The Folklore of Discworld
Legends, myths and customs from the Discworld with helpful hints from planet Earth
Most of us grow up having always known to touch wood or cross our fingers, and
what happens when a princess kisses a frog or a boy pulls a sword from
a stone, yet sadly some of these things are now beginning to be
forgotten. Legends, myths, fairy tales: our world is made up of the
stories we told ourselves about where we came from and how we got
there. It is the same on Discworld, except that beings which on Earth
are creatures of the imagination – like vampires, trolls, witches and,
possibly, gods – are real, alive and in some cases kicking on the Disc.
InThe Folklore of Discworld, Terry Pratchett teams up with leading
British folklorist Jacqueline Simpson to take an irreverent yet
illuminating look at the living myths and folklore that are reflected,
celebrated and affectionately libelled in the uniquely imaginative
universe of Discworld.
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Terry Pratchett
Terry Pratchett’s work was nothing short of magical, blending satire, wit, and a deep love for the absurd with stories that could make you laugh, think, and occasionally question reality. Born in 1948 in Beaconsfield, England, Pratchett's sharp humor and keen observations of human nature started early. After a series of journalistic jobs and a stint in publishing, he found his true calling as a writer of fantasy—albeit with a twist.
Pratchett’s most famous creation, the Discworld series, is a sprawling, multi-layered universe filled with quirky characters, sharp satire, and an unrelenting exploration of the complexities of society. The series—spanning over 40 novels—introduces readers to a world supported by four giant elephants standing on the back of Great A’Tuin, the giant turtle swimming through space. It’s a place where witches, wizards, and talking cats wander through settings that are both fantastical and familiar, a perfect mirror to our own world, full of politics, absurdity, and endless curiosity.
Discworld Reference
Discworld Reference consists of 11 total books — considered a complete series. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
Main series Discworld
