The Library of Alexandria is an independent small business publisher. We specialize in bringing back to live rare, historical and ancient books. This includes manuscripts such as: classical fiction,... More > philosophy, science, religion, folklore, mythology, history, literature, politics and sacred texts, in addition to secret and esoteric subjects, such as: occult, freemasonry, alchemy, hermetic, shamanism and ancient knowledge. Our books are available in both print and as digital books. All of our books have been revived by being scanned by people who have passion for knowledge. By purchasing this book you are helping restoring a piece of history for many generations to come to enjoy the fine ancient knowledge that is made available through our modern technology. We sincerely hope you enjoy these treasures in the form of digital books.< Less
The Library of Alexandria is an independent small business publisher. We specialize in bringing back to live rare, historical and ancient books. This includes manuscripts such as: classical fiction,... More > philosophy, science, religion, folklore, mythology, history, literature, politics and sacred texts, in addition to secret and esoteric subjects, such as: occult, freemasonry, alchemy, hermetic, shamanism and ancient knowledge. Our books are available in both print and as digital books. All of our books have been revived by being scanned by people who have passion for knowledge. By purchasing this book you are helping restoring a piece of history for many generations to come to enjoy the fine ancient knowledge that is made available through our modern technology. We sincerely hope you enjoy these treasures in the form of digital books.< Less
"One of my friends tells me that you, little reader, will not like these
old, old tales; another says they are too sad for you, and yet another
asks what the stories are meant to teach.
Now I,... More > for my part, think you will like these Celtic Tales very much
indeed. It is true they are sad, but you do not always want to be amused.
And I have not told the stories for the sake of anything they may teach,
but because of their sheer beauty, and I expect you to enjoy them as
hundreds and hundreds of Irish and Scottish children have already enjoyed
them--without knowing or wondering why."
LOUEY CHISHOLM.< Less
HYNDEN is a wonderful legend. It is the story of a young Celtic princess who suddenly finds that she is to be the Queen of the Celtic people who live in the ancient kingdom of Dalriada. She becomes... More > the first Queen of the Scots and has to find a partner who will be strong enough to protect her and her kingdom. The author was born in the location that the story takes place but didn’t know anything about the legend until he found it in a very old poem. The poem was difficult to read so he rearranged the legend into a more modern book. He thinks it is better than the story of King Arthur.< Less
This is one of the most in-depth and scholarly attempts to explain the phenomena of the Celtic belief in fairies. Based on Evans-Wentz' Oxford doctoral thesis, it includes an extensive survey of the... More > literature from many different perspectives, including folk-lore, history, anthropology and psychology. The heart of the book is the ethnographic fieldwork conducted by Evans-Wentz, an invaluable snapshot of the fairy belief system taken just on the cusp of modernity. There are regional surveys of the fairy-faith in Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Brittany and the Isle of Man.
Evans-Wentz examines each of the hypothetical explanations of the fairy phenomena. Among these are the theories that fairies were a reclusive race of dwarfs, that they are disembodied spirits, or that they are a figment of our imaginations. Evans-Wentz concludes that they may indeed be a manifestation of inhabitants of a higher reality that only some of us are able to view, let alone understand.< Less
Protecting the weak and saving the world can be a dangerous job.
That's why you want the power of Zeus, Loki or Cúchulainn.
Legends Walk! is a modern day superhero game, with many of the... More > comic conventions: heroes, villains, weird science and magic. There's one big twist: people get their powers from the gods, heroes and monsters of myth and legend.
Character creation and play are simple, quick and flexible - no complicated maths. Powers are
bought from a "shopping list" for your chosen Source, and the book includes the Greek, Norse and Celtic pantheons. It also has an outline background for a near-future Earth affected profoundly by the presence of mythically-powered metahumans.< Less
Originally published in 1857, Legends of the Saxon Saints is a classic in British literature, as well as a must-read for all who are interested in the Anglo-Saxon period of British history, British... More > hagiography, or the history of the pre-Conquest Saxon world.< Less
An exciting new prose version of the story of Queen Hynde first told in a poem by James Hogg.
The writer captures the essence of this incredible story and brings the characters and places alive in a... More > context that can be enjoyed by all.< Less
