Mythology

Saints

Saints’ legends suffused medieval European culture. Their heroes’ suffering and wonder-working shaped landscapes, rituals and folk beliefs. Their tales spoke of men raised by wolves, wo...

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Pantheon

£22.00

Have you ever wondered what the Eleusinian Mysteries were? Unsure whether Aphrodite ends up with Hephaestus or with Ares? Want to know how to identify each of the nine Muses? Whether you’re a...

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A travel guide to the Middle Ages

£10.99

From the bustling bazaars of Tabriz, to the mysterious island of Caldihe, where sheep were said to grow on trees, Anthony Bale brings history alive in ‘A Travel Guide to the Middle Ages’...

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Bad girls of ancient Greece

£14.99

You’ve heard all about the ‘brilliant men’ of ancient myth, but what about the scheming and scandalous women who were so often lost in their shadow?

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The Macmillan collection of Greek myths

£35.00

The ultimate collection of Greek Myths in a beautiful 352 page hardback treasury – the perfect gift for mythology lovers of all ages.

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300,000 kisses

£25.00

For centuries, evidence of queer love in the ancient world was ignored or suppressed. Even today, only a few, famous narratives are widely known – yet there’s a rich literary tradition ...

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Gods and monsters

£14.99

A collection of mythological poetry from around the world.

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Harald the Viking, The Dwarf-Sword Tirfing, The Princess and the Glass Mountain, The Seven Foals and The Tinderbox are just some of the Nordic and Scandinavian fairy tales that combine the magic of...

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Stars and skies

£14.99

An exploration of the mysteries of the stars, skies and heavens above. People have gazed up at the same stars for millennia, trading stories about them; conjuring gods and goddesses; mapping the co...

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Collected folk tales

£9.99

From the author of the Booker Prize-shortlisted Treacle Walker and the Carnegie Medal and Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize-winning classic, The Owl Service...

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Treasure of folklore

£14.99

An entertaining and engrossing collection of myths and legends of the seas, rivers and lakes from around the globe.

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Arthurian Legends

£14.99

The definitive book of stories from Arthurian legend, featuring the Knights of the Round Table, Wizard Merlin and King Arthur and Queen Guinevere.

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Greek myths & tales

£20.00

A potent pantheon of gods, heroes engaged in epic battles, fearsome mythical creatures and supernatural transformations – such fantastical elements infuse Greek myths with a wonder and excite...

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Norse myths & tales

£20.00

Lively, stark and formidable, the imagery of Norse mythology storms through this classic collection. The fierce glory of Odin, Thor, Frey, Loki and their fellow gods of Asgard shines here, with all...

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Mythology

Saints

Pantheon

Bad girls of ancient Greece

The Macmillan collection of Greek myths

Gods and monsters

Viking Folk & Fairy Tales

Stars and skies

Collected folk tales

Treasure of folklore

Arthurian Legends

Greek myths & tales

Norse myths & tales

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