The discovery of the 'Dead Sea Scrolls' in the Judaean desert between 1947 and 1956 transformed our understanding of the Hebrew Bible, early Judaism and the origins of Christianity. This title provides a translation of various non-biblical texts to be rendered into English.

Presents a study of Greek mythology. This book takes you from the Trojan War to the voyage of Odysseus, from the story of Dionysus to the destiny of Oedipus and to Perseus' confrontation with the Gorgons.

Covers such plays as: 'Phoenician Women', 'Orestes', 'Bacchae', 'Iphigenia at Aulis', and the 'Rhesus'.

An introduction to alternative religions, written by a past President of the Pagan Federation, that discusses the main issues involved in setting out on the Pagan path. It outlines the beliefs and practices of such traditions as Wicca, Hedgewitch, Druidry, Shamanism, Asatru and Eclectic Paganism.

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Witchcraft, astrology, divination and every kind of popular magic flourished in England during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. This analysis of beliefs held on different levels of English society begins with the collapse of the medieval Church and ends with the changing intellectual atmosphere around 1700.

'The Book of the Dead' is a compilation of spells that the ancient Egyptians believed would assist them in the afterlife as they made their perilous journey towards the ultimate state of eternity. This book helps to understand ancient Egyptian belief systems and reveals the hopes and fears of mortal man about the world beyond death.

The map program has been revised and enhanced. Michael Sham, who wrote the study guide for past editions and was also the main author of the extensive website and ancillaries, has joined Morford and Lenardon as a coauthor.

The Brothers Grimm rediscovered a host of fairy tales. Together with their well-known tales of 'Rapunzel', 'The Goose Girl', 'Sleeping Beauty', 'Hansel and Gretel' there are darker tales which deserve to be better known. This is a collection of their tales.

This collection of 'pearls of wisdom' contains those sayings which only Scots grannies seem able to utter. Subtitles for those in need of an English version accompany each saying.

A title in the LITTLE BOOKS OF series which present a selection of manifestations of the Green Men and gargoyles, grotesques and spirits which are to be found in the churches and cathedrals of Europe. This book looks at the manifestations of the Green Man in particular, as Pan, Robin Hood, the oak King, a symbol of life in death, and death in life.

Contains fifteen stories from Roman mythology including the birth of Venus and the founding of Rome by twin brothers Romulus and Remus. This title shows how the Sibyl of Cumae predicted the future of the city - for a price, and how the sacred geese saved the city from the Gauls and how the Sabine women prevented a war.

A tiny mouse disturbs King Lion's afternoon nap. 'Don't kill me!' she begs. 'Maybe I can save your life too, one day'. King Lion doesn't believe it - but when he is in real trouble, he learns that even little friends can be great friends.

The definitive magic reference book for Witches, Wiccans and all devotees of the magical arts. This is the real version of the archetypal master spell book of fantasy that has a place in our collective imagination.The spell book also contains a brief history of and basic precepts of magic, plus material about the tools of Witchcraft.

Asta's father gives her to a talking white bear in exchange for wealth and she is taken away to the bear's castle. But is there more to this bear than meets the eye?

Tells the tale of a nineteenth century exploration; how two Scottish sisters made one of the most important ancient manuscript finds of the age.