Автор: Bane Theresa Название: Encyclopedia of Spirits and Ghosts in World Mythology ISBN: 1476663556 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781476663555 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Цена: 4158.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Do you believe in ghosts? You don't have to believe in ghosts to appreciate the collection acclimated here-from ancestral spirits and nature spirit to y?kai, if you are looking for information on spiritual beings, this is the one book you need. Of all the anomalous phenomenon which is reported, ghosts and ghostly sightings are by far the most common, appearing to anyone at any time for any reason. People from all walks of life and from all along the time line have claimed to have seen or even interacted with one; sometimes this a beautiful event and other times so horrific it changes the person's life forever. Both serious academics and those with a casual interest in the subject will find something new to discover.
Описание: A thorough reference to the many deities, magical beings, mythical places, and ancient customs of the Norse and Germanic regions of Europe
Автор: Bohn Thomas M. Название: The Vampire: Origins of a European Myth ISBN: 1789202922 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781789202922 Издательство: Berghahn Рейтинг: Цена: 16988.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание:
Even before Bram Stoker immortalized Transylvania as the homeland of his fictional Count Dracula, the figure of the vampire was inextricably tied to Eastern Europe in the popular imagination.
Drawing on a wealth of previously neglected sources, this book offers a fascinating account of how vampires—whose various incarnations originally emerged from folk traditions from all over the world—became so strongly identified with Eastern Europe. It demonstrates that the modern conception of the vampire was born in the crucible of the Enlightenment, embodying a mysterious, Eastern otherness that stood opposed to Western rationality.
From the Prologue:
From Original Sin to Eternal Life
For a broad contemporary public, the vampire has become a star, a media sensation from Hollywood. Bestselling authors such as Bram Stoker, Anne Rice and Stephenie Meyer continue to fire the imaginations of young and old alike, and bloodsuckers have achieved immortality through films like Dracula, Interview with a Vampireand Twilight. It is no wonder that, in the teenage bedrooms of our globalized world, vampires even steal the show from Harry Potter. They have long since been assigned individual personalities and treated with sympathy. They may possess superhuman powers, but they are also burdened by their immortality and have to learn to come to terms with their craving for blood. Whereas the Southeast European vampire, discovered in the 1730s, underwent an Americanization and domestication in the media landscape of the twentieth century, the creole zombies that first became known through the cheap novels and horror films of the 1920s still continue to serve as brainless horror figures. Do bloodsuckers really exist and should we really be afraid of the dead? These are the questions that I seek to tackle, following the wishes of my daughter, who was ten when I started this project.
Автор: Gert Melville, Martial Staub Название: Brill`s Encyclopedia of the Middle Ages (2 vols.) ISBN: 9004293159 ISBN-13(EAN): 9789004293151 Издательство: Brill Цена: 69733.00 р. Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии.
Описание: The two-volume Brill's Encyclopedia of the Middle Ages offers an accessible yet engaging coverage of medieval European history and culture, c. 500-c. 1500, in a series of themed articles, taking an interdisciplinary and comparative approach. Presenting a broad range of topics current in research, the encyclopedia is dedicated to all aspects of medieval life, organized in eight sections: Society; Faith and Knowledge; Literature; Fine Arts and Music; Economy; Technology; Living Environments and Conditions; and Constitutive Historical Events and Regions. This thematic structure makes the encyclopedia a true reference work for Medieval Studies as a whole. It is accessible and concise enough for quick reference, while also providing a solid grounding in a new topic with a good level of detail, since many of its articles are longer than traditional encyclopedia entries. The encyclopedia is supported by an extensive bibliography, updated with the most recent works and adapted to suit the needs of an Anglophone audience. Brill's Encyclopedia of the Middle Ages is a unique work, and invaluable equally for research and for teaching. Anyone interested in the art, architecture, economy, history, language, law, literature, music, religion, or science of the Middle Ages, will find the encyclopedia an indispensable resource. This is an English translation of the second edition (2013) of the well-known German-language Enzyklop?die des Mittelalters, published by Primus Verlag / Wissenschaftliche Buchgesellschaft. Also available online as part of Brill's Medieval Reference Library Online.
Автор: Ashkenazi Michael Название: Handbook of Japanese Mythology ISBN: 0195332628 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780195332629 Издательство: Oxford Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 3800.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Japanese gods-known collectively as "the eight million"-are part of a vast, complex mythology that encompasses two religions, three cultures, and three millennia. Handbook of Japanese Mythology makes it easy to travel this vast yet little-known mythological landscape. The book reveals the origins of Japan`s myths in the very different realms of Buddhism, Shinto, and folklore, and explores related mythologies of the Ainu and Okinawan cultures and recentmyths arising from Japan`s encounters with modernization. It then offers vivid retellings of the central Shinto and Buddhist myths, plus descriptions of major historical figures, icons, rituals, and events.
Автор: Bane Theresa Название: Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore ISBN: 0786495057 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780786495054 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 6653.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The legendary heroes of our mythic past are only as great and memorable as the monsters they confronted and vanquished. This, the latest encyclopaedic work by mythologist Theresa Bane contains more than twenty-two hundred entries of animal companions, creatures, and monsters which have fought by man`s side, consumed his crops, and ravished the countryside.
Название: Japan: Illustrated Encyclopedia (2 Vols) ISBN: 4069310983 ISBN-13(EAN): 9784069310980 Издательство: Kodansha Europe Limited Цена: 13613.00 р. Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии.
Описание: This work offers information on contemporary Japanese society, history, art and culture and also contains data on the econy, government, and politics of Japan. In addition to the main entries and over 4000 colour illustrations, there are nearly 100 feature articles and pictorial essays.
ООО "Логосфера " Тел:+7(495) 980-12-10 www.logobook.ru
