Mythology

The Gam - Being a group of whaling stories 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.

"Time and Place" is a collection of short stories set largely in the same place, but over a period of some thousand years. The stories give an oblique, fanciful picture, sometimes humorous, sometimes tragic, of people and society at different stages between a simple, subsistence economy and our modern world.They start with an attempt to exert authority over others, even if that does mean eliminating those who do not share certain ideas. The stories progress through a humorous interpretation of the Norman Conquest, through brutality and war to the anguish of those unable to fully embrace life in all its aspects, and to the final triumph of love, difference and culture.Although very different from one to the next, the stories all affirm basic values such as integrity, compassion and love.

To those who wander the woods alone, be wary of all things magical under the moon. From werewolves to vampires, fairies and spirits, even the rumblings of dragons. Take to heart what warnings you can from these six grim tales.Mashup retellings of...CinderellaRed Riding HoodThe Fox and the WolfRumplestilskinThe TailorThe Fairy Tree of DoorosThe Juniper TreeThe CrowsFowler's FowlWizard of OzThe Crucible

Explores the importance of dragon and serpent energies and symbols from prehistory to the present around the world

Unveiling the Enchantment of Scandinavian Folktales! Uncover the mysteries lurking within the enchanting, perilous, and intriguing northern realms as you come face-to-face with the Vættir of Scandinavia. In this second volume of the series, you'll meet a whole new cast of these hidden folk who inhabit the forests, mountains, and waterways of the Scandinavian countries. This collection brings together legendary creatures like the alluring hulder, a forest spirit as beautiful as she is dangerous, fierce dragons, shape-shifting werewolves, and timeless tales of eternal kings. Within the pages of this volume lie traditional Scandinavian short tales, known as sagn, meticulously compiled, translated, and edited. Written down in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries by folklorists, these tales now breathe anew, offering a blend of magic, quirkiness, seriousness, and entertainment. Whether you're a folklore enthusiast, a lover of short stories, or simply seeking to immerse yourself in the wonders of Scandinavian culture, Secrets of the North is an enchanting read that will transport you to a realm of imagination and wisdom. Uncover the secrets of the Vættir and let their timeless tales inspire and delight you. Don't miss this opportunity to add a touch of enchantment to your bookshelf! Get your copy today and let the magic of these ancient stories come alive in your hands.

The magic and romances of the past are brought back to life in Patricia Telesco's A Victorian Grimoire. Take an inspiring look at the Victorian era and let your magic be inspired by the beautiful yet simple ways of conjuring magic that could very well have been practiced in yesteryear. Whether you are looking to explore Victorian herbal magic or learn some Victorian era-inspired love charms, this book will prove to be a treasured keepsake for years to come.

A Floral Grimoire sets out to combine Wise Woman know-how with the Victorians' floral fascination, blending folklore, history, and magic to create an enchanting, engaging book. This updated and revised collection of spells, prayers, and correspondences will make a welcome addition to any green witch's herbal book collection. Enter the Witch's Garden This charming book makes an excellent companion for those lovely, peaceful walks through the garden. Patricia Telesco has created a delightful grimoire that shows the reader how to create magical charms and spells using the abundance of floral life found to delicately grow in the witch's garden or in the wild forests and woodlands. If you've been drawn to a style of magic and witchcraft that is much more animistic in nature, then A Floral Grimoire will make an excellent addition to your magical library.

The book Sleep & Sorcery: Enchanting Bedtime Stories, Rituals, and Spells compiles many of the stories already beloved by hundreds of thousands of listeners, alongside exercises to connect with intuition, spirit, and the unconscious. Told in second-person, the stories welcome readers into magical and mythic worlds. Sleep Magic Made Easy Step across the threshold into a world of myth and magic, where you can safely drift off into a deep and comfortable sleep. Founded in 2022 by Laurel Hostak-Jones, Sleep & Sorcery began as a successful podcast and YouTube channel featuring original sleep stories inspired by folklore and fantasy. Told in second-person, the stories welcome readers into magical and mythic worlds. A Green Witch communes with spirit in their moon garden. An ordinary child is initiated into the mysteries of the goddess Cerridwen. A sleeper meets the weaver of all dreams. A weary knight ponders a strange encounter with the mysterious Green Knight. Deepen your practice by engaging with the story's theme in a unique ritual. Be as intentional about your sleep as you are about your waking experiences. Create dreamy ritual soaks. Practice automatic writing with the subconscious as your partner. Work with mythological themes in the Wheel of the Year. Exercises are accessible to witches, pagans, and muggles alike, all intended to enrich your rest.

Mastering the Art of Witchcraft contains everything that a beginner would need to build an independent practice of Witchcraft. Witchcraft is a religion and a system of magic, and this book provides a succinct but comprehensive exploration of both roles, allowing for the creation of a complete practice. Enhance Your Power Like Never Before Mastering the Art of Witchcraft is a beginner's guide to building both a liturgical and magical practice completely autonomous and independent from any tradition or current practice in modern Witchcraft. Unlike many other beginner's books, this book succinctly defines what is required to bridge both the religious and the magical aspects of modern Witchcraft to build a personal independent Witchcraft practice. Everything that you need to know, all of the liturgical and magical rites, and the basic background information is included in this work. Frater Barrabbas has written a five-book series for advanced Witchcraft studies and practices. These books were not for beginners, but now he has written this book, that teaches the beginner what they need to know and master to make the five-book series accessible. Modern Witchcraft, as it is practiced, is one half religious rites and the other half magical rites, seamlessly joined to produce a powerful discipline and regimen of practical rituals and exercises. This book was written for the beginner witch who wants to establish an independent and personal practice that will aid them in building an advanced magical and liturgical capability. Whether you belong to a coven and a tradition, or are a solitary witch, this book was written exclusively for you.

Mysteries of transformative initiation are found in the cycle of the hero and the heroine and expressed in the twenty-two trumps of the tarot. For the first time, they are brought together. Mastering the process of psychic transformation and wielding the powers of self-initiation are taught in this book. Self Initiation Made Accessible Initiation is one of the most mysterious and most documented of the traditional practices of Witchcraft. What is not well known is that behind the scripted initiations are the symbols of transformation encapsulated in the twenty-two tarot trumps of the Major Arcana. Initiations follow the literary cycle of the hero and the heroine, and combined with the trumps, produces a system of magic used to trigger and wield the powers of psychic transformation. Additionally, this book analyzes the traditional scripted initiations of Witchcraft, their relationship to Masonic initiations, and produces new practices like the periodic dedication rite, the third-degree ordeal, self-initiation of the four elements, the rumored fourth and fifth degrees, and the initiation mysteries of a Witchcraft inner order. Most importantly, this book gives the reader the ability to direct and shape their own inner cycles of transformation so that they might master the art of inner change for themselves and their students. The whole purpose of directing and shaping inner change is to assist in the overall process of achieving a sustainable mind-state of conscious ascension. The rituals and practices in this book give the reader, for the first time, the ability to design, write, perform, and realize the powers of psychic transformation and initiation.

Delve into the practice of magick with Raven Grimassi's book Wiccan Magick. This influential book serves as an incredible, in-depth approach to practicing a Wiccan branch of magick, although the techniques and foundational practices presented herein transcend well beyond the constructs of Wicca. The occult and metaphysical properties of herbs and stones are presented alongside techniques for exploring aspects of solar and lunar consciousness, lunar magnetism, the astral realm, and a selection of spells and rituals.

Embrace the Shamanic Path and tap into the powers of the Otherworld with Ecstatic Witchcraft: Magic, Philosophy, & Trance in the Shamanic Craft by Fio Gede Parma. Ecstatic Witchcraft: Magic, Philosophy, & Trance in the Shamanic Craft by Fio Gede Parma shows the witch how to journey deep into the Otherworlds and strengthen your connection to the gods and spirit allies. In this highly engaging book, you will be shown how to draw down and aspect the old gods, methods of entering trance, how to move between this world and the Otherworld, improve your seership and divinatory skills, and create effective ecstatic spellwork that will help you create magical change in your life and the world around you. This book offers so much more than simple spellcraft. It truly teaches you how to discover the true ecstasy of witchcraft.

The Eye of Odin seeks to combine classic astrology with Norse mythology, blending both in order to get a deeper understanding of human consciousness itself. Per Henrik Gullfoss presents a book that will be of interest to everyone, from Norse Pagans to occultists to astrologers. Norse Myth meets Astrology Per Henrik Gullfoss is widely known throughout Norway as one of the leading experts in the field of Norse myth and astrology, and within these pages he brilliantly brings together both of these topics to show the reader how these old stories led to the development of human consciousness and mystical thought. This important work will be of interest to occultists, astrologers, and other magical practitioners who align with the Norse current of beliefs.

Witchcraft Theurgy are the religious rites and the magical practices of Witchcraft blended together to formulate a magical system where coven deities become the emissaries of a sacramental magic. Anything blessed by the deities is an empowered sacrament, and these tools of godhead-empowered magic are available to all witches. "Theurgy" is defined as a magical operation to induce and encourage a deity to aid in a magical working. Coming from the Greek phrase, "God work", many witches practice their magic with and work alongside gods and goddesses, but do they know how to take those relationships to a deeper level? In Frater Barrabbas' latest work, Sacramental Theurgy for Witches, you will learn how to go further with your gods and, in the process, learn to be a Theurgist. Learn techniques to directly converse with ancient beings, use their help in magic spells, and learn how to assume the identity of a trusted god. Part of Barrabbas' For Witches series, Sacramental Theurgy for Witches will expand your spirituality and open your practice to new and exciting kinds of witchcraft.

Drawing on the myriad of beliefs from European witch traditions, Nathan King has created an impressive guidebook, combining mythology and folklore with operative rituals designed to enliven and quicken the metaphorical Witch Blood that courses through our veins. The Witchblood Awakens Witches are not just users of magick; we are a physical embodiment, reflection, and power of the source. Coursing through our veins is a potent, magickal elixir called the Witchblood, our personal source of power that creates the spark igniting our spells and rituals. In his first book, Awakening the Witch Blood, folkloric witch and high priest Nathan King takes the reader on a truly magickal journey through witch-lore, ultimately leading you on a journey of self discovery.

Gather your fellow witches and let the coven make magic! Written with the coven in mind, Deborah Blake's Circle, Coven, & Grove is a fantastic resource for the magical group looking for a solid ritual framework. Whether you are a new coven looking to jumpstart your group rituals or an established coven looking for fresh, new ideas for rituals, then Circle, Coven, & Grove will make an excellent addition to your library.

The Celtic mysteries are alive and well, and Jeremy Schewe is here to show us how to tap into these mysteries for inspiration and spiritual fulfillment. Weaving together personal experiences alongside Celtic myth and lore, we are shown how to form a relationship with the living Irish landscape and how Irish culture, heritage, and language can sustain our spiritual pursuits. You will learn about the sovereign goddesses of Ireland, the Irish origin of the Holy Grail, the mystical lore of forests and woods, the magic of the Irish holy wells, the virtues of certain aspects of the Irish landscape, and much more. Anyone who's inspired by the idea of incorporating the Irish-Celtic mythos into their magical and spiritual traditions will find this book offering a wealth of information.

The Magic of the Elements is the second installment in Deborah Lipp's elemental magic series. Building on the lessons and foundations she laid out in her first title with Crossed Crow, The Way of Four, the reader is challenged to dive deeper into the magical arts through spellcasting that draws power from earth, air, fire, and water. This down-to-earth yet highly engaging guidebook will show the seeker how to create spells using the four elements as a baseline, while providing detailed information about magical sources of power, the importance of focus in spellcrafting, and methods of raising power in magical practice.

Triple Nautilus award-winning author, Lucy H. Pearce's, Burning Woman was an initiation of fire, She of the Sea one of water and Crow Moon is of earth and air, a way back to ourselves through wild revelation.

Punk meets Druidry in the only trade edition of Jamie Reid's art, weaving c.180 radical art images into the structure of the pagan Wheel of the Year. The art is selected and introduced by curator Stephen Ellcock with notes on the seasonal celebrations by former Chief Druid of OBOD Philip Carr-Gomm.Time for Magic offers an entrancing overview of Jamie Reid’s incredible art, structured around the eight seasonal festivals of the Wheel of the Year (the equinoxes and solstices plus Imbolc, Beltane, Lughnasadh and Samhain). Jamie observed these festivals, holding rituals at his allotment in Liverpool, and focused on this theme in his later paintings. This book features key Wheel of the Year artworks as well as famous earlier pieces, including the pre-punk, Situationist-inspired agit-prop and the work he produced for the Sex Pistols. Curator Stephen Ellcock has selected the art and in his own inimitable creative style arranged it into season-themed chapters, as well as finding images of Druidic ceremonies held by Jamie’s great-uncle, Chief Druid George Watson MacGregor Reid.Stephen Ellcock in conversation with John Marchant introduces Jamie’s life, legacy and love of making trouble; John Marchant provides captions giving deep insight in Jamie’s work; and Philip Carr-Gomm writes about the Wheel of the Year and how it can help us find a new way of being in this era of climate crisis.

In Tamed, werewolves were pets. In Untamed, they're prey. The WereHouse is closed for business and werepets trapped in their beastly forms roam the streets. Christine and Aiden set out to free as many as they can, but soon learn they're not the only ones on the hunt.A powerful enemy has been working in the shadows, building a new empire from the ashes of the WereHouse. They're cunning. They're connected. They want revenge. And a certain former rogue hunter is number one on their hit list.When Aiden walks into a trap, he is thrust into a desperate fight for his life while Christine risks everything to find him. If she can't reach him in time, there may be nothing left to save. In the second book of the Werepets Unleashed series, humans are the true monsters and only the untamed can survive.

"A clear introduction to the spirituality, beliefs, rituals, and gods and goddesses of the Greek Pantheon from a modern practitioner. Rather than presenting the gods and goddesses as symbolic, lifeless figures one can use to embellish spiritual practice, this book teaches readers how to find each god or goddess within themselves"--

"In a style reminiscent of Mark Twain and Patrick F. McManus, Quay's first-hand knowledge and love of the land, the people, and the culture of the Ozarks comes through in this whimsical collection of engaging and mostly true stories. A delight for the mind and a balm for the soul-a must read!"Dr. Andrew BishopAnthropologist & Star of TV's Naked and Afraid. The Road to Derry County is a work that arises out of three great loves: faith, family and friends, and the Ozarks. Though sometimes hard to believe, the stories in this book are true ... or would be true if someone had not done the math beforehand (that'll make sense later). Perhaps a bit embellished, they have been told and re-told around campfires and woodstoves from one generation to the next.No matter your heritage, as the wisdom of these ancient hills captures your imagination, the stories herein will touch your heart and leave you richer, happier, and more thoughtful.Mark Allen Quay is an avid naturalist, distinguished scholar, ordained minister, teacher, and Air Force veteran. With two doctoral degrees, 40 years of teaching, and acclaimed literary works, he inspires with tales of astonishing grace, offering wisdom, faith, and a spirit of adventure to all who venture into his world.