Mythology

The fourteenth book in L. Frank Baum's Land of Oz series is titled Glinda of Oz. To stop a conflict between the Skeezers and the Flatheads, two local powers, Princess Ozma and Dorothy, journey to a remote area of the Land of Oz. In spite of Ozma and Dorothy, the two tribes' chiefs remain adamant and ready to war. Dorothy and Ozma discover themselves imprisoned on the Skeezers' glass-covered island, which has been magically sunk to the bottom of its lake, unable to stop the conflict. The warlike queen Coo-ee-oh, who is keeping them captive and the only one who knows how to raise the island back to the surface of the lake, loses the battle and transforms into a swan, forgetting all her magic in the process, trapping the inhabitants of the island, including Ozma and Dorothy, at the bottom of the lake. This makes their situation worse. Glinda is called upon by Ozma and Dorothy. With the aid of numerous magicians and magical helpers, she must discover a means to lift the island back to the lake's surface and free its residents.

Der Ägyptologe Heinrich Brugsch (1827 - 1894) will in vorliegendem Werk anhand der vorhandenen ägyptischen Denkmäler zeigen, dass "das Gebäude der altägyptischen Religion und Mythologie auf philosophischer Spekulation, welche die Glieder und den geistigen Inhalt des Kosmos auf die letzten Gründe genetisch zurückführt und die Entstehung aller Dinge aus dem Willen eines einzigen unsichtbaren, körperlosen, ungeborenen, unteilbaren, in sich selbst verborgenen, namenlosen Gottes hervorgehen lässt, der von Anbeginn an vor dem Seienden und der Anfang des Seienden war." (Vorrede) Nachdruck der zweiten Ausgabe in Frakturschrift aus dem Jahr 1891.

Ostara: A Book of Rituals and Celebrations for the Springtime Sabbat. This book is the ideal resource for those interested in the ancient festival of Ostara.

Summer's Snow is the first novel in a trilogy following the Briar Sisters, a new series that reimagines Snow White and Sleeping Beauty.

On Earth Pact, no species is as feared as the Impundulu shifters of the United Wake of Benekal. For Fayola, a veteran nearing the end of her compulsory military service, being a soldier had never been more than reluctant duty. As she prepares for her final special operation, her goal remains the same: Complete her mission so she can return home to her father. Tasked with rescuing a humanitarian doctor from a war zone, but not the orphaned children under her care, Fayola must decide how much she is willing to risk for the future she deserves. Jwahir, a human in a nation of warring shifters, finds herself holed up in a medical clinic with other orphans, praying for a miracle or a painless death. But when an Impundulu soldier arrives, stoic and determined, but with a reserved tenderness she tries to hide, Jwahir knows she has met her Dela Eden-her savior. However, people are not always who they seem, and crimes against children are too often ignored. For Jwahir, her true test of bravery begins, not in a medical clinic in a war-ravaged country, but in a bear shifter's cabin home in a peaceful forest. For Fayola, twenty-five years of retirement planning changes in the blink of an innocent child's golden-brown eyes. But what will she do when her goodwill pact goes horribly wrong?Content Warnings: on-page sex between consenting adults, on-page/implied child death, implied child sexual assault, talk of/threatening child physical assault, talk of suicide, talk of drug use, talk of sex slaves

Learn the Secret Language of Trees with a treasury of Druidic knowledge and esoteric lore supporting a Celtic Tree Oracle divination system unlike anything ever published before. Part of a new series by Joshua Free.

This special 25th Anniversary oversized hardcover Deluxe Edition commemorates completion of the "Draconomicon" and "Pheryllt Research" cycle of 'Merlyn Stone' material in 1998, revised and restored to make a prized addition to your personal esoteric library.Come and initiate yourself to the Ancient Mystery School and venture on a progressive journey through the Dragon Legacy and Druidic Secrets -- beginning in the depths of the Primordial Abyss and primeval birth of the "Great Cosmic Dragon" and following through the many millennium of secret knowledge carried to the present age...and the future!The Pheryllt Legacy is an important and integral part of the history and traditions of all cultures, and subsequently underlies all cultural magical traditions -- not to mention symbols and motifs that lie beneath the development of human civilization as a whole. Nothing is separate. And this is one of the lessons we learn from The Dragon -- that everything is connected together and we cannot see things in exclusion to other things if we are to see things, with Self-honesty, for how they truly are -- another gift of The Dragon.Whether you are simply curious, or seeking to explore deep teachings that may incorporate "dragons" and "druidry" into your spiritual and magical systems, the "Draconomicon" and "Pheryllt Researches" combined in this volume represent the invisible hand behind a quarter-of-a-century modern occult evolution, and has sparked hundreds of traditions.Many antiquated scholarly references to the "Books of Fferyllt" or the "Pheryllt" themselves may be found by a diligent scholar (many of which are paraphrased in this special anniversary collector's edition of "The Pheryllt Researches"). Whatever bits trickle down from classical literature and antiquarian druidism to satisfy a modern thirst for the 'pheryllt paradigm' have been collected together in one place - a sacred book once thirded in former presentations of a 'Pheryllt Trilogy' by Joshua Free and are now made whole -- forming a complete source book of undefiled mystical lore.Whatever name, guise, or title we might attribute to this work as the proverbial 'Body of the Dragon' -- and we have chosen "Pheryllt" -- this same lore (originally accessible to very few with small networks) serves as basis for the majority of Celtic and neo-Druidic revival of the past few centuries, not to mention other forms of 'neo-paganism'; whether or not it has received its due credit as such by those borrowing liberally from it.Hidden in the depths of the Dragon's Lair is an untold legacy of knowledge and power, secret societies and bloodlines, cults and symbols encompassing our entire material existence--and the means by which it can be controlled. It is quite possible this is among the best kept secrets in the history of occultism, even enshrouded in a cacophony of grand conspiracies. And in its most ancient forms, it is the undefiled, raw and primordial Truth of things -- just as we would expect the Druids, wizards and sages of old to understand them. And with true understanding, comes true wisdom.

She must learn to control her unusual magic or risk destroying the kingdom, and her friends.Destiny Snow hates blackmail, especially when she's the victim. Yet, the threat leads her to what she's always wanted-family. With family though, come demands. A requirement to attend the witch academy, where she's immediately an outcast. A call for her sacrifice. A claim on her heart.The loyal friends that followed her are outsiders who can't handle the toxic atmosphere adjacent to the underworld. Now, Destiny is caught in the middle of a power struggle between witches and warlocks. Both sides fight over the greater force controlling the devilish double-dealing. A force so powerful the entire coven could be ruined. A force that works against her and will take Destiny away from everyone she loves. A force that prophesized she'd destroy the kingdom. Can a powerful mixed majik stop the prophecy written about her before it comes to a Wicked End?Snow Witching White is the sixth book in the twisted fairytale series A Glass Slipper Adventure. If you like magical heroines, split family loyalties, and ill-fated lovers, then you'll love Allie Burton's new installment in this spellbinding series."Oh man! This book is my favorite in the series, hands down. It was absolutely thrilling from start to finish." - ReviewerBuy Snow Witching White and magically fly into jeopardy!

The Real Thing - and other tales is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1893.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.

Rodman The Boatsteerer And Other Stories is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition .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.

Pictures and Legends from Normandy and Brittany is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1881.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.

An illustrated guide to the folktales and real-life stories of the ghosts, monsters and demons of India, a culture famously rich in tradition and legends. Perfect for fans of Eli Roth's Urban Legends and Guillermo Del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities."I was not prepared for how deeply this book captivated me ... Ghosts, Monsters, and Demons of India is exemplary of what a book can be, how it can operate. It’s a bridge across space, time, and language" —Robin Sloan, author of Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore An encyclopedia of evil entities and folkloric fiends from across India, from Ladakh to Kerala, Lakshadweep to Nagaland, Naraka to Tuchenkwaka, complete with 60 spooky illustrations. Inside this book you will find ...Killer robots built with stolen Roman engineering technology that once guarded the relics of the Buddha The ghost of a 21-year-old motorcyclist whose Enfield Bullet is venerated at a highway temple in RajasthanA Himalayan drum-playing spirit-teacher whose wife is a fearsome YetiDiabolical entities conjured into existence by the simultaneous deaths of seven tigersTriple-rooted night-flying Vedic necromancersCall-centre employees from beyond the graveThe dreaded Ngalei Ahmaw of Maraland, whose victims’ heads detach themselves from their bodies at night and go wandering in search of blood ... AND MORE

"She was the wildfire that would set all his dreams ablaze."In this thrilling last novel of the Claiming Elfhame trilogy, the fate of the world is at stake as the Seelie and Unseelie Courts face off to see who will claim Elfhame once and for all.Kelera has returned to the Seelie Court only to find that Samael's magic has taken root in the very heart of the land. As the frost closes in on them, wreaking havoc on the Seelie's chance of survival, so does his army.If Kelera is to solidify the power needed to defeat him, she must search within herself to accept the truth of where she came from. With Adrastus and his volatile shadows by her side, and the weakened Seelie army at her back, Kelera will have to make the ultimate decision... Take what is rightfully hers and risk losing the man she loves, or do nothing and leave Elfhame at the mercy of a madman.Heir of Starlight and Truth is a New Adult novel recommended for mature audiences.Trigger Warning: Violence, harassment, intimacy, mild language

The second enchanting novel in the Claiming Elfhame fantasy trilogy whisks us into a new part of Fae territory as Kelera races to find the help she desperately needs.Uncontrollable magic. An ancient prophecy. A bounty on their heads.And a world succumbing to frost...Kelera's power has been unleashed, but not without a cost. Now she finds herself guilt-ridden, terrified of her own magic, wanted for treason... and bound to Prince Adrastus.Determination continues to drive her and Adrastus as they venture into the Seelie Court, desperate to seek out an army strong enough to stand against Samael and his treacherous Unseelie forces.But she and Adrastus can't outrun their enemies or fate for long.Samael is more determined than ever to claim Elfhame and the mortal realm for himself, and Kelera fears that without the fabled lost heir, the ancient Elder prophecy will soon come to fruition. Dangers are mounting and with the mortal traitor backing Samael, Kelera is resolved to get to her people before they, too, succumb to Samael's plans.But her troubles worsen when she finds herself caught between the loyalty she feels toward the mortals and her deepening connection to Adrastus. With time running out, it will come down to a choice between heart and duty.Can Kelera find a way to save both her people and the man who risked everything for her, or will she be left with nothing but embers and ashes to tend to?Heir of Embers and Ash is a new adult novel with mature themes. Recommended for 18+Trigger Warnings include: graphic violence, language, intimacy, harassment, and death.

"A pop history of UFOs, aliens, and extraterrestrial encounters, including photographs and illustrations"--

Der Tod ihrer Mutter ist für Prinzessin Neveflora ein harter Schlag. Dass sie sich in ihre Stiefmutter verliebt, macht es ihr nicht einfacher. Als sie es im Schloss nicht mehr aushält, flüchtet sie zur Siedlung der sieben Zwerge von Dwarf-Inc.Doch gerade jetzt schmiedet der Dämon Ukur finstere Pläne. Vor Jahrzehnten schon besetzte er Teile von Nevefloras Heimat, nun will er sich auch den Rest holen. Kann er in Schach gehalten werden, bis die Prinzessin aus der alten Prophezeiung geboren wird? Denn auf sie selbst, dessen ist sich Neveflora sicher, kann sich diese Weissagung auf gar keinen Fall beziehen.Neveflora und die Prophezeiung ist eine Märchenadaption mit Elementen von Schneewittchen. In dieser kämpft die Protagonistin um ihre Liebe, die Freiheit ihres Volkes und für die Gleichberechtigung.

Santa Claus turned up that Christmas eve with a special ride for Roop.Her wishes were granted but she lost her magical wand that night. She jeopardized herself on her visit to the fort in The Land of Golden Statues Will Roop be able to save herself from the hundreds of crocodiles Read this beautiful adventurous story to find out the special Christmas gift brought by Santa Claus for Roop.

Tobias Kramer est un thanatopracteur tout ce qu'il y a de plus normal. Jusqu'au jour où il reçoit un courrier et un billet d'avion pour Paris. Là, tout son monde s'écroule et s'ouvre sur un passé oublié dans les remous de Léthé. Mais il ne voulait pas croire en ces fadaises. Lui, un dieu ? Lui, Hadès ? Connerie ! Mais certains événements vont l'amener à peut-être revoir son point de vue...Dans le monde actuel, alors que rien ne laisse présager le danger qui menace la planète, Gaïa envoie un signe à ses petits-enfants en éveillant leur conscience car l'heure est grave. Cronos, le père des dieux de l'Olympe, est sur le point de s'évader de Tartare.

Der deutsche Altphilologe Karl Friedrich Nägelsbach (1806 - 1859) versucht mit dem hier vorliegenden Werk "die Gotteserkenntnis des griechischen Volksglaubens zu entwickeln, wie sie sich ermitteln lässt aus den Schriftstellern bis ungefähr auf Alexander und aus dem ganzen altgläubigen Pausanias". (Vorrede) Nachdruck der Originalausgabe aus dem Jahr 1857.

" It seems rather of necessity than predilection in the sense of apologia that I should put on record in the first place a plain statement of my personal position, as one who for many years of literary life has been, subject to his spiritual and other limitations, an exponent of the higher mystic schools. It will be thought that I am acting strangely in concerning myself at this day with what appears at first sight and simply a well-known method of fortune telling. Now, the opinions of Mr. Smith, even in the literary reviews, are of no importance unless they happen to agree with our own, but in order to sanctify this doctrine we must take care that our opinions, and the subjects out of which they arise, are concerned only with the highest. Yet it is just this which may seem doubtful, in the present instance, not only to Mr. Smith, whom I respect within the proper measures of detachment, but to some of more real consequence, seeing that their dedications are mine. To these and to any I would say that after the most illuminated Frater Christian Rosy Cross had beheld the Chemical Marriage in the Secret Palace of Transmutation, his story breaks off abruptly, with an intimation that he expected next morning to be door-keeper. After the same manner, it happens more öen than might seem likely that those who have seen the King of Heaven through the most clearest veils of the sacraments are those who assume thereafter the humblest offices of all about the House of God. By such simple devices also are the Adepts and Great Masters in the secret orders distinguished from the cohort of Neophytes as servi servorum mysterii...."