverse cultures. There's no better way for students to explore the world's cultural diversity than through its folktales. Presenting tales from the foundations of the world's traditions, literature, daily life, and popular culture, The Greenwood Library of World Folktales: Stories from the Great Collections gathers together a vast array of folktales and arranges them according to region or cultural group, thus allowing students to quickly and conveniently learn about the tales of particular cultures. Some of these stories have been told for centuries, while others have emerged only in recent times. The four-volume set includes introductory essays in addition to explanatory headnotes, and provides bibliographies on particular regions as well as a selected, general bibliography. The most comprehensive work of its kind, this set gives students and general readers a guided tour of the world's folktales. Each volume of the set is devoted to a particular broad geographic region: Volume 1: Africa, The Middle East, Australia and Oceania Volume 2: Asia Volume 3: Europe Volume 4: North and South America Accessible, informative, and entertaining, this book will help literature students learn how to analyze texts and understand the traditions at the heart of many of the world's literary masterpieces. It will also help social studies students learn about the world's cultures and respect ethnic diversity.

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Category : English literature
Languages : en
Pages : 744

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