Angrboda's story begins where most witch tales end: with being burnt. A punishment from Odin for sharing her visions of the future with the wrong people, the fire leaves Angrboda injured and powerless, and she flees into the furthest reaches... Zobraziť viac
Chinese culture is rich with marvelous folklore, and this exquisitely designed collection draws on that magnificent historical repository. It features more than 200 fables and tales chosen from Strange Stories from... Zobraziť viac
The Greek myths are timeless classics, whose scenes and figures have captivated us since ancient times. The gods and heroes of these legends hold up a mirror to the human condition, embodying universal characteristics and emotions, like love, hatred... Zobraziť viac
Follow Odysseus after he leaves the fallen city of Troy and takes ten long dramatic years - battling monsters, the temptations of goddesses and suffering the curse of Poseidon - to voyage home to his wife Penelope on the island of Ithaca... Zobraziť viac
Multi-award-winning, globally bestselling author Neil Gaiman's riveting retellings of the classic Norse myths, now reinvented with epic, full-colour illustrations by Levi Pinfold. A gift from the gods of story... Zobraziť viac
• A Collector''s Edition, with deluxe binding and cover.• A new introduction reveals our fascination with gods, heroes and legendary creatures.• Introduces the characters, landscape and the culture.• The series highlights the origins of modern fiction... Zobraziť viac
The essential guide to the complex, fascinating world of Chinese myths: retelling the stories and exploring their significance in Chinese culture. This is a concise and entertaining guide to the complex tradition of Chinese mythology... Zobraziť viac
This handy guide to the Greek and Roman Myths brings classical mythology to life... Zobraziť viac
In one of the most famous Greek myths, Ariadne betrayed her father, King Minos, to help Theseus defeat the Minotaur. But Theseus in turn betrayed her. This is her story. A mesmerising retelling of the ancient Greek myth of Theseus and the Minotaur... Zobraziť viac
Yaga lives deep in the Russian forest, tending to any that call upon her for her healing potions and vast wisdom... Zobraziť viac
Who were the Norse gods – the mighty Æsyr, led by Óðinn, and the mysterious Vanir? In 'The Norse Myths' we meet this passionate and squabbling pantheon, and learn of the mythological cosmos they inhabit... Zobraziť viac
Príbehy Silmarillionu sa vracajú do dávného Prvého veku Sveta a rozprávajú o stvorení Stredozeme, jej mytológii a najstaršej histórii a o národoch, ktoré obývali Stredozem - tentoraz v angličtine. Zobraziť viac
Tolkien's imaginative writing, a collection of narratives ranging in time from the Elder Days of Middle-earth, through the Second Age and the rise of Sauron, to the end of the War of the Ring... Zobraziť viac
An illustrated guide to the fantastic world of Japanese myths: retelling the stories and exploring how Japanese mythology has changed over time, as new gods, heroes, and spirits have entered the canon... Zobraziť viac
What secret power is hiding within you? There is an untamed wildness within each of us. Once found and nurtured, this wild power can lead to true and boundless freedom, creativity and purpose... Zobraziť viac
This is the story of Penelope of Ithaca, famed wife of Odysseus, as it has never been told before. Beyond Ithaca's shores, the whims of gods dictate the wars of men... Zobraziť viac
Since its release in 1949, "The Hero with a Thousand Faces" has influenced millions of readers by combining the insights of modern psychology with Joseph Campbell's revolutionary understanding of comparative mythology... Zobraziť viac
Dribni shkidnyky, dytyachi strashky, khvoroby u vyhlyadi zhyvykh istot — Dara Korniy zibrala istoriyi pro davni viruvannya ukrayintsiv u dukhiv, yaki shchodnya pakostyatʹ i prynosyatʹ neharazdy... Zobraziť viac
Yaga lives deep in the Russian forest, tending to any that call upon her for her healing potions and vast wisdom... Zobraziť viac
Yeeran is a warrior in the elven army and has known nothing but violence her whole life. Her sister, Lettle, is trying to make a living as a diviner, seeking prophecies of a better future... Zobraziť viac
