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Living khamsa : die hand zum glück : ausstellung und katalog / by Gross, William L.,collector.(CARDINAL)784073; Museum und Galerie im Prediger (Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany),issuing body.(CARDINAL)345397;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 136-137).
Subjects: Exhibition catalogs.; Hand of Fatima (Amulet); Amulets (Judaism); Jews; Jewish art and symbolism;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Queer as folklore : the hidden queer history of myths and monsters / by Coward, Sacha,author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages [271]-295) and index.Foreword -- Author notes: Mind your She's and Q's -- Introduction: Monsters in the closet -- Part 1: Queer be dragon (Magical creatures). A twist in the tale ; Horn of plenty ; Radical Faeries -- Part 2: Bad blood (Cursed beings and shapeshifters). Big bad wolves ; Children of the night -- Part 3: Black magick (The occult and supernatural). Witch-hunts ; Demon twinks ; Queerly departed -- Part 4: The expanded universe (Contemporary folklore). Loving the alien ; Rum, bum, and concertina ; I'm sorry, Dave ; Ex-men -- Part 5: And they all lived happily ever after ... Five magic beans -- Notes -- References -- Image sources -- Acknowledgments -- Index."Leaving no headstone unturned, Sacha Coward will take you on a wild ride through the night from ancient Greece to the main stage of RuPaul's Drag Race, visiting cross-dressing pirates, radical fairies and the graves of the 'queerly departed' along the way. Queer communities have often sought refuge in the shadows, found kinship in the in-between and created safe spaces in underworlds; but these forgotten narratives tell stories of remarkable resilience that deserve to be heard. Join any Pride march and you are likely to see a glorious display of papier-ḿcȟ 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. To truly understand who queer people are today, we must confront the twisted tales of the past and Queer as Folklore is a celebration of queer history like you've never seen it before"--
Subjects: Folklore; Sexual minorities; Sexual minorities; Sexual minority culture.; Folklore.; LGBTQ+ people.;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 4
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Bee / by Preston, Claire.(CARDINAL)633937;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 187-194) and index.The reason for bees -- Biological bee -- Kept bee -- Political bee -- Pious/corrupt bee -- Utile bee -- Aesthetic bee -- Folkloric bee -- Playful bee -- Bee movie -- Retired bee -- Timeline."This book opens up the natural and cultural world of the bee, relating its complex role in the art, politics and social thought of human cultures, and drawing on the large body of literature consequent on man's age-old search for honey. It is noteworthy that one recent shift - the traditional image of the beehive as the home of civic virtue now demonized into one of destruction, exemplified by the swarms of killer bees in Hollywood horror films - has happened just at a time when science warms us to consider our own technologies of obstruction. With so many fascinating facts, fables and arcana from art, science, literature and apiculture, Bee offers a compelling meditation on the fortunes of nature's workaholic."--Jacket.
Subjects: Animals and civilization.; Animals in motion pictures.; Bee culture.; Bees in art.; Bees in literature.; Bees.; Bees; Human-animal relationships.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Stagolee shot Billy / by Brown, Cecil,1943-(CARDINAL)163719;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Music.; Songs.; African American criminals; African American men in literature.; African American men; African Americans; African Americans; Ballads, English; Literature and folklore; Stagolee (Legendary character);
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Chinese New Year [videorecording] / by Fabian, Rhonda.(CARDINAL)221890; Keck, Michael.; Fabian-Baber, Inc.; Schlessinger Video Productions.(CARDINAL)218841;
Cameras, Keith Smith [et al.] ; art director, Mark Rounds ; editors, Greg Dunlop [et al.] ; musical director, Michael Keck.Hosted by Michael Keck.Explores the symbols, customs, rituals and folklore underlying the celebration of Chinese New Year. Presented with traditional songs, folk tales, and arts and crafts.Grades K to 4.NTSC.VHS Hi-fi.
Subjects: Chinese Americans; Chinese New Year; Holidays;
For private home or institutional educational use only.
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Auch Zwerge haben klein angefangen [videorecording] by Herzog, Werner,1942-; Anchor Bay Entertainment, Inc.(CARDINAL)340087; Werner Herzog Filmproduktion.;
Cinematographer, Thomas Mauch ; editor, Beate Mainka-Jellinhgaus.Helmut Döring, Gerd Gickel, Paul Glauer, Erna Gschwendtner, Gisela Hertwig, Gerhard März, Hertel Minkner, Alfredo PPiccini, Gertraud Piccini, Brigitte Saar, Marianne Saar, Erna Smolarz, Lajos Zsarnoczay."The inmates have taken over an institution in a bleak and savage world in which everyone's a dwarf. As one of the institution's directors holds a rebel hostage while issuing orders for calm, the other inmates run amok, smashing equipment, setting fires, fighting for power and tormenting two blind prisoners. In this land of reversed proportions, these revolutionary outcasts not only destroy the symbols of civilization-- cars, typewriters and dinner plates-- but trees and flowers and animals as well."--Container.DVD.
Subjects: Dwarfs (Folklore); Feature films.; Feature films; Inmates of institutions; Revolutions; Violence;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Elves / by Hansen, Grace,author.(CARDINAL)352419;
"This title introduces elves by looking at their histories, the culture or cultures they come from, what they symbolized, and how they are represented in current times. Back matter shows modern elves that kids might recognize, like Dobby from Harry Potter, and explains how they are based in mythology"--520 L520LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Folk tales.; Myths.; Informational works.; Illustrated works.; Elves; Elves; Elves; Elves;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Spirits of the earth : a guide to Native American nature symbols, stories, and ceremonies / by Lake-Thom, Bobby,author.(CARDINAL)525196;
"Lake-Thom, who has studied with the elders of many tribes, explains the significance of animal figures as manifestations of good or evil, and shows how we can develop our own powers of awareness and intuition. The first book of its kind, this practical and enlightening resource includes dozens of fascinating animal myths and legends, as well as exercises and activities that draw upon animal powers for guidance, healing, wisdom, and the expansion of spiritual influences in our lives. You'll discover here how animals, birds, and insects act as signs and omens; the significance of vision quests; how to make and use a medicine wheel; the role of spirit symbols - and how they affect the unconscious; exercises for creative dreaming; the power of the earth-healing ceremony; how to increase your spiritual strength and create sacred spaces; and more." --
Subjects: Indians of North America; Nature; Indians of North America; Indians of North America; Tales;
Available copies: 14 / Total copies: 14
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The living wisdom of trees : a guide to the natural history, symbolism and healing power of trees / by Hageneder, Fred,author.; Harper, Lizzie,illustrator.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 239-244) and index.A definitive guide to the sacred place trees hold for cultures around the world, exploring the natural history, folklore and symbolism that give each genus of tree its unique character and fascination. Throughout time, trees have stood as sentinels, wise yet silent, patiently accumulating their rings while the storms of history have raged around them. Trees and humankind have always had a symbiotic relationship. Throughout the centuries trees have offered us shelter from the cold and the heat. They have provides us with a multitude of nutritious fruits, leaves, flowers and roots for food and medicine. They have given us wood with which to make our tools, weapons and toys, not to mention timber for houses, fences, boats and bridges. But perhaps most significant of all, trees have provided us with fuel for fire, which, once it was tamed hundreds of thousands of years ago became the engine of civilization. Trees are our strongest allies. The Living Wisdom of Trees is a richly illustrated guide to the human significance of 55 trees, from alder (Alnus) to oak (Quercus), looking in particular at their botanical characteristics; their place in world myth, magic and folklore; their healing properties; and their practical contribution to society. Featuring beautiful hand drawn evocative illustrations, The Living Widsom of Trees is for all who seek acquaintance with the fascinating lore and the profound spiritual wisdom of trees.
Subjects: Trees.; Nature.; Trees;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The mysteries within : a surgeon reflects on medical myths / by Nuland, Sherwin B.(CARDINAL)329168;
Subjects: Human body; Human body; Human anatomy; Human body;
Available copies: 10 / Total copies: 11
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