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Books on: legends

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Saints' Legends

Book by Gordon Hall Gerould; Houghton Mifflin, 1916

Subjects:

English Literature--History And Criticism, Legends, Saints

Collections: Literature, Entire Library

...EDITED BY WILLIAM ALLAN NEILSON SAINTS LEGENDS BY GORDON HALL GEROULD SAINTS LEGENDS BY GORDON HALL GEROULD PROFESSOR OF ENGLISH...have tried to write the history of saints legends as one part of the survey of English literature...
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Ghosts and the Japanese: Cultural Experience in Japanese Death Legends

Book by Michiko Iwasaka, Barre Toelken; Utah State University Press, 1994

Subjects:

Death--Japan--Folklore, Death--Social Aspects--Japan, Folklore--Japan, Funeral Rites And Ceremonies--Japan, Japan--Social Life And Customs, Legends--Japan--History And Criticism

Collections: Religious Studies, Entire Library

The authors show that everyday beliefs and customs, particularly death traditions, offer special insight into the culture of Japan.
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Legends of the Bible

Book by Louis Ginzberg; Jewish Publication Society of America, 1956

Subjects:

Legends, Jewish

Collections: Religious Studies, Entire Library

Legends of the Bible Legends of the Bible BY LOUIS GINZBERG The Jewish Publication Society...PUBLICATION SOCIETY OF AMERICA THIS BOOK is a shorter version of The Legends of the Jews by Louis Ginzberg , originally published in seven...
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Chaste Passions: Medieval English Virgin Martyr Legends

Book by Karen A. Winstead; Cornell University Press, 2000

Subjects:

Christian Women Martyrs--Legends, Christian Women Saints--Legends, Legends, Christian--England, Virginity--Religious Aspects--Christianity--Legends

Collections: Religious Studies, Entire Library

...PASSIONS Medieval English Virgin Martyr Legends Edited and Translated by KAREN...passions : medieval English virgin martyr legends / edited and translated by Karen A. Winstead...0-8014-8557-6 (pbk.) 1. Christian women saints Legends. 2. Christian women martyrs Legends. 3...
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British Folk Tales and Legends: A Sampler

Book by Katharine Briggs; Routledge, 2002

Subjects:

Legends--Great Britain, Tales--Great Britain

Collections: Literature, Entire Library

In 1970 Katharine Briggs published in four volumes the vast and authoritative Dictionary of British Folktales and Legends to wide acclaim. This sampler comprises the very best of those tales and legends. Gathered within, readers will find an extravagance of beautiful princesses and stout stable ...
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In 1970 Katharine Briggs published in four volumes the vast and authoritative Dictionary of British Folktales and Legends to wide acclaim. This sampler comprises the very best of those tales and legends. Gathered within, readers will find an extravagance of beautiful princesses and stout stable boys, sour-faced witches and kings with hearts of gold. Each tale is a masterpiece of storytelling, from the hilarious 'Three Sillies' to the delightfully macabre 'Sammle's Ghost'.
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Journal Articles on: legends

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Origin Legends and Linguistic Relationships

Journal article by R.M.W. Dixon; Oceania, Vol. 67, 1996

Subjects:

Indigenous peoples--Folklore, legends, etc., Language and languages--Genetic aspects, Legends--Social aspects

Collections: Entire Library

Origin legends and linguistic relationships. by...When Europeans started recording legends from people they described as primitive...all societies of the world, religious legends about the doings and movements of gods...
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Burglars and Burglaries in Contemporary Legends

Journal article by W. F. H. Nicolaisen; Folklore, Vol. 112, 2001

Subjects:

Burglary--Portrayals, depictions, etc., Legends--Criticism, interpretation, etc., Offenses against the person--Portrayals, depictions, etc., Thieves--Portrayals, depictions, etc.

Collections: Entire Library

...Burglars and Burglaries in Contemporary Legends. by W. F. H. Nicolaisen Among...several anxieties to which contemporary legends respond, through the narration of events...pervasive theme in the telling of contemporary legends; on the other, it is intended as an introduction...
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Killer Khilats, Part 1: Legends of Poisoned "Robes of Honour" in India

Journal article by Michelle Maskiell, Adrienne Mayor; Folklore, Vol. 112, 2001

Subjects:

India--Folklore, legends, etc., Poisoning--Folklore, legends, etc., Robes (Clothing)--Folklore, legends, etc.

Collections: Entire Library

Killer Khilats, Part 1: Legends of Poisoned "Robes of Honour" in India...This article presents seven historical legends of death by Poison Dress that arose...themes are analogous to Poison Dress legends found in the Bible, Greek myth and...
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Using Polynesian Legends and Folktales to Encourage Culture Vision and Creativity

Journal article by Sharon Black; Childhood Education, Vol. 75, 1999

Subjects:

Child creativity--Study and teaching, Creative ability in children--Study and teaching, Folklore--Usage, Polynesia--Myths and legends

Collections: Education, Entire Library

Using Polynesian Legends and Folktales to Encourage Culture Vision...accessible through their rich and varied legends and folktales. Before Europeans came...beliefs through an oral tradition of legends and stories. Teaching Through Nature...
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Mythmaking and the Consequence of "Soul History" in Jim Harrison's Legends of the Fall

Journal article by Patrick A. Smith; Studies in Short Fiction, Vol. 36, 1999

Subjects:

Harrison, Jim--Criticism, interpretation, etc., Historical fiction--Criticism, interpretation, etc., Legends of the Fall (Book)--Criticism, interpretation, etc., Native Americans--Portrayals, depictions, etc., Western stories--Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Collections: History, Literature, Entire Library

...consequence of "soul history" in Jim Harrisons Legends of the Fall by Patrick A. Smith...Indians" (Stocking 19). In his novella Legends of the Fall (1979), Harrison emphasizes...have more impact on the present than in Legends of the Fall, a compressed and imagistic...

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Magazine Articles on: legends

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Celtic Myths: Celtic History? Simon Young Reveals the Limitations of Oral Legends as Historical Sources

Magazine article by Simon Young; History Today, Vol. 52, April 2002

Subjects:

Celtic literature--Analysis, Celts--History, Folklore and history--Analysis, History--Sources, Legends--Analysis, Literature and history--Analysis, Medievalism--Study and teaching, Oral history--Analysis

Collections: History, Literature, Entire Library

...Young reveals the limitations of oral legends as historical sources by Simon...on early Celtic culture suggests that legends might be able to offer us a privileged...John Carey claims that medieval Irish legends about Newgrange recall some of the religious...
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Flowing from the Nine-Headed Serpent: Legends Found in Cambodian Literature

Magazine article by Jan Knappert; World and I, Vol. 14, December 1999

Subjects:

Cambodia, Khmers--Religious aspects, Legends--Cambodia, Literature, Storytelling--Cambodia

Collections: Religious Studies, Literature, Entire Library

Flowing from the Nine-Headed Serpent: Legends Found in Cambodian Literature. by...and possessiveness frowned upon. Some legends concerning the founding of the Cambodian...the famous Sanskrit collection of Jataka legends, narrating events believed to have taken...
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Africa's Tree of Life - Legends, Uses, and Traditions of the Baobab

Magazine article by Earle F. Layser; World and I, Vol. 16, July 2001

Subjects:

Africa--Natural history, Cosmogony--Myths and legends, Creation--Myths and legends, Legends--Africa, Trees--Myths and legends

Collections: Entire Library

Africas Tree of Life - Legends, Uses, and Traditions of the Baobab...appearance, it is central to many myths, legends, and traditions and has been adopted...heard the thud as they hit the earth. Legends and superstitions surrounding the baobab...
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Ballet Arizona: The Legends

Magazine article by Ken Lafave; Dance Magazine, Vol. 73, September 1999

Subjects:

Dancing--Reviews, The Legends (Ballet)--Reviews

Collections: Entire Library

BALLET ARIZONA: THE LEGENDS by KEN LAFAVE BALLET ARIZONA: THE LEGENDS THE HERBERGER THEATER PHOENIX, ARIZONA APRIL 23-25...repertory program of Ballet Arizona, dubbed The Legends. The title comes from a Navajo phrase that speaks...
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Wives and Idlers : Cambodian Legends of Karma and Kinship

Magazine article by Jan Knappert; World and I, Vol. 15, April 2000

Subjects:

Asian literature--Cambodia, Legends--Cambodia, Oriental literature--Cambodia

Collections: Literature, Entire Library

Wives and Idlers : Cambodian Legends of Karma and Kinship. by Jan Knappert Once there...World I. His article "Flowing From the Nine- Headed Serpent: Legends From Cambodian Literature" appeared in the December 1999 issue.

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Newspaper Articles on: legends

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GET YOUR VOUCHER TODAY; THE LEGENDS COLLECTION Supremes

Newspaper article; The Mirror (London, England), April 26, 2007

Collections: Religious Studies, Philosophy, History, Education, Literature, Psychology, Entire Library

GET YOUR VOUCHER TODAY; THE LEGENDS COLLECTION Supremes. TODAYS Legends Collection CD features the songs of the most successful...vouchers for the entire set or post off for an individual Legends CD. See voucher below for full details. For full terms...
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12 FREE CDs; THE LEGENDS COLLECTION Meet the Godfather of Soul

Newspaper article; The Mirror (London, England), April 24, 2007

Collections: Religious Studies, Philosophy, History, Education, Literature, Psychology, Entire Library

12 FREE CDs; THE LEGENDS COLLECTION Meet the Godfather of Soul...refuse with the next CD in our fabulous Legends Collection from the Godfather of Soul...entire set or post off for an individual Legends CD. See voucher right for full details...
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12 FREE CDs; THE LEGENDS COLLECTION

Newspaper article; The Mirror (London, England), April 25, 2007

Collections: Religious Studies, Philosophy, History, Education, Literature, Psychology, Entire Library

12 FREE CDs; THE LEGENDS COLLECTION. WALK The Line with the...Black and pick up the latest CD in our Legends Collection. Johnny Cash enjoyed a dazzling...your voucher below for for details. THE LEGENDS COLLECTION: TERMS AND CONDITIONS 1. Every...
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12 FREE CDs; THE LEGENDS COLLECTION

Newspaper article; The Mirror (London, England), April 23, 2007

Collections: Religious Studies, Philosophy, History, Education, Literature, Psychology, Entire Library

12 FREE CDs; THE LEGENDS COLLECTION. OL Blue Eyes himself...offer from any newspaper EVER! The Legends Collection comprises 13 CD albums from...printing each day and send off for your LegendsCD. Or you can apply for the whole collection...
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Legends Drive Island's Economy; Anglesey Circuit Lures Racing Boss

Newspaper article; Western Mail (Cardiff, Wales), March 19, 2008

Subjects:

Racing

Collections: Religious Studies, Philosophy, History, Education, Literature, Psychology, Entire Library

Legends Drive Islands Economy; Anglesey Circuit Lures Racing Boss...Sion Barry THE man who introduced the colourful American Legends race cars to the UK and Europe has relocated his business...Racing (UK), is the exclusive European distributor for Legends Cars which are scale racers based on pre-war Ford, Chevy...

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Encyclopedia Articles on: legends

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Folklore

Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2007

Collections: Religious Studies, Philosophy, History, Education, Literature, Psychology, Entire Library

FOLKLORE the body of customs, legends, beliefs, and superstitions passed on...and anthropologists regard folk customs, legends, and beliefs as an imaginative expression...Muller, a philologist, interpreted the legends as linguistic corruptions; Jakob Grimm...
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Monsters and Imaginary Beasts

Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2007

Collections: Religious Studies, Philosophy, History, Education, Literature, Psychology, Entire Library

MONSTERS AND IMAGINARY BEASTS The mythologies and legends of ancient and modern cultures teem with an enormous variety...restless souls of the living dead are embodied, in ubiquitous legends, by vampires . Equally grisly and widespread is the werewolf...
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Dionysus

Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2007

Collections: Religious Studies, Philosophy, History, Education, Literature, Psychology, Entire Library

...in Greek religion and mythology, god of fertility and wine. Legends concerning him are profuse and contradictory. However, he was...of Zeus and Persephone (see Orphic Mysteries ); in other legends he was the son of Zeus and Semele and was reared by the nymphs...
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Homer

Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2007

Collections: Religious Studies, Philosophy, History, Education, Literature, Psychology, Entire Library

...Greek literature; the first European poet. Works, Life, and Legends Two epic poems are attributed to Homer, the Iliad and...a poet who lived slightly after the author of the Iliad. Legends about Homer were numerous in ancient times. He was said to...
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Danish Literature

Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2007

Collections: Religious Studies, Philosophy, History, Education, Literature, Psychology, Entire Library

...written in alliterative verse. The Danish legends of the heroic period were preserved in...the epic poetry of the scholastics, the legends of saints, and theological works written...ecclesiastical; it included annals, chronicles, legends, and a few poems. The Sixteenth and...

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