Mythology

In late eighteenth- and early nineteenth-century British literature, Scandinavia emerged as a place where Gothic terror took place. This book explores the extensive use of Nordic superstition in providing a vocabulary for Gothic texts as well as the cultural significance it had for writers attempting to understand Britain's northern roots.

A special hardback edition of Neil Gaiman's internationally bestselling novel with stunning new contemporary artwork by Monet Alyssa.

"These volumes outline critical elements learned from Scandinavian philology, folkloristics, archaeology, memory studies, and ethnography that provide not only an overview of the medieval Scandinavian world but also original arguments and interpretations that advance scholarly discussion in these areas"--

New York Times bestselling author and TikTok sensation Kalynn Bayron returns to fairytales with a lush, thrilling and original YA Snow White retelling that brings a new and exciting voice to this familiar tale. Perfect for fans of Cinderella Is Dead.Only the truly desperate - and foolish - seek out the Knight, an ancient monster who twists wishes into curses. Eve knows this first-hand: one of her mothers was cursed by the Knight and trapped in the body of a songbird. With the unique abilities to communicate with animals and conjure weapons from nature, Eve has trained all her life to defeat him.With more and more villagers harmed by the Knight's corrupt deals, Eve believes she's finally ready to face him. But when Queen Regina begins acting strangely - talking to seemingly no one, isolating herself, and lashing out at the slightest provocation - Eve must question if her powers are enough to save her family and her kingdom.

The battle's won, the demons sent back to hell, but the war isn't over, the werewolves are out for revenge! Lewis and Charlie are the last two remaining blood royals, the most powerful magical creatures in existence. They've had a lot of growing up to do, and fast. They've learnt how to control their magic and even saved the earth from disaster, but the werewolves are still on the loose and it's only a matter of time before the demons find a way out of the pit. In order to stop them, Lewis and Charlie, helped by their lycan friends (and a few handy humans), need to find the ultimate magical weapon, the demon killer, and put an end to the monsters, before they can take over the world. Shoulders of Giants, book two of The Demon Gatekeeper trilogy, is a thrilling ride through a world full of magical creatures, with angry werewolves, vengeful angels and even a two-headed dog.

Este completo manual invita a conectar con el poder sanador del arte y la creatividad consciente aplicadas a la práctica de la brujería contemporánea.A través de sus 115 páginas, explora cómo diferentes técnicas artísticas como la pintura intuitiva, el tallado de amuletos y la creación ritual de objetos mágicos pueden convertirse en actos de manifestación que nos conectan con lo sagrado.Asimismo, contiene detalladas guías para elaborar nuestras propias herramientas ceremoniales infundidas de intención, para diseñar un jardín de plantas mágicas y preparar una gran variedad de brebajes y elixires derivados de la herbolaria ancestral.Este libro despierta la conexión con las energías creativas del universo para sanar, bendecir y elevar toda forma de vida a través del arte y la artesanía consciente. Un invaluable texto de crecimiento espiritual práctico.

THE MYTHS OF FETRETATA Brief Account of Creations' Long JourneyThe first existential questions ever asked were - Who are we? Where did we come from? To where are we heading? You probably think that these questions were raised by the great minds in philosophy and metaphysical sciences. However, these questions were first contemplated not by the earthly mortal beings, rather by the living creatures found in the heavenly world.Some of them tried their best to resolve the mystery in their own way, which later determined not only their fate but also our life here on earth.In his own style of narration, the Ethiopian author Teninet Setegn now sheds light on the riddles of creations bringing up some of the rarest ideas that take you back to the first scene when the curtain of existence opened up. Not only that, the book will take you into a far future to show you the ending scenes of creations. Will these scenes be appealing or appalling?

Collects six short stories of fantasy and weirdness. Fans of Edgar Allan Poe, H. P. Lovecraft, Greek mythology, and biblical-inspired fantasy will find something interesting."Blood and Beauty" tells the tragic love story of a satyr and a dryad."Sutter's Well" records the weird encounter between two boys and a Lovecraftian monster in Appalachia."Morphine and Chocolate" draws inspiration from the medieval poem Pearl as it follows a father's search for his missing daughter from one weird landscape to another."The Facts in the Case of M. Hussman" takes inspiration from Edgar Allan Poe and records the horrific consequences of artificially extending life in a steampunk world."Shafts to Hell" returns to the Old West and takes the reader inside the mind of an insane miner."Good King David" combines the tales of Hamlet and Absalom in a Biblical fantasy world.

Thaddeus and Katerina, a Were-wolf and a Were-jaguar, travel the universe using small magical orbs that open portals to other planets. In his quest to train her in the art of self-defense as commanded by her father, the King of the Were-People, they finds they have mutual feelings for one another. Written for all ages, these ten short stories take five to ten minutes to enjoy their spoofing of real life.

A girl has to deal with a fallen angel.A Voodoo priest fights demons.Demons start issuing from the ground.Economics from a supernatural perspective.Some girls engage in a science project that goes too far.This and much more in this eclectic short story collection.

Imagine the Celtic saint Brigid and the great bodhisattva Guanyin sitting down together for a cup of tea. I certainly would want to listen in to their conversation! Oak and Lotus takes us to a similar place. It's a beautiful, expansive book about the joyful integration of Eastern and Western wisdom, a resource I expect to return to again and again.- Carl McColman, author of The New Big Book of Christian Mysticism and Eternal HeartOak and Lotus is a joy to read. Bringing Celtic Christianity into conversation with three major Eastern faith traditions-Hinduism, Buddhism, and Taoism-this book delights the heart again and again with parallels both uncanny and enlightening. Reader-friendly, it draws you in and won't let you go.- Rev. John R. Mabry, PhD, author of God as Nature Sees God: A Christian Reading of the Tao Te Ching and A Christian Walks in the Footsteps of the BuddhaKenneth McIntosh's book, Oak and Lotus, is a masterpiece of scholarship, insight, and wisdom itself, focusing on the mystic heart of Celtic Christian and three major spiritual traditions of Asia. I highly recommend this book for individuals as well as groups who want to deepen their spirituality.- Edward Sellner, professor emeritus of theology, spirituality, and animal theology, author of numerous books on Celtic spirituality, including Celtic Saints and Animal Stories: A Spiritual KinshipCritics may say, "This book is dangerous." My reply is: "Being born is dangerous. Live dangerously and find the Divine at the heart of the universe."- Ray Simpson, author of many books on Celtic Christianity, including The Celtic Book of Day, Brendan's Return Voyage: A New American Dream-Indigenous, Post-Colonial and Celtic Theology, and Celtic Christianity and Climate CrisisKenneth McIntosh's Oak and Lotus takes you on a holy adventure in which you set sail on your coracle in companionship with Celtic pilgrims, Buddhist monks, Hindu sages, and Taoist wanderers. On your journey, you may catch a glimpse and receive guidance from Brigid of Kildare, St. Brendan, Gautama Buddha, and Lao Tzu. McIntosh describes a spiritual path, and more than that, he provides tools and practices for spiritual transformation. When you read this book, you take a voyage of discovery and venture toward far horizons. This is one of the most inspirational books you will read on interspirituality and the universal wisdom of the Celtic sages.- Bruce Epperly, author of Jesus - Mystic, Healer, and Prophet and The Elephant is Running: Process and Open and Relational Theology and Religious Pluralism