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"Pantheon" Myths Legend Collections
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Gods and Heroes of Ancient Greece (Pantheon Fairy Tale & Folklore Library.)Gods and Heroes of Ancient Greece (Pantheon Fairy Tale & Folklore Library.) by Gustav Schwab
Buy new: $15.00 / Used from: $4.80
Great reference of Greek Myth. Although not extreemly in depth it is an awesome start for anyone interested in Greek mythology and contains some lesser known myths.Contains everything from the creation to the Oddyssey.
Chinese Fairy Tales and Fantasies (Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library)Chinese Fairy Tales and Fantasies (Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library) by Moss Roberts
Buy new: $10.88 / Used from: $4.20
A good book for meaningful stories. Chinese literature has always been known to be intriguing and this book is no exception. Each story has an intertwined meaning within it that not only intertains but also challenges the mind to contemplate; the lessons are universal and each one presents a thematic purpose in its own style.
The Norse Myths (Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library)The Norse Myths (Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library) by Kevin Crossley-Holland
Buy new: $11.56 / Used from: $2.68
Russian Fairy Tales (Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library)Russian Fairy Tales (Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library) by Aleksandr Afanasev
Buy new: $12.24 / Used from: $3.50
A great releif of many Russian tales. Includes the heroic tales of Prince Ivan and the tales of the cruel witch Baba Yaga. A great choice for anyone interested in Slavic/Russian Myth
Japanese Tales (Pantheon Fairy Tale & Folklore Library)Japanese Tales (Pantheon Fairy Tale & Folklore Library) by Royall Tyler
Buy new: $13.57 / Used from: $9.72
Although somewhat crude and not for young children this book has some good folktales. It often has funny stories as well as some scarier ones that keep the reader interested. A great buy for the more mature reader.
Latin American Folktales: Stories from Hispanic and Indian Traditions (Pantheon Fairy Tale & Folklore Library.)Latin American Folktales: Stories from Hispanic and Indian Traditions (Pantheon Fairy Tale & Folklore Library.) by John Bierhorst
Buy new: $11.56 / Used from: $5.25
Includes many great Latin American folktales. From tales of anchient myths to more modern folktales this book has a great balance of both humor and pure reading entertainment.
Folktales from India (Pantheon Fairy Tale & Folklore Library)Folktales from India (Pantheon Fairy Tale & Folklore Library) by A.K. Ramanujan
Buy new: $12.24 / Used from: $11.30
African Folktales (Pantheon Fairy Tale & Folklore)African Folktales (Pantheon Fairy Tale & Folklore) by Roger Abrahams
Buy new: $12.24 / Used from: $2.00
A great book of African Folktales; contains a large variety of myths from many parts of Africa from moral fables to humorous stories.
American Indian Myths and Legends (Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library)American Indian Myths and Legends (Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library) by Richard Erdoes
Buy new: $12.89 / Used from: $0.24
African American Folktales: Stories from Black Traditions in the New World (Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library)African American Folktales: Stories from Black Traditions in the New World (Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library) by Roger Abrahams
Buy new: $13.56 / Used from: $2.66
A great composition of African American myths. Contains many of the stories of Uncle Remus(Brer Rabbit) as well as many religious stories. Very entertaining and a sure joy to read.
Afro-American Folktales (Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library)Afro-American Folktales (Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library) by Roger Abrahams
Buy used from: $0.65
Same As African American Folktales just an older version.
Legends and Tales of the American West (Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library)Legends and Tales of the American West (Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library) by Richard Erdoes
Buy new: $12.24 / Used from: $2.06
Norwegian Folktales (Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library)Norwegian Folktales (Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library) by Peter Christen Asbjornsen
Buy new: $10.17 / Used from: $3.52
Although often overlooked the collected works of Peter Christian Asbjornsen are a great collection of myths that would have been lost forever if he had not recorded them .Amazingly interesting folktales throughout so good that the book could be read cover to cover. A great buy for any enthusist of lesser known myth.
Northern Tales: Stories from the Native Peoples of the Arctic and Sub-Arctic Regions (Fairy Tale and Folklore Series)Northern Tales: Stories from the Native Peoples of the Arctic and Sub-Arctic Regions (Fairy Tale and Folklore Series) by Howard Norman
Buy used from: $6.18
Irish Folktales (Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library)Irish Folktales (Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library)
Buy new: $11.53 / Used from: $3.95
FRENCH FOLKTALES (Pantheon Fairy Tale & Folklore Library)FRENCH FOLKTALES (Pantheon Fairy Tale & Folklore Library) by Henri Pourrat
Buy used from: $3.01
FOLKTALES OF THE BRITISH ISLES (Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library)FOLKTALES OF THE BRITISH ISLES (Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library) by Kevin Crossley-Holland
Buy used from: $2.48
A Great composition of British folktales, this book contains many myths about religion in Britain and as well the occasional historical and sport
Favorite Folktales from Around the World (Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library)Favorite Folktales from Around the World (Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library) by Jane Yolen
Buy new: $12.89 / Used from: $4.24
A beautiful collection of folktales from around the World; and in fact is probobly the best compiliation of World folktales out there.Contains everything from Well known tales to Lesser known tales. Enjoyable for all ages.
The Victorian Fairy Tale Book (Pantheon Fairy Tale & Folklore Library)The Victorian Fairy Tale Book (Pantheon Fairy Tale & Folklore Library) by Michael Patrick Hearn
Buy new: $17.05 / Used from: $3.87
Arab FolktalesArab Folktales by Inea Bushnaq
Buy used from: $5.80
A beautiful collection of Arabian folktales from the Peninsula area. Has many intersting stories throughout and a great book for just simply opening up and reading on a rainy day.
Swedish Folktales and Legends (Pantheon Fairy Tale & Folklore Library)Swedish Folktales and Legends (Pantheon Fairy Tale & Folklore Library) by George Blecher
Buy used from: $4.66
Italian Folktales (Pantheon Fairy Tale & Folklore Library)Italian Folktales (Pantheon Fairy Tale & Folklore Library) by Italo Calvino
Buy used from: $0.80
YIDDISH FOLKTALES (Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library)YIDDISH FOLKTALES (Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library) by Beatrice Weinreich
Buy used from: $3.52
A compilation of Jewish folklore; mostly religious tales yet still interesting and very engaging. Interesting enough contains some myths that have musical sidenotes. An interesting read for anyone interested with the Jewish folktale culture.
OLD WIVES FAIRY TALE BOOK (Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library)OLD WIVES FAIRY TALE BOOK (Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library) by Angela Carter
Buy used from: $0.52
Encyclopedia of Fairies: Hobgoblins, Brownies, Bogies, & Other Supernatural Creatures (Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library)Encyclopedia of Fairies: Hobgoblins, Brownies, Bogies, & Other Supernatural Creatures (Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library) by Katharine Briggs
Buy used from: $16.08
The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from AfricaThe Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa by Alexander Mccall Smith
Buy new: $14.96 / Used from: $1.00
A small Coffee table like book with small writing and in a smaller form. the African tales by Roger Abrahms is more recomended, but this is a good book for people who travel a lot and don't want to carry a large book with them.