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

Two manuscripts in one book:Druidism for Beginners: An Essential Guide to Druidry and Everything You Need to Know about Druid Magic, Solitary Druids, and Celtic SpiritualityNorse Spirituality: Unlocking Norse Paganism, Shamanism, Magic, Asatru, Elder Futhark Runes, Divination, Spells, and HeathenryDruidry is a fascinating path that will change how you perceive your life and the world around you. To become a modern druid, you should first travel back in time to learn everything about ancient Druidism and uncover all the knowledge that can help you on your path to practicing modern Druidry. This book will give you all the information you need to get started.In the first part of this book, you will:Learn about how modern Druidry came to beUnderstand Neo-Druidic ordersDiscover more about the sacred celebrations of DruidismLearn about the Awen and how to work with itUnderstand the importance of nature and trees in DruidryMaster connecting and working with treesThe second part will guide you through different practices of Norse magic. The information gathered in this book will help you see which tradition you feel aligned with the most. It will be the perfect stepping stone for the start of your own individual Norse magic practice, whichever it may be.In the second part of this book, you will:Learn all about the colorful background of the Old Norse religion and the true meaning of Norse PaganismLearn how the Norse pantheon and cosmology helped shape the spiritual practices of the Norse peopleDiscover how the Norse view death and the afterlifeUnderstand the concepts of Asatru and Heathenry and the main differences between these two practicesDiscover what Shamanism in Norse spirituality looks like and how Seiðr is performedMaster the art of working with the goddess FreyaDive into journeying and make your first journey through YggdrasillLearn the history and practical side of Runic divinationDiscover the secret behind the powerful Galdr magic and its connection to SeiðrAnd much, much more!

About The Author:Leford A Hunt has been a Christian for over 40 years who serve Decon in the world harvest community church international also serve has care take in churches involved in the building of churches involved in community services such as a food bank ministry and many community developments is a family man with a wife and two daughters who have given him three beautiful grandchildren he is a license interior remodeling contractor he is god servant who serves him faithfully in prayer and fasting. He is known as one who god has used to do some good things in the state of Florida. He loves people and loves to help them.About The Book:Count the Cost has been given to me to write by god himself during seven days off fasting with just water I had hurt myself in an accident and was home following doctors order when one evening, the lord said to go into fasting for seven days, with just water he said water is your food I was instructed to do so it came to me the second day during the fasting to start to write this was not something that I had done before so I ponder in my heart what, I was going to write about what came in my head was two words the cost I write it on the paper and started writing about some little though that were going through my head but it was not making any sense, so I said, lord what should I write about and he said to tell them about my love, and so, He started to talk to me and whatever he said I write it in the book it went on like that for about two weeks and then He said, I stop talking do you that was his exact word so I stop writing and that is how the book came about written by god himself for you like john in the book of revelation. I am just the one he us to write it in a book. I am just a servant that does what his master told him to do. Jesus wrote this book for you because he loves us so much. The book is an invitation to us to come to heaven.

Po sikur të hyni në një botë të pazakontë, të mbushur me mrekulli dhe absurditete?Mirëserdhët në botën e çudirave - një udhëtim magjepsës në një shteg të fshehtë të imagjinatës.I shkruar nga Lewis Carroll, ky libër tregon historinë e një vajze të quajtur Liza, e cila njihet me një botë të çuditshme pasi ndjek një lepur të bardhë."Liza në botën e çudirave" është një rrëfim magjepsës për të gjitha moshat, duke ofruar një mbretëri të pasur me imagjinatë dhe reflektim mbi natyrën e logjikës dhe realitetit. Ky libër do t'ju çojë në një udhëtim të papritur, ku çdo hap mund të sjellë një ndjesi të re, një kuptim të freskët dhe një këndvështrim të ndryshuar.

In "Mystic Ukraine: From Folktales to Legends," Robert Potter invites readers on an enthralling journey through the heart and soul of Ukraine. Traverse the vast steppe, scale the majestic Carpathians, and stroll along the Dnieper's banks as ancient tales come to life in a tapestry of myths that have shaped a nation's identity. From legendary heroes to elusive spirits, Potter masterfully captures the essence of Ukraine's rich storytelling tradition. Discover a world where every whisper of the wind has a story to tell, and the past's echoes still resonate in the present."A mesmerizing journey through time and tradition!" - Emily Robertson"Potter has breathed new life into age-old tales." - Rajesh Kumar Gupta"A masterwork! Each story resonates deeply." - Hannah Mitchell"Transports readers straight to the heart of Ukraine." - Derek O'Sullivan"I felt every story in my bones, a must-read!" - Alejandra Ramos"Robert Potter paints Ukraine with words and legends." - Mohamed El-Sayed"An enchanting mosaic of folklore and history." - Li Wei Chen"Every page is a revelation. Brilliantly crafted." - Olivia Fitzgerald"This book reignited my love for folktales." - Thabo Mokoena"A cultural treasure; Potter's storytelling is unparalleled." - Isabella Rossi

When Molly Was Six is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1894.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.

A Little Girl of Long Ago is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1896.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.