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From the Appalachian Mountains to the deserts of Mexico, there’s no place in the world that doesn’t have its own terrifying local legend. Inexplicable sightings of ghastly creatures have been reported for years. Wendigos luring their prey by mimicking voices, the chupacabra attacking livestock, and skinwalkers disguising themselves to stalk their prey are all stories…
Step into a world where shadows linger in the woods, roses bloom with secrets, and giants sleep above the clouds. The Traditional Faëry Tales: Of Little Red Riding Hood, Beauty And The Beast, & Jack And The Beanstalk, by Felix Summerly, gathers three of the most beloved classic fairy tales in a single, enchanting volume….
Racconti di Carnevale per Bambini – 30 Storie che uniscono tradizione e allegria Il volume è una raccolta di storie brevi, appositamente scritte in stampatello per facilitare le prime letture. Immergiti in avventure straordinarie con protagoniste le maschere di carnevale, che prendono vita in racconti di carnevale emozionanti e coinvolgenti. Ogni pagina è ricca di…
“Now iconic to Canadian, if not global culture, Cape Breton Island underwent a metamorphosis of sorts during the 1970s and 1980s. Long marginalized by geography, economics and predominant mainland political culture, a countercultural sea change brought the island’s deeply rooted creative side-music, drama, literature and humour-to centre stage. One such stage was Old Trout Funnies,…
The urban legend of the vanishing hitchhiker dates back some 400 years. During that time, the modes of transportation have changed, but the behavior of the hitchhiker has remained the same. Soon after accepting a ride, they vanish into thin air. Is this mysterious traveler a tormented spirit searching for a connection? Or is an…
Superman rose from popular culture �comic books, newspaper strips, radio, television, novels, and movies� but people have so embraced the character that he has now become part of folklore. This transition from popular to folk culture signals the importance of Superman to fans and to a larger American populace. Superman�s story has become a myth…
The legendary story of Beowulf comes to us in only one medieval manuscript with no illustrations. Modern comic book and graphic novel artists have created visual interpretations of Beowulf for decades, both illustrating and altering the classic story to pull out new themes. This book examines the growing canon of Beowulf comic books and graphic…
Superheroes have been an integral part of popular society for decades and have given rise to a collective mythology familiar in popular culture worldwide. Though scholars and fans have recognized and commented on this mythology, its structure has gone largely unexplored. This book provides a model and lexicon for identifying the superhero mythos. The author…
This comprehensive survey of Greek and Roman mythology provides a wealth of information on the gods, heroes, and legends of the ancient world. With detailed discussions of individual myths as well as broader themes and motifs, this book offers a fascinating glimpse into the beliefs and cultural practices of classical civilization. This work has been…
In this comprehensive guide to ancient Greek and Roman mythology, Thomas Keightley provides a detailed account of the gods, goddesses, and heroes of the ancient world. From Zeus and Athena to Hercules and Aeneas, this book offers a fascinating glimpse into the beliefs and stories of ancient civilizations. This edition includes a new introduction and…
This comprehensive survey of Greek and Roman mythology provides a wealth of information on the gods, heroes, and legends of the ancient world. With detailed discussions of individual myths as well as broader themes and motifs, this book offers a fascinating glimpse into the beliefs and cultural practices of classical civilization. This work has been…
In this comprehensive guide to ancient Greek and Roman mythology, Thomas Keightley provides a detailed account of the gods, goddesses, and heroes of the ancient world. From Zeus and Athena to Hercules and Aeneas, this book offers a fascinating glimpse into the beliefs and stories of ancient civilizations. This edition includes a new introduction and…
Follows the discovery and excavation of the tomb of King Tutankhamen, also known as King Tut, and the myth of the curse that afflicted those involved in the tomb’s exploration. Written in graphic-novel format.
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