Celtic Myths and Legends Foss, Michael Book Number: 65197 ISBN: 185479695X Michael O'Mara Books, London, 1995. 8vo. hardcover. 249pp. index, b/w illus. Very good. / Very good d/w. Price: $15.00
Women of The Classics Sturgeon, Mary Book Number: 63873 ISBN: George Harrap 1927. 8vo. hardcover. 256pp. index. Very good. Price: $15.00
Larousse Dictionary of World Folklore Jones, Alison Book Number: 63718 ISBN: 0752300121 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: Hermes House 2002 8vo hardcover 512pp index, colour illus. very good+ / very good+ d/w. Price: $30.00
The Aquarian Guide to African Mythology Knappert, Jan Book Number: 29880 ISBN: 0850308852 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 Ancient Wisdom Ashe, Geoffrey Book Number: 58953 ISBN: 333198670 Macmillan, London, 1977. 8vo. hardcover. 232pp. index, b/w illus. Very good. / Very good d/w. Price: $15.00
The Folklore of Warwickshire Palmer, Roy: illustrated by Galsworthy, Gay John Book Number: 22928 ISBN: London, Batsford, 1976 1st edition. 8vo. hardcover. 208pp. index, near fine. / very good+ d/w.' Price: $12.00
The Illustrated Book of Sacred Scriptures Freke, Timothy Book Number: 52322 ISBN: 0835607585 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 Mystery and Meaning of the Dead Sea Scrolls Shanks, Hershel Book Number: 51665 ISBN: 0679457577 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
The Horn & the Sword the history of the bull as symbol of power and fertility Conrad, Jack Randolph Book Number: 4466 ISBN: 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
Roman Mythology Perowne, Stewart Book Number: 6054 ISBN: 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
King Arthur Barber, Richard Book Number: 34348 ISBN: 0351152695 Cardinal 1973 8vo softcover 192pp index, colour & b/w illus. very good. Price: $6.00
Arthur and the Sovereignty of Britain - King and Goddess in the Mabinogion Matthews, Caitlin Book Number: 38886 ISBN: 0140191976 Arkana 1989 8vo. Paperback. Good reading copy. no marks. 334pp. Index. The stories of the Mabinogion, rich in legend and the primitive magic of the Celtic Otherworld, heralded the first flowering of European literature and became the source of Arthurian legend as we know it today. The author provides the full commentary on these stories, exploring parallel texts and sources and shedding light on Sovereignty, the Goddess of the Land and the spiritual principle of the Feminine. Price: $7.00
Myths and Legends of the Ploynesians Anderson, Johannes C. Book Number: 39377 ISBN: 0804804141 Tuttle 1986 Fat 8vo. Hardcover in d/w. Copy very good, d/w with tear to top of spine and top extreme. 514pp. Index. Contents includes Polynesia and its people, Koropanga and lakamakua, Uenuku, Fairies and Taniwha, The Tawhaki Cycle, Maui-tikitiki-a-Taranga, Hina Sister of Maui, Pele the Fire-Godess, The Spirit Worlds, Io, Tangaroa and Creation, Tane and Rongo, The Areoi Society and the Hula Dance, Religious Observances. Price: $15.00
The Universe, the Gods and Mortals Vernant, Jean-Pierre (Editor) Book Number: 41897 ISBN: 1861973985 Profile Books Ltd 2001 8vo hardcover 205pp. very good+ / very good+ d/w. Price: $15.00
Words of Wisdom: Russian Folk Tales from Alexander Afanasiev's Collection Afanasiev, A.N. Book Number: 50809 ISBN: 5050046351 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
Sacred Imagery Representations of Faith and Worship Millidge, Judith Book Number: 52570 ISBN: 1840131691 Grange Books September 1998 4to Pictorial Laminated Boards. 144pp index, colour illus. Fine. Price: $25.00
Hero Myths and Legends of Britain and Ireland Ebbutt, M. I. Book Number: 60627 ISBN: 1860198716 Brockhampton Press, London, 1995. Small 4to. hardcover. 152pp. index, b/w illus. Near Fine. / Near Fine d/w. Price: $15.00