Kniha je sborníkem příspěvků ze stejnojmenné konference, která se zabývala mytickou zvířenou v tradicích východní Asie (Japonska, Koreje, Tibetu, Indie, Číny, Tchaj-wanu)... Zobraziť viac
Len veľmi málo obyčajných smrteľníkov sa pustilo do takých odvážnych a vzrušujúcich dobrodružstiev plných hrôzostrašných nástrah či prekabátilo intrigujúcich a pomstychtivých bohov tak štýlovo a triumfálne ako grécki hrdinovia... Zobraziť viac
Following on from the hugely popular Treasury of Folklore: Seas and Rivers and Woodlands and Forests comes Treasury of Folklore: Stars and Skies, an exploration of the mysteries of the stars, skies... Zobraziť viac
Enthralling tales of the sea, rivers and lakes from around the globe. Folklore of the seas and rivers has a resonance in cultures all over the world. Watery hopes, fears and dreams are shared by all peoples where rivers flow and waves crash... Zobraziť viac
Řecké báje spolu s Homérovými eposy, v nichž se prolíná svět lidí, hrdinů a bohů, stály u samé kolébky evropské literatury a dodnes okouzlují čtenáře všech věkových kategorií. Abecedně řazený slovník, lektorovaný předním... Zobraziť viac
The warring dynasties, the mysteries of the mountains, the relentless cycle of the seasons, and the quixotic nature of the skies all contributed to the many myths of ancient China, told in the villages and spread along the trading routes from province... Zobraziť viac
Explore the enigmatic Morgana le Fay. A witch, healer, and Arthurian legend, her story is reimagined by diverse voices. This collectable hardcover delves into her Celtic roots. Zobraziť viac
This elegant hardback pocket edition presents Homer''s classic epic myth, The Odyssey, using the classic prose translation by T. E. Lawrence. Featuring a gold embossed cover design, ivory pages, beautifully designed endpapers and gilded page-edges, it... Zobraziť viac
One of Ireland's greatest writers, the Nobel-prize winner W. B. Yeats was fascinated by the myths and folklore of his native country. Compiled by Yeats in 1892, this abridged version showcases some of the stories that were collected around... Zobraziť viac
Embrace the changing seasons with this beautifully illustrated collection of myths and folklore. In these magical retellings of classic Celtic and Nordic folktales, we journey from snowy mountain peaks to wild forests and... Zobraziť viac
A modern bestiary with an ancient heart: meet twelve emblematic animals and restore your relationship with the natural world. The bear deities, Artio and Artaius, who’ll rise from sleep; the salmon of wisdom who gifts understanding of the universe’s... Zobraziť viac
Uzdravovať v ríši mŕtvych? Ťažká úloha! Démona si predvolal samotný boh podsvetia – mocný Hádes. Jeho trojhlavý pes Kerberos totiž nie je po návrate zo sveta živých vo svojej koži. Namiesto toho, aby strážil bránu do ríše... Zobraziť viac
Démona si předvolal samotný bůh podsvětí – mocný Hádes. Jeho trojhlavý pes Kerberos totiž není po návratu ze světa živých ve své kůži. Místo toho, aby hlídal bránu do říše mrtvých, kýchá a nesnesitelně vyje. Hádes má z... Zobraziť viac
A gorgeous Collector's Edition of Welsh folk and fairy tales, including lesser-known local legends as well as popular tales from different regions. This new collection is created for the modern reader. Wales is rich in lore and myth and a myriad of... Zobraziť viac
The epic tale of Odysseus’s journey home – one of the earliest and greatest works of Western literature... Zobraziť viac
Brought to you by Penguin. The next book in Stephen Fry's acclaimed internationally bestselling Greek myths series telling the story of The Odyssey. Follow Odysseus after he leaves the fallen city of Troy and takes ten long dramatic years - battling ... Zobraziť viac
Brought to you by Penguin. Following the bestselling retellings of the Greek myths in Mythos and Heroes, Stephen Fry's bewitching third volume Troy - concerning love and war, passion and power - is now ready for ordering. The story of Troy speaks to ... Zobraziť viac
The great Norse myths are woven into the fabric of our storytelling – from Tolkien, Alan Garner and Rosemary Sutcliff to Game of Thrones and Marvel Comics. They are also an inspiration for Neil Gaiman's own award-bedecked, bestselling fiction... Zobraziť viac
A major new retelling of the Greek myths for a new generation, with original drawings by world-renowned artist Chris Ofili. Charlotte Higgins' spellbinding new collection will include all the most famous Greek myths, as well as many less well-known... Zobraziť viac
For the first time ever, a beautiful slipcased edition of the forerunner to The Lord of the Rings, illustrated throughout in colour by J.R.R. Tolkien himself, with the complete text printed in two colours and... Zobraziť viac
