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All the selections in Richard M. Dorson's Folktales Told around the World were recorded by expert collectors, and the majority of them are published here for the first time. The tales presented are told in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North and South America, and Oceania. Unlike other collections derived in large part from literary texts, this volume meets the criteria of professional folklorists in assembling only authentic examples of...
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[2024]
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"Alexandra Chan thinks she has life figured out until, in the Year of the Ram, the death of her father--her last parent--brings her to her knees, an event seemingly foretold in Chinese mythology. In an epic story that travels from prerevolution China to the South under Jim Crow, from the Pacific theater of WWII to the black sands of Reynisfjara, Iceland, and beyond, Chan takes us on a universal journey to meaning in the wake of devastating loss, sharing...
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In the vast tapestry of world mythologies, the intertwined threads of fate and destiny weave a narrative that transcends cultural boundaries and speaks to the universal human experience. From the ancient epics of Greece to the profound myths of Asia and the rich narratives of indigenous cultures, the concepts of fate and destiny emerge as fundamental forces shaping the lives of gods, heroes, and mortals alike. This exploration delves into the diverse...
4) Norse Mythology for Beginners: Discover the Exciting and Mysterious Myths and Sagas of the Nordic Wo
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Almost everyone is familiar with names like Thor and Loki from movies, comics and other corners of the media world today, but where do they come from?That's exactly what this book looks at. You'll dive for a while into the origins of these familiar names - Norse mythology. Thereby you can not only get an overview of the scientific sources, in order to investigate if necessary there afterwards still more exactly, than the things are spread out here,...
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African ogres with eyes in their feet, one-eyed giant dogs, a man trapped in the body of a werewolf, human monsters made out of scorching magma – the world's mythologies and folklores have created the most wonderfully ghoulish beasts to give us a thrill and a chill. Fantastic Fearsome Beasts collects 44 beasts from mythology and folklore drawn from cultures all around the world, from biblical monsters that were mistaken for islands to dogs that...
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Through the lens of expressive culture, Performing Folklore tracks Portugal's transition from fascism to democracy, and from imperial metropole to EEC member state. Kimberly DaCosta Holton examines the evolution and significance of ranchos folclóricos, groups of amateur musicians and dancers who perform turn-of-the-century popular tradition and have acted as cultural barometers of change throughout 20th-century Portugal. She investigates the role...
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Discover the original macabre stories of your most beloved classics in this collection of disturbingly dark fairy tales.
'Story-telling is one of the most ancient and universal of arts.' – Laura F. Kready, A Study of Fairy Tales, 1916
'The instruments of darkness tell us truths.' – William Shakespeare, Macbeth, 1623
This twisted treasury presents over forty of the world's most wicked fairy tales, including the original versions of stories...
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Japan's origin story dates from the eight century CE, written in the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki. From the first creation of heaven, earth and the Japanese archipelago from the tip of a spear by the gods Izanagi and Izanami, Shinto and Buddhist traditions make up the cornerstones of Japanese mythology. Japanese Myths provides a clear, concise introduction to this fascinating if little- known world. Find out about Hachiman (八幡神), the mighty god of...
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Dear Readers,I am thrilled to introduce you to my latest literary creation, "The Magical Melodies of Mira the Musician." This enchanting tale is a symphony of emotions, a crescendo of imagination, and a harmonious journey through a world where music has the power to shape reality.Set in a whimsical land known as Harmonia, the story unfolds around the remarkable protagonist, Mira, a young musician with a heart as vast as the ocean and a talent that...
11) The Lazy Bed
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Stories play a vital role in the growth and development of children. The books they read and the characters they get to know can become like friends. It's also good for children to understand that books are a useful source of information and that good reading skills are important for success in their future lives. Children's literature is important because it provides students with opportunities to respond to literature; it gives students appreciation...
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About the book: The story starts with a king and queen of Opal forest. The all ten world of books has been closed only when there is exchange of clock and wand by the fairies to a boy ? The boy saves the Opal forest from the evil fairies and witches.
The starting of the story as :- Once upon a time there was an animal kingdom in the forest. The name of the forest was Opal. It lived many animals in that forest. There were king and queen of the forest....
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Engelchens Abenteuer ist die Geschichte eines kleinen Engels, der zum ersten Mal auf die Erde geschickt wird.
'Engelchen' soll später einmal der Schutzengel eines Menschenkindes werden, muss sich zuerst aber an die schweren Erdenergien und an die Menschen mit ihren verschiedenen Ausstrahlungen gewöhnen. Der grosse Rat der Engel gibt ihm deswegen zuerst die Aufgabe, auf die Spatzen eines kleinen Erdendorfes aufzupassen, was leicht ist, da Tiere...
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An unusual fairy tale for all ages.Just because it's always been that way doesn't make it right.Teased by the young fairies for her clumsiness and large feet, Tiptoe believes she's a failure as a fairy. She's confined to the nursery where only the babies can see her, and every time she leaves it, it's all Tiptoe can do to avoid damaging the fairy village.Then a special prince is added to her charges, and she starts to question what makes her so different.When...
16) Engraved in Sky
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Some unresolved tale connects with our fate Who knows whether it was a sudden trip? Or, a plan already set up to lead towards his destiny. Humans believe the tales they hear; They believe the things they see. But, few dare to dig out something covert and concealed.
Unhappy and troubled with his job, family, and decisions in life, he hardly had a purpose in life. Unsatisfied father and an overachiever younger sister couldn't deduct his miseries. His...
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The Princess and the Puppy Maze, One Moment in the Land of Dreams, is a fairy tale story of a selfish and uncaring young Princess who demands that all who know her, love her and prove their love to her before she considers them worthy of her love. One day she receives a wolf puppy from her parents, the King and the Queen, and sets three difficult tasks for the puppy to conquer if he wishes for her to love him.
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Deep beneath the streets of Paris, a vampire hunter is born. Augustin Calmet didn't even know vampires existed outside of myth and legend until the night his wife was stolen by one. Now, he must search the ancient catacombs under the city's streets to find the woman he loves–and kill the monster that took her. The Vampire's Gift is a short story prequel to The Vampire's Daughter, the first book in the exciting Calmet Chronicles! Be sure to check...
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This powerful, passionate, and beautifully crafted retelling of the epic tale of Achilles re-creates Homer's fated hero in a new and striking reality. Born of the Sea nymph Thetis by the mortal King Peleus, and hidden as a girl until Odysseus discovers him, Achilles becomes the Greeks' greatest warrior at Troy. Into his story comes a cast of fascinating characters-among them, Hector, Helen, Penthiseleia the Amazon Queen, and the centaur Chiron; and...
20) Afterlight
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He was not ready to lose her in either world, so he tricked the stars and conspired against the Universe.
He loved her in life - he swept her into a portal and loved her in death, and then he sent her back to her world as he continued to linger in his - between life and between death.
They told her it was all in her mind. They said that her memories were never real. They locked her away until he found a way back, to her world.
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