Explore Ancient Mythology and Folklore

Updated June 2, 2026
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The Slavic myths
Charney, Noah
Paper Book
A Pulitzer-nominated author and one of the great public intellectuals of Slavic culture bring to life the unfamiliar myths and legends of the Slavic world. Slavic cultures are far-ranging, comprising of East Slavs (Russia, Ukraine, Belarus), West Slavs (Czech Republic,...
American Indian myths and legends
Erdoes, Richard
Paper Book
American Indian myths and legends
Erdoes, Richard
Paper Book
More than 160 tales from eighty tribal groups present a rich and lively panorama of the Native American mythic heritage. From across the continent comes tales of creation and love; heroes and war; animals, tricksters, and the end of the world.  "This fine, valuable new...
The Korean myths : a guide to the gods, heroes and legends
Fenkl, Heinz Insu
Paper Book
The perfect introduction to the world of Korean myth and legend. Korean myths are a living and evolving part of society, in both the North and South. With the export of Korean film across the globe, K-pop, fashion, K-dramas, literature and comics there is a growing desire to...
Myths of the world : the illustrated treasury of the world's greatest stories
Allan, Tony
Paper Book
This beautifully illustrated book offers the most readable collection of myths on the market, perfect for readers diving into the current popularity of folklore and mythology. Handpicked from various cultures and eras, this gorgeous gift edition takes you on a journey across the globe with over...
Song of the Vikings : Snorri and the making of the Norse myths
Brown, Nancy Marie.
Paper Book
Much like Greek and Roman mythology, Norse myths are still with us. Famous storytellers from JRR Tolkien to Neil Gaiman have drawn their inspiration from the long-haired, mead-drinking, marauding and pillaging Vikings. Their creator is a thirteenth-century Icelandic chieftain by the name of...
The complete gods and goddesses of ancient Egypt
Wilkinson, Richard H.
Paper Book
The lives of pharaohs and commoners alike were dominated by the need to honor, worship, and pacify the huge pantheon of deities. From lavish tomb paintings and imposing temple reliefs to humble household shrines, countless tributes throughout Egypt reflect the richness and complexity of their...
Bulfinch's mythology
Bulfinch, Thomas
Paper Book
For almost a century and a half, Bulfinch's Mythology has been the text by which the great tales of the gods and goddesses, Greek and Roman antiquity; Scandinavian, Celtic, and Oriental fables and myths; and the age of chivalry have been known. The stories are divided into...
Bulfinch's mythology : the classic introduction to myth and legend--complete and unabridged
Bulfinch, Thomas
Paper Book
A beautifully packaged and affordably priced edition of this classic, accessible guide to world mythology, unabridged and complete. Thomas Bulfinch collected and interpreted the legends of the world for everyday people, so that those who lacked extensive schooling could still...
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...
I know what I saw : modern-day encounters with monsters of new urban legend and ancient lore
Godfrey, Linda S.
Paper Book
Which came first--the monster or the myth? Journalist Linda Godfrey investigates present-day encounters with mysterious creatures of old. The monsters of ancient mythology, folklore, and more contemporary urban legend have long captured the popular imagination. While most people...
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...
Killing the dead : vampire epidemics from Mesopotamia to the New World
Blair, John
Paper Book
A riveting history of vampire panics across cultures and down through the millennia--and why killing the dead is better than killing the living Killing the Dead provides the first in-depth, global account of one of the world's most widespread yet misunderstood forms of...
Latin American Folktales Stories From Hispanic And Indian Traditions
Bierhorst, John.
Paper Book
The wisdom and artistry of storytellers from Hispanic and Indian traditionspreserve one of the world's richest folktale traditions-combining the lore of medieval Europe, the ancient Near East, and pre-Columbian America. Gathered from twenty countries, including the United States, the stories are...
Latin American Folktales Stories From Hispanic And Indian Traditions
Bierhorst, John.
Paper Book
The wisdom and artistry of storytellers from Hispanic and Indian traditionspreserve one of the world's richest folktale traditions-combining the lore of medieval Europe, the ancient Near East, and pre-Columbian America. Gathered from twenty countries, including the United States, the stories are...
Latin American folktales : stories from Hispanic and Indian traditions
Bierhorst, John.
Paper Book
The wisdom and artistry of storytellers from Hispanic and Indian traditionspreserve one of the world's richest folktale traditions-combining the lore of medieval Europe, the ancient Near East, and pre-Columbian America. Gathered from twenty countries, including the United States, the stories are...

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