Mythology

The determined and lively Czech people offer their lively perspectives on life through their vivid folk and fairy tales.The Czech people trace their roots through medieval Bohemia and further back to the ancient Western Slavs before the start of the Viking Age. Their lively stories are parables and moral fables, rich with satire and the weave of determination in the face of grim reality. With a new introduction this new collection brings you classic tales including 'The Three Roses', 'The Witch and the Horseshoes', 'The Haunted Mill' and 'The Soldier and the Devil'. Such stories cling to the fantasy that all will come well in the end and that justice will be well served by truth, common threads in the proud folklore of the Slavic peoples throughout the world.FLAME TREE 451: From myth to mystery, the supernatural to horror, fantasy and science fiction, Flame Tree 451 offers a healthy diet of werewolves and mechanical men, blood-lusty vampires, dastardly villains, mad scientists, secret worlds, lost civilizations and escapist fantasies. Discover a storehouse of tales gathered specifically for the reader of myths, folklore and the fantastic.

From the beating heart of Central Africa comes a collection to join East African, West African and Southern African FolktalesFeaturing stories such as The Prince Who Insisted on Possessing the Moon, The Dog Came to Live with Man, The Legend of the Cunning Terrapin and the Crane, tales from Central Africa share many aspects of the themes across the continent because ancient ethnic groups expanded and migrated over many centuries bringing the oral traditions with them. Tales in the Bantu and Banda languages abound, the Sara and Gbaya too, each bringing their unique inflections to the stories of Anansi or the trickster where in the Congo, the clever water antelope is pitched against the brutish or pompous lions or elephants. A lively and powerful read.FLAME TREE 451: From myth to mystery, the supernatural to horror, fantasy and science fiction, Flame Tree 451 offers a healthy diet of werewolves and mechanical men, blood-lusty vampires, dastardly villains, mad scientists, secret worlds, lost civilizations and escapist fantasies. Discover a storehouse of tales gathered specifically for the reader of the fantastic.

It was a genie after all. But what kind of genie makes confusing promises and keeps none of them? In fact, rather than the wishes he had promised to Mr. Elijah Weatherspoon out of gratitude for his release from his long term captivity inside... inside a clock? But he turns Elijah's staid and predictable life upside down. And Elijah still feels cheated out of his just reward. It's against the laws of geniehood, surely.(An excerpt from the book)---------"You never answered my question. How long was I trapped in my prison?" he asked."Aye. I did answer. I said I din't ken how long ye're in there. That's an answer," Elijah answered, with irritation in his voice."Ah, I suppose that was an answer," the other one sighed. "I will not tell you exactly, but it was for many years. Do you know how old that clock is?" Elijah did not know."More than your lifetime. Years more. I was imprisoned in its first year."That struck Elijah's curiosity, and he wondered how the being he was speaking with came to be imprisoned inside. "What fell fortune caused ye t' be locked inside? If I may ask." And he did ask."I am not free to tell you," the other one answered. "But I am now grateful to be free. I owe you a gratitude for my release."For a space of some seconds, he looked straight at Elijah while saying nothing. Then a strange grin began, and it grew on his round face. Then he spoke."I know. You believe that I owe you three wishes in return for your setting me free. Well? Is that not the law of the genie? Pray tell, your three wishes, Sir."Elijah briefly opened his mouth to speak, but no thoughts came to him to speak. Surely the old fables and stories were not true.Genies were the product of the story tellers, and nothing more. The thing he held on his lap was a clock. It was not a magic lamp.It was not even a lamp. Surely it was not magic. It was merely a clock. A clock in the shape of a castle. And it was not made of precious materials. Rather it was simply brass. And common brass at that.

In diesem Buch findest du Lesefreuden über 300 Seiten. Eine schöne und kraftvolle Wanderung ohne drastische Wendungen und ohne Bösewichte. Dafür mit einem schönen und friedlichen Aufbau voll Freude Freundschaft und sanften Lebnissen. Im Grunde ist dies ein Familien Abenteuer wo groß bis klein miteinader lesen kann, und oder für unsier großes und kleines inneres Kind :-) Den dies ist eine Friedenskräftige Wanderung zwischen sieben beste Freunde welche durch unsieren Wald Wandern, die Traumwelt ein wenig kennen lernen und auch so manch kraftvolle Naturgesänge singen.Wenn du etwas entspanntes und stärkendes suchst, um wieder Fantastischekraft zu tanken und wohlgewogenen Wege zu träumen, dann findest du hier ganz bestimmt, kraftvolle Visionen und Wege in form von Friedenskräftigen Wortkombinationen ~ an dich weitergegeben.Es ist ein Wortkräftiges Werk unsierer Natur und unsierer Traumwelt.Ungefähr so, wie unsiere Welt sein kann, ohne technologien, dafür mit wahrer Magie!Den technologie ist nur ein Werkzeug.Unsiere Worte sind Magie und Werkzeug. Also finden wir hier unsier Ursprünglich original, welches wir mit dem was wir jetzt (modern) haben, verbinden können :-)Viel Freud und Laut liebe Leut ;-)hier finden Sie einen Link zur günstigsten Version dieses Werkes;https://shop.tredition.com/booktitle/Unsiere_Freunde_eine_Geschichte_unsierea_WeltenSee__Le_Taschenbuch/W-878-641-501 Taschenbuchausgabe mit wenigen Farbseiten

Two manuscripts in one book:Paganism for Beginners: Unlocking Norse Magic, Druidry, Celtic Shamanism, Runes, Signs, and SymbolsCeltic Shamanism: The Ultimate Guide to Celtic Druidry, Spirituality, Earth Magic, Spells, Symbols, and Tree AstrologyFrom Norse paganism to Druidry to Celtic shamanism, the ancient pagan religions offer many ways for spiritual growth and the evolution of one's magical practices.In the first part of this book, you'll:Discover the fascinating history of Paganism and how it shaped the history and religious beliefs since ancient timesLearn the basics of pagan spirituality and what beliefs it's based on, including the deities and the reverence toward natureUnderstand how Paganism evolved into modern practices like Neopaganism, Wicca, and moreExplore the practical methods of Wicca by learning how to use the different Wiccan tools, exercises, and techniquesUncover the history of the old Norse religion and how its depicted through Nordic mythology and AsatruLearn about the Sidr path, and the concepts of their practices, including the different levels of journeying and trancesDiscover the history of Norse runes and how it helps you incorporate them into your practiceReveal the unique relationship between Celtic shamanism and Druidry and how it evolved throughout historyMaster the art of walking the Druid path by learning how Paganism can be incorporated into modern Druidic practicesThe Celtic people spent thousands of years cultivating their culture and religion, and modern neopagans have done extensive work to revive it in an authentic form while finding ways to apply it to contemporary society.In the second part of this book, you will:Gain an understanding of Celtic paganismLearn the differences between shamanism and DruidryDelve into the world of Celtic mythologyDiscover the hidden Celtic alphabet of OghamLearn about Celtic symbolsUncover the secrets of Celtic animal and earth magicLearn about Celtic Tree AstrologyAnd much much more!

A young adult fantasy novel about hope, fear, magic, loyalty, and a young girl who wants to save her only friend, the Fell Beast. The Fell Beast, William, is kept under a spell by the masters of the Ludas Magnus, a place of learning where the ancient arts of alchemy are taught. Rowen wants to know why. Determined to find answers to this mystery, she questions everything she has ever known and struggles to find the truth. What she discovers is a secret so miraculous and deadly that if Rowen wants to survive, she must find a way to free the Fell Beast and unite the free peoples of the world before history repeats itself and the world is once again destroyed.

Este libro para el signo de Capricornio es un certero, moderno, divertido y original libro de astrología práctica para que todos los Capricornio saquen el mayor provecho de la vida: Amor, trabajo, sexo, amistad, amuletos... ¡Todo lo que necesitas para triunfar en todo!Nacer bajo el signo de Capricornio es lo mejor que te puede pasar en la vida y ahora gracias a estos consejos, amuletos, deseos mágicos y más, alcanzarás... ¡las estrellas!Si estás buscando un regalo original para una amiga o amigo nacido bajo el signo de Capricornio, esta es un fantástica manera de sorprenderle! Y si eres tú el afortunado Capricornio, este libro te ayudará a conseguir todo lo que quieres.

Maeva et le chat Pirate et autres Contes donne une nouvelle vie aux contes traditionnels à travers cinq histoires captivantes. Ces récits explorent l¿enfance, l¿ouverture au monde, les rencontres avec autrui et questionnent notre propre identité, dans une danse mystérieuse avec la vie. L¿amitié entre des enfants et leur chat est magnifiquement dépeinte dans ces cinq histoires émouvantes. Plongez dans ce voyage de rêve et d¿évasion vers les îles magiques de la Polynésie française.

Este libro para el signo de Cáncer es un certero, moderno, divertido y original libro de astrología práctica para que todos los Cáncer saquen el mayor provecho de la vida: Amor, trabajo, sexo, amistad, amuletos... ¡Todo lo que necesitas para triunfar en todo!Nacer bajo el signo de Cáncer es lo mejor que te puede pasar en la vida y ahora gracias a estos consejos, amuletos, deseos mágicos y más, alcanzarás... ¡las estrellas!Si estás buscando un regalo original para una amiga o amigo nacido bajo el signo de Cáncer esta es un fantástica manera de sorprenderle! Y si eres tú el afortunado Cáncer, este libro te ayudará a conseguir todo lo que quieres.

When October Grace begins reaping souls, she doesn't think life can get much worse.Mason and Von have their work cut out for them, trying to keep the council members from abducting October. Everyone wants to get their hands on the sagrado stone they need to heal their broken homelands. Now, with all the nations vying for their piece of the stone to heal their land, October doesn't know who to trust. Her attraction to Mason proves problematic when a simple kiss from the shifter in love threatens to splinter apart the trust in their platonic threesome.After accidentally killing off an entire race in Terraway, October isn't sure who the biggest monsters are - the ones trying to work her into an early grave, or the one she fears she's becoming herself.This is book two in the nine-part paranormal reaper 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.

What to do when your crush turns out to be a monster (and other such problems).Just when correctional nurse October Grace has a handle on her stressful job and taking care of her mentally ill mother, a shifter king and a potential vampire mate plunge her into a foreign land that's on the brink of starvation. Now, with a ticking clock and a target on her back, October takes up the mantle of becoming one of the rare Omens who can bring hope to a dying world.Mason and Von remain by her side to shield the national treasure while she sacrifices herself to reap the souls that will feed the nations of Terraway. As the death toll rises daily, October finds herself tangled up in a cutthroat world where fairytale creatures run wild… and every day is a new bloody battle.If you love Bella Forrest, Cassandra Clare, and falling in love with the bad boy, you'll devour the "Terraway" series by Mary E. Twomey."Taste" is book one in a 9-part reaper romance series written by USA Today Bestselling Author Mary E. Twomey.

When trusting the wrong person can get you locked up, Lucy isn't sure where to turn.With half the team left behind or assumed dead, Lucy, Jamie and Foss sail to Fossegrim, a land where Foss is one of the four most powerful men, and Lucy is blonde chum for slave-traders, thieves and the like. Keeping her head down is the least of Lucy's concerns when she gets thrown with other abductees and put up for auction.With her guardian gnome MIA, Lucy has to learn to work with the one person who hates her most, leading her to make dark decisions she never would have considered. Foss takes Lucy through the dangerous parts of his land as they fight with and for each other. The angry Fossegrim sacrifices much, hoping the woman he despises will somehow prove herself worthy of fighting by his side.Fossegrim is book three in a nine-part fantasy romance series written by USA Today Bestselling Author Mary E. Twomey.

How far would you go to protect the people you love?With the joy of leaving Undraland behind, the anticipation of returning back to the Other Side, where Lucy is most familiar, has everyone in high spirits. Soon she realizes that there will be no white picket fence, no home, and no life until the final portal to the Land of Be is destroyed. Pesta uses every tool at her disposal to claw at Lucy, stopping at nothing to take down the one girl who's managed to escape her clutches time and time again.Lucy Kincaid sheds her pacifist ideals once and for all as she fights for the people she loves, destroying the remnants of hope for a happy future in the process.The Other Side is book five in a nine-part fantasy romance series written by USA Today Bestselling Author Mary E. Twomey.

When the lines blur between how far you should fight, and how much you can forgive, Lucy has to decide if redemption is in the cards.Lucy and her Merry Band of Thieves are certain that if they can survive the farlig fisk, nothing is too great to tear them apart. They never counted on their ship landing in Bedra, a land filled with women who use lavender powder to suck the wills from the strongest of men. Jens faces his greatest test as he tries to make it out of Bedra unscathed by the manipulative Mares.Tensions run high as laplanding takes Lucy and Jamie to a whole new level of angst that they must work through together. Foss sheds more layers of his Depravity of Man curse, catching Lucy's eye as they trek through Undraland on their way to tear down the last portal in Elvage. Charles Mace stands by his sister's side as her Uncle Rick makes an executive decision that changes Lucy's life forever.Elvage is book four in a nine-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.

Les Légendes relatées dans ce recueil sont retravaillées, réécrites, voire, pour d'autres, le fruit de mon imagination, enrichi par les documents d'époque.Pour autant, elles conservent toujours le sens que les traditions, orales ou écrites, nous ont fait parvenir.Pourquoi ? Parce que s'il est une certitude, c'est bien qu'une légende est la conséquence d'une réalité qui, en son temps, et lors de circonstances particulières, à profondément marqué les esprits.

A wolf desperate for freedom. A headstrong spy running from her past. A love they cannot deny. Shin's life has lost all meaning as he spends endless days patrolling his cruel master's domain. When he catches a wolf spy, on reckless impulse, he lets her go. But then his master surprises him by allowing him to leave the forest for the first time in centuries, but in exchange for temporary freedom, he must recapture the spy and if he fails, he'll be locked in solitude for eternity. A fate worse than death.While seeking missing priestesses, Akane met Shin, and their brief exchange awakens the wolf inside her. Ever since she lost control of it, she's suppressed that side of her and tried to live as a human. She planned to bury it again, but Shin reappears, in disguise, tempting her wolf and her heart. Akane can't risk losing control. If she does, she'll endanger everyone she loves.Then kidnappers take her sister, and only Shin knows where. Caught in an uneasy alliance, they set out together. However, they find it impossible to deny their growing attraction. If Akane is willing to trust Shin, he can help her tame the raging beast inside her, but can love save Shin from eternal damnation or will he sacrifice himself to protect Akane?

Hotaru needs a wife. Yuki has no intention of marrying, ever. Neither of them planned on falling in love.Hotaru was never supposed to become king. But after his elder brother abdicated, he inherited a title, a kingdom at war, and a witch with dubious intentions. Desperate for allies, he travels to a neighboring kingdom in search of a bride. Where it's rumored, the dying king hopes to arrange his sister's marriage. Instead, he meets an insufferable princess who talks to forest animals... Yuki is more comfortable with dirt and grime between her toes than in silk and satin. Her uncanny connection to the forest alienated her from everyone but her brother, who's dying from the same illness that killed their father. Her brother is afraid she'll be left alone and insists she marry. For his sake, she agrees, but only if she falls in love... To win Yuki's hand, Hotaru will have to capture her heart first. But she's not only immune to his charms, but tries to sabotage him at every turn. That is until an unknown assassin attempts to kill Yuki with his gifts and frame Hotaru. Realizing Hotaru wouldn't kill his would-be bride, she reluctantly agrees to work with him to find the real culprit. However, the more time they spend together, the more her feelings change. Yuki swore she'd never fall in love, but if she's not careful, Hotaru might sway her heart.

As a Dream Weaver, Zane Oneiros isn't supposed to hitch rides on the dreams of his charges, but he can't help himself when the dreamer is Emily Hutchins. In the waking world, Emily is his work friend. Beautiful, conscientious, and prompt. Zane is known for being brash, fun-loving, and a bit too reckless with the powers handed down to him from the Greek gods of ancient past. Could an introvert extrovert romance even work? All Zane wants to know is if Emily thinks about him while she sleeps... if there's any hope for friends to become lovers... or if he'll be stuck in the work friend zone forever. Yet when he and Emily start sharing dreams-and a kiss-the entire daytime world flips upside down. Sweet, strict Emily is suddenly adventurous, and in more ways than one. Happy as Zane is about the change in their relationship, he worries that he's meddled where he shouldn't. For Emily isn't sleeping well, and her behavior is spiraling out of control. Soon Zane is battling to get the old Emily back and make their dreams turn real, not the nightmares.

Even villains can have a change of heart.Barnaby Mavis has made many mistakes in his life and has been trying his hardest to atone for them. On his way to fix one of his mistakes, he gets thrown from his horse and tumbles off a cliff, the fall stealing his memories and placing him at death's door.Ivette Danvers' life changed the moment a man fell from the cliffside on her property. After nursing him back to health, she was shocked to find he remembered nothing of his past life. Not his name nor his home or family.Could their blossoming feelings be true, even when he doesn't remember his past identity?But as Ivette's past sneaks up on her, she realizes this stranger is the only one who can help her. But when he disappears, telling her not to come looking for him, she fears she will lose everything and everyone she holds dear. If she doesn't find him, her entire future will crumble. Including her heart.

What Happened to Goldilocks? It's no surprise how shocked Goldilocks was when the Bear family returned home to find her eating their porridge, but the story didn't stop there. Join Goldilocks as she goes to school and receives yet another surprise when she crosses paths with the bears! Watch how Goldilocks and the Bears journey through integrity and forgiveness in hopes of creating a lasting friendship.

Unique ElementsAbout the AuthorAbout the TranslatorA Literary Classic by ANTON CHEKHOV. The Lady with the Dog and Other Stories by RUSSIAN author ANTON CHEKHOV is a collection of short stories first published in 1899 in RUSSIA. The title story of this collection, "The Lady with the Dog," tells an illicit love affair between two persons married to others, thought to reflect events of Chekhov's life. Sneak Peak'IT was said that a new person had appeared on the sea-front: a lady with a little dog. Dmitri Dmitritch Gurov, who had by then been a fortnight at Yalta, and so was fairly at home there, had begun to take an interest in new arrivals. Sitting in Verney's pavilion, he saw, walking on the sea-front, a fair-haired young lady of medium height, wearing a béret; a white Pomeranian dog was running behind her.'About the AuthorAnton Chekhov (1860-1904), a Russian playwright and short story writer, is considered to be one of the greatest writers of all time. He was a key figure of early modernism in the theatre and also wrote hundreds of short stories, while working in his profession as a medical doctor. "The Lady with the Dog," the title story of this collection, is among his most famous stories. At the time this story was written, in 1899, Chekhov had already fallen in love with an actress, Olga Knipper, whom he would later marry. Title DetailsTranslation by Constance C. Garnett, 1901Short stories

"Dasha Avatar: Awaken the Divine Within" is an enchanting and thought-provoking fiction story that delves into the timeless concept of the ten avatars of Vishnu, known as the Dasha Avatar. In this captivating narrative, each avatar serves as a catalyst for personal and spiritual transformation, inspiring the individual characters to embrace their inner strengths and overcome challenges. Through a tapestry of captivating tales, the book explores how the avatars of Vishnu - Matsya, Kurma, Varaha, Narasimha, Vamana, Parashurama, Rama, Krishna, Buddha, and Kalki - manifest their unique qualities and teachings to guide the protagonists on their transformative journeys. As the characters navigate the complexities of life, they are enlightened by the wisdom and virtues embodied by each avatar, discovering the power within themselves to face adversity, find purpose, and ultimately realize their true potential. This book serves as a reminder that the divine qualities of the avatars reside within each one of us, waiting to be awakened. It imparts moral and spiritual lessons, encouraging readers to cultivate virtues such as courage, compassion, humility, and resilience. With its engaging storytelling and relatable characters, "Dasha Avatar: Awaken the Divine Within" ignites the imagination, stirs the soul, and inspires readers to embark on their own transformative journeys of self-discovery and personal growth.

" Ce livre contient, en même temps que la description d¿événements qui se sont passés réellement, des fables, des légendes, des contes choisis parmi tous ceux que l¿on a écrits pour moraliser les hommes.Nous avons pris ceux que nous croyons conformés à la doctrine du Christ, et que, par cette raison, nous considérons comme bons et véridiques. Beaucoup de personnes, et surtout les enfants, en lisant une histoire, un conte, une légende, une fable, se demandent, tout d¿abord, si la chose est vraisemblable ; et souvent, s¿ils voient que ce qüon leur raconte n¿a pu arriver, ils se disent alors : C¿est une simple invention, ce n¿est pas vrai ! Les gens qui jugent ainsi ont tort. La vérité sera dévoilée, non pas à celui qui se contente de savoir si telle chose est arrivée ou peut arriver, mais à celui qui comprend ce que doit être la vie, selon la vérité de Dieu. La vérité sera dévoilée non pas par celui-là qui dira comment telle chose s¿est passée, ce qüa fait celui-ci ou celui-là, mais par celui qui montrera comment les hommes agissent bien, c¿est-à-dire, selon la volonté de Dieu, ou mal, c¿est-à-dire, contre la volonté de Dieu."