Mythology

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.

Seven short stories, in which are found vivid retellings of the gypsy tales collected from the Wood family of Caegwyn. Including magical tales rich with the mystery of the Welsh landscape and quest stories. Paperback edition.

The enemies of the Torrent grow more powerful by the day, and they are relentless.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. As magic awakens, Jayne is the only thing standing between order and chaos.A story of power, courage, and the fight against evil, this thrilling and suspenseful entry in the award-winning Jayne Thorne fantasy 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.

"There is no other anthology that brings together similar stories of ancient women in power. These women threaten male power by stepping into the roles traditionally held by men. They command armies, exercise sexual autonomy and even dominance, speak in public, issue laws, and subject others (even masculine heroes and citizen men) to their control. All of these stories were written by men, and none of them can be read as affirmations or celebrations of women in power. They are instead misogynistic tales that aim to shore up masculine authority by exposing the consequences when women rather than men wield it. The sexist attitudes voiced in these stories continue to justify women's exclusion from power in our contemporary world. Yet, despite the fear and suspicion the male authors direct toward these women, we can find much to admire in their tales, from the coordinated action of the women of Aristophanes' Assemblywomen, to Dido's questioning of the male value system that leads Aeneas to abandon her, to the righteous anger of Boudicca against sexual violence by men in power, to the successful resistance of Amanirenas against Rome's colonial expansion. Read differently, these tales testify to the long history of women in power and help us forge new paths for female empowerment"--

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

A bestselling classic retelling of a traditional tale linking to key events in Jesus' life, perfect for sharing with children during Easter, Christmas, and as a family.

Imagine Greek mythology from the bird's eye view...In 'Pharmakides,' Alice Abyss twists myths. She creates a world where witches weave stars and herbs are the roots of legends. Each chapter of 'Pharmakides' is narrated by a different bird. This retelling of Medousa is a unique twist on a story from ancient times.

This book provides a firsthand account of how rock art functions as part of a living cultural system among a group of Aboriginal people in Northern Australia.

Let's travel back in time to learn about ancient Egyptian mythology!

A king learns that a life of plenty doesn't make up for a lack of skills or common sense. Rather than the usual happily-ever-after story, this tale shows that taking the time to learn is better than being handed everything on a platter.

In a world of magical, shapeshifting creatures, it can be difficult to remember who the hero's are and who the villains are, with the answer often being a matter of perspective. Grief and joy mix as secrets are revealed! Come on in to Drakonia, join the creatures of Taurus 9 through these times of unexpected, drastic, life altering changes. People come into each others lives, while others fade away or simply drop out... constantly changing realities for all involved. Funny thing about secrets and thruth, eventually, all is revealed. Nothing remains a secret for ever... well, very little remains a sercret for ever. The truth has a funny way of showing itself, eventually. ..

Susan Fulton's childhood was marred by the frequent visits of a frightening spectre.Now a young woman with a child of her own, she finds respite and peace from her unhappy marriage in the Glen, the local woodland that is steeped in folklore. Unbeknown to Susan the Glen has a deep, dark history, which will entangle her in the secrets it holds. The eerie presence within the Glen will change the lives of her fellow villagers forever as the mysteries of the dark woodland unfold, and the true nature of what resides there is revealed!Offering a distinctive voice to the fantasy and supernatural genres, combining classical foundations, characters, and mythology with a contemporary writing style as well as an unique approach to the former. The combination of comradery plus their trials and tribulations, action and fantasy elements, in vivid description throughout the book, brings enhanced appeal for readers.

This Fae-blooded omega and her clan on the run from the Empire have now reached safe haven. We made it. We crossed the border and are now safe.Now our main concern is putting some distance between us and the border, and finding a home for our growing family.Needless to say that my heat was a success and the project "bring back the Fae" is underway... starting with a couple of tiny Fae who will be born some months down the line.But at least we are now in safety and we can live and work in peace to build our dream of a home and family.Or so we think.The Empire, though, has other plans. Plans to invade the south and finish off any Fae blood that has survived.My mates can't sit on their hands while the south fights. The war is coming to us and to protect me and our clan, they will put their lives on the line.Will they make it back to me alive? Will we find our happy ending? *UNLIKELY LOVE is a full-length epic fantasy reverse harem omegaverse romance, meaning the main character has more than one love interest. This is the last book in the series with a happily ever after. It contains adult themes, foul language and explicit content with darker elements, as well as MM relationships. For 18+ only.This book uses alternating points of view.* Look inside the book for content warnings!This book contains pregnancy and (past) child SA. What to expect in this series:Omega awakeningFMC collects her men throughout the seriesFated matesScenting, marking, knotting, heats and rutsMM relationshipsBlind alpha in haremGrumpy/sunshineMen fall for her (almost) immediatelyMulti POVEpic fantasy setting

A king learns that a life of plenty doesn't make up for a lack of skills or common sense. Rather than the usual happily-ever-after story, this tale shows that taking the time to learn is better than being handed everything on a platter.

(Türkçe-Arapça iki dilli baskı) İhtiyacı olan her şeye sahip olan bir kral, bolluk içinde geçen bir hayatın beceri ya da sağduyu eksikliğini telafi edemeyeceğini öğrenir. Kral, dersini aldıktan sonra, kızının kendi hayatını kazanabilecek bir adamla evlenmesine özen gösterir. Bu masal çocuklara, alışılagelmiş mutlu prens ve prenses hikâyesinden ziyade, bir şeyler öğrenmek için zaman harcamanın uzun vadede her şeyin insanın önüne bir tabakta sunulmasından çok daha yararlı olduğunu gösteriyor.

Families compete so intently for the best way to prepare peaches that they fail to benefit from the actual fruit. Even young children will see the foolishness of overcomplication and competition illustrated in this delightful tale.

(Türkçe-Arapça iki dilli baskı) Aileler için en büyük övünç kaynağının şeftaliyi en iyi şekilde hazırlamak olduğu bir diyarda, komşular meyvenin gerçek özünü bulabilmek için birbirleriyle kıyasıya rekabet etmektedir. Rakiplerin aşırı hırsı nedeniyle her geçen gün daha da içinden çıkılmaz hale gelen has şeftaliye ulaşma yöntemleri o kadar karmaşıktır ki, şeftalinin asıl kendisinden faydalanma konusunda tamamen başarısız olurlar. Küçük çocuklar bile bu keyifli masal sayesinde aşırı karmaşıklığın ve rekabetin ne kadar ahmakça olduğunu anlayacaklar. Bu hikâye, Afgan filozof İdris Şah'ın düşünme becerilerini geliştirmek ve bilgelik aşılamak için kendi çocuklarına anlattığı, derlediği ve uyarladığı pek çok öğretici hikâyeden biri. Bu eşsiz masalların kökleri Orta Asya ve Orta Doğu'ya dayanıyor. Artık, hem ortaya çıktıkları topraklardaki çocuklara hem de Batı'daki çocuklara hitap edecek şekilde, mizah ve örnek verme yoluyla öğretmeyi ve ortak noktalarımıza dikkat çekmeyi amaçlayarak, özenle resimlendirilmiş olarak yayınlanıyorlar.

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.

Families compete so intently for the best way to prepare peaches that they fail to benefit from the actual fruit. Even young children will see the foolishness of overcomplication and competition illustrated in this delightful tale.