Dictionary of Norse Myth & Legend by Andrew Orchard
45.00 AUD
Category: Mythology
From Loki to Thor, Ragnarok to BeowulfA gripping and truly mesmerising delve into the Norse legends From bestselling books to blockbusting Hollywood movies, the myths of the Scandinavian gods and heroes are part of the modern day landscape. For over a millennium before the arrival of Christianity, t ...Show more
Of Gods and Men: 100 Stories from Ancient Greece and Rome by Daisy Dunn
39.99 AUD
Category: Mythology
A rigorously and imaginatively researched anthology of classical literature, bringing together one hundred stories from the rich diversity of the literary canon of ancient Greece and Rome. Striking a balance between the 'classic classic' (such as Dryden's translation of the Aeneid) and the less familia ...Show more
The Infernal Bestiary by Matthieu Hackiere; Justine Ternel
73.50 AUD
Category: Mythology
Inspired by Le Dictionnaire Infernal, a treatise on demons originally published by Jacques Collin de Plancy in 1818, Matthieu Hackiere created stunning new illustrations of these dark beings in his own signature style with reinterpreted accompanying descriptions by Justine Ternel. This encyclopaedic ABC ...Show more
Shapeshifters - A History by John B. Kachuba
29.99 AUD
Category: Mythology
There is something about a shapeshifter--a person who can transform into an animal--that captures our imagination; that causes us to want to howl at the moon, or flit through the night like a bat. Werewolves, vampires, demons, and other weird creatures appeal to our animal nature, our "dark side," our d ...Show more
Eaters of the Dead - Myths and Realities of Cannibal Monsters by Kevin J. Wetmore
39.99 AUD
Category: Mythology
Spanning myth, history, and contemporary culture, a terrifying and illuminating excavation of the meaning of cannibalism. Every culture has monsters that eat us, and every culture repels in horror when we eat ourselves. From Grendel to medieval Scottish cannibal Sawney Bean, and from the Ghuls of anci ...Show more
Navigating the Stars - Maori Creation Myths by Witi Ihimaera
45.00 AUD
Category: Mythology | Reading Level: very good
From master storyteller Witi Ihimaera, a spellbinding and provocative retelling of traditional Maori myths for the twenty-first century. In this milestone volume, Ihimaera traces the history of the Maori people through their creation myths. He follows Tawhaki up the vines into the firmament, Hine-titama ...Show more
Fairies Pookas and Changelings by Varla Ventura
29.99 AUD
Category: Mythology | Reading Level: General Adult
The Homeric Hymns by Jules Cashford, Homer, Homer
22.99 AUD
Category: Mythology | Series: Penguin Classics Ser.
Composed for recitation at festivals, these 33 songs were written in honour of the gods and goddesses of the ancient Greek pantheon. They recount the key episodes in the lives of the gods, and dramatise the moments when they first appear before mortals. Together they offer the most vivid picture we have ...Show more
He Atua, He Tangata: The World of Maori Mythology by A.W. Reed
65.95 AUD
Category: Mythology
In this updated edition of the Reed Book of Māori Mythology, esteemed editor Ross Calman comprehensively revises the core stories of gods (atua) and people (tangata) and the many other beings that sit on the continuum between the two. Divided into themes, this elegantly produced volume starts with tradi ...Show more
Vampyres: A Literary Anthology by Christopher Frayling
29.99 AUD
Category: Mythology
Christopher Frayling has spent 50 years exploring the history of one of the most enduring figures in the history of mass culture - the vampire. Vampyres is a comprehensive illustrated history of vampires in literature, from the folklore of Eastern Europe to the Romantics and beyond. Frayling recounts ...Show more
Salish Myths and Legends - One People's Stories by M. Terry Thompson (Editor); Steven M. Egesdal (Editor)
56.99 AUD
Category: Mythology | Series: Native Literatures of the Americas and Indigenous World Literatures Ser.
The rich storytelling traditions of Salish-speaking peoples in the Pacific Northwest of North America are showcased in this anthology of story, legend, song, and oratory. From the Bitterroot Mountains to the Pacific Ocean, Salish-speaking communities such as the Bella Coola, Shuswap, Tillamook, Quinault ...Show more