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Thomas Keightley
This is Thomas Keightley's history of three secret societies of the Middle Ages: the Assassins, the Templars and the Fehmgerichte. The Assassins, a shadowy group based in a remote stateless area, practicing a radical variant of Islam, and promising their followers a reward in the hereafter if they died in battle, has obvious modern parallels. Of interest to contemporary readers will be Keightley's treatment of the Templars, an organization of crusaders who at their height controlled huge wealth and influence from the British Isles to the Holy Land.
The Fairy Legends
Thomas Keightley's 'The Fairy Legends' is a captivating collection of folklore and mythology surrounding fairies, highlighting their significance in various cultural traditions. Keightley meticulously explores the history and origins of fairy tales, providing readers with an in-depth analysis of these magical beings. Written in a scholarly yet accessible style, the book delves into the literary context of fairy legends, showcasing their evolution over time. Keightley's attention to detail and comprehensive research make this work a valuable resource for readers interested in folklore and mythological studies. Thomas Keightley, a renowned scholar of folk legends and mythology, brings his expe...
The Fairy Mythology
The contents of the work which gave such pleasure to this learned antiquary are as follows:I. IntroductionSimilarity of Arts and CustomsSimilarity of NamesOrigin of the WorkImitationCasual CoincidenceMiltonDante.II. The Thousand and One NightsBedoween Audience around a Story-tellerCleomades and ClaremondEnchanted HorsesPeter of Provence and the fair Maguelone.III. The Pleasant NightsThe Dancing Water, the Singing Apple, and the Beautiful Green BirdThe Three Little BirdsLactantiusUlysses and Sindbad.IV. The Shâh-NâmehRoostem and SoohrâbConloch and CuchullinMacpherson's OssianIrish Antiquities.V. The PentameroneTale of the SerpentHindoo Legend.VI. Jack the Giant-killerThe Brave TailoringTho...
The World Guide to Gnomes, Fairies, Elves, and Other Little People
A fascinating compendium of folklore, superstitions, and mythology surrounding the 'little people', including discussions of fairy tradition as it appears in great works of English literature.
The Fairy Mythology
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The Mythology of Ancient Greece and Italy. by Thomas Keightley
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