Rich compilation of age-old stories of fairies, sprites and demons; tales of the black arts, Arthurian romances, Breton lays of Marie de France, much more. 36 illustrations by W. Otway Cannell.
This superb in-depth survey explores animism, totemism, fetishism, creation myths, Egyptian priesthood, cult of Osiris, numerous deities, Book of the Dead, alchemy, Egyptian art and magic, legends, a
Rich collection of tales inspired by the mystery and romance of one of the most storied rivers in Europe. Includes the Niebelungenlied as well as legends of Odin, Brunhild, and many more. 24 illustrat
Scottish journalist and poet Spence (1874-1955) was not a high scholar, nor an adept with access to the secret teaching of any particular tradition, nor an especially outstanding writer. So the eterna
Drawn from the legends of the Algonquins, Iroquois, Sioux, Pawnee, and Northern and Northwestern Indians, these enchanting tales offer rich insights into tribal character and beliefs. The stories, sel
The most famous compendium of information on the occult and the first comprehensive work of its kind, this volume originally appeared in 1920. Compiled by Lewis Spence, a scholar of occult-related top
Spence (1874-1955) wrote five books about Atlantis, and this one is considered his best. He sifted through a tremendous body of research in fields from mythology and comparative religion to geography,
Spence (1874-1955) was one of the most prolific, if not always considered the most reliable, folklorists of his period. Here a slender volume explores the origin of the Druids and their associations w
Rich anthology of the myths and legends of the Algonquins, Iroquois, Pawnees, and Sioux, prefaced by an extensive historical and ethnological commentary. Simply written tales of warrior rivalries, ste
