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Jake Jackson
Book List in Order: 13 titles
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Myths & Legends
- Oct-2013
- / General Fiction
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Creation myths, quests, the eternal battle between good and evil, these are some of the classic tales that feed the ravenous beast of modern culture. For many the classical traditions of the Greeks and the Romans occupy the imagination but the ancien...
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Celtic Myths
- Apr-2014
- / Fantasy
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Populated by gods, High Kings, wilfull Queens, noble warriors, fairies, goblins and wizards, the Celtic myths are unsurpassed in their variety and power. This new book is a dazzling collection of the most gripping Celtic tales, vividly retold, gather...
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Greek & Roman Myths
- Apr-2014
- / Fantasy
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The classical gods of Rome uncoiled from the fertile imaginations of the ancient Greeks whose gods were passionate and violent, jealous of their powers and subject to both mighty outbursts of love and all-consuming bouts of vengeful war. The dark for...
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Native American Myths
- Apr-2014
- / Fantasy
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The Algonquins, Iroquois, the legend of Hiawatha and The Last of the Mohicans â€" the tribes of North America and their folk tales are deeply fascinating because they are unique amongst the mythologies of the world. The tribes were isolated from outs...
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Norse Myths
- Apr-2014
- / Fantasy
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Myths & Legends. The Vikings and their norse gods fought a constant battle with nature. Their landscape, with its stark mountains and long nights created a particularly rough mythology, with profound contrasts and unforgettable heroes: Odin, Thor...
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Chinese Myths
- Dec-2017
- / Fantasy
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River Gods, snake spirits, mountain and Immortals, Chinese mythology is alive with ancient passions. China’s unique set of mythological tales are derived from its vast expanse, diverse culture and the endless wars between tribes and dynasties. The ...
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Indian Myths
- Dec-2017
- / Fantasy
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India, one of the great, ancient civilizations spawned a fascinating canon of myths and legends. With multiple gods, and a riot of colour and character this fantastic new book, Indian Myths, explores the themes and landscapes that created the tales, ...
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Egyptian Myths
- Mar-2018
- / Fantasy
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The Myths of Ancient Egypt are tied intimately to the presence and natural rhythms of the Nile. With their animalistic mythology, the Egyptians explained the effects of famine, harvest, floods and death by creating a pantheon of gods that still holds...
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Myths of Babylon
- Mar-2018
- / Fantasy
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Babylonian myths, inherited in Mesopotamia from Sumeria, influenced by the ancient Assyrians represent a pinnacle of human achievement in the period around 1800 BC. Here we find humankind battling with the elements in their Flood myth, a grim crea...
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African Myths
- Feb-2019
- / Fantasy
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Sub-Saharan Africa is a land of colourful contrasts and diverse cultures. Despite the destructive influences of colonialism and the slave trade and the lack of early written records, Africa has persevered with its powerful tradition of storytelling, ...
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Aztec Myths
- May-2019
- / Fantasy
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Though the Olmecs (1250â€"200 bc) were the first civilization in Mexico, the Aztecs (1325â€"1521) â€"Mesoamerica’s last imperial civilization and the most significant of the militaristic post-Classic period â€" are probably who first come to mind w...
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Japanese Myths
- Sep-2019
- / Fantasy
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Japan's mythology is alive with gods, spirits and monsters. It draws on Buddhist and Shinto traditions to explain the nature of the world of the island of Japan, and the heavenly status of the long line of emperors. The warrior class of the imperial ...