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Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes, by Edith Hamilton, Warner Books. Renowned for her love and knowledge of classical literature, this author
created a legendary bestseller in this masterful retelling of the great Greek, Roman, and
Norse myths. Makes a great gift for a young person too.
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The Greek Myths, Vols. 1 and 2, by Robert Graves, Penguin Paperback.
Recounting and analysis of the Greek myths from Graves'
own particular points of view. A classic work.
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The Hero with a Thousand Faces, by Joseph Campbell. Inspiring work by the best selling author of the 4 volume:
The Masks of God.
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Gods and Myths of Northern Europe, by H. R. Ellis Davidson, Penguin
Paperback. Scholarly presentation of the
stories, myths, and folklore of the Norse.
Davidson also is the author of the related publication that
examines the mythology of the neighboring regions in :
Myths and Symbols in Pagan Europe: Early Scandinavian and
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The Witches' God, by Janet Farrar, Phoenix Publishing Co.Introduction to modern neo-paganism and wicca. Contains information on
several deities and their worship in contemporary times.
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Classical Gods and Heroes: Myths As Told by
the Ancient Authors, by Rhoda A. Hendricks, McGraw-Hill.
Encyclopedic listing of the gods and goddesses, heroes of
legends, and mythical beings.
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Beyond The Hero
by Allen B. ChinenThese classic stories portray that part of the male
psyche that is normally buried under conventional male roles, heroic ideals, and
patriarchal ambitions, breaking dramatically with traditional masculine values and typical
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Mythologies of the Ancient World, by Samuel Noah Kramer, editor. Scholarly essays concerning mythologies and pantheons of both
the Old and New World.
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Goddesses and Gods of Old Europe, by Marija
Gimbutas. Groundbreaking analysis, based primarily on
archeological finds, of the religions of early humans. Supports notion that our
ancestors primarily worshipped the goddess/goddesses who were later supplanted by the gods
as patriarchies became ascendant.
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Gods, Heroes, and Men of Ancient Greece
by M. H. D. Rouse.
One of the most popular, enduring-and
captivating-retellings of the ancient myths for modern readers. A classic by a scholar who
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Bulfinch's Mythology.
A "classic" work with extensive coverage of
Greek/Roman myths, legends, and fables. Now accessible on the web at www.bulfinch.org.
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Slavic Sorcery: Shamanic Journey of Initiation, by Kenneth Johnson, Llewellyn
Publications. Personal account of the author's journey to Russia and his studies of
ancient Slavic magical traditions of empowerment and healing. Guide to major Slavic gods
and goddesses.
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