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Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, And Goblins
An Encyclopedia
(Engels , Paperback, 01-08-1998)
| Levertijd: | 5 tot 15 werkdagen |
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| Prijs: | € 26,95 |
| Genre: | Cultuursociologie |
Introduces "little people" from all over the world, including various sorts of trolls, elves, fairies, dreamtime spirits of the Australian Outback, Native American mischief makers, and Nigerian spirits Lees verder
282
Bulfinch's Mythology
(Engels , Paperback, 01-01-1990)
| Levertijd: | 5 tot 15 werkdagen |
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| Prijs: | € 9,95 |
| Genre: | Cultuursociologie |
Familiar Greek, Roman, and Germanic myths as well as legends about King Arthur, Charlemagne, and their knights are retold Lees verder
283
The Emerald Lizard
Fifteen Latin American Tales to Tell in English and Spanish
(Engels , Paperback, 01-08-1999)
| Levertijd: | 5 tot 15 werkdagen |
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| Prijs: | € 15,95 |
| Genre: | Cultuursociologie |
Retells fifteen tales Lees verder
284
The Hero With An African Face
Mythic Wisdom of Traditional Africa
(Engels , Paperback, 01-02-2000)
| Levertijd: | 5 tot 15 werkdagen |
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| Prijs: | € 18,95 |
| Genre: | Cultuursociologie |
Inspired by the writings on mythology by the late Joseph Campbell, an illustrated survey retells the ancient legends of Africa, reveals their universal messages, and draws illuminating parallels between the symbols of African and those of other cultures. Reprint. Lees verder
285
Ray Hicks
Master Storyteller of the Blue Ridge
(Engels , Paperback, 01-04-2001)
| Levertijd: | 5 tot 15 werkdagen |
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| Prijs: | € 23,95 |
| Genre: | Cultuursociologie |
Ray Hicks, The Famous Teller Of Appalachian Jack Tales, Is One Of America's Loved Storytellers. Here, He Shares The Chronicle Of His Own Family's Experiences In The Remote Section Of The North Carolina Mountains, Where They Have Lived For More Than 200 Years. Lees verder
286
Myth And Knowing
An Introduction to World Mythology
(Engels , Paperback, 26-02-2005)
| Levertijd: | 5 tot 15 werkdagen |
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| Prijs: | € 140,95 |
| Genre: | Cultuursociologie |
Myth and Knowing is by far the most comprehensive world mythology textbook. The text/reader format provides both jargon-free discussions of current themes and thinkers in the ongoing scholarly conversation about myth and a broad selection of complete myths chosen for literary merit and the c... Lees verder
287
The Storyteller's Start-Up Book
Finding, Learning, Performing, and Using Folktales : Including Twelve Tellable Tales
(Engels , Paperback, 01-07-1993)
| Levertijd: | 5 tot 15 werkdagen |
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| Prijs: | € 17,95 |
| Genre: | Cultuursociologie |
Offers tips for beginning storytellers on getting started, collecting stories, networking with other storytellers, and deciding on a performance style Lees verder
288
The Book Of Virtues
A Treasury of Great Moral Stories
(Engels , Gebonden, 01-11-1993)
| Levertijd: | 5 tot 15 werkdagen |
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| Prijs: | € 37,95 |
| Genre: | Cultuursociologie |
A senior editor of National Review and leading conservative spokesperson provides commentary to accompany this anthology of character-building stories from history, the Bible, and such poets as Frost and Angelou. 60,000 first printing. National ad/promo. Tour. Lees verder
289
Bird Girl And The Man Who Followed The Sun
An Athabaskan Legend from Alaska
(Engels , Paperback)
| Beschikbaar: | Printing on demand |
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| Prijs: | € 12,80 (onder voorbehoud) |
| Genre: | Cultuursociologie |
The author of the international best-seller, Two Old Women, presents another retelling of an Alaskan Indian legend about two adventurers who transgress their community's norms and embark on a perilous quest for freedom and knowledge. Reprint. Lees verder
290
Ancient Christian Magic
Coptic Texts Of Ritual Power
(Engels )
| Levertijd: | 8 tot 12 werkdagen |
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| Prijs: | € 67,25 |
| Genre: | Cultuursociologie |
This collection of magical texts from ancient Egypt shows the exotic rituals, healing practices, and incantory and supernatural dimensions that flowered in early Christianity giving rise to the Dead Sea Scrolls. They include curses, spells of protection and recipes from a magical "cookbook". Lees verder
291
Spooky Campfire Stories
(Engels )
| Levertijd: | 12 tot 15 werkdagen |
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| Prijs: | € 7,60 |
| Genre: | Cultuursociologie |
Collects a variety of American ghost stories and horror tales designed to be read while camping, including stories by Edgar Allan Poe, Jack London, and Ambrose Bierce. Lees verder
292
Theorizing Myth
Narrative, Ideology, And Scholarship
(Engels )
| Levertijd: | 8 tot 12 werkdagen |
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| Prijs: | € 32,40 |
| Genre: | Cultuursociologie |
In "theorizing Myth", Bruce Lincoln Traces The Way Scholars And Others Have Used The Category Of "myth" To Fetishize Or Deride Certain Kinds Of Stories, Usually Those Told By Others. Lees verder
293
American Indian Myths And Legends
(Engels )
| Levertijd: | 5 tot 15 werkdagen |
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| Prijs: | € 22,95 |
| Genre: | Cultuursociologie |
Combines a bounty of unpublished tales related to the authors by living storytellers with the best of folklore sources to provide 160 myths and legends of more than 80 tribal groups across the continent Lees verder
294
Haunted Houses
Chilling Tales From 24 American Homes
(Engels )
| Levertijd: | 5 tot 15 werkdagen |
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| Prijs: | € 12,95 |
| Genre: | Cultuursociologie |
Presents tales about haunted houses located throughout America, based on interviews conducted across the country. Lees verder
295
Analects Of Confucius
A Philosophical Translation
(Engels )
| Levertijd: | 12 tot 15 werkdagen |
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| Prijs: | € 19,20 |
| Genre: | Cultuursociologie |
Based on the oldest extant version of Confucius's most influential text, this translation of the Analects serves as an authentic introduction to Confucian thought. Lees verder
296
Twice Upon A Time
Women Writers And The History Of The Fairy Tale
(Engels )
| Levertijd: | 8 tot 12 werkdagen |
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| Prijs: | € 40,60 |
| Genre: | Cultuursociologie |
Fairy Tales, Often Said To Be "timeless" And Fundamentally "oral," Have A Long Written History. This Book Argues That However A Vital Part Of This History Has Fallen By The Wayside. It Refocuses The Lens Through Which We Look At Fairy Tales. It Examines The Evolution Of The "anglo-american" Fairy Ta... Lees verder
297
African-american Folktales
Stories from Black Traditions in the New World
(Engels )
| Levertijd: | 12 tot 15 werkdagen |
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| Prijs: | € 20,45 |
| Genre: | Cultuursociologie |
An intriguing compendium of 107 folklore and legends from the antebellum South, the islands of the Caribbean, and urban America celebrate the rich and vital traditions of African-American culture. Reprint. 10,000 first printing. Lees verder
298
Foxfire 11
The Old Homeplace, Wild Plant Uses, Preserving and Cooking Food, Hunting Stories, Fishing, and More Affairs of Plain Living
(Engels )
| Levertijd: | 12 tot 15 werkdagen |
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| Prijs: | € 23,05 |
| Genre: | Cultuursociologie |
The eleventh edition of the classic manual of simple living celebrates the rituals, traditions, and remedies of the Appalachian region with advice on gardening, preserving, and pickling, as well as a one-hundred-page section on herbal healing. Original. Lees verder
299
Italian Folktales
(Engels , Paperback)
| Levertijd: | 5 tot 15 werkdagen |
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| Prijs: | € 26,95 |
| Genre: | Cultuursociologie |
Retells two hundred traditional Italian tales, including the stories of a fearless little man, a prince who married a frog, and a woman who lived on wind Lees verder
300
Ch'i-lin Purse
A Collection Of Ancient Chinese Stories
(Engels , Paperback)
| Levertijd: | 5 tot 15 werkdagen |
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| Prijs: | € 10,95 |
| Genre: | Cultuursociologie |
A collection of Chinese tales includes nine stories based on authentic sources, including three-hundred-year-old novels, actual historical figures and events, and Chinese opera Lees verder
301
Zuni Fetishes
Using Native American Objects For Meditation, Reflection, And Insight
(Engels )
| Levertijd: | 12 tot 15 werkdagen |
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| Prijs: | € 25,60 |
| Genre: | Cultuursociologie |
A Fascinating And Informative Illustrated Guide To The Fetishes Used By The Zuni People Of New Mexico, Explaining What Fetishes Are And How And Why They Are Used. Lees verder
302
Mythology Of Native North America
(Engels )
| Beschikbaar: | Printing on demand |
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| Prijs: | € 21,70 (onder voorbehoud) |
| Genre: | Cultuursociologie |
"although (the Authors) Recognize The Distinctions Among Various Tribes, They Argue That American Indians Had A Collective Mythological Tradition That Also Fits Into A Larger Human Tradition, Including Greek And African Mythology."--"american Archaeology." Lees verder
303
Cinderella
(Engels )
| Beschikbaar: | Printing on demand |
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| Prijs: | € 51,30 (onder voorbehoud) |
| Genre: | Cultuursociologie |
Presents versions of the Cinderella story which represent many cultures, geographical areas, and styles, and includes information about the tales, related activities, and resources Lees verder
