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"Approaches Hellenistic sport from the perspective of the athletes and horse owners and their sponsors. Analyzing victory poems as commissioned work, the book reveals the wider social and political impact of athletic achievements at the level of the polis, the region and the empire"--
In a bustling marketplace, an extraordinary encounter sets in motion a series of events that intertwines the fates of two individuals, defying expectations and leading to an indelible love story.
When Alfie's mother falls gravely ill, doctors say only a miracle can save her. Having only just moved to the seaside town of Tudllan, Alfie and his dad desperately search to find a cure. Almost at the point of giving up hope, Alfie hears of a local legend about a sacred cup, mentioned in an ancient book, the Book of Tudllan.
If Dr. Seuss, the Dalai Lama, and Jeffrey "The Dude" Lebowski walked into a bar...Here Come The Nothing Heads is what you might get.An epic poem for children of all ages, Here Come The Nothing Heads tells the tale of Sneezy McSneezerson, Grouchy McGroucherson, and Fluffy McFlufferson who live in the fanciest pumpkin high atop Pumpkin Ridge, but they are banished by town Elders because they can't get along with each other or anyone else.They must travel to Happy Hollow, home of the mysterious tribe of Nothing Heads, and learn how to live in peace. The trials and tribulations of their adventure force them to look at life in a brand new way that was as old as time itself.An intricate tapestry of spiritual, philosophical, and cultural concepts, Here Come The Nothing Heads weaves references and imagery from the Buddha, the Beatles, and the Breakfast Club just to name a few.Obla Di. Obla Da.
¡Aprenda todo sobre el paganismo nórdico y cómo incorporarlo a su vida!¿Siempre ha sentido curiosidad por la magia y el mundo de los antiguos dioses nórdicos?¿Se ha preguntado alguna vez qué secretos ancestrales esperan ser revelados en las runas?¿Desea saber más sobre los dioses nórdicos antiguos, que han sido objeto de interés por parte de eruditos, artistas, historiadores y el público en general?Si su respuesta es afirmativa, ¡este libro es para usted!Aprenda más sobre los dos panteones principales de dioses, los Æsir y los Vanir, y los Jötnar. Descubra cómo se creó el mundo nórdico y la fascinante historia de cada dios a través de fuentes arqueológicas y etimológicas.Este libro está dedicado a mostrarle cómo puede incorporar a su vida la belleza, el poder y los misterios del universo nórdico. Aprenderá las funciones de los dioses, el alfabeto rúnico que el universo reveló a Odín tras el sacrificio de su ojo, las oraciones a los dioses y cómo crear altares.En este libro, podrá:Introducirse en la mitología nórdica.Aprender todo sobre los Æsir y los Vanir.Comprender el papel que los Jötnar, los feroces gigantes, tenían en la sociedad nórdica.Aprender la historia del futhark, el alfabeto rúnico y cómo tirar las runas.Descubra las oraciones a los dioses que puede utilizar.Aprender sobre los festivales y fiestas que se celebraban en el mundo pagano nórdico.Aprender a hacer un altar a los dioses y a los ancestros.Encontrar prácticas diarias para incorporar a su vida.¡Y mucho más!
The Dead Doll - and other verses 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.
Queer Little People is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1895.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.
Rosa ist echt voll öko. Doch öko ist nicht immer einfach. Die böse Tante Mechthilda nutzt dies bei ihrer Nichte, der Prinzessin Rosa, schamlos aus. Mechthilda heckt einen teuflischen Plan aus, die arglose Rosa mit einer Spindel ins Jenseits zu befördern. Wird ihr das gelingen? Und was hat Prinz Dalmari mit alldem zu tun? Alles öko, kann es das auch bleiben?
François Fénelon: Die Abenteuer des Telemach»Les avantures de Télémaque«. Erstdruck: Paris, 1699. Hier nach einer Ausgabe von 1840, Wien, Verlag von Mich. Schmidls Witwe und Ign. Klang unter dem Titel »Die Begebenheiten des Telemach«. Der Übersetzer wird in der Ausgabe nicht genannt.Neuausgabe.Herausgegeben von Karl-Maria Guth.Berlin 2023.Der Text dieser Ausgabe wurde behutsam an die neue deutsche Rechtschreibung angepasst.Umschlaggestaltung von Thomas Schultz-Overhage unter Verwendung des Bildes: Charles Monnet, Telemach und Mentor langen nach erlittenem Schiffbruch auf der Insel der Göttin Kalypso an, 1774.Gesetzt aus der Minion Pro, 11 pt.Henricus - Edition Deutsche Klassik GmbH
If you've ever wondered if the fairy tales and nursery rhymes you grew up on have any basis in reality, this book holds the answers you seek. Included in this collection are the real-life events that inspired the exploits of "Little Red Riding Hood," "Snow White," "Rapunzel," "Hansel and Gretel," "Little Jack Horner," "Peter, Peter, Pumpkin Eater," "Beauty and the Beast," "Mary, Mary Quite Contrary," and "Bluebeard," to name only a few. So, if you're looking for the grain of truth hidden within these and other fantastic tales, you've come to the right place. Be prepared, however, to learn that a surprising number of these heartwarming adventures did not originate in a place of light but were instead born of the darkness.
Three generations of selkies seek love, belonging, a way to the sea--and a way home to their true loves.
After escaping Neverland and its mad lords, who in their right mind would ever wish to go back? My memories from the island torment me. I am worried about Peter, Jas, and the other Lost Boys, no matter how badly I want to deny it. Coming back to my own world hasn't given me the relief I'd expected.I miss them.I miss what we did together.I miss being with these men who understand me, understand what I need and give it to me, no questions asked, no regrets, no shame.Leaving them, I was aware I might be signing their death warrant, but I was selfish. I thought I was happy in the human world.But the truth is, I don't think I am. The only place I've ever felt safe and content and right in my own skin was with them, on the island. In Neverland.So when Peter Pan appears below my window, I jump at the chance to go back.Call me crazy.I must be.Will things be like before? Will I be able to help them? Will I face my fears? What about my feelings for them?And their feelings for me? Please note: This is book 2 in a trilogy and ends in a slight cliffy. This story is dark romance and contains some sensitive content - check inside the ebook for content guidance. This trilogy includes M/M relationships.
Take a hot-tempered guitarist, a mischievous drummer, and a kickass bassist, and you get VanAesir, one of the hottest underground Viking death metal bands in Seattle. But the road to the top is an endless struggle, especially for Tor Hagen, lead guitarist of VanAesir and walking disaster for all electronics. Getting through a set without a hitch is a challenge for Tor, whose uncontrollable lightning abilities are amplified through his uniquely crafted guitar, Myollnir. A few days before one of the largest metal events in the country, Tor wakes up to find his beloved Myollnir has been stolen. With a little help from his friends Frida Winters and Luca Ingram, Tor must do whatever it takes to get it back-even if gaffs and corsets are involved. A hilarious and snarky contemporary retelling of the Norse mythology story The Lay of Thrym from Poetic Edda.
Welcome to Savage Falls, where the men have horns, doors have agendas, and the God of Love will never fall in love. Hate is his soulmate. His soulmate is hate. Love. When mutual, it's Heaven on Earth. When one-sided, it can tear you apart.There is no greater weapon than the heartsick soul. That is the power I wield, for I am the God of Love. No one has power like me. No one can poison a heart and pollute a mind the way I can. That is why the gods kicked me out. That is why they made me fall.But then a door appears on the side of my hill. The opportunity to ruin kings and destroy gods is mine once more. I can crush the whole wicked world if I can just get back the power I lost.But this magic of mine requires sacrifice.>Savage Rage of Fallen Gods is a story of a broken man. It is a tale of regret, promises, and how revenge can darken a god's soul. It is a new start of a spinoff series by New York Times bestselling author, JA Huss, writing as KC Cross.
A fascinating collection of classic Celtic fairy tales, with additional commentary on their history.
Celebrates over a half-century of the work of one of America's greatest folklorists.
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