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1	Mythology more books like this by Edith Hamilton This volume aims to bring to life for the modern reader, the Greek, Roman and Norse myths that are the keystone of Western culture - the stories of gods and heroes that have inspired human creativity from antiquity to the present. Readers are introduced to the Greek gods on Olympus and Norse gods in Valhalla and can follow the drama of the Trojan ... see all copies from £2.10! new only from £8.16! \| first editions
2	Power of Myth more books like this by Joseph Campbell A series of interviews that Bill Moyers conducted with Joseph Campbell near the end of the scholar's life. They range across his writings and serve as a summing up. Each chapter has a focus on one aspect of myth as reflected in Campbell's writings and each conversation brings out the idea that myths go across time and are present in modern, ... see all copies from £5.46! new only from £6.14! \| first editions
3	Women Who Run with the Wolves: Myths and Stories of the Wild Woman Archetype more books like this by Clarissa Pinkola Estes, Ph.D. Combining themes from multicultural stories with her own clinical work, the author of this book shows women how to tap into the healing and creative energies of the "wild" woman - the wise and ageless presence in the feminine psyche. see all copies from £2.09! new only from £5.46! \| signed copies \| first editions
4	Hero with a Thousand Faces more books like this by Joseph Campbell A study of heroism in the myths of the world - an exploration of all the elements common to the great stories that have helped people make sense of their lives from the earliest times. It takes in Greek Apollo, Maori and Jewish rites, the Buddha, Wotan, and the bothers Grimm's Frog-King. see all copies from £2.70! new only from £8.18! \| first editions
5	Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes more books like this by Edith Hamilton MONSTERS, MORTALS, GODS, AND WARRIORS For over fifty years readers have chosen this book above all others to discover the thrilling, enchanting, and fascinating world of Western mythology. From Odysseus's adventure-filled journey to the Norse god Odin's effort to postpone the final day of doom, Edith Hamilton's classic collection not only retells ... see all copies from £5.04! new only from £6.28! \| first editions
6	D'Aulaires Book of Greek Myths more books like this by Ingri D'Aulaire, Edgar Parin D'Aulaire "For any child fortunate enough to have this generous book...the kings and heroes of ancient legend will remain forever matter-of-fact; the pictures interpret the text literally and are full of detail and witty observation."--"Horn Book," "The drawings...are excellent and excitingly evocative."--"The New York Times," see all copies from £6.67! new only from £11.58! \| signed copies \| first editions
7	Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner more books like this by Scott Cunningham More and more Wiccans are beginning to move toward solitary practice. Countless others that begin to study the Craft do so without accessible covens or support groups. This book explains how anyone can become a Wiccan, living magically, spiritually, and wholly attuned with Nature. Comes complete with exercises and practical experiments, so that ... see all copies from £2.20! new only from £8.00! \| first editions
8	Tikki Tikki Tembo more books like this by Arlene Mosel "Tikki tikki tembo-no sa rembo-" "chari bari ruchi-pip peri pembo " Three decades and more than one million copies later children still love hearing about the boy with the long name who fell down the well. Arlene Mosel and Blair Lent's classic re-creation of an ancient Chinese folktale has hooked legions of children, teachers, and parents, who ... see all copies from £5.46! new only from £5.64! \| first editions
9	The Uses of Enchantment: The Meaning and Importance of Fairy Tales more books like this by Bruno Bettelheim The famous child psychologist, Bruno Bettelheim, explains how fairy tales educate, support, and liberate the emotions of children. see all copies from £5.95! new only from £8.84!
10	Earth, Air, Fire & Water Earth, Air, Fire & Water: More Techniques of Natural Magic More Techniques of Natural Magic more books like this by Scott Cunningham This is a continuation of Cunningham's wildly successful Earth Power with more rites, spells, and simple rituals that can be done with a minimum of equipment. Discover the wonders of star magic; the uses of candles, ice, snow, and magnets; even the fine art of using wishing wells. see all copies from £3.13! new only from £7.48! \| first editions
11 view cover	Peter and the Starcatchers more books like this by Dave Barry "How did Peter Pan meet Captain Hook?" A child's question inspired this original prequel to J.M. Barrie's "Peter Pan" works, written by crime thriller author Ridley Pearson and newspaper column humorist Dave Barry. This pirate saga involves the sailing ship Never Land, which carries a chest of "starstuff," magic powder that can heal injuries, stop ... see all copies from £2.01! new only from £2.05! \| signed copies \| first editions
12 view cover	Grimm's Fairy Tales more books like this by Jacob Ludwig Carl Grimm Grimms' Fairy Tales is a charming new edition of one of the best-known collections of children's stories of all times. Peter Carter brings a novelist's flair for narrative pace and vivid imagery to these familiar tales while remaining faithful to the spirit and tone of the original orally transmitted stories. The authentic rhythm of spoken English ... see all copies from £1.36! new only from £1.36! \| first editions
13 view cover	Way to Rainy Mountain more books like this by N Scott Momaday First published in paperback by UNM Press in 1976, "The Way to Rainy Mountain" has sold over 200,000 copies. "The paperback edition of "The Way to Rainy Mountain" was first published twenty-five years ago. One should not be surprised, I suppose, that it has remained vital, and immediate, for that is the nature of story. And this is particularly ... see all copies from £5.46! new only from £7.50! \| signed copies \| first editions
14 view cover	Faeries more books like this by Brian Froud (Illustrator), Alan Lee It has been 25 years since Brian Froud and Alan Lee created the delightful, imaginative, and surprising Faeries -- a book that quickly became a massive international bestseller and went on to sell more than a million copies. Readers continue to offer praise: "This is the most influential book I have ever read." "This book is -- where are the words ... see all copies from £5.54! new only from £11.61! \| signed copies \| first editions
15 view cover	Classical Mythology more books like this by Mark P O Morford Featuring extensive, clear, and faithful translations of original sources, Classical Mythology, 7/e retells the myths and legends of Greece and Rome in a lucid and engaging style. Building on the best-selling tradition of previous editions, it incorporates a dynamic combination of poetic narratives and enlightening commentary to make classical ... see all copies from £2.11! new only from £17.71! \| signed copies \| first editions
16 view cover	American Indian myths and legends more books like this by Richard Erdoes Gathering 160 tales from 80 tribal groups, this collection offers a panorama of Native American mythic heritage. There are tales of creation and love, of heroes and war, of animals, and the end of the world. The authors have added a selection of contemporary voices to 19th-century tales. see all copies from £4.69! new only from £6.55! \| first editions
17 view cover	Merry Adventures of Robin Hood more books like this by H Pyle Recounts the legend of Robin Hood, who plundered the king's purse and poached his deer and whose generosity endeared him to the poor. see all copies from £1.36! new only from £3.69! \| signed copies \| first editions
18 view cover	Myths to live by more books like this by Joseph Campbell The brilliant author of The Masks of God shares his ideas and speculations on our universal myths, in a fascinating, very personal work which explores the enduring power of the myths that influence our lives and examines the myth-making process from the primitive past to the immediate present. see all copies from £2.14! new only from £9.56! \| first editions
19 view cover	Greek Way more books like this by Edith Hamilton The aim of this work is not a history of events but an account of the achievement and spirit of Greece. Edith Hamilton is also the author of "The Roman Way". see all copies from £4.54! new only from £5.78! \| first editions
20 view cover	Dictionary of Symbols more books like this by J C Cirlot The unvarying essential meanings of around 1,000 symbols and symbolic themes commonly found in the art, literature and thought of all cultures through the ages are clarified. see all copies from £5.46! new only from £14.10! \| first editions
21 view cover	The Inner Reaches of Outer Space: Metaphor as Myth and as Religion more books like this by Joseph Campbell Originally published in 1986, this was Joseph Campbell's last book. It is developed from a series of lectures in which he explores the Space Age, and posits that the newly discovered laws of outer space are actually within us as well, and that a new mythology is implicit in that realisation. He demonstrates that metaphor is the language of art and ... see all copies from £3.84! new only from £8.39! \| first editions
22 view cover	Gingerbread Man more books like this by Karen Schmidt A gingerbread man eludes the hungry grasp of everyone until he meets a clever fox. see all copies from £4.09! new only from £4.09! \| first editions
23 view cover	The Complete Book of Incense, Oils & Brews more books like this by Scott Cunningham (Preface by), Victoria Poyser-Lisi (Illustrator) This new edition has been greatly expanded at the request of Cunningham's many readers. New information on ingredients and substitutions, preparing recipes, tinctures, rituals soaps, powders and more has been added. Use these tools to enhance beauty, encourage psychic perception, increase confidence, aid astral travel and more. see all copies from £6.26! new only from £10.39! \| first editions
24 view cover	East O' the Sun and West O' the Moon more books like this by Peter Christen Asbjornsen, Sir George Webbe Dasent (Translator) A retelling of a classic love story from Norwegian folklore. A beautiful but poor farm girl exchanges her freedom for riches for her family when she goes to live with a big white bear. Of course the bear is a prince under a curse and they soon fall in love. Unfortunately, the beautiful girl breaks one of her promises to the bear and so he is ... see all copies from £5.20! new only from £5.20! \| first editions
25 view cover	The White Goddess; a historical grammar of poetic myth more books like this by Robert Graves A work first published in 1948 in which Graves argues that the language of poetic myth current in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe was a magical language bound up with popular religious ceremonies in honour of the Moon-goddess, or Muse - some dating from the Old Stone Age. see all copies from £5.03! new only from £10.17! \| first editions

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