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Folklore & Mythology
Folklore & Mythology explores the stories, beliefs, rituals, and symbols that shape cultures and communal identities across the world. As a Social Science subject, it analyzes myths, oral traditions, fairy tales, and customs passed down through generations, shedding light on human values, shared fears, and societal structures. The focus here is on understanding how these narratives influence communities and connect individuals to their heritage.
If your research or reading involves comparative mythology, ethnology, or the evolution of storytelling, Folklore & Mythology offers a focused approach that differs from broader cultural studies. Narrow your interest by region, specific tradition, or narrative type to see how these core themes vary between societies, or use this subject to frame interdisciplinary projects examining the origins and impact of mythic symbols.
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The Book of Were-Wolves: Being an Account of a Terrible Superstition
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Women Who Run with the Wolves: Myths and Stories of the Wild Woman Archetype
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Queer as Folklore: The Hidden Queer History of Myths and Monsters
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Celtic Mythology: The Gods, Goddesses, and Heroes Handbook
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Celtic Tales: Fairy Tales and Stories of Enchantment from Ireland, Scotland, Brittany, and Wales
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Heroes: The Greek Myths Reimagined
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Japanese Folk Magic
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This Haunted Land: Reckoning with Ghosts and the Stories That Shape America
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Mules and Men
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Greek Mythology: The Gods, Goddesses, and Heroes Handbook: From Aphrodite to Zeus, a Profile of Who's Who in Greek Mythology
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Appalachian Folklore Unveiled: Mysterious Happenings of Folk Spirits and Mystic Shades from the Ancient Foothills
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The Odyssey: An Illustrated Guide: A Character-By-Character Guide to the Story of Odysseus
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Mythology
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Exhumed: Unearthing the History of the American Vampire
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Mythopedia: A Brief Compendium of Natural History Lore
King Solomon and the Golden Fish: Tales from the Sephardic Tradition
Fairy Tales and Feminism: New Approaches
Defining the Yiddish Nation: The Jewish Folklorists of Poland
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Women Who Run with the Wolves: Myths and Stories of the Wild Woman Archetype
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Mill Dust and Dreaming Bread: Exploring Scottish Folk Belief and Folk Magic
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Mythos
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The Book of Japanese Folklore: An Encyclopedia of the Spirits, Monsters, and Yokai of Japanese Myth: The Stories of the Mischievous Kappa, Trickster K
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Freaky Folklore: Terrifying Tales of the World's Most Elusive Monsters and Enigmatic Cryptids
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