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King of the Celts: Arthurian Legends and Celtic Tradition
Markale, Jean
Book Number: 65198
ISBN: 0892814527
Publisher: Inner Traditions International, USA., 1994.
8vo. softcover. 312pp. index. Very good+.
Price: $14.00

Celtic Myths and Legends
Foss, Michael
Book Number: 65197
ISBN: 185479695X
Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books, London, 1995.
8vo. hardcover. 249pp. index, b/w illus. Very good. / Very good d/w.
Price: $15.00

The Celtic Book of the Living and Dying: The Illustrated Guide to Celtic Wisdom
Wood, Juliette
Book Number: 65196
ISBN: 1900131641
Publisher: Duncan Baird, London, 2000.
Large 8vo. hardcover. 144pp. colour illus. Near Fine. / Near Fine d/w.
Price: $12.00

Celtic Myth and Legend Poetry & Romance
Squire, Charles
Book Number: 65194
ISBN: 0878770291
Publisher: Newcastle Publishing Company 1975.
8vo. softcover. 450pp. index, b/w illus. Good+, rear cover creased.
Price: $9.00

Women of The Classics
Sturgeon, Mary
Book Number: 63873
ISBN:
Publisher: George Harrap 1927.
8vo. hardcover. 256pp. index. Very good.
Price: $15.00

Larousse Dictionary of World Folklore
Jones, Alison
Book Number: 63718
ISBN: 0752300121
Publisher: Larousse, New York 1995.
8vo. hardcover. 493pp. b/w illus. Near Fine. / Very good+ d/w.
Price: $15.00

The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Mythology
Cotterell, Arthur
Book Number: 62684
ISBN:
Publisher: Hermes House 2002
8vo hardcover 512pp index, colour illus. very good+ / very good+ d/w.
Price: $30.00

The Quest for Paradise: Visions of Heaven and Eternity in the World's Myths and Religions
Ashton, John; Whyte, Tom
Book Number: 35381
ISBN: 006251735X
Publisher: New Burlington Books 2001
4to. hardcover. 160pp. index, colour illus. near fine. / near fine d/w.
Price: $22.00

The Aquarian Guide to African Mythology
Knappert, Jan
Book Number: 29880
ISBN: 0850308852
Publisher: Northamptonshire Aquarian Press, 1990
Large 8vo softcover 272pp b/w illus. very good. This modest guide to African Mythology does not pretend to give more than an anthology of myths and mythological figures. There are many myths, legends and fables in the more than one thousand languages of Africa. In some entries a myth or fable is told as an illustration of the mysterious character of some animals, e.g. the frog. The reading list at the end of this book is likewise only a selection. The illustrations too, have been inspired by numerous sources. They represent works of traditional African art, some of them very old, so that in many cases not only the artist and his family, but his entire ethnic group have long since died. These art works are now safely stored in the museums of Europe and elsewhere.
Price: $8.00

The Illustrated Book of Sacred Scriptures
Freke, Timothy
Book Number: 52322
ISBN: 0835607585
Publisher: Quest Books August 25, 1998
4to. softcover 176pp very good. Celebrates our diversity and illustrates the common understanding that links all people engaged in the spiritual quest. Gathers holy text from around the world and across the ages. Illustrated with colour photo's.
Price: $15.00

The Celts: Uncovering the Mythic and Historic Origins of Western Culture
Markale, Jean
Book Number: 58874
ISBN: 0892814136
Publisher: Inner Traditions, Rochester, Vermont, U.S.A., 1993.
8vo. softcover. 320pp. index, b/w illus. Very good
Price: $14.00

The Mystery and Meaning of the Dead Sea Scrolls
Shanks, Hershel
Book Number: 51665
ISBN: 0679457577
Publisher: Random House March 24, 1998
8vo softcover 246pp very good. Fifty years ago, in a cave near Qumran on the Dead Sea, a Bedouin shepherd made a remarkable discovery--a cache of scrolls, in Hebrew and Aramaic, dating roughly from the time of Jesus. Here, in hundreds of literary fragments, was a window into an unknown world--the world where Christianity and modern Judaism were born. Everyone has heard about the scrolls, but what, exactly, are their contents? Who wrote them? What do they reveal? Do they undermine the authority of the Hebrew Bible? Do they shed new light on Jesus, his sayings and his sacraments? Until recently, only a handful of experts could answer these questions, for only they had access to the scrolls. Now, thanks to the liberating efforts of scholars such as Hershel Shanks, the scrolls are the property of us all, their mystery at long last yielding to meaning. Here, in arresting detail, is the most complete assessment of the scrolls to date. It is a history of their discovery and dissemination, a summary of their scholarly interpretation, and a thoughtful meditation on their ultimate significance. Above all, it is an act of generosity--a great scholar's gift to the common understanding of the most important ancient texts found in modern times.
Price: $11.00

Sacred Imagery Representations of Faith and Worship
Millidge, Judith
Book Number: 52570
ISBN: 1840131691
Publisher: Grange Books September 1998
4to Pictorial Laminated Boards. 144pp index, colour illus. Fine.
Price: $25.00

Indian Mythology
Ions, Veronica
Book Number: 60631
ISBN: 1851529705
Publisher: Chancellor Press. London: 1983.
4to. laminated boards, hardcover. 143pp. index, colour illus. Near Fine.
Price: $15.00

An Introduction to Oriental Mythology
Whittaker, Clio (editor)
Book Number: 60629
ISBN: 185348198x
Publisher: New Burlington Books, London 1989.
4to. hardcover. 128pp. index, colour illus. Near Fine. / Very good+ d/w.
Price: $15.00

Hero Myths and Legends of Britain and Ireland
Ebbutt, M. I.
Book Number: 60627
ISBN: 1860198716
Publisher: Brockhampton Press, London, 1995.
Small 4to. hardcover. 152pp. index, b/w illus. Near Fine. / Near Fine d/w.
Price: $15.00

Sacred Symbols A Guide to the Timeless Icons of Faith and Worship
Gibson, Clare
Book Number: 59433
ISBN: 1887354182
Publisher: Saraband, Rowayton, 1998.
4to. hardcover. 112pp. index, colour illus. Near Fine. / Very good d/w with faded spine.
Price: $18.00

Words of Wisdom: Russian Folk Tales from Alexander Afanasiev's Collection
Afanasiev, A.N.
Book Number: 50809
ISBN: 5050046351
Publisher: Raduga Publisher,C.I.S. August 1998
4to Pictorial Laminated boards. 174pp very good. Illustrated with colour plates by Alexander Kurkin. 42 traditional folk tales from Russia.
Price: $15.00

The Universe, the Gods and Mortals
Vernant, Jean-Pierre (Editor)
Book Number: 41897
ISBN: 1861973985
Publisher: Profile Books Ltd 2001
8vo hardcover 205pp. very good+ / very good+ d/w.
Price: $15.00

King Arthur
Barber, Richard
Book Number: 34348
ISBN: 0351152695
Publisher: Cardinal 1973
8vo softcover 192pp index, colour & b/w illus. very good.
Price: $6.00

Roman Mythology
Perowne, Stewart
Book Number: 6054
ISBN:
Publisher: London, Hamlyn. 1969.
4to. hardcover. 141pp. index. colour & b/w illus. very good, light foxing to endpapers. / very good, lightly chipped d/w.
Price: $12.00

The Camelot Chronicles: Heroic Adventures From the Age of Legend
Ashley, Mike (Edited By)
Book Number: 6047
ISBN: 0517124505
Publisher: New York Wings Books. 1995
8vo. hardcover. 418pp. Very good, page edges tanned. / near fine d/w.
Price: $10.00

The Horn & the Sword the history of the bull as symbol of power and fertility
Conrad, Jack Randolph
Book Number: 4466
ISBN:
Publisher: London, MacGibbon & Kee, 1959
8vo. Hardcover. 222pp. + XXXII b/w plates, index. Good condition, foxing to endpapers, small nic in cover, near top of spine (repaired). / torn d/w with small piece missing top of spine.
Price: $15.00

Creation Myths: Man's Introduction to the World
MacLagan, David
Book Number: 62133
ISBN: 0500810109
Publisher: Thames & Hudson 1979
4to. softcover. 96pp. colour & b/w ilus. Very good.
Price: $12.00

Monkey Subdues the White-Bone Demon
Wang Hsing-pei (Adapted by), Illustrated by Hsiao-Tai, Chien and Hung-Pen, Chao
Book Number: 28891
ISBN:
Publisher: Foreign Languages Press - Peking 1976 China
tall 8vo. Blue wraps. 110pp. Some loss to head and tail of spine. Ilustrated with b/w line drawings. Based on a mythological novel by Wu Cheng-en featuring Monkey from the t.v. series, and Pigsy and Sandy and Tripitaka.
Price: $12.00

Legends and Folklore
John Merrill
Book Number: 2075
ISBN:
Publisher: Wayland Publishers london 1974
excellet copy in same d/w. Part of the Midlands Series, for study and appreciation of local culture.
Price: $12.00

The Grail: The Truth Behind the Myth
Matthews, John
Book Number: 44748
ISBN: 1841812676
Publisher: Godsfield Press Ltd November 15, 2005
8vo hardcover 176pp near fine. The real truth about the Grail, as this entertaining and informative book makes clear, is more exciting than the most fantastic adventure novel. Tracing the Grail's story from its earliest appearance in myth through history, literature, and popular entertainment, this comprehensive illustrated book explores the Grail's secret history and reveals why it continues to fascinate us today. The book unearths the earliest versions of the Grail in myth, examines the part the Grail plays in the events of Christ's Passion, and reveals the truth about the secret societies that "guard" the Grail mysteries. As readers will discover, the Grail also made a mysterious appearance in Arthur's Camelot and disguised itself as the holy bloodline of Jesus and Mary Magdalen, as the philosopher's stone, and as a touchstone of transformation for Jungian psychologists. The book also introduces us to modern Grail seekers and reveals why even the Nazis sought the Grail. This riviting account sets readers straight about the mysterious relic's meaning and purpose. As we discover what the Grail has meant to the men and women of the past, we come to understand the power of this ancient idea in our own life and why we continue to seek it.
Price: $18.00

Arthur and the Lost Kingdoms
Moffat, Alistair
Book Number: 34924
ISBN: 029764324X
Publisher: London Trafalgar Square 1999
8vo hardcover 282pp index, colour & b/w illus. very good+ / very good+ d/w.
Price: $15.00