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1) The Aeneid
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English
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Virgil's epic poem describing the fall of Troy, in English blank verse by Robert Fitzgerald.
4) Son of Zeus
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Canelo Digital Publishing Ltd
Pub. Date
[2018]
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English
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A historical fantasy set in ancient Greece that retells the mythological story of Heracles. Heracles has done something unforgivable. Son of the King of Olympus and savior of Thebes, Heracles is adored by all. Until his world is shattered. Born from Zeus's adultery, he has become the unwitting prey of Hera, who will stop at nothing to destroy him.
Haunted by his crimes, he seeks penance with the Delphic oracle and is ordered to complete twelve...
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English
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"How did our ancestors use the concept of demons to explain sleep paralysis? Is that carving in the porch of your local church really what you think it is? And what's that tapping noise on the roof of your car.? The fields of folklore have never been more popular -- a recent resurgence of interest in traditional beliefs and customs, coupled with morbid curiosities in folk horror, historic witchcraft cases and our superstitious past, have led to an...
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English
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Irish Fairy Tales is a selection of mythical stories highlighting themes of love, duty and deception in the magical setting of ancient and medieval Ireland. Each narrative presents internal and external conflicts that test the moral code of its leading characters.
James Stephens explores Ireland's cherished history though the eyes of fabled hunters, soldiers, kings and queens. Many stories feature the Fianna, a group of tribal warriors, and their...
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Abrams / Vearsa Limited
Pub. Date
[2016]
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English
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Master storyteller, social historian, and folklorist Sybil Marshall scoured English history to bring together a fascinating collection of folk tales in one glorious edition. Out-of-print for over thirty years, Overlook is re-issuing this bewitching book to enchant a new audience. From the great mass of folk tales that exists, Sybil Marshall has chosen a wide variety of stories, retelling them with wit and suspense. We have her tales of the little...
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The History Press
Pub. Date
[2015]
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English
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Who stole the Irish crown jewels? Is there a secret tunnel in O'Connell Street? And did the word 'quiz' originate in Dublin as the result of a bet?
Urban legends are the funny and frightening folklore people share today. Just like the early folk tales that came before them, these tales are formed from reactions to events in the modern world, and reflect our current values. For the first time, Brendan Nolan explores the power of Dublin's urban legend...
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Guardians of Ga'Hoole volume 9
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 6
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English
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Soren and Coryn read the ancient legends of Ga'Hoole in order to find a way to prevent the victory of evil in their present world.
12) Hound
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Canelo Digital Publishing Ltd
Pub. Date
[2020]
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English
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At the fringes of the Roman Empire, a new hero rises ... When Leary, a Roman charioteer, is shipwrecked at the edge of the known world, he fears for his life. Whispers had reached Rome of blue-painted demons in the trees of this gods-forsaken land beyond Brittania: Ireland. But the people of this country welcome him into the court of King Conor, which throngs with heroes boasting, drinking and telling stories of their exploits in battle. There he...
13) Meath Folk Tales
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Publisher
The History Press
Pub. Date
[2013]
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English
Description
Meath, the "Royal County," has a rich heritage of myths and legends which is uniquely captured in this collection of traditional tales from across the county. Here you will find tales of the first occupation of Ireland and the exploits of St Patrick and Colmcille, along with stories of witches, hags, ghosts, and fairies. Also included are the legends of the Hill of Tara, the ancient political capital and enduring spiritual heartland of Ireland. In...
14) Irish folktales
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Pantheon Books
Pub. Date
c1985
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English
Description
Contains 125 tales representing all facets of Ireland.
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Canelo Digital Publishing Ltd
Pub. Date
[2016]
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English
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A hilarious reimagining of the Odyssey from the uniquely talented pairing of Tony Robinson and Richard Curtis It has taken ten long years to win the Trojan War and now, Odysseus, the victorious leader, wants nothing more than to return home to his wife and son. What he doesn't know is that the journey ahead will take another ten years -- and the journey through Hell is only the beginning ... Odysseus: The Journey through Hell is the second in an outrageously...
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The History Press
Pub. Date
[2014]
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English
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This lively and entertaining collection of folk tales from Northumberland is rich in stories tall and true, ancient and recent, dark and funny, powerful and fantastical. Discover where dragons walked, horses flew, and fairy folk guarded the creatures of the moors. Read about how the Deurgar lures the lost traveler and goads him to an unfortunate fate, and the werms that reside in the wells of unsuspecting villagers. Featuring kings and queens, fairies...
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Canelo Digital Publishing Ltd
Pub. Date
[2016]
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English
Description
Theseus must fight a giant monster and escape from a labyrinth. And that's just the start of his troubles ... After being saved from death as a baby, Theseus had been educated by Daedalus and coached by Hercules. Then he had gone on to fight the Great Tosser, fall into the clutches of Pine Bender and duff up his Uncle Laius. He even managed to sail a ship, get married and visit the Underworld. Oh -- he killed a minotaur as well. All in the space of...
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BARNES & NOBLE
Pub. Date
[2017]
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English
Description
Scandinavians of the Viking Age explored the mysteries of life through their sagas. Folklorist Helene Adeline Guerber brings to life the gods and goddesses, giants and dwarves, and warriors and monsters of these stories in Tales of Norse Mythology. Ranging from the comic to the tragic, these leghends tell of passion, love, friendship, pride, courage, strength, loyalty, and betrayal. Tales of Norse Mythology is one of Barnes & Noble's Collectible Editions...
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Publisher
The History Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
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English
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"The stories of Finn MacCoull and his warriors were once told at every fireside in Scotland and Ireland. After centuries in obscurity, this collection brings the tales soaring to life again.Here you will find Diarmuid, whom no woman can help but fall in love with, and Ossian, a warrior-poet raised in the woods by a wild deer. There is Grainne, ancient ancestor of Iseult and Guinevere, and Finn himself, whose name was once a byword for wisdom, generosity...
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Canelo Digital Publishing Ltd
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
The classic story of the Iliad told afresh by the combined genius of comedy legends Tony Robinson and Richard Curtis The moment he met her, Odysseus knew that Helen was trouble! Now she's been kidnapped and he's determined to get her back. Swords are sharpened, ships set sail and sights are set on Troy. Years of fighting lie ahead -- bloody battles and gruesome deaths ... But Odysseus has a secret plan, and it comes in the shape of a rather large...
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