An entertaining and enchanting collection of myths, tales and traditions surrounding the seas, skies and woodlands that make up our natural world. Enter an enchanting world where the mysteries of the seas, skies and woodlands come alive through shared myths, legends and folk tales. From the majestic creatures that dance beneath the waves to the celestial beings that populate the heavens and the spirits that reside within the forests, The Treasury of Folklore offers a portal into the lore of the natural world that has been whispered through the generations.In this mesmerising compendium you'll embark on a journey through the rich tapestry of myths, legends, and tales that have been woven into the very fabric of our natural world. You'll tread mysterious waters and be beguiled by the sirens and sea monsters, soar to new heights with winged Pegasus and uncover stories of celestial beings, from thunder gods to constellations that have guided traveller's across the heavens. And as you wander through the ancient woods, you'll encounter spirits between the branches, insatiable cannibalistic children hewn from logs and the promise of the big, bad wolf.  The stories included here traverse countries and continents and have been carefully selected to highlight how humans are linked through time and place, with shared dreams, fears and ways of rationalising the unknown. Immerse yourself in the tapestry of tales collected in these pages, each story a testament to the enduring enchantment of the seas, skies, and woodlands.
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An entertaining and captivating collection of myths, tales and traditions surrounding the seas, skies and woodlands that make up our natural world. 
Authors’ NoteIntroductionSeas & RiversTreasures, Seduction and Death: The Lure of the Ocean Waves The Seas and OceansFamous FloodsMermaids, Selkies and Spirits of the DeepMonsters from the DeepMaui, Demi-God and Creator of IslandsClaimed by the Waves: Underwater WorldsScheherazade’s Tales: One Thousand and One NightsTop Seven Tales from the Seven SeasRed Sky at Night: Sailor Superstitions from Across the GloveWhat Lurks Beneath: Sacred Rivers & Mysterious Lakes Rivers and LakesSacred RiversRivers of the UnderworldWaterfall FolkloreThe Mysterious Waters of ScotlandWater Horses: Majestic and Malevolent Creatures from the DepthsHumped Serpents and Vicious Eels: Loch Ness and the World’s Most Fearsome Lake MonstersThe Folklore of Swamps and MarshesThe Shapeshifting Pink Dolphin of the Amazon RiverBe Careful Where You Rest: The Insatiable Appetite of the Irish Joint EaterWell FolkloreThe Fountain of YouthMyth and Mystery: The Lady of the LakeWoodlands and ForestsIntroductionInto the Trees The World TreeTrees of Myth and Mystery from Around the WorldThe Marvellous Mushrooms of the Forest FloorThe Trees of ChristmasWoodland Creatures Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?Bears, Gods and Heroes,Virgins, Huntsmen and Jesus Christ: The Quest for the UnicornJackalopes and Wolpertingers: The Most Fearsome of CrittersFolk of the Forests A Giant Among Lumberjacks: Paul Bunyan and the North American Lumber CampsLords of the WildAt One with the Trees: Tree Nymphs and SpiritsForest Hags from Around the WorldFearlessness in the ForestsStars & SkiesA Journey through the SkiesStars and Heavens Solar Deities: Gods and Goddesses of the SunA Fateful Flight: Daedalus and IcarusSun-Got-Bit-By-Bear: Eclipses of the SunHina: The Woman in the MoonMan, Rabbit, or Jack and Jill? The Many Faces of the MoonThe Morning Star and the Evening Star: A Romanian TaleThe Seven Sisters: Orion and the PleiadesHow the Milky Way Came to BeSoaring Souls and Shooting Stars: Star Superstitions from Around the WorldSumptuous Skies Stallions of the Skies: Pegasus and Other Soaring SteedsBirds of Myth and LegendThe FirebirdCome Rain or Shine: Weather Lore and SuperstitionsSomewhere Over the Rainbow: Rainbows in Myth and LegendThe Lucky Rainbow and the Indalo MythShimmering Lights and Walrus Heads: The Folklore and Legends of the AurorasFlying CryptidsConclusionAcknowledgementsReferencesIndex
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ISBN
9781849949217
Publisert
2024-08-01
Utgiver
Vendor
Batsford
Vekt
420 gr
Høyde
211 mm
Bredde
150 mm
Dybde
37 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
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Product language
Engelsk
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Product format
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Antall sider
320

Biographical note

Dee Dee Chainey is an archaeologist by training, and author of A Treasury of British Folklore: Maypoles, Mandrakes and Mistletoe from National Trust Books. She is co-founder of #FolkloreThursday, a popular website and Twitter account that brings fascinating tales and traditions from all corners of the globe to its followers every Thursday.

Willow Winsham is a historian of witchcraft, specialising in English witchcraft cases. She is author of Accused: British Witches Throughout History and England’s Witchcraft Trials. She is co-founder of #FolkloreThursday.

Joe McLaren graduated from the University of Brighton in 2003, and now lives and works in Rochester, Kent. He previously taught Foundation Illustration at Central Saint Martins. A superbly talented illustrator, Joe's clients include Penguin Random House, Faber, Orion, Folio, John Murray, Oxford, The Times, The Guardian and The Financial Times.