An artist investigates strange goings on at the British museum - and uncovers a maelstrom of disquiet within its corridors, galleries and vaults... Zobraziť viac
The legend begins... Greece in the age of heroes. Patroclus, an awkward young prince, has been exiled to the kingdom of Phthia to be raised in the shadow of King Peleus and his golden son, Achilles... Zobraziť viac
Penguin presents the CD edition of Heroes written and read by Stephen Fry. Mortals and Monsters. Quests and Adventures . There are Heroes - and then there are Greek Heroes. Few mere mortals have ever embarked on such bold and heart... Zobraziť viac
Philip Matyszak skilfully navigates the myths and legends of early Rome, exploring the enigmatic origins of the Romans and how the first seeds of a great empire were sown. ‘I sing of arms and the man’ wrote Virgil at the start of the Aeneid, one of ... Zobraziť viac
But everything changes when one day Evnie’s crafting abilities catch the attention of the nearby Reignclowd Palace. She is asked to become their resident spellsmith… the original spellsmith suddenly ill under mysterious circumstances... Zobraziť viac
This deluxe collectible edition of Donald A. Mackenzie''s retelling of Indian myths and legends is a must for the shelves of anyone interested in folklore or mythology. Here Mackenzie looks at the stories of gods and goddesses contained in the ancient... Zobraziť viac
A pure pleasure of a novel set in Georgian London, where the discovery of a mysterious ancient Greek vase sets in motion conspiracies, revelations and romance. Perfect for fans of The Binding and The Essex Serpent. London, 1799. Dora Blake is... Zobraziť viac
Discover the spell-binding mythology, wisdom and magic of the Celtic peoples in this beautifully illustrated hardback. Celtic culture draws from the deep-rooted traditions of Ireland, Scotland, and Wales - lands united by shared myths, ancient... Zobraziť viac
Motoroshna istoriia, vid iakoi zavmyraie dusha... Zobraziť viac
Òdòdó’s home city of Timbuktu has been conquered by the warrior king of Yorùbáland. Under their new oppressive ruler, conditions for Òdòdó and the other women in her ostracised blacksmith guild grow even worse... Zobraziť viac
This was never the story of one woman, or two. It was the story of all of them... In the middle of the night, Creusa wakes to find her beloved Troy engulfed in flames. Ten seemingly endless years of brutal conflict between the Greeks and the Trojans... Zobraziť viac
Nejproslulejší pražské pamětihodnosti opředené legendami. Půvaby Prahy tkví hluboko v její historii a nezaměnitelné atmosféře. Když jednou vstoupíte do jejích tajemných zákoutí, už se nedokážete z tohoto magického objetí vymanit... Zobraziť viac
Within every woman, there lies a powerful force of energy, creativity and self-knowing: their wild woman. For centuries, she has been repressed by a male-orientated value system that trivialises her emotions. Until now... Zobraziť viac
Virgil's Aeneid, inspired by Homer and the inspiration for Dante and Milton, is an immortal poem that sits at the heart of Western life and culture. Virgil took as his hero Aeneas, legendary survivor of the fall of Troy and father of the Roman race... Zobraziť viac
Tales of East Africa is a collection of 22 traditional tales from Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. Welcome to a world of magical adventure-a place where a boy spares the life of a fearsome monster... Zobraziť viac
A goblin with no body and a monster with no face. A resourceful samurai and a faithful daughter. A spirit of the moon and a dragon king.This collection of 15 traditional Japanese folktales transports readers to a time of adventure and enchantment. Drawn f Zobraziť viac
This luxurious collection brings together ancient tales from Greek mythology, beautifully presented with gold gilded page edges and classic, full-colour illustrations by Walter Crane... Zobraziť viac
V paláci boha slunce Helia, nejmocnějšího z Titánů, se narodí dcera. Malou Kirke všichni považují za nedochůdče – nevládne na první pohled zřejmou mocí jako její otec ani zlomyslnou krásou jako její matka. Teprve když se pokusí zahnat samotu mezi... Zobraziť viac
A magnificent, acclaimed new translation of the Odyssey by bestselling author and classicist Daniel Mendelsohn. With his Odyssey, best-selling author and classicist Daniel Mendelsohn has created a momentous new work, hailed by classicists and poets... Zobraziť viac
A dazzling, feminist retelling of Greek myth from the internationally bestselling author of The Miniaturist, stunningly illustrated by Olivia Lomenech Gill. Exiled to a far-flung island by the whims of the gods, Medusa has little company except... Zobraziť viac
