Explore Ancient Mythology and Folklore

Updated June 2, 2026
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The Aztec myths : a guide to the ancient stories and legends
Townsend, Camilla
Paper Book
The essential guide to the world of Aztec mythology, based on Nahuatl-language sources that challenge the colonial history passed down to us by the Spanish. How did the jaguar get his spots? What happened to the four suns that came before our own? Where was Aztlan, mythical...
American Indian myths and legends
Erdoes, Richard
Paper Book
American Indian myths and legends
Erdoes, Richard
Paper Book
Mythology for dummies
Blackwell, Christopher W.
Ebook
Every culture and time has its myths. You might say that myths help us to understand people, since just like people they can be inspirational and beautiful, as well as cruel and violent. The main players in mythology are the original drama kings and queens - they hang themselves in shame, poke out...
The Golden Road : how ancient India transformed the world
Dalrymple, William
Paper Book
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER USA TODAY BESTSELLER Winner of the Mark Lynton History Prize 2026 * A Kirkus Reviews Best History Book of 2025 * A Library Journal Best Book of the Year * An NPR Book We Loved This Year The...
The United States of cryptids : a tour of American myths and monsters
Ocker, J. W.
Paper Book
Welcome to the stranger side of America--where monsters lurk in forests, lakes, swamps, deserts, and roadside legends across all fifty states. The United States of Cryptids: A Tour of American Myths and Monsters is a fascinating and fully illustrated journey through the...

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