Beasts of the Ancient World (HB) by Marchella Ward
$45.00 NZD
Category: Mythology
Uncover tales of ancient beasts, in this beautiful anthology of mythologies. This book introduces children to the thrilling mythological beasts from ancient civilisations. Discover 23 stories accompanied by beautiful, colourful illustrations. Through the incredible storytelling you can learn about fanta ...Show more
Circe: The special edition of the Women's Prize-winning bestseller by Madeline Miller
$45.00 NZD
Category: Mythology
Woman. Witch. Myth. Mortal. Outcast. Lover. Destroyer. Survivor. CIRCE. In the house of Helios, god of the sun and mightiest of the Titans, a daughter is born. Circe is a strange child - not powerful and terrible, like her father, nor gorgeous and mercenary like her mother. Scorned and rejected, Circe g ...Show more
Mythos: The stunningly iIllustrated story by Stephen Fry
$95.00 NZD
Category: Mythology
No one loves and quarrels, desires and deceives as boldly or brilliantly as Greek gods and goddesses. In Stephen Fry's vivid retelling, we gaze in wonder as wise Athena is born from the cracking open of the great head of Zeus and follow doomed Persephone into the dark and lonely realm of the Underworld ...Show more
Orphia and Eurydicius by Elyse John
$35.00 NZD
Category: Mythology
A stunning, enthralling story about unconventional love, the power of creativity and the courage of women who struggle to make their voices heard - for fans of Jennifer Saint, Madeline Miller and Pat Barker. Their love transcends every boundary. Can it cheat death?Orphia dreams of something more than th ...Show more
He Atua, He Tangata: The World of Maori Mythology by A.W. Reed
$60.00 NZD
Category: Mythology
In this updated edition of the Reed Book of Māori Mythology, esteemed editor Ross Calman comprehensively revises the core stories of gods (atua) and people (tangata) and the many other beings that sit on the continuum between the two. Divided into themes, this elegantly produced volume starts with tradi ...Show more
Woman's Lore: 4,000 Years of Sirens, Serpents and Succubi by Sarah Clegg
$40.00 NZD
Category: Mythology
The history of a demonic tradition that was stolen from women and then won back again.Demonic temptresses from siren-mermaids to Lilith are well known today, and their mythology focuses around the seductive danger they pose to men. But the root of these figures can be traced back 4,000 years and in thei ...Show more
Medusa: the Girl behind the Myth by Jessie Burton
$25.00 NZD
Category: Mythology
'A beautiful and profound retelling' - Madeline Miller, author of The Song of Achilles and Circe'Gives the serpent-headed monster of myth a powerful and haunting humanity' - Jennifer Saint, author of Ariadne and Elektra _________________If I told you that I'd killed a man with a glance, would you wait t ...Show more
Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes, 75th Anniversary Illustrated Edition by Edith Hamilton
$25.00 NZD
Category: Mythology
For decades readers have chosen this book above all others to discover the thrilling, enchanting and fascinating world of Western mythology. From Odysseus's adventure filled journey to the Norse god Odin's effort to postpone the final day of doom, Edith Hamilton's classic collection not only retells the ...Show more
Tales of the Greek Heroes by Roger Lancelyn Green, Roger Lancelyn Green
$36.00 NZD
Category: Mythology | Series: Puffin Clothbound Classics
Roger Lancelyn Green's classic retelling of the adventures of the Greek Heroes has been in print for over 60 years and now a stunning Puffin Clothbound edition is available for readers and collectors.Discover the mysterious and exciting legends of the gods and heroes in Ancient Greece, from the adventur ...Show more
Greek Myths: Meet the heroes, gods, and monsters of ancient Greece by DK, Jean Menzies
$45.00 NZD
Category: Mythology
Journey into a world of gods and goddesses, heroes and heroines, extraordinary creatures and fantastic monsters with this beautifully illustrated introduction to Ancient Greek mythology. Perfect for children aged 7 to 9, this collection contains more than 30 enthralling new retellings of favourite myths ...Show more
The Song of Achilles: The 10th Anniversary edition of the Women's Prize-winning bestseller by Madeline Miller
$43.00 NZD
Category: Mythology
Greece in the age of heroes. Patroclus, an awkward young prince, has been exiled to the court of King Peleus and his perfect son Achilles. Despite their differences, Achilles befriends the shamed prince, and as they grow into young men skilled in the arts of war and medicine, their bond blossoms into so ...Show more