Habitrot and The Wood Maiden
Habitrot and The Wood Maiden

Author: Carolyn Emerick

Publisher: Carolyn Emerick

Published:

Total Pages: 81

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European Fairy Tales Series Vol 7 This volume builds off of discussions in previous volumes, but digs deeper into the native spirituality indigenous to Europe. In this volume we look deeply into spinning goddesses, feminine divinity, and the symbolic meaning behind spinning and weaving in European spirituality in relation to life force, creation of life, and fate/destiny. This volume culminates with an analysis and retelling of two European fairy tales that involve supernatural beings associated with spinning.

The Three Golden Hairs
The Three Golden Hairs

Author: Carolyn Emerick

Publisher: Carolyn Emerick

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Total Pages: 126

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European Fairy Tales Series Vol 6 The Three Golden Hairs" is a fairy tale recorded from Czech storytellers in the 19th century. This book discusses several topics to help shed the historical and mythical insight into this tale. The early history of the Slavic people as well as their conversion to Christianity is explored. The phenomenon called "Dvoeverie," or the Slavic dual faith, is explained. We look at what is known about Slavic myth and how it lingered on in the folk consciousness. Further, the relationship between the ethnic-Germans and the Czechs is mentioned. Elements of Germanic myth found within this tale are overviewed, and differences between the Czech and German variations of the story are highlighted to discuss the evolution of myth and folklore. We will look at the figure of Baba Yaga, and how she makes an appearance in this tale - even though she appears very different here than in other fairy tales. Baba Yaga's origins as an ancient mother goddess is discussed. Other Slavic mythical elements that present in this text are also discussed. Finally, the book ends with the author's retelling of "The Three Golden Hairs." This volume is illustrated throughout.

Scottish Fairy and Folk Tales
Scottish Fairy and Folk Tales

Author: George Douglas

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2012-11-01

Total Pages: 388

ISBN-13: 0486119785

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Treasury of fanciful, picturesque narratives tell of brownies, kelpies, mermen, and other supernatural creatures that assist, annoy, and otherwise meddle in the lives of simple Scottish country folk. A delightful collection of imaginative and entertaining nursery and fairy tales, animal fables, witchcraft lore, and stories with a comic twist.

The Encyclopedia of Celtic Mythology and Folklore
The Encyclopedia of Celtic Mythology and Folklore

Author: Patricia Monaghan

Publisher: Infobase Publishing

Published: 2014-05-14

Total Pages: 529

ISBN-13: 1438110375

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Presents an illustrated A to Z reference containing over 1,000 entries providing information on Celtic myths, fables and legends from Ireland, Scotland, Celtic Britain, Wales, Brittany, central France, and Galicia.

The Three Spinning Women
The Three Spinning Women

Author: Brothers Grimm

Publisher: Lindhardt og Ringhof

Published: 2020-09-30

Total Pages: 5

ISBN-13: 8726591952

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What if we told you that you can marry a prince only after you spin all the flax in a room? You would be surprised if we told you that this is what happened with the girl in our story. However she neither loved to spin, nor did she spin the flax herself. She found a way to trick the queen and she married the prince. Will the secret be revealed and what will follow after that? Will they punish the lazy girl or this time she will get away with it? Children and adults alike, immerse yourselves into Grimm’s world of folktales and legends! Come, discover the little-known tales and treasured classics in this collection of 200 fairytales. Brothers Grimm are probably the best-known storytellers in the world. Some of their most popular fairy tales are "Cinderella", "Beauty and the Beast" and "Little Red Riding Hood" and there is hardly anybody who has not grown up with the adventures of Hansel and Gretel, Rapunzel and Snow White. Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm’s exceptional literature legacy consists of recorded German and European folktales and legends. Their collections have been translated into all European languages in their lifetime and into every living language today.

Thomas the Rhymer
Thomas the Rhymer

Author: Carolyn Emerick

Publisher: Carolyn Emerick

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Total Pages: 67

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European Fairy Tales Vol 3 In the Fairy Tales Series Volume 3, we explore the tale of "Thomas the Rhymer." This book 66 page, fully illustrated book discusses the different kinds of tales that developed in the oral tradition and what differentiates them as genres; such as myth, legend, folk and fairy tale. The origin and development of Thomas' tale is discussed, before moving into a discussion on shamanic elements in ancient European mythic belief. The continuance of shamanic practice in the European folk tradition into the Early Modern Era is explored, as well as how these elements are demonstrated in this tale. The second half of the book is the author's retelling of the story. And, the entire volume is richly illustrated throughout.

Halloween Lore
Halloween Lore

Author: Carolyn Emerick

Publisher:

Published: 2017-11-17

Total Pages: 96

ISBN-13: 9781979860734

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Included here is a collection of writings on Halloween. There are researched articles exploring the origins of beliefs and traditions, retellings of folktales, and historical folklore accounts. Topics include witchcraft, haunted castles, the Jack-0-lantern, naughty Brownies acting like poltergeist, and more fantastic lore from British Halloween history!

Mythology Magazine Issue 1
Mythology Magazine Issue 1

Author: Carolyn Emerick

Publisher: Carolyn Emerick

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Total Pages: 62

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Mythology Magazine provides high quality content that explores world myth and folklore. This issue features articles on Dragons in Maori tradition, the Norse god Aegir, Celtic myth on Merrows, the Sumerian epic Gilgamesh, how magic was used in ancient Greece, an Irish artist whose art features Celtic myth and alchemical themes, Little People in Celtic and Iroquois myth, a figure from Scottish folklore called the Queen of Elphame, a photographic journey through Glastonbury, and more!

The Star Money
The Star Money

Author: Carolyn Emerick

Publisher: Carolyn Emerick

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Total Pages: 49

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The European Fairy Tales Series Vol 4 This series explores a different fairy tale in each volume. Every book begins with a discussion exploring some of the history, culture, and mythos that influenced the fairy tale, followed by the author's rendering of the story. "The Star Money" discusses a European version of the concept of Karma. In order to understand the connection, ancient Indo-European cultural history is discussed. The Germanic concept of "Wyrd," (fate or destiny), was already discussed on Volume I of this series. This volume builds off of that and explores the view of fate and harmony within the indigenous Baltic belief system. This, like the others in the series, is richly illustrated throughout.

The Mountain Bard
The Mountain Bard

Author: James Hogg

Publisher: Gale and the British Library

Published: 1807

Total Pages: 232

ISBN-13:

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