Mythology

Algernon Henry Blackwood, CBE (14 March 1869 - 10 December 1951) was an English broadcasting narrator, journalist, novelist and short story writer, and among the most prolific ghost story writers in the history of the genre. The literary critic S. T. Joshi stated, "His work is more consistently meritorious than any weird writer's except Dunsany's" and that his short story collection Incredible Adventures (1914) "may be the premier weird collection of this or any other century". Throughout his adult life, he was an occasional essayist for periodicals. In his late thirties, he moved back to England and started to write stories of the supernatural. He was successful, writing at least ten original collections of short stories and later telling them on radio and television. He also wrote 14 novels, several children's books and a number of plays, most of which were produced, but not published. He was an avid lover of nature and the outdoors, as many of his stories reflect. To satisfy his interest in the supernatural, he joined The Ghost Club. He never married; according to his friends he was a loner, but also cheerful company.His two best-known stories are probably "The Willows" and "The Wendigo". He would also often write stories for newspapers at short notice, with the result that he was unsure exactly how many short stories he had written and there is no sure total. Though Blackwood wrote a number of horror stories, his most typical work seeks less to frighten than to induce a sense of awe. Good examples are the novels The Centaur, which reaches a climax with a traveller's sight of a herd of the mythical creatures; and Julius LeVallon and its sequel The Bright Messenger, which deal with reincarnation and the possibility of a new, mystical evolution of human consciousness. Blackwood died after several strokes. Officially his death on 10 December 1951 was from cerebral thrombosis, with arteriosclerosis as a contributing factor. He was cremated at Golders Green crematorium. A few weeks later his nephew took his ashes to Saanenmöser Pass in the Swiss Alps, and scattered them in the mountains that he had loved for more than forty years. (wikipedia.org)

Wizards and witches are the main characters in fairy tales all over the world. They will have elves, demons and fairies as their friends. Along with Yakshi, Gandharva, Madan and Maruta, there were sorcerers who were powerful and fierce in the colorful stories that circulated in ancient Kerala. Along with the powerful local kings, sorcerers were prominent in many of the written records of ancient Kerala history. Thevalassery Nambi was a famous and brilliant magician of Travancore. This book tells the great magical stories of that extraordinary man who subdued Gandharva, Vadayakshini and Marutya before his magic wand.

After chasing a butterfly and hitting his head, a young boy stumbles into an Enchanted Forest where he meets the Faeries who guard the land. His encounter with them alters the course of his life, as he grows up to become the man whom the great Elvish lords had predicted would become - a Hero.

They are the stories we've known since we were children. Rapunzel. Hansel and Gretel. Cinderella. Sleeping Beauty. But the works originally collected by the Brothers Grimm in the early 1800s are not necessarily the versions we heard before bedtime. They're darker and often don't end very happily but they're often far more interesting. This version of Grimms' Fairy Tales includes the original versions of the stories translated by Edgar Taylor and Marian Edwardes.

Experience the unforgettable magic of these original stories and illustrations from the imagination of writer and artist Helen Whistberry.You'll discover an elder god keeping a loving eye on their forest, a girl made of glass and other characters fighting for their lives against both impossible odds and monsters (human and otherwise), some wise guys having a supernaturally bad day, and the exploits of a loner gun-for-hire and his loyal dragon.From fantasy and folklore to horror and sci-fi, these tales are tied together not only by their forest settings but by a sense of humanity (even in those characters who aren't quite human), empathy for all creatures, and the weird beauty to be found in moments both light and dark.And be warned! There are dark and sometimes violent themes ahead and not all stories have a happy ending, but for those brave enough to venture into these wild woods, 10 unforgettable experiences await.

Be prepared to enjoy the lively tales of the sly trickster, Ijapa the tortoise, in this book. These tales give storytellers the opportunity to creatively engage with their audiences. The call-and-response style used in this book is great for audience participation. The delightful illustrations are also brilliant taletellers in their own rights. The trickster captivates storytellers around the world. His eloquence and resourcefulness are subjects of discussion in many storytelling circles, especially in West Africa. He moves at a slow pace and carries a huge shell on his back; nevertheless, he is able to bring mighty animals, like the hippopotamus and the elephant, to their knees. Teachers can use this collection as a co-curricular resource to generate discussion in subjects such as: English, Geography, Religious Studies, Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE), and many others.

In the heart of the fabled Labyrinth, Theseus, prince of Athens, is at the mercy of the terrifying Minotaur. Far from being a mindless, merciless brute, though, the creature begins to tell his tragic story ...

Meet Jua, a little girl, as she goes on an adventure from a sunny place to a snowy faraway land where she finds herself looking different from everybody else. Will she make new friends? Will she be happy in the new land? Dive into the book to find out what happens on Jua's bizarre adventure!

Mc Teague - A story of San Francisco 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.

Stories of the Saints - For Children - The black letter Saints is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1892.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.

Die Schreiträger haben Legentum in einen Bürgerkrieg gestürzt. Nun werden die Schicksalskarten neu gemischt - nicht nur für Sulius, der für die Ermordung des größten Helden Legentums verantwortlich gemacht wird. Auch Elmon muss sich den Grenzen seiner Gabe stellen und kommt dabei einem Geist aus seiner Vergangenheit auf die Spur. Einzig Cami tritt der Finsternis offen entgegen und deckt dabei Geheimnisse auf, die mit den ersten Klangbändigern zusammenhängen. Doch während alle drei dem Einklang der Magie auf den Grund gehen, erstarkt im Verborgenen die Finsternis immer mehr. Der letzte Kampf um Legentums Seele hat begonnen.

Der bedeutende Klassische Philologe Ulrich von Wilamowitz-Moellendorf (1848 - 1931), dessen Verdienste auf dem Gebiet der Klassischen Philologie nicht hoch genug eingeschätzt werden können, veröffentlichte mit dem hier vorliegenden Werk einen unveränderten Nachdruck aus der ersten Auflage seines Werkes "Euripides Herakles". Nachdruck der Originalausgabe aus dem Jahr 1907.

Im Lande des Mahdi I ist ein unveränderter, hochwertiger Nachdruck der Originalausgabe aus dem Jahr 1896.Hansebooks ist Herausgeber von Literatur zu unterschiedlichen Themengebieten wie Forschung und Wissenschaft, Reisen und Expeditionen, Kochen und Ernährung, Medizin und weiteren Genres. Der Schwerpunkt des Verlages liegt auf dem Erhalt historischer Literatur. Viele Werke historischer Schriftsteller und Wissenschaftler sind heute nur noch als Antiquitäten erhältlich. Hansebooks verlegt diese Bücher neu und trägt damit zum Erhalt selten gewordener Literatur und historischem Wissen auch für die Zukunft bei.

Following on from the hugely popular Treasury of Folklore: Seas and Rivers and Woodlands and Forests comes Treasury of Folklore: Stars and Skies, an exploration of the mysteries of the stars, skies and heavens above.People have gazed up at the same stars for millennia, trading stories about them; conjuring gods and goddesses; mapping the constellations; and navigating the complex human world below. The tales, traditions and myths included here traverse countries and continents and have been chosen to highlight how humans are linked through time and place, with shared dreams, fears and ways of rationalising the unknown.Under 'Stars and Heavens' Willow delves into rosy fingered dawn and the hubris of Icarus, the Greek myths surrounding the constellations and the omen of meteors, the trials of the Hawaiian goddess Hina and the legend of the rabbit in the moon. In the section on 'Skies' we are introduced to winged Pegasus and the trials of the Firebird, the Witch of Westray and stories of storms, the mysteries of the Northern Lights and unexplained UFOs. Treasury of Folklore: Stars and Skies is a fascinating portal into a rich history of myths surrounding the sky, an aspect of the natural world that continues to fascinate and confound.

The most popular series by the most successful Chinese author - a cultural monument translated into English for the first time.

Leo N. Tolstoi: Volkserzählungen, Märchen und SkizzenLesefreundlicher Großdruck in 16-pt-SchriftGroßformat, 210 x 297 mmBerliner Ausgabe, 2023Durchgesehener Neusatz mit einer Biografie des Autors bearbeitet und eingerichtet von Theodor BorkenErstdruck der deutschen Übersetzung von Hanny Brentano: Regensburg, Habbel, 1911.Inhaltsverzeichnis:Volkserzählungen, Märchen und Skizzen.Gott sieht die Wahrheit, aber offenbart sie nicht gleich.Die Bärenjagd.Lösche den Funken, ehe er zur Flamme wird.Der Feind ist zäh, aber Gott ist stark.Die Kerze.Wo Liebe ist, da ist auch Gott.Kinderweisheit und Männertorheit.Die beiden Brüder und das Gold.Iljas.Wie das Teufelchen das Brotränftl verdient hat.Das eigroße Korn.Der große Bär.Umschlaggestaltung von Thomas Schultz-Overhage unter Verwendung des Bildes: Ivan Bilibin, Illustration russischer Märchen, 1900.Gesetzt aus der Minion Pro, 16 pt.Henricus - Edition Deutsche Klassik GmbHÜber den Autor:1828 als viertes von fünf Kindern einer russischen Adelsfamilie auf deren Landgut Jasnaja Poljana bei Tula geboren, studiert Lew Nikolajewitsch Tolstoi in Kasan orientalische Sprachen und Jura, um 1847 auf das ererbte Stammgut seiner Familie zurückzukehren. Als Fähnrich der zaristischen Armee nimmt er am Krieg im Kaukasus und später am Krimkrieg teil. Die realistischen Schilderungen seiner Militärerfahrungen machen ihn schon als jungen Mann zu einem bekannten Schriftsteller. Er richtet reformpädagogische Dorfschulen nach dem Vorbild Rousseaus ein und schreibt zahlreiche Schulbücher, darunter sein 1872 erschienenes »Alphabet«, das bis in die 1920er Jahre in russischen Grundschulen zum Einsatz kommt. Seine großen Romane »Krieg und Frieden« (1869) und »Anna Karenina« (1878) machen ihn bereits zu Lebzeiten zu einem weltberühmten Autor. Die sozialen Missstände des Zarenreichs verurteilt er entschieden, allerdings lehnt er die Diktatur des Proletariats ebenso ab und empfindet die »theoretische Widersprüchlichkeit« der Kirche als »schädliche Lüge«, was ihm polizeiliche Drangsalien und 1901 die Exkommunikation einbringt. Vielmehr verfolgt er einen religiös inspirierten Anarchismus, der auf Gewaltlosigkeit und bedingungsloser Nächstenliebe basiert. Am 20. November 1910 stirbt Lew N. Tolstoi auf einer Reise in einem offenen Zug an einer Lungenentzündung. Seine Tochter Alexandra verdient als Alleinerbin seines literarischen Nachlasses eine erhebliche Summe mit dem Verkauf der Rechte. Mit dem Geld kauft sie der Mutter und Witwe das Landgut Jasnaja Poljana ab und übergibt dem Wunsche des Vaters entsprechend das Land den ehemals leibeigenen Bauern.

Als im Jahre 2001 der ehemalige Bürgermeister Uwe Schneider seine Kindheitserinnerungen, mit dem "Lausgung" zur Geburt verhalf, war die Resonanz unter den Freunden der erzgebirgischen Mundart so groß, dass in den Jahren bis 2008 fünf weitere Bücher in mehreren Auflagen, erscheinen konnten. Vom "Halbstarken", "Aufsteiger", "Staatsfeind", "Stillem Wasser" und "Bürgermeister" führt nun der Weg seiner Lebenserinnerungen folgerichtig zum "Ruheständler". Damit liegt erstmalig in unserer Region eine vollständige Lebenserinnerung in Mundart vor. Wie schon in den vorausgegangenen Büchern lässt Uwe Schneider wieder den Leser an seinem turbulenten Leben teilnehmen, übersprühend von Witz, Ironie und Satire. Es darf gelacht werden und nicht zu knapp. Doch wie immer spart der Autor nicht mit Kritik, besonders wenn es um die Entwicklung unserer Gesellschaft in den letzten zehn Jahren geht. Uwe Schneiders kleine Geschichten, heiteren und nachdenklichen Inhalts, sind ein historisches Zeugnis über das Leben im Erzgebirge von der Mitte des 20. Jahrhunderts bis zur Gegenwart.

WHY CAN'T SHE STAY AWAY......FROM THE COLD, DARK FOREST? Retreated to her grandmother's house in the middle of nowhere, Sini tells herself that she's just recuperating from the tragedy that stole her future.Collapsed in the freezing snow, Sini realises she can't take another dark, endless winter alone. Abandoned by everyone-even the ones who loved her the most-she gives up on life. Only a miracle, a tiny owl with huge eyes, can bring back her spirit. Day by day, Sini uncovers more secrets that must forever stay hidden from the world. She finds a friend and confidant in a beautiful, otherworldly being, but there's a price to pay.Learning of secret realms and ancient obligations passed on from generation to generation, Sini faces the biggest challenge of her life. WILL SINI CHOOSE AN EASY ESCAPE TO A WARM PLACE FAR AWAY, OR WILL SHE STEP ONTO A PATH FILLED WITH MYSTERY AND DANGER? Winter Heart is a different take on Finnish mythology and folklore, gloomy winters, and love that transcends time and space. This book begins the Winter Heart series; an epic story of the courage to become the hero you never wanted to be, because the fate of two worlds lies upon your shoulders, and you'd do anything to save the one you love the most.If you desire to escape to a place with spirit animal companions, shamanism, and ancient magic, this book is for you!

Medusa. The name alone is frightening.It chills the blood and conjures images of a terrifying monster.But could there be more?A daughter.A protector.A lover.A victim. Legend tells us how she died.Now it is time to discover how she lived.