Explore Ancient Mythology and Folklore

Updated June 2, 2026
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American Indian myths and legends
Erdoes, Richard
Paper Book
American Indian myths and legends /
Paper Book
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
A beautiful gift edition of Thomas Bulfinch's classic retelling of famous myths and folk legends, with interpretive essays by Princeton classics professor Richard P. Martin.
Bulfinch's mythology : the classic introduction to myth and legend--complete and unabridged
Bulfinch, Thomas
Paper Book
A beautiful gift edition of Thomas Bulfinch's classic retelling of famous myths and folk legends, with interpretive essays by Princeton classics professor Richard P. Martin.
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...
A dictionary of African mythology : the mythmaker as storyteller
Scheub, Harold.
Paper Book
In this marvelous collection of hundreds of fascinating, mysterious, and revealing tales, Harold Scheub captures the immense sweep and diversity of African mythology. Scheub offers an unprecedented collection of 400 stories, arranged alphabetically, that touch on virtually every aspect of religious...
Latin American folktales : stories from Hispanic and Indian traditions
Bierhorst, John.
Paper Book
Presents more than one hundred folktales selected from the Hispanic and Indian peoples of Latin America and the Caribbean and includes stories of mischievous tricksters, scheming witches, angels, arrogant aristocrats, humble peasants, and heroes and heroines.
Cuentos folkloricos latinoamericanos : fábulas de las tradiciones hispanas e indígenas
Bierhorst, John.
Paper Book
Presents more than one hundred folktales selected from the Hispanic and Indian peoples of Latin America and the Caribbean and includes stories of mischievous tricksters, scheming witches, angels, arrogant aristocrats, humble peasants, and heroes and heroines.
Latin American folktales : stories from Hispanic and Indian traditions
Bierhorst, John.
Paper Book
Presents more than one hundred folktales selected from the Hispanic and Indian peoples of Latin America and the Caribbean and includes stories of mischievous tricksters, scheming witches, angels, arrogant aristocrats, humble peasants, and heroes and heroines.

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