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Today there remains no document of greater importance to the study of pre-Columbian mythology.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56290001453429,"sku":"9780486836645","price":3.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780486836645_e1c0e009-2dc0-4d16-a03f-901633dbb3ea.jpg?v=1786013894"},{"product_id":"9780486426136","title":"An Encyclopaedia of Occultism","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe most famous compendium of information on the occult and the first comprehensive work of its kind, this volume originally appeared in 1920. Subtitled \"A Compendium of Information on the Occult Sciences, Occult Personalities, Psychic Science, Magic, Demonology, Spiritism, Mysticism and Metaphysics,\" it was compiled by Lewis Spence, the author of numerous books on folklore, mythology and occult-related subjects. Its 2,500 dictionary-style entries (many of which run to several pages) range from well-known terms (\"abracadabra,\" \"poltergeist,\" \"spells,\" \"vampire\") to more arcane topics, and include listings for historical figures with ties to the occult such as Nostradamus, John Dee, Mary Baker Eddy, and Catherine de Medici. An oft-cited resource and a classic of its genre, this edition promises to enjoy an instant and lasting popularity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56290901852533,"sku":"9780486426136","price":41.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780486426136_08af73ae-40c6-444e-87ff-f6297c89ef99.jpg?v=1786013480"},{"product_id":"9781780337876","title":"A Brief Guide to Native American Myths and Legends","description":"In this brilliant reworking of Lewis Spence's seminal \u003ci\u003eMyths and Legends of the North American Indians\u003c\/i\u003e, Jon E. Lewis puts the work in context with an extensive new introductory essay and additional commentary throughout the book on the history of Native Americans, their language and lifestyle, culture and religion\/mythology. He includes examples of myths from tribes omitted by Spence, a guide to tribes and their myths by region, a basic Lakota (Sioux) glossary, guides to key pronunciations and a bibliography.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56312800313717,"sku":"9781780337876","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781780337876_13005da3-571a-4b67-bd37-2c3de000d37b.jpg?v=1786024927"},{"product_id":"9781398855076","title":"Egyptian Myths and Tales","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis deluxe hardback anthology brings together incredible tales from Ancient Egyptian mythology, presented in a beautiful volume with gold gilded page edges.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe world of Ancient Egypt is filled with fascinating stories of an immense pantheon of gods and goddesses, with their unique personalities, jealousies and conflicts. The names of their deities - Osiris, Horus, Anubis, Set - have echoed through the millennia and shaped the societies that came after. From tales of creation to revenge stories among the gods to folk tales featuring the ordinary subjects of the pharaohs caught up in extraordinary times, these stories are rife with intrigue and excitement and are sure to entertain every reader.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis collection includes such tales as:\u003cbr\u003e\u0026amp;bull; how men rebelled against the sun god Ra\u003cbr\u003e\u0026amp;bull; the story of Isis and Osiris\u003cbr\u003e\u0026amp;bull; the riddle of the Sphinx\u003cbr\u003e\u0026amp;bull; the story of the two brothers Bata and Anubis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePresented with a gold embossed cover design and gold-gilded pages, this edition is an incredible collection for anyone interested in Ancient Egyptian culture and beliefs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eABOUT THE SERIES: \u003c\/b\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eArcturus Gilded Classics \u003c\/i\u003eseries presents luxury gift editions of classics works, printed on opulent ivory paper, featuring hardcover Wibalin binding, foil-embossed cover designs, beautifully designed end-papers and gilded page edges. These make perfect collectibles for lovers of classic literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56368004497781,"sku":"9781398855076","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781398855076_eb30a9d3-db2a-4685-91ff-8b4913d5ff8b.jpg?v=1786019324"},{"product_id":"the-myths-of-mexico-and-peru","title":"The Myths of Mexico and Peru","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore the forgotten worlds of Aztec and Inca mythology in Lewis Spence's \u003ci\u003eMyths of Mexico and Peru\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This classic study reveals the ancient myths, gods, and legends that shaped the spiritual life of Mexico and Peru. From the creation stories of the Maya to the divine rulers of the Inca Empire, Spence's compelling narratives bring to life the sacred traditions of pre-Columbian America. Meet Quetzalcoatl, the Feathered Serpent; Huitzilopochtli, god of the sun and war; and Viracocha, the great creator of the Andes.\u003cbr\u003e Combining folklore, history, and anthropology, Spence provides a fascinating window into the beliefs and rituals of two of the world's most extraordinary civilizations. Perfect for readers interested in ancient cultures, mythology, and world religion, \u003ci\u003eMyths of Mexico and Peru\u003c\/i\u003e remains an essential reference for anyone captivated by the myths of the Americas.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57483386421621,"sku":"9781398864689","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781398864689.jpg?v=1786178532"}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/author-lewis-spence.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}