Mythology
American
Indian Myths and Legends
by Richard Erdoes (Editor), Alfonso Ortiz (Editor)
Ancient
Egyptian Myths and Legends
by Lewis Spence.
Asian
Mythology: Myths and Legends of China, Japan, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia
by Rachel Storm.
Aztec
and Mayan Myths
by Karl Taube
Bulfinch's
Mythology
by Thomas Bulfinch
Book Description: For almost a century and a half, Bulfinch's
Mythology has been the text by which the great tales of the gods and goddesses,
Greek and Roman antiquity; Scandinavian, Celtic, and Oriental fables and
myths; and the age of chivalry have been known.
The stories are divided into three sections: The Age of Fable or Stories
of Gods and Heroes (first published in 1855); The Age of Chivalry (1858),
which contains King Arthur and His Knights, The Mabinogeon, and The Knights
of English History; and Legends of Charlemagne or Romance of the Middle
Ages (1863). For the Greek myths, Bulfinch drew on Ovid and Virgil, and
for the sagas of the north, from Mallet's Northern Antiquities. He provides
lively versions of the myths of Zeus and Hera, Venus and Adonis, Daphne
and Apollo, and their cohorts on Mount Olympus; the love story of Pygmalion
and Galatea; the legends of the Trojan War and the epic wanderings of Ulysses
and Aeneas; the joys of Valhalla and the furies of Thor; and the tales
of Beowulf and Robin Hood. The tales are eminently readable. As Bulfinch
wrote, "Without a knowledge of mythology much of the elegant literature
of our own language cannot be understood and appreciated. . . . Our book
is an attempt to solve this problem, by telling the stories of mythology
in such a manner as to make them a source of amusement."
Thomas Bulfinch, in his day job, was a clerk in the Merchant's Bank
of Boston, an undemanding position that afforded him ample leisure time
in which to pursue his other interests. In addition to serving as secretary
of the Boston Society of Natural History, he thoroughly researched the
myths and legends and copiously cross-referenced them with literature and
art. As such, the myths are an indispensable guide to the cultural values
of the nineteenth century; however, it is the vigor of the stories themselves
that returns generation after generation to Bulfinch.
Paperback: 880 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 1.52 x
7.92 x 5.35
Modern Library; ISBN: 0375751475; Reprint edition (August
1998)
Bulfinch's
Mythology [CD-ROM edition]
by Thomas Bulfinch.
The
Body of Myth : Mythology, Shamanic Trance, and the Sacred Geography of
the Body
by J. Nigro Sansonese
The bulk of this book is devoted to Greco-Roman and Judeo-Christian
prehistorical legends.
Paperback - 369 pages (June 1994)
Inner Traditions Intl Ltd; ISBN: 0892814098
The Complete Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm
by Jack Zipes (Translator), et al
Listed under Fairy Tales
The Complete Book of Incense, Oils & Brews
by Scott Cunningham (Preface), Victoria Poyser-Lisi (Illustrator)
Listed under Wicca
The
Dogs of Myth: Tales from Around the World
by Gerald Hausman, Loretta Hausman, Barry Moser (illustrator)
The
Mythology of Cats: Feline Legend and Lore Through the Ages
by Gerald Hausman, Loretta Hausman.
The
Mythology of Dogs: Canine Legend and Lore Through the Ages
by Gerald Hausman, Loretta Hausman, Michael W. Fox.
Halloween: Customs, Recipes, Spells
by Silver Ravenwolf
Listed under Silver Ravenwolf
The
Hero with a Thousand Faces (Mythos Books)
by Joseph Campbell
Originally written by Campbell in the '40s-- in his pre-Bill Moyers
days -- and famous as George Lucas' inspiration for "Star Wars," this book
will likewise inspire any writer or reader in its well considered assertion
that while all stories have already been told, this is *not* a bad thing,
since the *retelling* is still necessary. And while our own life's journey
must always be ended alone, the travel is undertaken in the company not
only of immediate loved ones and primal passion, but of the heroes and
heroines -- and myth-cycles -- that have preceded us. Amazon.com
Paperback: 464 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 1.01 x
9.00 x 6.06
Princeton Univ Pr; ISBN: 0691017840; Reprint edition
(March 1, 1972)
Indian Mythology : Myths & Legends of India, Tibet & Sri
Lanka
by Rachel Storm
Listed under Indian Mythology
Little
Red Riding Hood Uncloaked: Sex, Morality, and the Evolution of a Fairy
Tale
by Catherine Orenstein
Choosing one of the few fairy tales that does not conclude with a wedding,
Catherine Orenstein reinterprets the many versions of "Little Red Riding
Hood" by setting the tale against the mores and values of its times. The
result is a highly entertaining and interesting conversation about one
of our best-known stories.
Starting with the first-known published version, Orenstein points out
Charles Perrault's lesson to young girls entering the lascivious and political
court of Louis XIV. She traces the story further back to a shockingly playful
rendition that includes bzous (werewolves) and cannibalism. In this version,
she revives the symbolism that relates to the feminine by pointing out
the odd questions of the bzou: "Which path are you taking... the path of
needles or the path of pins?" Orenstein also takes a look at more modern
versions, including Anne Sexton's poem "Red Riding Hood" and Matthew Bright's
film Freeway, taking on, as she examines these and other modern versions
of the old tale, the machismo wolf and the Gen-X grrrl.
Though expansive in her research, Orenstein's interpretations are occasionally
too simplistic. In "Grandmother's Tale," Riding Hood's cannibalistic meal
of her grandmother is reduced to a "symbolic reminder that the old will
be reborn in the young." There is nothing mentioned of the talking cat
who decries Riding Hood, saying, "She is a slut who eats the flesh and
drinks the blood of her granny!" But what Orenstein lacks in depth, she
more than makes up for in her encompassing study. In all, 10 tales are
examined, as well as a vast historical study of the times they were published.
Written with lively prose, Orenstein has produced a book that will spark
thought and conversation, encouraging readers to find the wolf, the grandmother,
and the little girl within. --Karin Rosman - Amazon.com
Hardcover: 288 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 1.02 x
8.52 x 5.76
Basic Books; ISBN: 0465041256; (July 2, 2002)
Llewellyn's Magical Almanac
by Llewellyn (Editor)
Listed under Llewellyn
Calendars
The
Power of Myth
by Joseph Campbell, et al
Among his many gifts, Joseph Campbell's most impressive was the unique
ability to take a contemporary situation, such as the murder and funeral
of President John F. Kennedy, and help us understand its impact in the
context of ancient mythology. Herein lies the power of The Power of Myth,
showing how humans are apt to create and live out the themes of mythology.
Based on a six-part PBS television series hosted by Bill Moyers, this classic
is especially compelling because of its engaging question-and-answer format,
creating an easy, conversational approach to complicated and esoteric topics.
For example, when discussing the mythology of heroes, Campbell and Moyers
smoothly segue from the Sumerian sky goddess Inanna to Star Wars' mercenary-turned-hero,
Han Solo. Most impressive is Campbell's encyclopedic knowledge of myths,
demonstrated in his ability to recall the details and archetypes of almost
any story, from any point and history, and translate it into a lesson for
spiritual living in the here and now. --Gail Hudson - Amazon.com
Paperback: 293 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.68 x
8.02 x 5.20
Anchor; ISBN: 0385418868; Reissue edition (July 1991)
The Sorcerer's Companion: A Guide to the Magical World of Harry Potter
by Allan Zola Kronzek, Elizabeth Kronzek
Listed under Harry Potter Books
Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner
by Scott Cunningham
Listed under Wicca
Mythology:
Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes
by Edith Hamilton
Mass Market Paperback: 352 pages ; Dimensions (in inches):
1.05 x 6.77 x 4.23
Warner Books; ISBN: 0446607258; (August 1999)
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Baksheesh
and Brahman: Asian Journals, India (Campbell, Joseph, Works.)
by Joseph Campbell
Book Description: After ten years of intensive study of Indian
art and philosophy, Joseph Campbell, at 50, finally embarked on a journey
to India. Searching for the transcendent (Brahman), he found instead stark
realities: growing nationalism, religious rivalry, poverty, and a prevalent
culture of what he called "baksheesh," or alms. This journal chronicles
the disillusionment and revelation that would change the course of Campbell’s
life and study, and his transition from professor to counterculture icon....
Hardcover: 400 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 1.41 x
8.75 x 5.82
New World Library; ISBN: 1577312376; 2 edition (October
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Mythology
by Edith Hamilton
Edith Hamilton loved the ancient Western myths with a passion--and
this classic compendium is her tribute. "The tales of Greek mythology do
not throw any clear light upon what early mankind was like," Hamilton explains
in her introduction. "They do throw an abundance of light upon what early
Greeks were like--a matter, it would seem, of more importance to us, who
are their descendents intellectually, artistically, and politically. Nothing
we learn about them is alien to ourselves." Fans of Greek mythology will
find all the great stories and characters here--Perseus, Hercules, and
Odysseus--each discussed in generous detail by the voice of an impressively
knowledgeable and engaging (with occasional lapses) narrator. This is also
an excellent primer for middle- and high-school students who are studying
ancient Greek and Roman culture and literature. --Gail Hudson - Amazon.com
Paperback: 497 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 1.31 x
8.32 x 5.84
Back Bay Books; ISBN: 0316341517; (September 1998)
Myths
to Live by
by Joseph Campbell
Paperback: 276 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.56 x
8.45 x 5.51
Arkana; ISBN: 0140194614; Reprint edition (February 1993)
A
Joseph Campbell Companion: Reflections on the Art of Living
by Diane K. Osbon (Editor), Diane K. Osborn (Editor)
Paperback: 320 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.85 x
8.02 x 4.49
Harper Perennial; ISBN: 0060926171; Reprint edition (June
1995)
Way to Rainy Mountain
by N. Scott Momaday, Al Momaday (Illustrator)
Listed under Kiowa
Green
Witchcraft II: Balancing Light & Shadow
by Aoumiel, Ann Moura
(Paperback -- February 1999)
Charms,
Spells, and Formulas
by Ray T. Malbrough, Bill Fugate (Illustrator)
(Paperback -- July 1986)
The Great Fairy Tale Tradition: From Straparola and Basile to the
Brothers Grimm (Norton Critical Editions)
by Jack Zipes (Editor)
Listed under Fairy Tales
An
Encyclopedia of Archetypal Symbolism, Vol. 1: The Archive for Research
in Archetypal Symbolism (ARAS)
by Beverly Moon (editor)
Gods
and Myths of Northern Europe
by H.R. Ellis Davidson.
Gods,
Demons and Symbols of Ancient Mesopotamia: An Illustrated Dictionary
by Jeremy Black, Anthony Green, Tessa Tickards (Illustrator).
The Greek Myths
by Robert Graves
Listed under Greek & Roman
Mythology
Hawaiian
Mythology
by Martha Warren Beckwith, Katharine Luomala (Illustrator).
Jung
on Mythology
by Robert A. Segal (Editor), Carl Gustav Jung
Legends
of the Plumed Serpent: Biography of a Mexican God
by Neil Baldwin.
The
Myth and Ritual Theory
by Robert A. Segal (Editor)
Mythology
by Edith Hamilton
Navajo
Indian Myths
by Aileen O'Bryan.
The
Norse Myths
by Kevin Crossley-Holland (Editor).
Mythology
by Edith Hamilton, illustrated by Steele Savage
The
Emerald Lizard: Fifteen Latin American Tales to Tell in English and Spanish
by Pleasant Despain, et al
(Paperback -- August 1999)
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