This series is an exhaustive compendium of German and Norse mythology and a milestone in the study of comparative mythology and religion. Indispensable for students and scholars of folklore, cultural history, and literature. Volume III of the four-volume set includes: Poetry, Spectres, Devil, Magic, Superstition, Herbs and Stones, Spells and Charms.
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Indian Blankets and Their Makers by George Wharton James History, old-style wool blankets, changes brought about by traders, symbolism of design and color, a Navajo weaver at work, more. Emphasis on Navajo. 254 illustrations, 32 in color.
Masks of Black Africa by Ladislas Segy In this stunning collection, 247 photographs of masks, identified by tribe, place, and ritual use, are featured. Dogon, Senufo, many more.
Yuman Tribes of the Gila River by Leslie Spier Concerned with the relatively primitive tribes south of the Pueblo Indians, this is a basic work in the ethnography of the North American Indian. 15 photographs.
Great Norse, Celtic and Teutonic Legends by Wilhelm Wägner Captivating collection of legends and romances from the Teutonic Middle Ages—Hegeling and Nibelung, Beowulf, Knights of the Round Table, Lohengrin, more. Inspiring reading, both in and out of the classroom.
The Forest in Folklore and Mythology by Alexander Porteous Fascinating compendium of facts, folklore, superstitions, myths, and anecdotes about trees and the forest. Forest customs, sacred groves, mythical forest creatures, tree worship, much more.
