Mythology & Folklore Books


Encyclopedia Mythologica: Fairies and Magical Creatures (Encyclopedia Mythologica)Encyclopedia Mythologica: Fairies and Magical Creatures (Encyclopedia Mythologica)
Best Price: $15.77
I'll admit I've become a little jaded regarding Sabuda's books. How can he possibly top some of...
Cinderella: The Love of a Daddy and His PrincessCinderella: The Love of a Daddy and His Princess
Best Price: $6.95
I bought this for my husband for Father's Day from our 2 year old "Cinderella". Both...
The Odyssey (Cliffs Notes)The Odyssey (Cliffs Notes)
Best Price: $0.99
If you are in a hurry to complete your report, it will help you so. But don't forget to read...
Never Shower in a Thunderstorm: Surprising Facts and Misleading Myths About Our Health and the World We Live InNever Shower in a Thunderstorm: Surprising Facts and Misleading Myths About Our Health and the World We Live In
Best Price: $3.03
Lots and lots of good tips. It was so interesting that I read the whole thing in one sitting...
The Oedipus Plays of Sophocles: Oedipus the King; Oedipus at Colonus; AntigoneThe Oedipus Plays of Sophocles: Oedipus the King; Oedipus at Colonus; Antigone
Best Price: $7.69
I read Sophocles Antigone for graduate Humanities class. It is an essential reading to...


Classical Myth (5th Edition)Classical Myth (5th Edition)
Best Price: $68.31
Excellent text. Covers the classical gods and heros, primarily of the Greeks, with a appreciable...
Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem & Metal MagicCunningham's Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem & Metal Magic
Best Price: $6.00
Not the best book by Cunningham I've ever read. While it gives some interesting ideas the...
American Literature (Barron's Ez-101 Study Keys)American Literature (Barron's Ez-101 Study Keys)
Best Price: $4.63
I used this along with Norton Anthology American Literature to pass my CLEP exam. You certainly...
An Illustrated Dictionary of the Gods and Symbols of Ancient Mexico and the MayaAn Illustrated Dictionary of the Gods and Symbols of Ancient Mexico and the Maya
Best Price: $11.90
I enjoyed looking through this "dictionary," but I hope it is revised with separate...
The Witches' Almanac 2008-2009 (Witches Almanac)The Witches' Almanac 2008-2009 (Witches Almanac)
Best Price: $6.16
I have been getting these books for years. They are good to read nice little bits of info ing...


Primal Myths: Creation Myths Around the WorldPrimal Myths: Creation Myths Around the World
Best Price: $10.49
NICE. It's an intimidatingly weighty textbook, unillustrated. When it says "from around the...
The Iliad (Cliffs Notes)The Iliad (Cliffs Notes)
Best Price: $0.99
If you are in a hurry to complete your report, it will help you so. But don't forget to read...
45 Master Characters45 Master Characters
Best Price: $6.34
Okay, so this book does give you pretty much what you pay for . . . and then some. BUT, the...
Oedipus Trilogy (Cliffs Notes)Oedipus Trilogy (Cliffs Notes)
Best Price: $1.40
If you are in a hurry to complete your report, it will help you so. But don't forget to read...
Malignant Medical Myths: Why MEdical Treatment Causes 200,000 Deaths in the USA each Year, and How to Protect YourselfMalignant Medical Myths: Why MEdical Treatment Causes 200,000 Deaths in the USA each Year, and How to Protect Yourself
Best Price: $15.55
This was exactly what I was looking for, INFORMATION and while it isn't a book for the beach, I...

Foxfire 11 (Foxfire)Foxfire 11 (Foxfire)
Best Price: $10.63
Enough with the editing and correcting the language usage of these wonderful people...why take...
The Woman's Encyclopedia of Myths and SecretsThe Woman's Encyclopedia of Myths and Secrets
Best Price: $18.53
Barbara definitely has her slant but she does allow historical truths and a collective voice to...
Nations and Nationalism since 1780: Programme, Myth, Reality (Canto)Nations and Nationalism since 1780: Programme, Myth, Reality (Canto)
Best Price: $8.00
Hobsbawm takes issues the premise that the "nation" is the genesis of social groups. ...
The Writers Complete Fantasy ReferenceThe Writers Complete Fantasy Reference
Best Price: $2.99
This is a great general reference guide. It gives you a place to start so you know what...
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Classical Mythology, 2nd Edition (The Complete Idiot's Guide)The Complete Idiot's Guide to Classical Mythology, 2nd Edition (The Complete Idiot's Guide)
Best Price: $10.58
When I bought this book I had no idea what classical mythology was. I was writing a novel about...

The Penguin Dictionary of Symbols (Dictionary, Penguin)The Penguin Dictionary of Symbols (Dictionary, Penguin)
Best Price: $12.90
I own at least a dozen of such dictionaries. This one is the best, not only because it coveres...
Stupid History: Tales of Stupidity, Strangeness, and Mythconceptions Throughout the AgesStupid History: Tales of Stupidity, Strangeness, and Mythconceptions Throughout the Ages
Best Price: $4.65
Stupid History is a fabulous, fun read! Some facts you may have thought you heard and others...
The Encyclopedia of Jewish Myth, Magic and MysticismThe Encyclopedia of Jewish Myth, Magic and Mysticism
Best Price: $3.98
It blew me and my wife away to realize how much of modern Myth comes from the Jewish culture. ...
The Faithful Gardener: A Wise Tale About That Which Can Never DieThe Faithful Gardener: A Wise Tale About That Which Can Never Die
Best Price: $5.00
As usual, Clarissa Pin Estes writes with tremendous insight. Her use of personal history brings...
The Dictionary of Imaginary Places: The Newly Updated and Expanded ClassicThe Dictionary of Imaginary Places: The Newly Updated and Expanded Classic
Best Price: $12.95
This is a beautiful and valuable book, exhaustive and informative. The dictionary's subject...

Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins: An EncyclopediaSpirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins: An Encyclopedia
Best Price: $11.90
Carol Rose's 'Spirit, Fairies, Leprechauns and Goblins' is exactly what it claims to be - an...
Giants, Monsters, and Dragons: An Encyclopedia of Folklore, Legend, and MythGiants, Monsters, and Dragons: An Encyclopedia of Folklore, Legend, and Myth
Best Price: $13.52
Much like her earlier written Encyclopedia this one once again hits the nail right on the head,...
Improving Your Storytelling (American Storytelling)Improving Your Storytelling (American Storytelling)
Best Price: $8.43
First of all, reviews should be more about what the book is about and it talks about, rather...
Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, Seventeenth Edition (Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable)Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, Seventeenth Edition (Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable)
Best Price: $24.92
Ever hear a phrase or a word that you can't quite place or would love to know the derivation of?...
Violetta and Her Sisters: The Lady of the Camellias : Responses to the MythVioletta and Her Sisters: The Lady of the Camellias : Responses to the Myth
Best Price: $27.18

The Penguin Dictionary of Classical Mythology (Penguin Dictionary)The Penguin Dictionary of Classical Mythology (Penguin Dictionary)
Best Price: $8.98
This dictionary on Classical Mythology, i.e. Greek and Roman, is incredibly accessible to any...
Llewellyn's 2008 Magical Almanac: Practical Magic for Everyday Living (Llewellyn's Magical Almanac)Llewellyn's 2008 Magical Almanac: Practical Magic for Everyday Living (Llewellyn's Magical Almanac)
Best Price: $3.99
I've been getting the Llewellyn's almanac for years, though I've missed one or two, and I've...
Conflict Mediation Across Cultures: Pathways and PatternsConflict Mediation Across Cultures: Pathways and Patterns
Best Price: $15.50
Purchase text book for Daughters MBA coarse. I did not read it, however it is requred reading...
Encyclopedia of the Undead: A Field Guide to Creatures That Cannot Rest in PeaceEncyclopedia of the Undead: A Field Guide to Creatures That Cannot Rest in Peace
Best Price: $12.00
Okay, I really loved this book this has such great information. it offers you tons of stuff that...
The Arabian Nights (Everyman's Library)The Arabian Nights (Everyman's Library)
Best Price: $14.30
This book was more than what I expected...a very attractive appearance, without breaking the...

Encyclopedia of Urban LegendsEncyclopedia of Urban Legends
Best Price: $1.27
A wonderful record of fascinating true stories, window-dressed as a collection of fictitious...
The Invention of Tradition (Canto)The Invention of Tradition (Canto)
Best Price: $16.42
This book is one of the sociological must-reads for nation building and growth of national identity.
The Woman's Dictionary of Symbols and Sacred ObjectsThe Woman's Dictionary of Symbols and Sacred Objects
Best Price: $13.94
I enjoy Walker's work on mythology - but all too often she introduces glaring errors which cast...
Legends , Lies  & Cherished Myths of World HistoryLegends , Lies & Cherished Myths of World History
Best Price: $3.54
As he opened up the book with stating that there is no hard evidence that Achilles or Helen of...
Monster Spotter's Guide to North AmericaMonster Spotter's Guide to North America
Best Price: $0.80
Much in the spirit of Loren Coleman's various field guides to cryptozoology comes this, slightly...

Mythology and You : Classical Mythology and its Relevance in Today's WorldMythology and You : Classical Mythology and its Relevance in Today's World
Best Price: $87.05
I aboslutly loved this book!!! I took the Mythology course last year (junior year) in high...
The Foxfire 40th Anniversary Book: Faith, Family, and the Land (Foxfire)The Foxfire 40th Anniversary Book: Faith, Family, and the Land (Foxfire)
Best Price: $10.88
The "Foxfire 40th Anniversary Book" is a wonderful tribute to the people of Appalachia...
The Everything Classical Mythology Book: Greek and Roman Gods, Goddesses, Heroes, and Monsters from Ares to Zeus (Everything Series)The Everything Classical Mythology Book: Greek and Roman Gods, Goddesses, Heroes, and Monsters from Ares to Zeus (Everything Series)
Best Price: $8.99
There are no pictures in this book so it's not much fun. The illustrations that are in the book...
America's Popular Sayings: Over 1600 Expressions on Topics from Beauty to Money and Everything In BetweenAmerica's Popular Sayings: Over 1600 Expressions on Topics from Beauty to Money and Everything In Between
Best Price: $7.25
I really like this book. It's full of all of those witty sayings you wish you could come up...
Folklore and Symbolism of Flowers, Plants and Trees (Dover Pictorial Archive Series)Folklore and Symbolism of Flowers, Plants and Trees (Dover Pictorial Archive Series)
Best Price: $7.74
My concentration for my major is ethnobotany, and this is a definite must-have addition to my...

Encyclopedia Horrifica: The Terrifying TRUTH! About Vampires, Ghosts, Monsters, and MoreEncyclopedia Horrifica: The Terrifying TRUTH! About Vampires, Ghosts, Monsters, and More
Best Price: $3.65
Every page is packed with facts, information, and awesomeness, a great read and reference guide.
The Key: How to Write Damn Good Fiction Using the Power of MythThe Key: How to Write Damn Good Fiction Using the Power of Myth
Best Price: $6.00
As both a author and reader of fiction I was impressed with The Key. I guess that I just like...
1000 Symbols: What Shapes Mean in Art and Myth1000 Symbols: What Shapes Mean in Art and Myth
Best Price: $11.99
1000 Symbols came highly recommended to me from one of my professors in one of my classes on...
Gods, Demons and Symbols of Ancient Mesopotamia: An Illustrated DictionaryGods, Demons and Symbols of Ancient Mesopotamia: An Illustrated Dictionary
Best Price: $18.34
"Gods, Demons and Symbols of Ancient Mesopotamia" (An Illustrated Dictionary) is the...
101 American English Proverbs (101... Language)101 American English Proverbs (101... Language)
Best Price: $3.26
It is an excelent book. English is my second language and this book has helped me to understand...

Chinese ProverbsChinese Proverbs
Best Price: $2.00
Just a quick note to add to the other reviews. This can be read in one sitting. It's a good...
The Herder Dictionary of Symbols: Symbols from Art, Archaeology, Mythology, Literature, and ReligionThe Herder Dictionary of Symbols: Symbols from Art, Archaeology, Mythology, Literature, and Religion
Best Price: $15.00
Excellent reference book, good illustrations, text and comprehensive. Only one minor complaint,...
Is Tiny Dancer Really Elton's Little John?: Music's Most Enduring Mysteries, Myths, and Rumors RevealedIs Tiny Dancer Really Elton's Little John?: Music's Most Enduring Mysteries, Myths, and Rumors Revealed
Best Price: $8.04
This book turned out much better than I expected. There's all kind of rumors you've heard about...
A Witch's Guide to Faery Folk: Reclaiming Our Working Relationship with Invisible Helpers (Llewellyn's New Age Series)A Witch's Guide to Faery Folk: Reclaiming Our Working Relationship with Invisible Helpers (Llewellyn's New Age Series)
Best Price: $3.99
A Witch's Guide to Faery Folk is a rich, detailed, book on exploring and working with the world...
The Myth of Exodus and Genesis and the Exclusion of Their African OriginsThe Myth of Exodus and Genesis and the Exclusion of Their African Origins
Best Price: $13.59
Good informative book. I suggest the author become a little more politically correct. However,...

Dichos: Proverbs and Sayings from the SpanishDichos: Proverbs and Sayings from the Spanish
Best Price: $2.04
Reading this book "Dichos" sure brings back memories of when I was growing up; my mom...
The Exploits of the Incomparable Mulla Nasrudin / The Subtleties of the Inimitable Mulla NasrudinThe Exploits of the Incomparable Mulla Nasrudin / The Subtleties of the Inimitable Mulla Nasrudin
Best Price: $12.50
I very much enjoyed this book and its illustrations. I could have done without some of the...
   
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