Mythology

'The Yoruba Story of Creation' is an exciting tale that follows the mythical adventures of Obatala, one of the Orisa who make up the Yoruba pantheon, as he created the Earth and the first people.

On Backgammon Time is a Teaching Story by Tahir Shah, one of the foremost writers of his generation, who was himself raised in the ancient tradition of stories and storytelling.The son of the prominent Sufi writer and thinker Idries Shah, Tahir was weaned on folktales and folklore, drawn from all points of the cultural compass.Encouraged to write stories of his own from early childhood, he was trained to draw both perception and entertainment from the great story treasuries, such as The Thousand and One Nights.Descended from a long line of storytellers, Tahir learnt that the simplest tale often contains interwoven layers of meaning, knowledge, and acuity frequently invisible to the reader - and that by learning to recognize the subtleties, it's possible to mine a treasure trove of wisdom.

The Paradise Tree is a Teaching Story by Tahir Shah, one of the foremost writers of his generation, who was himself raised in the ancient tradition of stories and storytelling.The son of the prominent Sufi writer and thinker Idries Shah, Tahir was weaned on folktales and folklore, drawn from all points of the cultural compass.Encouraged to write stories of his own from early childhood, he was trained to draw both perception and entertainment from the great story treasuries, such as The Thousand and One Nights.Descended from a long line of storytellers, Tahir learnt that the simplest tale often contains interwoven layers of meaning, knowledge, and acuity frequently invisible to the reader - and that by learning to recognize the subtleties, it's possible to mine a treasure trove of wisdom.

Dying wasn't part of the plan.Ariadne's plan was: help her husband, Dionysus get recognized as a god by his father and accepted on Olympus. Her husband elevates her with him, making her a goddess. Simple.But then she dies. Critically, before her husband is recognized as a god.It turns out the dead are terrible gossips, and the rumors coming in about her husband are starting to get ugly...

Unlock the secrets of Victorian England's underworld of fae magic, love and murder in this spellbinding romantic fantasy. A spirited young woman's quest for the extraordinary entangles her in a deadly investigation, where she must unravel murder, life-altering secrets and a forbidden love that transcends realms to save all she holds dear.Bound by the constraints of Victorian England, Lady Alice Hyde's future appears secure in a marriage arranged by her uncle, the Viscount. But her heart yearns for more than being a traditional and dutiful wife. Blessed, or cursed as it seems, with a curious mind and a thirst for knowledge, she eagerly anticipates a visit to The Great Exhibition at the Crystal Palace.However, her journey takes a darker twist when she stumbles upon the lifeless body of a young woman. Drawn into the investigation alongside the enigmatic and exasperating Cyan, Alice finds herself on a treacherous path fraught with danger and desire.Together, Alice and Cyan battle not only dark forces but also a growing attraction that defies the chasm between their worlds.As they unravel the mystery behind the murder, Alice discovers a whole new realm of terrifying possibilities that leads them to an all-powerful and vengeful fae who threatens everything.In a mesmerising blend of romance, fantasy and intrigue, The Charmed is a spellbinding tale of love, magic and choosing one's destiny. Join Alice and Cyan on a heart-stilling journey where they discover that even in the darkest of shadows, love can illuminate the way and potentially conquer the impossible.The Charmed is the first book in the Fae of the Crystal Palace series and brings together the historical romance of Bridgerton with the mystery of Sherlock Holmes and an irresistible sprinkle of A Court of Thorns and Roses fae. It features medium level steam.

This is not a book for children, but it is a book for everyone who was a child once upon a time.Jane Gilmore, author of Fixed It and Teaching Consent, takes aim at fairy tale princesses and hits right at the heart of the myths that underpin women's poverty and men's violence.Though a piecing combination of analysis and storytelling, Jane Gilmore peels back the layers of enchantment and exposes the ugly truth behind the fairy tales that have been embedded in our culture over millennia of telling and retelling.After laying bare the history, context, and effect of fairy tale princesses, the reworked stories of Snow White, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, the Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast shine a light into the darkness and show us the dangers of the fairy tale princess myth.

I've written over 65 books, created a training program in Germanic Magic, and now I decided to explore skaldic poetry by translating my book: "The Norse Gods and Their Myths," into a poetic edition. I don't claim to be a great poet. This book has been a disciplined exercise for personal growth. If Asatru is to become a "living religion," then we can't continuously harp back to works of literature that are a thousands of years old. We need modern-day skalds writing new Eddas about the Gods. I humbly submit this book of poetry as an attempt on my part to do just that. I do hope it will inspire you to write your own poetry.

Das wohl bekannteste Drama der klassischen Literatur Thailands ist ein im Original rin Versepos. Das Grundmotiv stammt aus volkstümlichen Überlieferungen, die über Generationen von sogenannten Sepha-Erzählern vorgetragen wurden. Im frühen 19. Jahrhundert wurde es von verschiedenen Dichtern tradiert und jeweils um viele Details ergänzt. Sogar zwei Könige versuchten sich an der Bearbeitung des Stoffes.Die heute als offiziell geltende Fassung wurde 1917/18 von Prinz Damrong Rajanubhab zusammengestellt. Kernmotiv ist eine klassische Dreiecksgeschichte: Khun Chang und Khun Phaen, die beide dem niederen Adel angehören. Der eine ist reich, aber hässlich, der andere schneidig aber mittellos. Beide werben um die liebliche Wanthong. Im Verlauf der Handlung, die sich über einen Zeitraum von 50 Jahren erstreckt, kommt es zu zwei Kriegen, zu Entführungen, Verrat, einem idyllischen Waldaufenthalt, Gerichtsverfahren, Folter und Haft. Letztlich verurteilt der König Wanthong zum Tode, weil sie sich weigert, sich endlich für einen der beiden Männer zu entscheiden. Den Reiz des Stückes machen so vielfältige Elemente wie Heldenmut, romantische Liebe, Sexualität, Gewalt, übersinnliche Fähigkeiten, Horror, stellenweise derbe Komik, aber auch Abschnitte lyrischer Schönheit aus. Erstmalig das komplette Werk in Prosa und deutscher Sprache.

Inspirational quotes: Pearls of Wisdom to lift you up. In this book we have collected and put the best of quotes from the Prophets. When you are feeling a little down, pick up this book and you will find a quote that will give you a lift.

A spark of light named Wisp appears in deepest part of the ocean. Wisp is thrust into an unknown world with new experiences. This is the story of Wisp navigating the riptides of life.

At the dawn of victory, Ambrosius Aurelianus sets out to abandon his legacy of war, for an age of peace and mercy. He plans to spend the remainder of his days with the woman he loves. Britannia needs a king and he will serve as the custodian ruler, until Arthur Pendragon's coronation. Deceit, betrayal and a powerful curse, from the ambitious witch, Fatimah, changes Ambrosius forever. The Demon Queen, LIlith, transforms Ambrosius into The Crimson King, the world's first vampire. Ambrosius, rises from his grave, and cannot resist his terrible thirst for living blood. The atrocities of his affliction lead him to begin his campaign to end the plague of his immortality. As he unravels the mysteries, of both the Physical and Spiritual Planes, he discovers the awesome and terrible traits of what it means to be a vampire. Meanwhile the witch that placed the curse must contend with her half brother Kotzebue, as she tries to destroy the evil that she has beset upon the world. All the while, powerful agents of darkness pull the strings from the shadows Ambrosius must overcome the one thing that compounds his suffering. With his enemies moving in from all directions, he must embrace the darkness and accept the nature of the beast he has become. What will a victory mean for the demonic forces, that orchestrated the birth of the Crimson King? The only way to know, is to walk through the valley of The Shadow of Death.