Mythology

Song and Story - Later poems is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1884.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.

Les contes de Junama sont des histoires façonnées par le quotidien, abordant diverses étapes de la vie, de la naissance à l¿âge adulte. Un trait distinctif de ces récits est qüils permettent au lecteur ou à la lectrice d¿apporter sa propre conclusion à l¿intrigue, en fonction de son imagination.

Captured and forced to marry Henrik, Megara vows never to forget his monstrous behavior... but her hatred for her husband doesn't weaken her attraction to him. Henrik chases his legacy with the ferocity and strength worthy of a God. He will not be deterred, and he will not fail. Nothing will stand in his way. Not even a wife.But Henrik's strength can not keep Megara's beautiful soul from seeping into his heart. A choice is coming, between everything he ever wanted and the one thing he didn't know he needed.

Si alguna vez se ha sentido atraído por los relatos de los Y¿kai, los dioses y guerreros legendarios que impregnan la rica cultura japonesa, y se ha preguntado de dónde proceden estas intrigantes figuras, 'Mitología japonesa: una aventura épica en el corazón de tradiciones milenarias' es el viaje para usted. Este libro es la respuesta perfecta a su curiosidad sobre la mitología y el pensamiento japoneses. Las páginas de este libro le transportarán a través de las fascinantes leyendas del Sol Naciente, explorando apasionantes relatos que han conformado la identidad cultural de un país conocido por su impresionante belleza y su historia milenaria. Es un viaje no sólo a través del espacio, sino también del tiempo, desde el nacimiento mitológico de las islas japonesas hasta las interpretaciones modernas de sus leyendas. Conocerá a personajes leales y valientes como Momotaro y Benkei, y descubrirá las aventuras que los hicieron legendarios. Te fascinarán los temidos Y¿kai, criaturas sobrenaturales de singular rareza, como el travieso Kappa, el demonio del agua, y la bella Yuki-onna, la mujer de las nieves. Entre otras cosas, descubrirá cómo estas historias siguen vibrando en las fiestas contemporáneas. Este volumen no sólo ofrece una visión detallada de un aspecto fascinante de la cultura japonesa, sino que también sirve de guía ideal para quienes, como usted, deseen profundizar en el conocimiento de un país donde pasado y presente se entrelazan en singular armonía. Un país de contradicciones y perspectivas únicas. A través de este libro, vivirá experiencias únicas como:Inmersión en las épicas historias que narran el nacimiento mitológico de las islas japonesas.El encuentro con las famosas deidades y espíritus mitológicos de Japón, descubriendo quiénes son, sus leyendas e historias.El descubrimiento de otros mitos y leyendas de Japón, donde se explican en detalle enseñanzas y filosofías, incluidos conceptos como el Ikigai.La oportunidad de aventurarse en las hazañas de los valerosos héroes de Japón.Una exploración de los festivales japoneses, para comprender cómo las historias antiguas siguen influyendo en las celebraciones contemporáneas.Un final que enlaza todos los descubrimientos, ofreciéndole consideraciones en profundidad. Por último, pero no por ello menos importante, explorará las filosofías intrínsecas a la cultura japonesa, como el Ikigai, la búsqueda del sentido de la vida, y el Mono no Aware, el profundo compromiso emocional con la magnificencia de la naturaleza y la existencia de los seres humanos. A través de anécdotas e historias, estas antiguas sabidurías se hacen vívidas y aplicables a la vida cotidiana. Atravesar el portal místico y sumergirse en las profundidades de un mundo desconocido está a su alcance. Abra este libro y déjese arrullar por las corrientes del mito japonés, una aventura que le ilumina y enriquece en cada página.

Explore the vibrant folk magic cultures and their history, traditions, and beliefs. Have you ever been curious about the various magic rituals and traditions practiced in different parts of the world? Do you ever feel confused about the difference between Wiccan Magic and Norse Paganism? Is your goal to learn magic rituals and practices as they were taught in various cultures? Folk magic is not just limited to Wiccan magic rituals or Celtic traditions. There's a whole lot more to folk magic, which is practiced worldwide in different ways. Despite the multitude of resources for learning about these cultures, you'd rarely find a consolidated source of information about all of the folk magic cultures in one place. Besides, if you're unsure about which culture they identify with, this book will be the ideal guide to your magic discovery journey. In this book, you'll: Learn about basic folk magic, and get clear concepts about the subject to dispel any misconceptionsFind out which magic practices suit you bestUnderstand the history of various magic cultures and how they originated Discover countless traditional practices and rituals of different magicExplore numerous spells, herbs, and ritualsMaster creating your own spell bookThis insightful book combines informational wisdom and historical facts to guide you toward finding the best magic practice for you. As a beginner and spiritual magic enthusiast, it will be your go-to reference for learning about the vast and captivating world of folk magic.

The Bee-Man of Orn - and other fanciful tales is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1917.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.

The Story of Dan 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.

This collection arose largely from a week on the Pembrokeshire coast of St Bride's Bay, entering its Celtic past as the Celtic Saints made landfall and spread their fiery faith across Wales. An older, pagan past often stands alongside the sites and chapels of the early pioneers of the Christian faith. Each poem is inspired by the places visited and persons associated with this peaceful Celtic invasion. The legacy of the Celtic Saints is a burning torch waiting to be carried again, but how to realise this vision in everyday life today? This question also begins to be addressed. Additionally, three oil paintings of exceptional quality which came home with us also inspired reflections on the landscape and history of Pembrokeshire's coast, and some memories of childhood family holidays are included.

No one told Rosie what life with the Untouchables would be like.Handling Bastien's demons are nothing to the shadows Madigan and Link bring into the castle, causing chaos at every turn. When Rosie realizes there's yet more danger, she rides off with Link to save Lane and her friends. It's not until Rosie faces the unthinkable that she truly learns what it means to wear the mark of an Untouchable.Now her life will never be the same, leaving her to either accept her fate, or run screaming from it all."Untouchable Girl" is book six of a 14-part fantasy romance series written by USA Today Bestselling Author Mary E. Twomey.

When you push everyone in your life away, sometimes they stay gone.Going from being Avondale's Sexiest Bachelor to becoming hideously deformed turns Adam Fontaine into an angry shut-in. Though he's doomed to mutate into a growling member of the Lupine when his thirtieth birthday comes, he wants nothing to do with enjoying what's left of his sentient life. When his last remaining friend hires a nurse to look after him, Adam realizes there's more to his life than just his impending curse.Soon Adam has to decide how far he's willing to go to keep the woman he loves by his side, hoping she'll stay with him through his last days.This is book two in the "Cursed Beauty" series written by USA Today Bestselling Author Mary E. Twomey, and can be read independently.

Rosie was hoping it wouldn't be a bloodbath when she met her boyfriend's family.When Rosie wakes from being knocked out and kidnapped by Dian and Dother, she realizes being so close with Kerdik might be the thing that gets her killed. It isn't until Dub lends his helping hand that Rosie finally finds the strength to stand up to the evil that's tried to tear her down.Going up against the Nain Rouge proves problematic enough, but when he whispers lies and hidden truths to Rosie, she realizes her life will never be the same."Savage Girl" is book ten of a 14-part fantasy romance series written by USA Today Bestselling Author Mary E. Twomey.

Sometimes accepting who you are is the greatest battle of all.No matter how hard she tries, Rosie worries that she won't be able to save all the vampires who are doomed to be burned. With time slipping through her fingers, Rosie makes a choice that she knows will follow her forever. Haunted by crimes she didn't mean to commit, Rosie is certain Bastien will never be able to forgive her.Striking out on a mission to help Kerdik find his father, Rosie vows to do all she can to end Dother for the good of Faîte. With Lugh by her side and Dub on the loose, Rosie knows that no many how many lifetimes she lives, this final battle will haunt her forever."Dangerous Girl" is the eleventh installment of a 14-part fantasy romance series written by USA Today Bestselling Author Mary E. Twomey.

Rory's known from birth the date she's destined to die.When Rory unexpectedly meets the man who could break her curse, she has to decide if falling in love is worth risking what's left of her life... and his life, too.If you love strong female heroines, interracial romance, and a little magic in your first kiss, then one-click this "Sleeping Beauty" fairytale retelling, written by USA Today Bestselling fantasy romance author Mary E. Twomey.

Trying to keep up with a world on the brink of war leaves Rosie feeling like the stupid girl.Barely able to lift her head, Rosie is taken away from Morgan le Fae's clutches. The haven of Province 9 is a welcome respite while Rosie tries to get back on her feet. With her father still bedridden, Kerdik takes it upon himself to do all he can to liberate King Urien. Though dangers from the borders threaten to tear the fragile kingdom apart, it's the threats from inside the castle that are most catastrophic.While Rosie tries to help Lane unite her kingdom, she learns secrets about the Untouchables that could undo all they've worked to rebuild. Everyone warns her that relying on Kerdik will end badly, but trusting Bastien just might be the biggest danger of all."Stupid Girl" is book four of a 14-part fantasy romance series written by USA Today Bestselling Author Mary E. Twomey.

Rosie realizes she's bitten off more than she can chew when Bastien returns.Letting Bastien take up his old post as her Guardien proves more complicated than either of them are prepared for. With King Urien on his feet, and the Avalon Rose on the throne, the kingdom rallies, ready for a rebirth. When an attack on the land threatens to crush what's left of all that's good in Avalon, Rosie has no choice but to rely on Kerdik, whose blessings almost always turn to curses."Broken Girl" is book five of a 14-part fantasy romance series written by USA Today Bestselling Author Mary E. Twomey.

Tilrog, orc lord of the windswept Northern Wastes and the fortress of Baerval, has been eager to find any reason not to return to the cold stones of his keep. Five years ago he lost his beloved wife in childbirth. His young children need the warmth of a mother's love, but he cannot bring himself to remarry, even if it is only in name alone. "Some secrets are meant to be kept… Even from the likes of you." The Lord of Rigan's half-sister, Iva, has been content in the knowledge that she would never be the mistress of her own keep. There was enough excitement in Rigan to keep her busy without the distraction of the Lord of Birsay's cold presence. But when her brother commands that she leave Rigan to accompany Tilrog north to Birsay, everything Iva thought she knew about him, and herself, will be thrown out of balance. To make matters worse, the possibility that she might leave his service is dashed by the discovery that she has not just been traded away to the angry lord, she's been sold into his service. Rigan is not Baerval, and the demands of her new position as nursemaid to the orc lord's halfling children consume every waking hour of her life-and every secret corner of her heart. But there are secrets to be found behind the salt-crusted walls of Baerval, and Iva is determined to discover the truth behind the whispers in the stone corridors, even if the discovery of it puts her very life in danger. Sold to the Orc is a dark fantasy romance. It contains dubious situations, mature content, and graphic violence some readers might find offensive and/or triggering.

Ranfinas Aka was allergic to following good advice. That was why he was caught in the middle of a torrential rain storm with the wife of an elven lord draped across his saddle, riding hard for the forests to lose the men chasing after them.It should have been easy. A quick kidnapping, a hefty ransom, and then he wouldn't need to worry about who would be paying his gambling debts or keeping the eye of his elder brother from following him across the countryside. "I'd expect nothing less of an orc bastard like you." Being a chambermaid wasn't exactly how Hera Keydi had imagined her life would turn out, but it was a living, and it kept food in the mouths of her younger siblings. But nothing could have prepared her for being kidnapped on a rainy night and thrown over the back of a horse-especially by the likes of an Aka bastard who had no business being anywhere near her master's keep.Hera just wants to return to her boring life, but that means making an uneasy truce with a scoundrel who should be in the stocks, not in her bed. Stolen by the Orc is the third book in the Orc Brotherhood Series. Each book can be read as a standalone, but is best enjoyed as a series.

Nature is the visible face of spirit. Tree Magic. Ogam, when seen as the ancient alphabet of the Celtic Druids, links each letter to a specific tree. Trees are a source of natural energy both in the physical and spiritual world. They are treasure chests with their own medicines, spiritual power, and manifold magical gifts. In this book, I will lead you through the simple steps of attuning yourself to the spirit of the wand and access the energies associated with specific Ogam trees. Using visualization to create a sacred grove of trees, it becomes a safe place to come and meet and greet the spirits of the trees. It is from this grove that you will be able to attune yourself to all the Ogam energies and channel them into your life. You can then create new situations for yourself or manifest what you wish into being. The wand is an energy focusing tool. It helps focus the energy that has been channeled inside and sends it out its tip. Anyone can play at being a magician, but when you come to the circle ready to work, powered up and prepared, the wand does not let you down.

In other volumes of this series we have considered the operations of the human mind known as Will, Memory, etc. We now approach the consideration of those mental activities which are concerned with the phenomena of thought-those activities which we generally speak of as the operation of the intellect or reason. Thought-Culture in general will do much for the Imagination, for the very processes employed in the development and cultivation of the various other faculties of the mind will also tend to bring the Imagination into subjection and under control, instead of allowing it to remain the wild, fanciful irresponsible faculty that it is in the majority of cases. Use the faculty of Imagination as a faculty of Thought, instead of a thing of Fancy. Attach it to the Intellect instead of to the Emotions. Harness it up with the other faculties of Thought, and your chariot of Understanding and Attainment will reach the goal far sooner than under the old arrangement. Establish harmony between Intellect and Imagination, and you largely increase the power and achievements of both. William Walker Atkinson was an attorney, merchant, publisher, and author, as well as an American pioneer of the New Thought movement. He is also known to have been the author of the pseudonymous works attributed to Theron Q. Dumont and Yogi Ramacharaka. In the last 30 years of his life he wrote more than 100 books.

A Carpet Knight - A novel is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1885.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.

Where The Battle Was Fought - A novel is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1884.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.

The book explores the hitherto rarely discussed connection of magic with politics in the writings of Tacitus, Suetonius and Ammianus Marcellinus, offering insight into the way language of magic and ritual pollution is used as means of characterization and historiosophical commentary on the nature of power and political struggle. Religious deviation and innovation, theurgy, necromancy, black and erotic magic, the topoi of an emperor-magician, a semi-divine emperor-healer/saviour and a witch/poisoner, all play an important role in the analyzed texts. Magic is depicted as a way of abusing the official state religion; every such abuse disturbs pax deorum and brings misery on both the perpetrator and the whole state.

Wandering into the Lost Village wasn't part of the plan.Once Rosie sees how broken Avalon is, she knows something has to be done. When Draper comes into her life just as Bastien leaves, things that she thought she understood start to spin out of control.Rosie wasn't expecting to have to prove herself, but when she rescues her cousin from the Forgotten Forest, she's quickly put in the crosshairs. When an attempt on her life is made, Rosie quickly sees that though she's been offered protection, she truly is on her own."Lost Girl" is book two of a 14-part fantasy romance series written by USA Today Bestselling Author Mary E. Twomey.

Rosie was hoping it wouldn't be a bloodbath when she met her boyfriend's family.When Rosie wakes from being knocked out and kidnapped by Dian and Dother, she realizes being so close with Kerdik might be the thing that gets her killed. It isn't until Dub lends his helping hand that Rosie finally finds the strength to stand up to the evil that's tried to tear her down.Going up against the Nain Rouge proves problematic enough, but when he whispers lies and hidden truths to Rosie, she realizes her life will never be the same."Savage Girl" is book ten of a 14-part fantasy romance series written by USA Today Bestselling Author Mary E. Twomey.

From Dark Wisdom:'Wash away the sadness with showering lights from the stars. Let the yeast ignite the mirth inside you to be transformed into something else…allow your desires to run free like a skipping bird across the planes of the Natives…you have been free from the moment of your birth - who told you otherwise and why did you choose to listen to them?'The revolution rumbles within the words of this no-frills book - it's all about the words. Feel them.From weird happenings in strange worlds to tear jerking dramas right here on Earth - Dark Wisdom promises to take you wherever you want to go.You will visit Mount Shasta, California in 'Full Circle' to commune with nature and hear the ancient callings of Tibet, fight back tears as you sit with the author in his childhood home in 'The Bicycle Shop', learn new ways to rise above the system in 'The Complex Man' and giggle along with the characters in 'Sweetened with Love Risen by Optimism'. Not forgetting your basic needs, 'Lust Enlightened' will remind you of what you are missing…. plus much more.Some true, some not - some 'did that really happen?' - this collection of Short Stories uses the medium of storytelling to help you to reveal the rumblings of your demons… you know you can't ignore them any longer. Magical realism, meets too weird to be made up - meets stream of consciousness - Meet Matt - he's got a lot to tell you.The revolution isn't coming - it's here. NB some aduult content. Strong language.