Resources - Books and other goodies
The following is a list of print and web-based resources on folklore, genealogy, and herbalism. These are resources that I use to support the creation of personal and family practices and rituals that nurture the hand, the head, and the heart. As I locate more resources I will add them to the list.
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Narrative
General
Folklore and Mythology Electronic Texts by D.L. Ashliman
The Golden Bough by James George Frazer
Mythology by Edith Hamilton
SurLaLunefairytales.com by Heidi Anne Heiner
On Folklore and Fairy Tales by Terry Windling
Britain
Storyland: A New Mythology of Britain by Amy Jeffs
Wild: Tales from Early Medieval Britain by Amy Jeffs
Celtic
The Gods of the Celts by Miranda Green
Danube Swabia
Mramorak: Community in the Banat Sand Desert by Heinrich Bohland
Germanic
The Grimm Brothers’ Children’s and Household Tales (Grimms’ Fairy Tales) compiled, translated, and classified by D.L. Ashman
The Original Folk and Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm : the complete first edition translated by Jack Zipes
Ireland
Ancient Legends, Mystic Charms, and Superstitions of Ireland by Library Ireland
The Book of the Cailleach: Stories of the Wise-Woman Healer by Gearóid Ó Crualaoich
Fairy and Folk Tales of the Irish Peasantry Edited and Selected by W. B. Yeats
Ireland’s Immortals: A History of the Gods of Irish Myth by Mark Williams
Irish Fairy Tales by James Stephens
Lebor gabála Érenn : The book of the taking of Ireland, Part I by Robert Alexander Stewart Macalister
Lebor gabála Érenn : The book of the taking of Ireland, Part III by Robert Alexander Stewart Macalister
Lebor gabála Érenn : The book of the taking of Ireland, Part IV by Robert Alexander Stewart Macalister
Lebor gabála Érenn : The book of the taking of Ireland, Part V by Robert Alexander Stewart Macalister
Myths and Folk-lore of Ireland by Jeremiah Curtin
The National Folklore Collection, University College Dublin, Digitized Collection
Visions and Beliefs in the West of Ireland by Lady Augusta Gregory
Kashubia
Kashubian mythology: Slavic mythology from northern Poland – A Selection of Kashubian Gods, Spirits, and Demons by Lamus Dworski
Life and Adventures of Remus by Aleksander Majkowski
7 Wondrous Kashubian Legends translated by Marek Kepa
Norse
Edda translated by Anthony Faulkes
Myths of the Pagan North: The Gods of the Norsemen by Christopher Abram
Norse Myths: A Guide to the Gods and Heroes by Carolyn Larrington
The Poetic Edda translated by Carolyn Larrington
The Prose Edda: Tales from Norse Mythology by Snorri Sturluson
The Volsunga Saga translated by R. G. Finch
Russia
Russian Fairy Tales by Alexsandr Afanasev
Scotland
Carmina Gadelica: Hymns and Incantations, Collected in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland by Alexander Carmichael
Folklore, Folktales, and Fairy Tales from Scotland by D.L. Ashliman
The Gaelic Otherworld: John Gregorson Campbell’s Superstitions of the Highlands and the Islands of Scotland and Witchcraft and Second Sight in the Highlands and Islands by John Gregson Campbell
The Highest Apple/ An Ubhal as Airde: An Anthology of Scottish Gaelic Literature edited by Wilson McLeod and Michael Newton
Ossian: Warrior Poet by Eileen Budd
Scottish Fairy and Folk Tales by Sir George Douglas
Tales of the Taibhsear: A Chapbook of Scottish Folk Magic (comes as a book and a digital download) by Scott Richardson-Read (if the book is a challenge to acquire, Scott’s website is fabulous: https://cailleachs-herbarium.com/)
Tobar an Dualchais/Kist o Riches - dedicated to the presentation and promotion of audio recordings of Scotland’s cultural heritage
Warriors of the Word: The World of the Scottish Highlanders by Michael Newton
Wales
The Black Book of Carmarthen translated by Meirion Pennar
British Goblins Welsh Folk-lore, Fairy Mythology, Legends and Traditions by Wirt Sikes
Folklore, Folktales, and Fairy Tales from Wales by D.L. Ashliman
The Mabinogion translated by Sioned Davies
The Welsh Fairy Book by W. Jenkyn Thomas
Material Culture
Museum of Kashubian-Pomeranian Literature and Music in Wejherowo
The National Folklore Collection, University College Dublin, Digitized Collection
Social Customs
Danube Swabian Heritage: Traditions and Culture of our Ancestors
Easter in Kashubia by Agnieszka Warnke
Rosemary in the Life of the Danube Swabians by Hans Gehl
The National Folklore Collection, University College Dublin, Digitized Collection
Genealogy
Genealogy Standards by Board for Certification of Genealogists
Mastering Genealogical Documentation by Thomas W. Jones
Professional Genealogy: Preparation, Practice and Standards by Elizabeth Shown Mills
Ready to collect your family history and stories, just START!
Herbalism
Books
Adaptogens: Herbs for Strength, Stamina, and Stress Relief by David Winston with Steven Maimes
Alchemy of Herbs: Transform Everyday Ingredients into Foods and Remedies that Heal by Rosalee De La Foret
Botanical Skincare Recipe Book by The Herbal Academy
The Domestic Herbal: Plants for the Home in the Seventeenth Century by Margaret Willes
Elderberries: The Beginner's Guide to Foraging, Preserving and Using Elderberries for Health Remedies, Recipes, Drinks and More by Alicia Bayer
Essential Oil Safety: A Guide for Health Care Professionals by Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young
Herbal Recipes for Vibrant Health by Rosemary Gladstar
Herbal Vade Mecum by Gazmend Skenderi
Introductory Herbal Course Print Edition by The Herbal Academy
Intermediate Herbal Course Print Edition by The Herbal Academy
Iwígara: American Indian Ethnobotanical Traditions and Science by Enrique Salmon
Medical Herbalism: The Science Principles and Practices of Herbal Medicine by David Hoffmann
The Modern Herbal Dispensary: A Medicine-Making Guide by Thomas Easley and Steven Horne
Working the Roots: Over 400 Years of Traditional African American Healing by Michele Elizabeth Lee
The Yoga of Herbs: An Ayurvedic Guide to Herbal Medicine by David Frawley and Dr. Vansant Lad
Supplies
Schools