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1	Mythology more books like this by Edith Hamilton A keystone of our culture is the body of myth and legend of the ancient Western world--stories of gods and heroes that have inspired human creativity since time immemorial. Hamilton's renowned classic brings this legacy to life anew, with impeccably accurate and accessible retellings of eternally spellbinding tales. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.95! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes more books like this by Edith Hamilton Renowned for her love and knowledge of classical leterature, Edith Hamilton created a legendary bestseller in this masterful retelling of the great Greek, Roman, and Norse myths. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.42! \| first editions \| SVS
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. Within every woman there is a wild and natural creature, a powerful force, filled with good instincts, passionate creativity, and ageless knowing. Her name is Wild Woman, but she is an endangered species. Though the gifts of wildish nature come to us at birth, society's attempt to "civilize" us into rigid roles has plundered this treasure, and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
4	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 $1.99! new only from $6.00! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Hero with a Thousand Faces more books like this by Joseph Campbell (Preface by) Despite their infinite variety of incident, setting, and costume, the myths of the world offer only a limited number of responses to the riddle of life. In this best-selling volume, Joseph Campbell presents the composite hero. Through Campbell's eyes, we see Apollo, the Frog King of the fairy tale, Wotan, the Buddha, and numerous other ... see all copies from $7.74! new only from $14.50! \| first editions \| SVS
6	Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner more books like this by Scott Cunningham Cunningham explains how anyone can become a Wiccan, living magically, spiritually, and wholly attuned with Nature. The book comes complete with exercises and practical experiments, so that actual experience augments the text in genuine teaching of the basic Craft principles. see all copies from $3.14! new only from $3.50! \| first editions \| SVS
7	D'Aulaires Book of Greek Myths more books like this by Ingri D'Aulaire, Edgar Parin D'Aulaire Mighty Zeus, with his fistful of thunderbolts, Athena, goddess of wisdom, Helios the sun, greedy King Midas--here are gods, goddesses, and legendary figures of ancient Greece brought to life in the myths that have inspired great literature and art throughout the ages. Illustrations throughout. see all copies from $4.46! new only from $11.01! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
8	Tikki Tikki Tembo more books like this by A Mosel Many years ago, Chinese parents gave their firstborn sons long and honorable first names--this folktale explains why that practice was stopped. In a small mountain town, there lived a mother who had two young sons, her younger son was named "Chang" which mean "little or nothing," while her firstborn was named Tikki tikki tembo-no sa rembo-chari ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.87! \| first editions \| SVS
9	Five Chinese Brothers more books like this by Claire H Bishop Five identical brothers have remarkable talents: one can swallow the sea, one has an iron neck, one can stretch and stretch his legs, one cannot be burned, and one can hold his breath indefinitely. The first one's talent gets him in serious trouble, but the other four step up to receive his punishment, one after the other, and their remarkable ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.34! \| SVS
10	The Complete Book of Incense, Oils & Brews more books like this by Scott Cunningham (Preface by), Victoria Poyser-Lisi (Illustrator) Everything from herbal oils, bath salts, and incense to inks, roots, and dried herbs is discussed in this informative encyclopedia, wherein magic becomes an extension of spirituality or meditation. The first rule of magic is "harm no one," and in those terms magic begins to make sense from a holistic/healing standpoint, linking herbology, ... see all copies from $5.33! new only from $9.95! \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	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 $4.75! new only from $25.50!
12 view cover	Greek Way more books like this by Edith Hamilton see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.99! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Grimm's Fairy Tales more books like this by Jacob Ludwig Carl Grimm Their enduring stories of dwarves and giants, princesses and kings, have enchanted readers the world over. Now share the best tales from the Brothers Grimm in this reissued edition with a bold new cover to capture a new generation of readers. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
14 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 $1.99! new only from $2.40! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Blue Fairy Book more books like this by Andrew Lang A selection of twenty fairy tales from Lang's original publication. Includes such favorites as Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, Puss in Boots, Blue Beard, and The History of Jack the Giant Killer. see all copies from $2.74! new only from $2.74! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Classical Mythology more books like this by Mark P O Morford The bestselling, comprehensive introduction to classical mythology features a dynamic combination of poetic narratives and enlightening commentary. It includes extensive translations of original mythological sources, including the complete Homeric Hymns and other works by Homer, Hesiod, Ovid, and a variety of Greek and Roman writers. New excerpts ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $15.95! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	Faeries more books like this by Brian Froud (Illustrator), Alan Lee In celebration of "Fairies" anniversary, this special edition features eight new pages and 20 new pieces of art along with new Introductions by the authors. 205 illustrations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.25! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	The Lakota Way: Stories and Lessons for Living more books like this by Joseph M Marshall, III In THE LAKOTA WAY, Marshall offers bits of Native American folklore, history, anecdotes, and philosophy blended in such a way that readers are not brow-beaten by moralizing, but rather offered an alternative perspective on living authentically. see all copies from $4.95! new only from $7.00! \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Bulfinchs Mythology more books like this by Thomas Bulfinch One of the leading popularizers of classical learning in the nineteenth century, Thomas Bulfinch made the myths and legends of the ancient and medieval world available to American audiences through his three decisive works, "The Age of Fable," "The Age of Chivalry," and "Legends of Charlemagne," collectively published and widely known as "Bulfinch ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.75! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	The Complete Grimm's Fairy Tales more books like this by Jacob Ludwig Carl Grimm 210 traditional tales with accompanying explanatory and historical material. see all copies from $5.99! new only from $10.35! \| SVS
21 view cover	Way to Rainy Mountain more books like this by N Scott Momaday A compilation of stories, vignettes, and poems that describe the author's spiritual and intellectual voyage as he retraces a 300-year journey made by his ancestors from Montana to New Mexico. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.95! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
22 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 $1.99! new only from $8.00! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	Two Old Women: An Alaska Legend of Betrayal, Courage and Survival more books like this by Velma Wallis Wallis recounts an Indian legend passed down thougth generations of Alaskan Athabascan women. Two women, aged 80 and 70, are abandoned by their tribe during a famine and must find a way to survive the winter. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.70! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	Merry Adventures of Robin Hood more books like this by H Pyle Filled with action, villains, and surprises, the legend of Robin Hood lives on in this superb illustrated edition featuring a new Afterword by a foremost scholar of the Robin Hood legend. Revised reissue. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Lady Cottingtons Pressed Fairy Book more books like this by Terry Jones Pressing flowers to preserve their beauty prompted a young Lady Cottington to preserve her fairy friends the same way. "Discovered" by Terry Jones this long lost journal of pressed fairy images includes a facsimile of a pressed fairy preserved on clear static-cling vinyl for easy application to windows. Full-color illustrations throughout. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS

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