Mythologie

A girl has to deal with a fallen angel.A Voodoo priest fights demons.Demons start issuing from the ground.Economics from a supernatural perspective.Some girls engage in a science project that goes too far.This and much more in this eclectic short story collection.

Imagine the Celtic saint Brigid and the great bodhisattva Guanyin sitting down together for a cup of tea. I certainly would want to listen in to their conversation! Oak and Lotus takes us to a similar place. It's a beautiful, expansive book about the joyful integration of Eastern and Western wisdom, a resource I expect to return to again and again.- Carl McColman, author of The New Big Book of Christian Mysticism and Eternal HeartOak and Lotus is a joy to read. Bringing Celtic Christianity into conversation with three major Eastern faith traditions-Hinduism, Buddhism, and Taoism-this book delights the heart again and again with parallels both uncanny and enlightening. Reader-friendly, it draws you in and won't let you go.- Rev. John R. Mabry, PhD, author of God as Nature Sees God: A Christian Reading of the Tao Te Ching and A Christian Walks in the Footsteps of the BuddhaKenneth McIntosh's book, Oak and Lotus, is a masterpiece of scholarship, insight, and wisdom itself, focusing on the mystic heart of Celtic Christian and three major spiritual traditions of Asia. I highly recommend this book for individuals as well as groups who want to deepen their spirituality.- Edward Sellner, professor emeritus of theology, spirituality, and animal theology, author of numerous books on Celtic spirituality, including Celtic Saints and Animal Stories: A Spiritual KinshipCritics may say, "This book is dangerous." My reply is: "Being born is dangerous. Live dangerously and find the Divine at the heart of the universe."- Ray Simpson, author of many books on Celtic Christianity, including The Celtic Book of Day, Brendan's Return Voyage: A New American Dream-Indigenous, Post-Colonial and Celtic Theology, and Celtic Christianity and Climate CrisisKenneth McIntosh's Oak and Lotus takes you on a holy adventure in which you set sail on your coracle in companionship with Celtic pilgrims, Buddhist monks, Hindu sages, and Taoist wanderers. On your journey, you may catch a glimpse and receive guidance from Brigid of Kildare, St. Brendan, Gautama Buddha, and Lao Tzu. McIntosh describes a spiritual path, and more than that, he provides tools and practices for spiritual transformation. When you read this book, you take a voyage of discovery and venture toward far horizons. This is one of the most inspirational books you will read on interspirituality and the universal wisdom of the Celtic sages.- Bruce Epperly, author of Jesus - Mystic, Healer, and Prophet and The Elephant is Running: Process and Open and Relational Theology and Religious Pluralism

Two manuscripts in one book:Druidism for Beginners: An Essential Guide to Druidry and Everything You Need to Know about Druid Magic, Solitary Druids, and Celtic SpiritualityNorse Spirituality: Unlocking Norse Paganism, Shamanism, Magic, Asatru, Elder Futhark Runes, Divination, Spells, and HeathenryDruidry is a fascinating path that will change how you perceive your life and the world around you. To become a modern druid, you should first travel back in time to learn everything about ancient Druidism and uncover all the knowledge that can help you on your path to practicing modern Druidry. This book will give you all the information you need to get started.In the first part of this book, you will:Learn about how modern Druidry came to beUnderstand Neo-Druidic ordersDiscover more about the sacred celebrations of DruidismLearn about the Awen and how to work with itUnderstand the importance of nature and trees in DruidryMaster connecting and working with treesThe second part will guide you through different practices of Norse magic. The information gathered in this book will help you see which tradition you feel aligned with the most. It will be the perfect stepping stone for the start of your own individual Norse magic practice, whichever it may be.In the second part of this book, you will:Learn all about the colorful background of the Old Norse religion and the true meaning of Norse PaganismLearn how the Norse pantheon and cosmology helped shape the spiritual practices of the Norse peopleDiscover how the Norse view death and the afterlifeUnderstand the concepts of Asatru and Heathenry and the main differences between these two practicesDiscover what Shamanism in Norse spirituality looks like and how Seiðr is performedMaster the art of working with the goddess FreyaDive into journeying and make your first journey through YggdrasillLearn the history and practical side of Runic divinationDiscover the secret behind the powerful Galdr magic and its connection to SeiðrAnd much, much more!

About The Author:Leford A Hunt has been a Christian for over 40 years who serve Decon in the world harvest community church international also serve has care take in churches involved in the building of churches involved in community services such as a food bank ministry and many community developments is a family man with a wife and two daughters who have given him three beautiful grandchildren he is a license interior remodeling contractor he is god servant who serves him faithfully in prayer and fasting. He is known as one who god has used to do some good things in the state of Florida. He loves people and loves to help them.About The Book:Count the Cost has been given to me to write by god himself during seven days off fasting with just water I had hurt myself in an accident and was home following doctors order when one evening, the lord said to go into fasting for seven days, with just water he said water is your food I was instructed to do so it came to me the second day during the fasting to start to write this was not something that I had done before so I ponder in my heart what, I was going to write about what came in my head was two words the cost I write it on the paper and started writing about some little though that were going through my head but it was not making any sense, so I said, lord what should I write about and he said to tell them about my love, and so, He started to talk to me and whatever he said I write it in the book it went on like that for about two weeks and then He said, I stop talking do you that was his exact word so I stop writing and that is how the book came about written by god himself for you like john in the book of revelation. I am just the one he us to write it in a book. I am just a servant that does what his master told him to do. Jesus wrote this book for you because he loves us so much. The book is an invitation to us to come to heaven.

Po sikur të hyni në një botë të pazakontë, të mbushur me mrekulli dhe absurditete?Mirëserdhët në botën e çudirave - një udhëtim magjepsës në një shteg të fshehtë të imagjinatës.I shkruar nga Lewis Carroll, ky libër tregon historinë e një vajze të quajtur Liza, e cila njihet me një botë të çuditshme pasi ndjek një lepur të bardhë."Liza në botën e çudirave" është një rrëfim magjepsës për të gjitha moshat, duke ofruar një mbretëri të pasur me imagjinatë dhe reflektim mbi natyrën e logjikës dhe realitetit. Ky libër do t'ju çojë në një udhëtim të papritur, ku çdo hap mund të sjellë një ndjesi të re, një kuptim të freskët dhe një këndvështrim të ndryshuar.

In "Mystic Ukraine: From Folktales to Legends," Robert Potter invites readers on an enthralling journey through the heart and soul of Ukraine. Traverse the vast steppe, scale the majestic Carpathians, and stroll along the Dnieper's banks as ancient tales come to life in a tapestry of myths that have shaped a nation's identity. From legendary heroes to elusive spirits, Potter masterfully captures the essence of Ukraine's rich storytelling tradition. Discover a world where every whisper of the wind has a story to tell, and the past's echoes still resonate in the present."A mesmerizing journey through time and tradition!" - Emily Robertson"Potter has breathed new life into age-old tales." - Rajesh Kumar Gupta"A masterwork! Each story resonates deeply." - Hannah Mitchell"Transports readers straight to the heart of Ukraine." - Derek O'Sullivan"I felt every story in my bones, a must-read!" - Alejandra Ramos"Robert Potter paints Ukraine with words and legends." - Mohamed El-Sayed"An enchanting mosaic of folklore and history." - Li Wei Chen"Every page is a revelation. Brilliantly crafted." - Olivia Fitzgerald"This book reignited my love for folktales." - Thabo Mokoena"A cultural treasure; Potter's storytelling is unparalleled." - Isabella Rossi

Sagenhaftes Marschenland erzählt für Kinder und Erwachsene aus einer Zeit als es noch keine CD, iPhone, Handy oder das Fernsehen gab. Es geht dabei um Spukschiffe, dem sagenumwobenen Holunderstrauch, einem kleinen Klabauter, der Windsbraut, der Wassermuhme, dem Kujees, der Neujahrsmuhme und dem Hühnerglauben wie sie in den Fischer- und Bauernhäuser des norddeutschen Marschenlandes erzählt wurden.

When Molly Was Six is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1894.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

A Little Girl of Long Ago is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1896.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

Warum regnet es auf einen Lahrer Bauernhof bunte Chrysanthemen und wieso ist ein wetfälischer Zeppelinmechaniker Schuld daran? Wie kommt es, dass es auf dem Lahrer Wochenmarkt nur ein einziges Mal tintenblaue Chrysanthemen zu kaufen gibt? Welches Geheimnis verbindet ein Armeleutegrab mit einer roten Chrysantheme, die auch im Schnee nicht welkt?Es sind witzige, geheimnisvolle, leidenschaftliche und tragische Geschichten über Liebe und Hoffnung,Verrat und Versöhnung, die der Autor rund um die Chrysantheme spannend und mit feinem Humor über Lahrer Orte und Begebenheiten zu einer unterhaltsamen historischen Lesereise verknüpft.

"J'ai déjoué le sort, bien malgré moi. Je ne voulais ni de ce don ni de l'autre. Je suis donc affublé des deux, esclave de ma propre noirceur. Le caillou et la chaussure..."Trois récits pour vous immerger dans la Brume, à travers les témoignages d'un dragon en fuite, d'un peinombre amoureux et d'un veilleur aux prises avec un vampire hors-la-loi.

Jack remembers being human, but that was long ago...Now he's just a scarecrow, content to spend his days quietly sitting in his field and watching the clouds go by. He has but one friend, Evelyn, yet that is enough for a scarecrow with fleeting memories of his days as a man.Until Evelyn makes a deal with a witch and is cursed to become a crow.Together, crow and scarecrow must embark on a quest to break the curse and make Evelyn human once again.It won't be easy, not with the witch's Hunter on the trail, intent on consuming their souls.They'll meet allies along the way, but can one ever really trust the slyest of foxes? Or the intentions of mages? As the wolves rage their war across the land, Jack and Evelyn must brave constant danger from animals and humans alike. And the Hunter is ever on their trail.To break a witch's curse, determination alone isn't enough. Sometimes, sacrifice is needed...But are they willing to pay the price?

When her beloved daughter Kore vanishes, Demeter is distraught. Suspecting betrayal and mistrusting of her family, she searches across the world, unable to come to terms with such a loss. But Demeter is one of the original goddesses of Mount Olympus, and a force not to be underestimated. She is determined that she will find her daughter, even if it means destroying humanity in the process.Winter Harvest is a brand-new, dark reimagining of the tale of Demeter and Persephone by Greek author Ioanna Papadopoulou. Steeped in lore and with a deep understanding of the many different facets of Demeter's personality, this retelling will change your perspective on one of the most well-known stories of Greek mythology.

From Jordan Peele, the director of Get Out, comes an anthology of brand new stories showcasing the best Black talent from across contemporary horror writing.

Reisen Sie zurück zu den Anfängen der Zivilisation, wo Götter und Menschen Seite an Seite lebten und mächtige Mythen entstanden, die die Jahrtausende überdauert haben. Erleben Sie die Geschichten, die nicht nur Sumer, sondern die gesamte Menschheit geprägt haben. Entdecken Sie die Leidenschaften, Konflikte und Geheimnisse, die das Herz dieser antiken Geschichten bilden. Durch lebendige Erzählungen wird eine vergangene Welt wieder zum Leben erweckt, die den Keim unserer heutigen Kulturen in sich trägt. Dieses Buch entführt Sie auf eine unvergessliche Reise, die Ihre Vorstellung von Geschichte und Mythologie herausfordern wird. Eine Reise, die zeigt, dass unsere Vorfahren mehr mit uns gemeinsam hatten, als wir je gedacht hätten.

Eine Reise in die mysteriöse Welt der Feen. Der zweite Band von Heather Fawcetts Cozy-Fantasy-Sensation. Emily Wilde ist die führende Expertin in Sachen Feen in Cambridge, und ihr neues Forschungsprojekt ist revolutionär: Sie möchte eine Karte der Anderswelten zeichnen, um die verschlungenen Wege dieser zauberhaften Wesen besser zu verstehen.    Ihr Freund und akademischer Rivale Wendell Bambleby unterstützt sie, wo er nur kann, zumal er als exilierter Feenprinz darauf hofft, eines Tages in sein Reich zurückkehren zu können. Eilig hat er es eigentlich nicht damit, doch als magisch begabte Attentäter seiner Mutter in Cambridge auftauchen, die auf ihn und Emily einen Anschlag verüben, bleibt ihm nichts anderes übrig, als die Flucht nach vorne anzutreten: Emily und Wendell reisen nach Österreich, wo sie eine Tür zur Anderswelt vermuten, hinter der das Reich der Feenkönigin beginnt.  Für Fans von Neil Gaiman, Mary Brennan und Holly Black

If Dr. Seuss, the Dalai Lama, and Jeffrey "The Dude" Lebowski walked into a bar...Here Come The Nothing Heads is what you might get.An epic poem for children of all ages, Here Come The Nothing Heads tells the tale of Sneezy McSneezerson, Grouchy McGroucherson, and Fluffy McFlufferson who live in the fanciest pumpkin high atop Pumpkin Ridge, but they are banished by town Elders because they can't get along with each other or anyone else.They must travel to Happy Hollow, home of the mysterious tribe of Nothing Heads, and learn how to live in peace. The trials and tribulations of their adventure force them to look at life in a brand new way that was as old as time itself.An intricate tapestry of spiritual, philosophical, and cultural concepts, Here Come The Nothing Heads weaves references and imagery from the Buddha, the Beatles, and the Breakfast Club just to name a few.Obla Di. Obla Da.

¡Aprenda todo sobre el paganismo nórdico y cómo incorporarlo a su vida!¿Siempre ha sentido curiosidad por la magia y el mundo de los antiguos dioses nórdicos?¿Se ha preguntado alguna vez qué secretos ancestrales esperan ser revelados en las runas?¿Desea saber más sobre los dioses nórdicos antiguos, que han sido objeto de interés por parte de eruditos, artistas, historiadores y el público en general?Si su respuesta es afirmativa, ¡este libro es para usted!Aprenda más sobre los dos panteones principales de dioses, los Æsir y los Vanir, y los Jötnar. Descubra cómo se creó el mundo nórdico y la fascinante historia de cada dios a través de fuentes arqueológicas y etimológicas.Este libro está dedicado a mostrarle cómo puede incorporar a su vida la belleza, el poder y los misterios del universo nórdico. Aprenderá las funciones de los dioses, el alfabeto rúnico que el universo reveló a Odín tras el sacrificio de su ojo, las oraciones a los dioses y cómo crear altares.En este libro, podrá:Introducirse en la mitología nórdica.Aprender todo sobre los Æsir y los Vanir.Comprender el papel que los Jötnar, los feroces gigantes, tenían en la sociedad nórdica.Aprender la historia del futhark, el alfabeto rúnico y cómo tirar las runas.Descubra las oraciones a los dioses que puede utilizar.Aprender sobre los festivales y fiestas que se celebraban en el mundo pagano nórdico.Aprender a hacer un altar a los dioses y a los ancestros.Encontrar prácticas diarias para incorporar a su vida.¡Y mucho más!

The Dead Doll - and other verses is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1899.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

Queer Little People is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1895.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.