Mythologie

""Visions and Beliefs in the West of Ireland"" is a collection of folklore and supernatural tales compiled by Lady Augusta Gregory. The book is based on her experiences living in the west of Ireland and interacting with the local people. The stories in the book cover a wide range of topics, including fairies, ghosts, witches, and other supernatural beings. Lady Gregory presents these stories in a straightforward and matter-of-fact manner, allowing readers to draw their own conclusions about the veracity of the tales. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the beliefs and traditions of the people of the west of Ireland, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in folklore and mythology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

""Folklore of the Holy Land: Moslem, Christian and Jewish"" is a comprehensive collection of traditional stories, legends, and customs from the three major religions of the Holy Land. The author, J.E. Hanauer, spent many years living in the region and collecting these tales directly from local people. The book includes stories of prophets and saints, accounts of miracles and supernatural events, and descriptions of traditional celebrations and rituals. The tales are presented in their original form, with Hanauer's notes and commentary providing context and explanation. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the cultural heritage of the Holy Land and the diversity of its religious traditions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Enter the world of the Nursery Crime Division in this novel from Jasper Fforde, the New York Times bestselling author of the Thursday Next series and The Constant RabbitJasper Fforde's bestselling Thursday Next series has delighted readers of every genre with its literary derring-do and brilliant flights of fancy. In The Big Over Easy, Fforde takes a break from classic literature and tumbles into the seedy underbelly of nursery crime. Meet Inspector Jack Spratt, family man and head of the Nursery Crime Division. He's investigating the murder of ovoid D-class nursery celebrity Humpty Dumpty, found shattered to death beneath a wall in a shabby area of town. Yes, the big egg is down, and all those brittle pieces sitting in the morgue point to foul play."[Forde] knows a thing or two about leaping into new worlds. . . . It's hard not to see what all the enthusiasm is about." -Janet Maslin, The New York Times"A wonderfully readable riot." -The Wall Street Journal

The second part of a masterful retelling of the stories surrounding the Trojan War. RETURN FROM TROY begins after the sacking of Troy, covering Odysseus's trials and Agamemnon's fate. The Heroes Return is the second volume in this masterful retelling of the myths surrounding the Trojan War. In two parts the final novel begins by covering the return of Agamemnon to Mycenae, his murder by his wife Clytaemnestra in revenge for sacrificing their daughter and the consequences of that killing. The second part focuses on the adventures of Odysseus on his long struggle to return home to Ithaca and his wife Penelope. Both volumes end in an Afterword; relating the mythological themes and motifs of the stories to crucial aspects of contemporary experience.

"Urania" und "Helios" sind zwei sternenkundige Mäuse, die uns von Heldinnen und Helden aus der Mausewelt erzählen, die sich den Abenteuern des Lebens stellen:So besucht eine Mauseprinzessin die Reiche der vier Elemente, besteht dort schwierige Prüfungen, um zusammen mit den vier Weisen des Königreiches ihr Volk zu retten.Ein harter Winter zwingt drei sehr unterschiedliche Mäuse dazu, ihre Feindschaft beiseite zu stellen und ihre Kräfte zusammenzutun.In zwölf Märchen lernen Mausekinder, mit ihrer Wesensart einen eigenen Weg zu finden. Sie erleben ihre Stärken und Schwächen und wachsen dadurch zu einmaligen, besonderen Mäusen heran - jede liebenswert in ihrer Art.In sechs weiteren Märchen finden gegensätzliche Mäuse einen Weg zu gegenseitiger Achtung und erleben, dass sie etwas gemeinsam haben. Alle Märchen vermitteln, wie die in der Astrologie beschriebenen Grundkräfte des Lebens Ausdruck finden können: im Charakter eines Wesens, dessen Reaktionen auf die Welt - und in der Natur. So gibt Leben einen Sinn !

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

Plattdeutsches Märchenbilderbuch für Erwachsene und Kinder ab 5 Jahre erzählt von Meerfrauen, Riesen und verzauberten Schwänen. Inhalt: "Lunktus", "Bi de Meerfru" und "De twöölf Swööns". Mit Wörterverzeichnis, Rechtschreibung orientiert an Sass.