Download or read book Dullahan the Headless Horseman and Other Legendary Creatures of Ireland written by Craig Boutland and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2018-07-15 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Headless Horseman has been a part of the folklore of quite a few different cultures for many years. In Ireland, the Dullahan is the name of the creature that rides atop a horse, often carrying its own head under an arm. Other legendary creatures, such as leprechauns and lake monsters, are discussed in this innovative volume. Readers will learn that these kinds of creatures and tales can sometimes exist similarly within different cultures. Packed with colorful images and illuminating sidebars, this engaging text is sure to be a popular addition to any library or classroom.
Download or read book The Legend of Sleepy Hollow written by Washington Irving and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-10-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the listless repose of the place, and the peculiar character of its inhabitants, who are descendants from the original Dutch settlers, this sequestered glen has long been known by name of Sleepy Hollow... A drowsy, dreamy influence seems to hang over the land, and to pervade the very atmosphere. Washington Irving
Download or read book Hunting the Headless Horseman written by Mark Latham and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2016-12-15 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With bright, dynamic imagery and gripping text, this book asks the intriguing question, What if there was more to the ghostly fable than meets the eye? What if Washington Irving's legend of Sleepy Hollow was based on fact? And what if the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow was not unique, but merely one of a strange line of malevolent spirits sighted across the world, bringing misfortune to all that witness them? This book will intrigue young readers with long-forgotten lore about the headless spirits that have plagued mankind for centuries, and perhaps even now seek to invade our world.
Download or read book The Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow written by Mark Latham and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2015-09-20 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The legend of Sleepy Hollow is one of the great tales of American folklore, supposedly stemming from Washington Irving's famous short story. But what if there was more to the ghostly fable than meets the eye? What if Irving's account was based on fact? And what if the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow was not unique, but merely one of a strange line of malevolent spirits sighted across the world, bringing misfortune to all that witness them? Within this book you will find long-forgotten lore about the headless spirits that have plagued mankind for centuries, and perhaps even now seek ingress into our world. The Headless Horseman, and others like him, is at large in the dark places of the world, and should one encounter such a revenant, it is said that tragedy will surely follow...
Download or read book Dictionary of Irish Myth and Legend written by Ronan Coghlan and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Goddess the Dragon and the Traveller written by Adrian Sheskin and published by . This book was released on 2018-04-13 with total page 419 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A New Irish LegendAt a time of prehistory, when mystical creatures inhabited the island of Ireland, they must band together to face the challenges that the new species of "two-legs" brings. Overseen by Belagroth, the dragon and Fionnula, the Goddess of the Foyle, this story explores the origins of fairies, leprechauns and other legendary creatures, as they combat each new challenge together. As the new and very different creatures work together they learn valuable lessons about unity and diversity. Their morals and preconceived ideas are challenged as the new country emerges. A tale of adventure, war, adversity, friendship and hope, this book is suitable for all ages.
Download or read book Ancient Legends Mystic Charms and Superstitions of Ireland written by Lady Wilde and published by . This book was released on 1887 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Fairies in World Folklore and Mythology written by Theresa Bane and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2013-08-28 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fairies have been revered and feared, sometimes simultaneously, throughout recorded history. This encyclopedia of concise entries, from the A-senee-ki-waku of northeastern North America to the Zips of Central America and Mexico, includes more than 2,500 individual beings and species of fairy and nature spirits from a wide range of mythologies and religions from all over the globe.
Download or read book Mythical Irish Beasts written by Mark Joyce and published by Currach Books. This book was released on 2024-05-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you can only think of leprechauns when you think of Irish mythical creatures, it's time to think again! Ireland's mythology is bursting with mysterious and fantastical characters and this book is the perfect way to explore the island's magical heritage. The book is packed with some supernatural creatures you may have heard of, like the banshee, and many more that may be new to you, such as the Suileach, a monster with 400 eyes, or the Airetech, a creature from the underworld who has three beautiful daughters who can transform into werewolves. This new edition of this bestselling book includes eight additional creatures you may not have heard of, including the Gruagach, the beast of Loch Lurgan, and the magic bird of Assaroe. In this beautifully designed book, Mark Joyce brings us on a fantastic journey through Irish folklore with his stories of monsters and enchanted creatures, all brought to life through his original illustrations. He uncovers local stories of monsters that have been lost or forgotten and breathes new life into them with his creative artwork, sure to spark the imagination.
Download or read book An Instinct for Dragons written by David E. Jones and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-05-06 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 2002. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Download or read book Fairy Legends and Traditions of the South of Ireland written by Thomas Crofton Croker and published by . This book was released on 1912 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Fairy Tale Films written by Pauline Greenhill and published by University Press of Colorado. This book was released on 2010-08-06 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This ISBN refers to the ebook edition of this text, available directly from the publisher. It has erroneously been listed as paperback by some online vendors. The true paperback edition is indeed available at online vendors. Paste this ISBN into the search box: 9780874217810. In this, the first collection of essays to address the development of fairy tale film as a genre, Pauline Greenhill and Sidney Eve Matrix stress, "the mirror of fairy-tale film reflects not so much what its audience members actually are but how they see themselves and their potential to develop (or, likewise, to regress)." As Jack Zipes says further in the foreword, “Folk and fairy tales pervade our lives constantly through television soap operas and commercials, in comic books and cartoons, in school plays and storytelling performances, in our superstitions and prayers for miracles, and in our dreams and daydreams. The artistic re-creations of fairy-tale plots and characters in film—the parodies, the aesthetic experimentation, and the mixing of genres to engender new insights into art and life— mirror possibilities of estranging ourselves from designated roles, along with the conventional patterns of the classical tales.” Here, scholars from film, folklore, and cultural studies move discussion beyond the well-known Disney movies to the many other filmic adaptations of fairy tales and to the widespread use of fairy tale tropes, themes, and motifs in cinema.
Download or read book Fantastic Creatures in Mythology and Folklore written by Juliette Wood and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2018-08-23 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on historical sources, myth and folklore, Fantastic Creatures in Mythology and Folklore explores the roles of fantastical beasts - particularly the unicorn, the mermaid, and the dragon - in a series of thematic chapters organised according to their legendary dwelling place, be this land, sea, or air. Through this original approach, Juliette Wood provides the first study of mythical beasts in history from the medieval period to the present day, providing new insights into the ways these creatures continue to define our constantly changing relationship to both real and imagined worlds. It places particular emphasis on the role of the internet, computer games, and the cyberspace community, and in doing so, demonstrates that the core medieval myth surrounding these creatures remains static within the ever-increasing arena of mass marketing and the internet. This is a vital resource for undergraduates studying fantastic creatures in history, literature and media studies.
Download or read book The metrical Dindsenchas written by Edward John Gwynn and published by . This book was released on 1903 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Dictionary of Irish Mythology written by Peter Berresford Ellis and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For casual readers of modern retellings, who don't care about the sound of the words, the context of the myths' composition and transmission, where to find the sources, or the artwork that is an integral part of the manuscripts. Suitable for high school students. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Download or read book Take Your Pick of Monster Encounters written by G.G. Lake and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2019-05-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get spooked as you compare and stare at some of the scariest monsters on the planet. Fun facts will keep kids reading, interestedÑand scared!
Download or read book The Hound Of Ulster written by Rosemary Sutcliff and published by Random House. This book was released on 2013-02-27 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The boy who takes up the spear and shield of Manhood on this day will become the most renowned of all the warriors of Ireland, men will follow at his call to the world's end, and his enemies will shudder at the thunder of his chariot wheels. So the ancient prophecy went, and as the boy Cuchulain heard it, he went forward to claim the weapons of his manhood. This is the story of how he became the greatest of heroes - the Hound of Ulster.
