Mythologie

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Keltische Tattoos, keltische Mandalas, Jahreskreisfeste und Baum-Magie, Romane über die Keltenkönigin Boudicia, Bücher über Parcival und die Arthursaga ... Das aktuelle Interesse an allem Keltischen und seinen Mythen ist gross. Aber wovon erzählen sie wirklich?Im zweiten Band ihrer literarischen Nacherzählungen der grossen Göttinnenmythen erschliesst Heide Göttner-Abendroth Zugänge zur frühen keltischen Literatur und mittelalterlichen Romanstoffen. Mehr noch: Sie öffnet Tore zu deren Vorgeschichte. Denn all die spannenden Stoffe wurden von den Dichtern aus alten keltischen Volkstraditionen übernommen, in denen sich grosse historische Umbrüche niederschlugen: Die Kelten waren die ersten indoeuropäischen Stämme, die in Europa einzogen - gegen den Widerstand einer dort bestehenden Kultur, die sie eroberten und zerstörten. Die magischen Eigenschaften der 'Feen' reflektieren ihre Stärke in dieser alten Welt. Der über Generationen dauernde Kampf und Widerstand der Feen und ihrer Heiligen Könige auf der einen Seite mit den keltischen Kriegerkönigen auf der anderen zeugt von langwieriger Unterwerfung.In den Romanen um die sagenhafte Gestalt des Königs Arthur spürt Heide Göttner-Abendroth der Welt der Feen nach und erhellt in ihren anschaulichen Nacherzählungen jene vorchristliche, vorpatriarchale Welt, die der Herrschaft der Kriegerkönige vorausging. Auch die berühmten Gralsmythen verweisen auf diese spirituelle und kultische Welt der Göttin: Das Grals-Szenario - das es in allen Teilen Europas, nicht nur im vorkeltischen Nordwesten gab - entspricht dem matriarchalen Kultdrama von Initiation, Heiliger Hochzeit, Tod und Wiederkehr. Parcival, der angebliche Gottessucher, entpuppt sich in dieser neuen Lesart vor unseren Augen als ein Sucher nach der Göttin.Heide Göttner-Abendroth, geb. 1941, ist Philosophin und Kultur- und Gesellschaftsforscherin. Sie hat zwei Töchter und einen Sohn. 1973 promovierte sie an der Universität München in Philosophie und Wissenschaftstheorie und lehrte anschließend zehn Jahre in München Philosophie. 1976 schloss sie sich der Neuen Frauenbewegung an, wurde zu einer Pionierin der Frauenforschung und zählt durch mehr als dreißigjährige Forschungsarbeit zu den Begründerinnen der modernen Matriarchatsforschung. 1986 rief sie die autonome 'Internationale Akademie HAGIA' bei Passau ins Leben, deren Leitung sie seither innehat.Leseprobe:Morgane ging ans Werk, aber Merlin folgte ihr, wo immer er konnte, und beobachtete alles, was sie tat. Da beschloss sie, sein Wirken zu beenden...Sie sattelte ihr Pferd, einen Rappen, schwarz wie die Nacht, ein Meerespferd, denn es lief so schnell übers Wasser dahin wie übers Land. Aus seinen roten Nüstern sprühten Funken, es flog mehr, als es lief, und so ritt Morgane aus Südengland davon, überquerte die Meeresenge und gelangte in die Bretagne. Bald erreichte sie den tiefen, dunklen Wald in des Landes Mitte, in dem die Töne vieler Gewässer zu hören waren, sprudelnde Quellen, plätschernde Bäche und das Rauschen kleiner Flüsse. Sie kam zum silbrigen Spiegel des Sees im Wald von Brocéliande. Dort blieb sie stehen und murmelte: 'Nimuë, Dame vom See, meine Wahlschwester in der Anderswelt! Du hütest die Schätze am Grunde der Gewässer. Einen davon, das Schwert Excalibur, musstest du ihnen, die List und Betrug gebrauchten, herausgeben. Nun komm und fordere vom König Arthur die Gegengabe - schon viel zu lange fügt Merlin unserem Volk Schaden zu!'Da öffnete sich die Wasseroberfläche, und die Dame vom See erschien aus der Tiefe in ihrem Nachen. Das Boot fuhr ans Ufer, und Nimuë stieg aus. Sie umarmten sich und sahen sich schwesterlich aus dunklen Augen an, unter reichem, schwarzem Lockenfall. Dann geleitete Morgane Nimuë übers Meer nach Camelot, und als die beiden Feen dort ankamen, die Grün- gewandete auf schneeweißem Schimmel, die Rotgewandete auf kohlschwarzem Rappen, da blieb manchem Herrn und mancher Dame der Mund vor Staunen offen stehen. Es wurde ihnen schwer zu entscheiden, wer die Schönere war. Ist der Rubin schöner als der Smaragd, der Smaragd schöner als der Rubin?Als Merlin Nimuë erblickte, verwirrten sich ihm die Sinne. Traurig trat er zu Arthur und sprach: 'Mein König! Nun muss ich von dir Abschied nehmen, denn dort kommt die Dame vom See, der du Excalibur verdankst und der du mein Herz als Gegengabe versprochen hast. Sie hat mein Herz schon längst erhalten, denn sie warf einen Zauber über mich, dass ich mich in sie verliebte. Jetzt holt sie mich, und du wirst mich nimmer wiedersehen!'König Arthur erschrak: 'Lieber als alle Ländereien bist du mir, Merlin, getreuer Ratgeber dreier Keltenkönige! Was verdanke ich dir nicht alles! Wenn du in deiner Weisheit dein eigenes Schicksal jetzt voraussiehst, warum wendest du es nicht ab?''Das ist niemals möglich!', sagte Merlin kurz und nahm Abschied. Er folgte Nimuë, wohin sie auch ritt. Sie führte ihn hinaus in die lieblichen Gegenden Südenglands. Einmal versuchte er, einen Gegenzauber auf sie zu legen, um sich zu befreien. Aber im Zustand der Verliebtheit gelang ihm nichts mehr. Nimuë blieb davon unberührt, ihre Magie war stärker.Sie führte ihn übers Meer in die Bretagne, in den tiefen Wald von Brocéliande zum schimmernden See, ließ ihn in ihren Nachen steigen und fuhr mit ihm über den Spiegel dahin.'Bevor ich dich für immer banne, will ich dir noch etwas zeigen!', sprach sie und tauchte die Hand ins Wasser. Da wurde der See klar und durchsichtig bis zum Grund. Merlin erblickte in seiner Tiefe ein wunderbares Schloss aus zarten Bögen, mit runden Räumen und spiraligen Treppen, genauso durchscheinend wie das Wasser. Seejungfrauen schwebten darin hin und her, brachten Speisen auf Muschelschalen und Getränke in Schnecken- hörnern und spielten auf feinen Harfen. Das Schloss bog sich rings um einen weiten Innenhof, dort tummelte sich der silberne Ritter mit einem überaus schönen Jüngling auf Feenpferden. Zwei ältere Jünglinge nahmen auch an dem Reiterspiel teil.'Dort in der Tiefe des Gewässers siehst du König Pellias, meinen Gatten', sprach Nimuë, 'und der Jüngling ist Lanzelot vom See, mein Pflegesohn. Die anderen sind seine Vettern Lionel, der Kühne, und Bohort, der Gute. Auch sie rettete ich in mein Reich - so ging die Gralssippe der Bretagne nicht zugrunde. Sie sind jünger geblieben als ihre Altersgenossen in der Oberwelt, denn in meinem Reich vergeht die Zeit nur langsam.' 'Ich weiß es', murmelte Merlin, 'denn meine prophetische Gabe sagte mir, dass der Sohn der Gralskönigin Elaine nicht tot ist, sondern bei dir weilt. Er wird der größte Held Britanniens werden, noch größer als König Lot, dem er durchaus gleicht. Und er wird das Reich des Königs Arthur zerstören -' Merlin seufzte, nichts konnte er in seinem Zustand tun, um das, was er wusste, zu verhindern. Denn er hatte sein machtgieriges Herz nicht mehr bei sich, die Liebe hatte es ihm genommen. Der See wurde wieder undurchsichtig, der Nachen stieß ans andere Ufer. Dort erhob sich ein großer Felsblock mit einer Spalte, die sich nach unten wie ein Tor öffnete, und ringsum lag im Farn ein überwachsener Steinkreis. 'Um deiner Liebe zu mir willen', sprach Nimuë, 'tritt unter diesen Stein!' Merlin folgte dem Gebot und trat in das Tor, das der Stein öffnete. Sogleich stand er dort wie angenagelt und konnte sich nicht mehr rühren und regen. Lebendig war er erstarrt, alle seine Künste halfen ihm nichts mehr, Nimuë hatte ihn gebannt. Der offene, bemooste Steinkreis bildete eine festere Mauer um ihn als die Wände eines Gefängnisses.'Hier wirst du bleiben, Merlin!', sagte sie, 'niemals wirst du unter diesem Stein hervorkommen, um dem Feenvolk weiterhin zu schaden. Als du noch ein Kind warst, sandte dich deine Mutter als Schüler zu mir, und ich lehrte dich alle Magie. Nur den Liebeszauber behielt ich für mich. Du gerietest in die Hände der Kelten und hast dein Volk zum eigenen Nutzen verraten. Die Magie hast du verkehrt und gegen uns gerichtet, unendliches Leid fügtest du uns zu. Nun hat dich meine stärkere Kraft überwunden. Und weil List und Lüge dich auf deinen Wegen begleitet haben, bist du dazu verurteilt, von nun an immer die Wahrheit zu sagen!'Sie ging davon, jung und schön, denn sie war eine Fee, für die es die Zeit kaum gab. Für Merlin aber verstrich viel Zeit, und Farn und Efeu wuchsen an seinem Stein empor. Zuletzt überwucherte ein Weißdornbusch ihn gänzlich, und der Zauberer wurde darunter unsichtbar. In manchen Nächten konnte man seine Stimme aus dem steinernen Gefängnis klagen hören, aber niemand konnte ihn daraus befreien.

Vigorous new life is breathed into the myth's of Homer's Iliad in Lindsay Clarke's new dramatic retelling of the wars fought for the Bronze Age City of Troy. Paris and Helen, Agamemnon and Clytaemnestra, Achilles, Odysseus and Hector are skilfully rejuvenated in this startlingly contemporary drama of the passions. "The people who lived in those days were closer to gods than we are, and great deeds and marvels were commoner then, which is why the stories we have from them are nobler and richer than our own. So that those stories should not pass from the earth, I have decided to set down everything I know of the stories of the war at Troy ? of the way it began, of the way it was fought, and of the way in which it was ended." With these words, Phemius the bard of Ithaca and friend to Odysseus, opens Lindsay Clarke's compelling new retelling of the myths and legends that grew up around the war that was fought for the Bronze Age city of Troy and have magnetized the imagination of the world ever since. Here are the tales of two powerful generations of men and women, living out their destinies in the timeless zone where myth and history intersect and where the conflicts of the human heart are mirrored by quarrels among immortal gods. Peleus and Thetis, Paris and Helen, Agamemnon and Clytaemnestra, Achilles, Odysseus and Hector ? all are given vigorous new life in a version of their stories which remains faithful to the mythic form in which they first appeared yet engages the reader in a startlingly contemporary drama of the passions. THE WAR AT TROY speaks to a world still racked by violent conflict in ways which address important aspects of our own experience while at the same time providing imaginative access to the rich store of mythology which is our heritage from the ancient world.

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"A fierce and beautiful story of rage and compassion, betrayal and loyalty, damage and love...A fairy tale for adults, one you'll never forget."-Alice Hoffman, New York Times bestselling author of The Rules of Magic The only daughter of a beloved king and queen, Princess Lissar has grown up in the shadow of her parent's infinite adoration for each other-an infatuation so great that it could only be broken by the queen's unexpected passing. As Lissar reaches womanhood, it becomes clear to everyone in the kingdom that she has inherited her late mother's breathtaking beauty. But on the eve of her seventeenth birthday, Lissar's exquisite looks become a curse... Betrayed and abused, Lissar is forced to flee her home to escape her father's madness. With her loyal dog Ash at her side, Lissar finds refuge in the mountains where she has the chance to heal and start anew. And as she unlocks a door to a world of magic, Lissar finds the key to her survival and begins an adventure beyond her wildest dreams.

GregoryVisions and Beliefs in the West of Ireland is a collection of folklore and supernatural tales compiled by Augusta, Lady Gregory. The book is divided into two parts: the first part deals with the beliefs and customs of the people of the west of Ireland, while the second part is a collection of stories and legends that are said to have been passed down through generations.The book provides a unique insight into the customs and beliefs of the people of Ireland during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Lady Gregory's work focuses on the spiritual and supernatural aspects of Irish life, including stories of fairies, witches, and ghosts.The first part of the book describes the customs and beliefs of the people of the west of Ireland, including their beliefs about death and the afterlife, their superstitions about certain animals and plants, and their customs surrounding marriage and childbirth. Lady Gregory also discusses the importance of the local storyteller, or seanchai, in preserving these beliefs and customs.The second part of the book is a collection of stories and legends that Lady Gregory collected from the people of the west of Ireland. These stories include tales of fairies, ghosts, and other supernatural beings, as well as stories of heroic deeds and tragic love affairs.Overall, Visions and Beliefs in the West of Ireland is a fascinating insight into the spiritual and supernatural beliefs of the people of Ireland. Lady Gregory's work provides a valuable resource for anyone interested in Irish folklore and mythology.There was a woman below in that village where I lived to my grief and my sorrow, and she used to be throwing the evil eye, but she is in the poorhouse now - Mrs. Boylan her name is. Four she threw it on, not children but big men, and they lost the walk and all, and died. Maybe she didn't know she had it, but it is no load to any one to say ""God bless you.""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.

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""More Celtic Fairy Tales"" is a collection of traditional folk tales and legends from Celtic cultures, compiled and retold by Joseph Jacobs. The book includes stories from Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and the Isle of Man. These tales feature a variety of mythical creatures and supernatural beings, such as fairies, giants, and witches, as well as heroes and heroines who must navigate magical challenges and obstacles. Some of the stories are humorous and lighthearted, while others are dark and mysterious. The book also includes an introduction that provides historical and cultural context for the tales, as well as notes on the sources and variations of each story. Overall, ""More Celtic Fairy Tales"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the rich storytelling traditions of the Celtic peoples.The woman was not long a widow when she married a second time, and had two daughters. These two daughters hated their half-sister, thought she was not so wise as another, and nicknamed her Smallhead. When the elder of the two sisters was fourteen years old their father died. The mother was in great grief then, and began to pine away. She used to sit at home in the corner and never left the house.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.

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Fairy tales can reveal a hidden side of our lives, our unconscious, and our interrelationship with others. Each of these essays provides a Jungian interpretation of a well-known or rare fairy tale to reveal the universal psychic dynamics that affect us in our lives and collectively in the world around us. It is both lively and entertaining, and thoroughly informative. Volume 1 in a 3-part series.Volume 1 Contains:The Structural and Archetypal Analysis of Fairy Tales;''Allerleirauh" (All-Kinds-of-Fur) - A Tale of Father Dominance, Psychological Incest, and Female Emergence"Beauty and the Beast" and "The Wonderful Sheep" - The couple in Fairy Tales"Cinderella" - An Interpretation"Cupid and Psyche" - Birth of a New Consciousness"The Dark Man's Sooty Brother - Male Naivete and the Loss of the Kingdom"The Fisherman and his Wife" - The Anima in the Narcissistic Character"Fitcher's Bird" - Illustrations of the Negative Animus and Shadows in Persons with Narcissistic Disturbances"The Goose Girl" - Puella and Transformation"The Goose Girl - Images of IndividuationDr. Murray Stein is a supervising training analyst and former president of The International School of Analytical Psychology in Zurich, Switzerland (ISAP Zurich). He is the author of Jung's Treatment of Christianity as well as many other books and articles in the field of Jungian Psychoanalysis. Dr. Stein was also editor of Jung's Challenge to Contemporary Religion. From 2001 to 2004 he was president of the International Association for Analytical Psychology. He has lectured internationally and presently makes his home in Switzerland.Lionel Corbett, M.D., trained in medicine and psychiatry in England and as a Jungian analyst at the C.G. Jung Institute of Chicago. Dr. Corbett is a core faculty member at Pacifica Graduate Institute teaching depth psychology. He is the author of The Religious Function of the Psyche and Psyche and the Sacred: Spirituality Beyond Religion. He is co-editor, with Dennis Patrick Slattery, of Depth Psychology: Meditations in the Field and Psychology at the Threshold: Selected Papers.Dr. Corbett and Dr. Stein have both presented webinars which can be found in the video library at the Asheville Jung Center website.

Gnomes in the Garden is filled with tales of the authors' intriguing encounters with members of the Celtic Faerie tribes. The Fair Folk share their personal stories, spiritual quests, and adventures, so that you may learn for yourself what daily life is like in the Faerie realms.The Faerie also take this opportunity to present some of their most sacred spiritual teachings. These Celtic Christian teachings shine a new light upon the Holy Grail and its deeper meaning for Humanity. Animal Spirit Guides from the Faerie realm are on hand to provide the reader with step-by-step instructions on how to travel safely within the spirit realms through the art of shamanic journeying. Here you will also find Merlin's prophecies for the future of Mother Earth, so you may begin to prepare for impending changes which will have a great impact upon your life and the lives of those around you. The stories and teachings in Gnomes in the Garden open a gateway for seekers to explore the living world of the Celtic Faerie and walk the enchanted pathways of Tir na n'Og, Land of the Ever-Young.

Title: KurunchiSubtitle: A Spiritual Anthology including The Tale of Yasuke: The Black SamuraiKurunchi is the first part of a highly original anthology book of short stories with interconnecting ideas and characters. The style is based on Ancient Tamil Sangam Literature, taking into account 'Akam' and 'Puram' (the inside and outer fields which express inside emotion and talk about the beauty of location/country or setting) .The book also includes the tale of Yasuke. He was an African slave who was sold into slavery in the 16th century, moved to Japan and became a high ranking samurai. Other stories include : Waves from the South and Aappu and the Deformed Child which showcase historical Sri-Lanka and spiritual Hinduism.