Mythology

Believing that he loves his beautiful pet bird too much to set it free, a wealthy merchant discovers that animals are sometimes better at learning by example than humans are.

In this humorous tale, a man greedily and impatiently hopes to acquire the skills and senses of an animal but ends up limiting his abilities rather than enhancing them.

When a little boy wakes up with a dry throat, the adults around him try remedies that only complicate matters and make the condition worse, ignoring what young readers will see as the obvious solution.

Prose tales of ancient Ireland and pre-Christian gods, the Ulster cycle of tales of great warriors, the Fenian cycle and the kingly cycle vested with the immortality of legend.

Rambles in the West of Ireland offers an immersive bicycle journey through Ireland's countryside capturing the essence of rural life and exploring Ireland's historic sites. This book is perfect for lovers of travel and Irish culture.

Destiny, psionic abilities, outlaws and a troupe of actors collide in a spellbinding reimagining of the Robin Hood legend. Lady Marian dreams of marrying her best friend, Robin of Locksley. However, a haunting vision reveals a future entwined with the repulsive Guy of Gisborne. Fleeing her foreseen fate, Marian joins a vibrant troupe of actors, where she discovers a new family and channels her psionic powers into crafting imaginative shows that resonate throughout England. Years later, compelled by an encounter with Prince John, Marian returns to Nottingham, only to find her homecoming shrouded in unexpected secrets. Her family, childhood friend, and arch-nemesis all harbour mysteries that challenge her perceptions of loyalty and love. As the fate of England hangs in the balance, Marian grapples with the question: can a play wield the power to save a nation? Is she destined to be powerless against the forces that shape her future? Amidst the realms of fantasy, romance, and folklore, alliances blur, enemies emerge, and Marian must unravel the truth to determine who stands with her and who stands against her. Marian's Play is a fantasy romance that breathes new life into the classic legend of Robin Hood, offering readers a mesmerizing tale of destiny, love, and the transformative power of storytelling. Are you ready to discover the secrets that lie within the heart of Sherwood Forest? *Contains mature scenes not suitable for minors

Prose/comics hybrid on the work and supernatural.

Biddy Early, a mysterious woman from Clare, Ireland was a mystic or witch, her extraordinary abilities sparked tales of cures, prophecies, and spells. Her magic cloaked bottle, served as a tool of clairvoyance, shrouding her life in mystery.

Embark on a kaleidoscope adventure down the Yellow Brick Road with Dorothy Gale and her peculiar companions - a brainy scarecrow, a heartful tin-man, and a courage-craving lion. L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is a fanciful tale that dances between dream and reality, where magic and friendship triumph over whimsy and wonder.

In the fantastical world of Ahtland, where gods and mortals walk hand in hand as the tapestry of kingdoms, dark powers, and enigmatic schemes unfold. This epic world book delves into the secrets, legends, and intrigues that shape this richly detailed universe.At its heart lies the radiant figure of Inlustris, a deity whose arrival in Ahtland marked a turning point in its history. From his divine sons, the Godkings, to the mysterious Noss and their Demonkings, the inhabitants of Ahtland navigate a landscape where wars are waged, alliances are forged, and power shifts like the tides.

What happens when long buried secrets are brought to light?Bronwyn longs to learn about her true past is before she can find peace with her Caledonii clan. But will that truth be too much to bear? And what will happen to Cuinn when he learns the truth as well? Bronwyn Blogh is the lone adopted daughter of the mighty Chieftain Ru of the Highland Caledoniis. Her differences, however, have become too much for her to bear. She's the tiny, dark-eyed sister, and though she is beloved, called Ru's gift by her family, she knows she's different. Her history and where she came from is a secret in her clan. And no one in her village can tell her the truth of her past. Cuinn Càidh was but a lad when he discovered a baby left in a field. Against his father's better judgment, they brought the babe home. Cuinn believed he'd be the baby's champion - instead he is told to forget he ever found her. That doesn't mean he listened. He may be loyal to his father and chieftain, but he's also loyal to the lads he found, even he must hide that loyalty. When Bronwyn decides it's time to find out about her past, her father demands that the now skilled warrior Cuinn join her - both as a guide and as a protector. Cuinn seems to hate her, and Bronwyn dreads this journey of discovery. As they search out Bronwyn's past, Cuinn reveals what her tribe has hidden from her, and when they encounter their sinister allies, the Decantae tribe, Bronwyn slowly learns why her past was hidden from her. She also learns that Cuinn's behavior was not borne of hatred, but of something much deeper. Their passion for each other is shocking and consuming. As they start to unravel the truth behind Bronwyn's past, Cuinn must sacrifice himself to protect Bronwyn, and she decides that her past, her freedom, isn't worth his life. Will they return to their village with their love, and lives intact? Or will the chaos of Bronwyn's past rip them apart? Start The Maiden of the Celts and discover this exhilarating enemies-to-lovers fantasy-styled, historical Highlander romance today! The novels in this series are serial stand-alones and can be read individually in any order, if desired. These historical romances are set in ancient Scottish Highlands and do not shy away from steamy scenes, occasional archaic curses, and accurate scenes of ancient life!

About the BookTHE LEGEND OF PARASHURAMA, THE SIXTH AVATAR OF VISHNU, RETOLD IN ALL ITS FANTASTIC DETAIL.The youngest son of Saptarishi Jamadagni, Ramabhadra has the weight of an immense prophecy on his shoulders. For not only is he the gifted son of a supremely revered rishi and his wife, he is also being quietly trained to fulfil his destiny as an avatar of Lord Vishnu. But the path to divinity is not one without trials. When his father and guru is suddenly snatched away from him, Ramabhadra knows he has to avenge his death, come what may. But before that he must master himself.A tale of revenge, love and duty Rama of the Axe is the story of Rambhadra's journey to becoming Parashurama.About the AuthorRanjith Radhakrishnan has been enchanted with Indian myths and lore for as long as he can remember. This is his first book, an attempt to retell a piece of Indian mythology. He lives in Bangalore.

In Ancient Greece, an 18-year-old farmhand and his twin sister embark on an epic adventure to protect their mother, and all they know and love, from Hera, the vengeful queen of the gods. Apollo is a graphic novel of classic Greek mythology, uniquely re-imagined within the H.P. Lovecraft Cthulhu Mythos universe.

Clocks of TimeGods and Goddesses roam the earth; only the beginning waves of the seven seas land as stars above heart newer life roam free.Gods and Goddesses created the land stories to the awoken first man dwarven folk of lands and merfolk of the seas living in coexisting harmony lands for gods.Times tick hourglasses are made we spoke grand lands of Dwarves of Sitnalta and Merfolk Atlantica. Conch shell magic and a dark twist of faith engulfed the lands. Time ends, a new beginning begins, empires fall, the rise of two Kingdoms, and a Prophecy of times stories awake. Looking MirrorThe dawning tides and attic stories of gods and goddesses have whispered tales of a world beyond ours, of the written language of humanity. Kingdoms will rise, empires will fall, hidden mountain hearts and caverns revealed, the time of increasing suns into the darkness of the moons, they will walk the earth and the seas, rattling their sight with eyes of wondrous thoughts and mysteries. An era of blossoming enchantment and stars of the cosmos will come to life, and the world shall bask in its beauty. The seas will ripple with the secrets of the ages, and the stars will twinkle with the truth of our existence. The dawning tides and attic stories will become the foundation of our understanding of the universe, and this understanding will be the bridge between the past and the future. Insight of candlelight hours!

Roxane Armstrong is a demigod raised by humans she long thought as her family. But all that changes on the day she receives a mysterious letter. And with it, a world she thought was a fairytale was brought to life. Along the way, she meets Olympos and Atria, the two Delfonse siblings that will ultimately lead her down two different paths. Despite saying they are acting in her best interest, one of them will lead her down a path that ends with the destruction of the world. With each step she takes, she learns not only about herself, but the world around her. Each shadow she sees is laden with secrets that threaten her with danger. With the fate of not only the world, but the Underworld in her hands, will Roxane be able to rise to the occasion?

The early twentieth century was the golden age of illustration for children's books, featuring the brilliant work of such artists as Arthur Rackham and Edmund Dulac. One of the finest creations to emerge from this era was East of the Sun and West of the Moon, a jewel of children's literature featuring 25 color plates and 21 monochrome images by Kay Nielsen, a young Danish artist who studied in Paris before moving to England in 1911. The collection included fifteen fairy tales gathered by Norwegian folklorists Peter Christen Asbjørnsen and Jørgen Engebretsen Moe on their journeys across nineteenth-century Norway. Translated into English by George Webbe Dasent, the stories-populated by witches, trolls, ogres, sly foxes, mysterious bears, beautiful princesses, and shy country lads turned heroes-were praised by Jacob Grimm himself for having a freshness and fullness that "surpasses nearly all others."This edition has been newly designed and typeset with all of the dazzling color illustrations and line drawings of the original. It is printed on large-format, 70-pound, acid-free, archival-quality paper with a case-laminate binding for durability and long use-by both children and adults. As C. S. Lewis wrote, "When I was ten, I read fairy tales in secret and would have been ashamed if I had been found doing so. Now that I am fifty I read them openly. When I became a man I put away childish things, including the fear of childishness and the desire to be very grown up." This collection of classic Northern tales is for readers of all ages to enjoy.

Ireland's landscape is steeped in folklore and history, and the untamed Atlantic seaboard is no exception. Stretching from the Inishowen Peninsula in Donegal to Kinsale in Cork, the Wild Atlantic Way encompasses 2,500 kilometres of spectacular coastline and a wealth of folk tales passed down through generations. This book immerses us in the wild beauty of Ireland's western periphery, seeks out these stories and explores their origins. Renowned landscape photographer Carsten Krieger has traversed and captured Ireland's verdant terrain for over twenty years. In this time, he has imbibed the geology, history and heritage of the island he now calls home. On his journey to create this book, he has retraced his steps, listening to the echoes of the past and looking with fresh eyes to unearth ancient legends and myths. While some of the places, stories and events in this book may be familiar, this is the first time they are presented in this way: a beguiling combination of photography, folklore and history. Through the eyes of a curious photographer, the already enchanting landscape is imbued with a touch of magic.

Magic has broken free, and the world is in grave danger.Jayne Thorne, CIA Librarian and secret operative, thought finding her father would solve everything. She couldn't have been more mistaken. Henry Thorne is a prime target for all her enemies, and everyone around him is in danger.Though Jayne's powers are reaching new heights, she must contend with her reluctant new Rogue, Vivienne, her inconvenient and growing attraction to her partner, Tristan, and a prophecy from an unnamed warrior goddess that warns her of the impending danger from the Torrent's powerful hidden mage who is controlling her mother, Ruth. Not to mention face down an ancient secret society tasked with protecting a grimoire vital to their cause.Meanwhile, Jayne's sister Sofia and her Rogue Cillian, along with other members of the TCO (the magical branch of the CIA), are searching for the newly magical children who are making news all over the country. But they are not the only ones with this mission. Sofia and Cillian must find, protect, and educate as many new Adepts as possible before dark forces steal their powers.With the help of her friends, family, and new allies, Jayne must decipher the prophecy, acquire the grimoire, and stop the powerful mage hidden in the Torrent. But even with their help, Jayne is not sure if she will be able to succeed. The enemies of the Torrent grow more powerful by the day, and they are relentless...A story of power, courage, and the fight against evil, this thrilling and suspenseful entry in the award-winning Jayne Thorne series will keep readers on the edge of their seats.

"Four traveling merchants stumble upon a magnificent palace. Once inside, they meet a mysterious man dressed in blue, and things happen that make them each question their past experiences and assumptions"--

A comprehensive and entertaining collection of urban legends from around the world, with a history and analysis of the origin of each tale, compiled by a leading authority in the field.A rich and unique collection of folktales and urban legends from around the world. Each story comes with an accompanying brief note to provide context. Including new tales reflecting new concerns; old tales repurposed for new audiences and new ways of telling. The collection illustrates that these stories are now alive across many new media. This is the first such popular book to bring together stories with both traditional and digital media origins and to examine how the phenomenon of social media has affected both the spread of urban legends and their very nature.Features the uniquely modern manifestation of folk mythology and legend, now made ubiquitous by the internet; the conspiracy theory.Includes urban legends such as: The Pickled Hand, The Babysitter, The Sandman.Includes conspiracy theories such as: Wild Fires, Fifteen Minute Cities and Organ Theft.40% of the stories originate in North America, 30% in Europe, 20% in Asia, 10% in Africa and elsewhereThe book also shows how stories spread and change from the country of origin to become global.

This book traces the roots and traditions of Scottish folklore and introduces all its key parts, combining a huge range of material from gypsy-lore and Arthurian legend to tales of magical beasts, demons and witches and lore associated with the natural world. A-Z of locations throughout the country and the folklore associated with each place.

The Ancient Egyptians continue to fascinate people from all walks of life.