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Beschreibung

An entertaining and enchanting collection of myths, tales and traditions surrounding the seas, skies and woodlands that make up our natural world. 

Enter an enchanting world where the mysteries of the seas, skies and woodlands come alive through shared myths, legends and folk tales. From the majestic...

Beschreibung

An entertaining and enchanting collection of myths, tales and traditions surrounding the seas, skies and woodlands that make up our natural world. 

Enter an enchanting world where the mysteries of the seas, skies and woodlands come alive through shared myths, legends and folk tales. From the majestic creatures that dance beneath the waves to the celestial beings that populate the heavens and the spirits that reside within the forests, The Treasury of Folklore offers a portal into the lore of the natural world that has been whispered through the generations.

In this mesmerising compendium you'll embark on a journey through the rich tapestry of myths, legends, and tales that have been woven into the very fabric of our natural world. You'll tread mysterious waters and be beguiled by the sirens and sea monsters, soar to new heights with winged Pegasus and uncover stories of celestial beings, from thunder gods to constellations that have guided traveller's across the heavens. And as you wander through the ancient woods, you'll encounter spirits between the branches, insatiable cannibalistic children hewn from logs and the promise of the big, bad wolf.  

The stories included here traverse countries and continents and have been carefully selected to highlight how humans are linked through time and place, with shared dreams, fears and ways of rationalising the unknown. Immerse yourself in the tapestry of tales collected in these pages, each story a testament to the enduring enchantment of the seas, skies, and woodlands.

Produktdetails

Einband

Gebundene Ausgabe

Erscheinungsdatum

01.08.2024

Abbildungen

Woodcut illustrations

Illustriert von

Joe McLaren

Produktdetails

Einband

Gebundene Ausgabe

Erscheinungsdatum

01.08.2024

Abbildungen

Woodcut illustrations

Illustriert von

Joe McLaren

Verlag Abrams & Chronicle Books
Seitenzahl

320

Maße (L/B/H)

16/22,2/3,8 cm

Gewicht

856 g

Farbe

Anthrazit / Seidengrau

Sprache

Englisch

ISBN

978-1-84994-921-7

Herstelleradresse

Libri GmbH
Europaallee 1
36244 Bad Hersfeld
DE

Email: gpsr@libri.de

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  • Produktbild: The Treasury of Folklore
  • Authors' Note

    Introduction

    Seas & Rivers

    Treasures, Seduction and Death: The Lure of the Ocean Waves

    The Seas and Oceans

    Famous Floods

    Mermaids, Selkies and Spirits of the Deep

    Monsters from the Deep

    Maui, Demi-God and Creator of Islands

    Claimed by the Waves: Underwater Worlds

    Scheherazade's Tales: One Thousand and One Nights

    Top Seven Tales from the Seven Seas

    Red Sky at Night: Sailor Superstitions from Across the Glove

    What Lurks Beneath: Sacred Rivers & Mysterious Lakes

    Rivers and Lakes

    Sacred Rivers

    Rivers of the Underworld

    Waterfall Folklore

    The Mysterious Waters of Scotland

    Water Horses: Majestic and Malevolent Creatures from the Depths

    Humped Serpents and Vicious Eels: Loch Ness and the World's Most Fearsome Lake Monsters

    The Folklore of Swamps and Marshes

    The Shapeshifting Pink Dolphin of the Amazon River

    Be Careful Where You Rest: The Insatiable Appetite of the Irish Joint Eater

    Well Folklore

    The Fountain of Youth

    Myth and Mystery: The Lady of the Lake

    Woodlands and Forests

    Introduction

    Into the Trees

    The World Tree

    Trees of Myth and Mystery from Around the World

    The Marvellous Mushrooms of the Forest Floor

    The Trees of Christmas

    Woodland Creatures

    Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?

    Bears, Gods and Heroes,

    Virgins, Huntsmen and Jesus Christ: The Quest for the Unicorn

    Jackalopes and Wolpertingers: The Most Fearsome of Critters

    Folk of the Forests

    A Giant Among Lumberjacks: Paul Bunyan and the North American Lumber Camps

    Lords of the Wild

    At One with the Trees: Tree Nymphs and Spirits

    Forest Hags from Around the World

    Fearlessness in the Forests

    Stars & Skies

    A Journey through the Skies

    Stars and Heavens

    Solar Deities: Gods and Goddesses of the Sun

    A Fateful Flight: Daedalus and Icarus

    Sun-Got-Bit-By-Bear: Eclipses of the Sun

    Hina: The Woman in the Moon

    Man, Rabbit, or Jack and Jill? The Many Faces of the Moon

    The Morning Star and the Evening Star: A Romanian Tale

    The Seven Sisters: Orion and the Pleiades

    How the Milky Way Came to Be

    Soaring Souls and Shooting Stars: Star Superstitions from Around the World

    Sumptuous Skies

    Stallions of the Skies: Pegasus and Other Soaring Steeds

    Birds of Myth and Legend

    The Firebird

    Come Rain or Shine: Weather Lore and Superstitions

    Somewhere Over the Rainbow: Rainbows in Myth and Legend

    The Lucky Rainbow and the Indalo Myth

    Shimmering Lights and Walrus Heads: The Folklore and Legends of the Auroras

    Flying Cryptids

    Conclusion

    Acknowledgements

    References

    Index