Teutonic Mythology
Teutonic Mythology

Author: Viktor Rydberg

Publisher:

Published: 1907

Total Pages: 1058

ISBN-13:

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An English translation of Anderson's compendium of Germanic myth and legend.

Encyclopedia of Giants and Humanoids in Myth, Legend and Folklore
Encyclopedia of Giants and Humanoids in Myth, Legend and Folklore

Author: Theresa Bane

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2016-05-12

Total Pages: 212

ISBN-13: 1476623384

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Every culture has in its folklore and mythology beings of immense size and strength, as well as other preternatural humanoids great or small who walk among us, serving the divine or fulfilling their own agendas. This book catalogs the lore and legends of more than 1,000 different humanoid species and individual beings, including the Titans, Valkyries, Jotnar, yōkai, biblical giants, elves, ogres, trolls and many more.

Encyclopedia of Mythological Objects
Encyclopedia of Mythological Objects

Author: Theresa Bane

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2020-05-29

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13: 1476639205

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Curious about the chains that bound Fenriswulf in Norse mythology? Or the hut of Baba Yaga, the infamous witch of Russian folklore? Containing more than one thousand detailed entries on the magical and mythical items from the different folklore, legends, and religions the world over, this encyclopedia is the first of its kind. From Abadi, the named stone in Roman mythology to Zul-Hajam, one of the four swords said to belong to the prophet Mohammed, each item is described in as much detail as the original source material provided, including information on its origin, who was its wielder, and the extent of its magical abilities. The text also includes a comprehensive cross-reference system and an extensive bibliography to aid researchers.