Arcturus World Mythology – serie

This enthralling collection brings together over 50 ancient tales from Japanese folklore, gathered and retold by 19th century traveler and naturalist Richard Gordon Smith. During his journeys around Japan, Smith recorded ancient Japanese myths and legends in his personal diaries. The result is a fascinating collection of historical legends from all over Japan, with themes including ghosts, unrequited love, Shinto landscape, tree and ocean spirits, samurai culture and tales driven by Bushido and Buddhist ethics. Gordon Smith's writing combines a realist style with supernatural elements, resulting in an anthology of 'magic realist' tales which will bewitch and captivate readers. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus World Mythology series brings together captivating retellings of myths and legends from different oral traditions, from Greek and Roman to Norse and Native American, offering rich insight into their cultures and beliefs.

This captivating collection brings together 25 ancient Greek and Roman myths, faithfully and thrillingly retold by classic folklorist H.A. Guerber.Encounter vengeful gods, hideous monsters and valiant mortals in this comprehensive collection of classical myths and legends. From Jupiter's attempted courtship of Danae to the abduction of Helen, these chapters are packed with love, bravery, and deceit. These classic retellings by H.A. Guerber are told as graphically and as accurately as possible, complete with an analysis of the myths through philosophical and comparative mythology, as well as a map, genealogical table, and complete glossary and index. This book contains the myths and legends of: • Jupiter • Juno • Minerva • Apollo • Venus • Vulcan • Ceres and Proserpina • Vesta • And many more!For students and enthusiasts alike, this in-depth collection of Greek and Roman Myths and Legends will provide you with a detailed survey of the spiritual beliefs and fascinating tales of the world's most intriguing ancient societies. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus World Mythology series brings together captivating retellings of myths and legends from different oral traditions, from Greek and Roman to Norse and Native American, offering rich insight into their cultures and beliefs.