Folklore History

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    • The Hidden Queer History of Myths and Monsters
    • By: Sacha Coward
    • Narrated by: Will Watt
    • Length: 11 hrs and 41 mins
    • Release date: 29-08-24
    • Language: English
    • 4 out of 5 stars 7 ratings
    • Join any Pride march and you are likely to see a glorious display of papier-mâché unicorn heads trailing sequins, drag queens wearing mermaid tails and more fairy wings than you can shake a trident at. But these are not just accessories: they are queer symbols with historic roots.

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    • Mysterious Creatures of Japanese Folklore
    • By: Michael Dylan Foster
    • Narrated by: Tim Campbell
    • Length: 8 hrs and 40 mins
    • Release date: 25-12-18
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 69 ratings
    • Drawing on years of research in Japan, Michael Dylan Foster unpacks the history and cultural context of yokai, tracing their roots, interpreting their meanings, and introducing people who have hunted them through the ages....

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    • Constellation Mythology of the Greeks
    • By: David Weston Marshall
    • Narrated by: Keith Sellon-Wright
    • Length: 4 hrs and 25 mins
    • Release date: 07-08-18
    • Language: English
    • 4 out of 5 stars 14 ratings
    • The stars and constellations are among the few remaining objects that appear to us just as they appeared to our distant ancestors. This nonfiction narrative presents the tales of the 48 classical constellations, compiled from literature spanning a thousand years....

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    • A Guide to the Gods, Goddesses, and Traditions of Ancient Egypt
    • By: Geraldine Pinch
    • Narrated by: TJ Johnson
    • Length: 7 hrs and 29 mins
    • Release date: 26-01-21
    • Language: English
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    • From stories of resurrected mummies and thousand-year-old curses to powerful pharaohs and the coveted treasures of the Great Pyramids, ancient Egypt has had an unfaltering grip on the modern imagination....

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    • A History of Fear, from Ancient Times to the Present
    • By: Ronald Hutton
    • Narrated by: Gildart Jackson
    • Length: 16 hrs and 21 mins
    • Release date: 05-09-17
    • Language: English
    • 4 out of 5 stars 94 ratings
    • Why have societies all across the world feared witchcraft? This book delves deeply into its context, beliefs, and origins in Europe's history....

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    • The Women of the Viking World
    • By: Jóhanna Katrín Friðriksdóttir
    • Narrated by: Ann Richardson
    • Length: 9 hrs and 25 mins
    • Release date: 01-06-21
    • Language: English
    • 5 out of 5 stars 1 rating
    • Valkyries: the female supernatural beings that choose who dies and who lives on the battlefield. They protect some, but guide spears, arrows, and sword blades into the bodies of others. Viking myths about valkyries attempt to elevate the banality of war....

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    • The Stories, Folklore, Fairy Tales, Folktales, and History of Korea
    • By: William Elliot Griffis, Im Bang, Yi Ryuk, Horace Newton Allen
    • Narrated by: James Francis Markert
    • Length: 13 hrs and 47 mins
    • Release date: 10-11-23
    • Language: English
    • 5 out of 5 stars 3 ratings
    • Dive deep into the enchanting world of Korean mythology with this comprehensive collection that brings together three classic works on Korea's rich tapestry of tales, legends, and folklore. Whether you're a lover of mythology or otherwise, this collection offers a treasure trove of stories....

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    • The Geoffrey Ashe Histories
    • By: Geoffrey Ashe
    • Narrated by: Jeremy Nichols
    • Length: 10 hrs
    • Release date: 23-06-21
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 44 ratings
    • From the dark centuries of British prehistory to the ninth century AD, comes tales of giants and fairy-folk of druids and saints. From King Lear and King Arthur, to Fingal, Beowulf, Gwendolen, and Guinevere legendary characters have shaped the making of the nation....

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    • Explore the Magnificent History, Culture, Mythology, Folklore, Wars, Legends, Great Achievements & More of Japan
    • By: History Brought Alive
    • Narrated by: R. E. Harter
    • Length: 2 hrs and 37 mins
    • Release date: 27-04-22
    • Language: English
    • 5 out of 5 stars 9 ratings
    • Japan has seen the rise and fall of emperors, samurai warriors, isolation, expansion, defeat, rebirth, and much more. In this book we explore the magnificent history of Japan from its early origins to its rise as a modern superpower....

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    • The World Through Medieval Eyes
    • By: Anthony Bale
    • Narrated by: Esh Alladi
    • Length: 11 hrs and 8 mins
    • Release date: 02-11-23
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 8 ratings
    • From the medieval souks of Tabriz, to the mysterious island of Caldihe, where sheep were said to grow on trees, Anthony Bale brings history alive in A Travel Guide to the Middle Ages, inviting the listener to travel across a medieval world punctuated with miraculous wonders and long-lost landmarks.

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    • An Unusual History of Land and Legend
    • By: Christopher Hadley
    • Narrated by: Nicholas Camm
    • Length: 10 hrs and 26 mins
    • Release date: 14-08-19
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 16 ratings
    • Christopher Hadley is a journalist and author....

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    • Ancient Tales and Their Influence on Today’s Culture from Viking Traditions to the Gods of Asgard
    • By: Nathaniel Rhodes
    • Narrated by: John Naccarato
    • Length: 6 hrs and 17 mins
    • Release date: 22-07-24
    • Language: English
    • 5 out of 5 stars 24 ratings
    • Journey through time and myth to discover the rich tapestry of Norse traditions and beliefs that continue to enchant the world today by buying this book.

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    • By: Edith Hamilton
    • Narrated by: Suzanne Toren
    • Length: 14 hrs and 34 mins
    • Release date: 14-03-13
    • Language: English
    • 4 out of 5 stars 37 ratings
    • Mythology succeeds like no other audiobook in bringing to life for the modern listener the Greek, Roman, and Norse myths and legends that are the keystone of Western culture....

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    • Exploring the History, Celtic Myths, Folklore, Sagas, Traditions of Ireland
    • By: History Brought Alive
    • Narrated by: Jack Nolan
    • Series: British Isles, Book 3
    • Length: 3 hrs and 38 mins
    • Release date: 07-08-23
    • Language: English
    • 2.5 out of 5 stars 2 ratings
    • From the ancient tales of the Tuatha Dé Danann, to the iconic events of the Easter Rising, this book takes you on a journey through the ages. Learn about the major events in Ireland's history, including the Viking invasions, the Tudor conquests, and the Great Famine....

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    • Yuletide Traditions for the Darkest Days of the Year
    • By: Linda Raedisch
    • Narrated by: Chloe Cannon
    • Length: 6 hrs and 48 mins
    • Release date: 22-12-20
    • Language: English
    • 4 out of 5 stars 10 ratings
    • Not so very long ago, Yuletide was as much a chilling season of ghosts and witches as it was a festival of goodwill. In The Old Magic of Christmas, you'll rub elbows with veiled spirits, learn the true perils of elves, and discover a bestiary of enchanted creatures....

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