Mythology

The Tao Te Ching is the greatest guiding treatise for living by divine, natural providence, born of an inherent spiritual wisdom lost by a human race that has buried that wisdom beneath the pretenses of knowledge, power, covetousness and control. Taoism predates all the major religions, and promulgates ideas and principles which those religions pretend to be their own. Indeed, those from later faiths shall here, if reading with open heart and mind, find the roots of their own faith. The Way of the Tao Te Ching is as the sacred seed buried in the soil, forever regenerating the existence trodden upon and taken for granted by a human race that now dishonors nature, believing that it has the right to dominate it.All the great religions followed in Lao Tzu's footsteps, tracing a path which The Old Philosopher himself speaks of coming from eons long past; a trail as ancient as humankind itself, which The Old Philosopher knew of himself to be but a traveler of. I have, here, set upon the path myself, being a long-running student of spirituality. As part of my practice I'm enriched by performing 'active reading exercises' in order to improve my understanding of my reading, in which I gather the insights and principles of the original text and word them as they make the most sense to me, and hopefully to other readers as well.I do this not, in this case, as a foolish attempt to 'one-up' the master metaphysician, but, again, to expand upon my own understanding, hopefully do a service to modern readers, and as a means to more actively consider and pay homage to his wisdom. I do this also to honor that fact that sacred wisdom is both ineffable and, at the same time, by the same nature, may be limitlessly expressed and reworded, like a glorious white light shining through an infinitely-faceted prism.

I have been given a mission. Find the Blackbird.To find Philip Hakorn, the leader of the Blackbird warrior guild, who was taken from his home. I have just retired as the first Minister of Pranda and was looking forward to my retirement. Riding around Tralia risking my life was not my first choice once released from duty. But this search leads me from my old training ground, down to the southern forest and into one of the river towns that holds more secrets than I thought possible. We must find my friend at all cost.There was more to this than an abduction. Someone searched for the guild members kidnapping or murdering them. What were they searching for? What did Philip know that he became a target?The Blackbird warriors were all summoned and when The Blackbird whistles all listen and obey.

Arlo Bates (December 16, 1850 - August 25, 1918) was an American author, educator and newspaperman. Arlo Bates was born at East Machias, Maine. He graduated from Bowdoin College in 1876. In 1880 Bates became the editor of the Boston Sunday Courier (1880-1893) and afterward became professor of English at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He was elected a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 1900.

In the beginning, fairy tales were all we had. Tales to explain the unexplained, to impart morality, and culture. But more often than not, to warn. From the editors of the From the Rock anthologies comes a new selection of stories, carefully curated from some of Newfoundland and Labrador's favourite authors. Between these pages, old tales are revisited, familiar foes lurk, and fairy tales for the modern age are born. Including the work of Bronwynn Erskine (By Reservation Only), Melissa Bishop (The Fairies of Foggy Island) and David James Lynch (All Things Broken).

The God of Lightning is no match for this fiery dragon shifter.After years of touring the world as the rockstar he is, Zeus is longing for more. The days when people worshiped the gods of Olympus are long gone, and it takes more than an adoring concert crowd to give him that hit of devotion. He needs something more, something new to bring back that spark. And the answers he seeks can only be found in the Underworld.Princess Jade wants nothing to do with her kingdom's old ways. None of the other dragon families still honor the mating rituals that used to be required to secure the bloodlines. But her mother, the queen, is not a modern ruler. And if the queen has her way, Jade will be nothing more than a broodmare for the realm.Can Zee find love that lasts with a runaway princess? Can Jade trust the king of the players with her tender heart?Zeus is book twenty-seven in the Speed Dating with the Denizens of the Underworld shared world, filled with powerful dragon shifters, fun-size satyrs, Greek gods, and so much more.

Curator Madame Françoise René de Cotret travels to Japan to procure loans of Buddhist sculptures for a forthcoming exhibition to be held at the Cernushi Museum in Paris. She is reunited with her Japanese friend Itsue and learns about her troubled romance with a Korean national, Françoise in turn becomes attracted to a Buddhist monk. Later as the two women travel around the Kansai area they are caught by leaders of a criminal syndicate when they discover stolen statues waiting to be exported. Along with an appendix of factual information about temples in the Kansai area, a co-production of forty years experience in Japan, authors Abbott and Léveillé weave together a tale of suspense and romantic intrigue with actual historical and geographical locations.

From the grand heights of Olympus to the dark depths of the Underworld, discover the most significant figures of ancient Greek mythology in this kid-friendly guide.

A practical guide to the creation of natural wands for magical work

This is a trilogy tale about tiny, leafy, stick-like creatures of the forest who must battle the evil foretold in the Prophesy Rhymes of old. Leaflings is a time-machine ride through the medieval forest. Keep your sword handy...

Orphaned by war yet blessed by the gods, the slave-girl Tisiphone is chosen to become an assassin for the Greek Empire of the North. Fighting her way up from the slave pits, Tisiphone is given to the scarred warrior, Chloe, to train. The seasoned warrior prepares Tisiphone the only way Chloe knows: with the lash, with blood, with fear that must be conquered. For if Tisiphone is to stand with her sister Furies against the barbarian horde that threatens the Empire, she must be made to be like bronze: razor-sharp and unbending. But Tisiphone's heart will not be turned to ice. Tisiphone tempers war with love; for her sister Furies, for a man, perhaps even for undeserving Chloe herself.

Do you know that there was a "three-legged" seer, named rishi Bhringi? Perhaps you do not know. To make you "know" the "unknown," or "lesser known," is the sine qua non, nay the aim, of the book entitled "Story Time: The Puranic Wisdom." For the stories, myths, legends, tales, included in this volume, have been dug out from the holy scriptures and renowned classics. One of the characteristic beauties of the puranic and the classical literature is the happy amalgamation of nature and imagination. It is common to entertain children with stories in which birds and beasts are made to speak. But the stories of the Puranas and the epics are meant for elderly people. The usual expedient device employed is that these creatures in the previous birth, were human beings. For instance, a deer was a rishi in the previous birth, or a fox a king; the subsequent degradation being due to a curse. Each story teaches us something about life.

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Als Daria in ihrem selbst auferlegten Exil einen unerwar-teten Gast erhält, muss sie erfahren, dass ihre Entschei-dungen ein Ereignis katastrophalen Ausmaßes ins Rollen gebracht haben: die Apokalypse.Ausgerechnet ihr schlimmster Feind bietet ihr eine Lösung für das Problem, doch dafür braucht sie das Zepter. Es zu beschaffen wirft nicht nur Rätsel auf, sondern birgt auch Gefahren, denn Daria ist seit den Ereignissen in London in aller Munde.Das Zepter ist der elfte Teil der Forbidden Artefacts-Reihe und kann nicht ohne Kenntnis der anderen Teile gelesen werden.

Beware the Huntress of the NightAs a goddess created from flowers, Blodeuedd's attuned to the natural world. Blossoms unfurl beneath her touch, and every tree, every herb, every flower she plants thrives. She can also turn them into weapons-which she needs to defeat her estranged husband, Lleu.To protect herself and those she loves, she grows impenetrable forests around her home. No one can enter or leave unless they know the right spell. Birds patrol the skies, primed to give warning when the enemy approaches.Because Lleu, the Summer King, plans to destroy her and her lover, aided by his uncle, the magician who made her. Blodeuedd will do everything in her power to protect her love, The Winter King, from death at Lleu's hands. But when her creator transforms her into something...else...he unleashes forces none of them could have foreseen.The sequel to Flowerface, Owlfeather springs from ancient roots in the Welsh Mabinogion

mapelo O ja serati ke terama ye e le go ka ga lesogana leo go thwego ke Tumiso. Yena o be a ratana le lekgarebe leo go thwego ke Lerato. Ge nako e ntse e sepela, Tumiso o ile a ikhwetsa a ithatetse lekgarebe le lengwe leo go thwego ke Lethabo, gomme a mo rata go feta ka mokgwa wo a bego a rata Lerato. Go ile goa se be bonolo go re Tumiso a kgaogane le Lerato yoo e be a se a ka a mo direla phoso le ka e tee gore a kgone go ratana le lerato la pelo ya gagwe. Ge matsatsi a gatana direthe, Lerato o ile a thoma go gononela gore go na le seo se diregago gare ga Tumiso le Lethabo, a ba a feletsa a eya go Lethabo go mo tshosetsa gore a kgaogane le lesogana la gagwe. O rile go dira bjalo ya ba e ke o be a ba hlohleletsa gore ba ratane le go feta, seo se ile sa mo ferekanya kudu moo e le go gore o ile a ya go nkadingala gore a mo fe sehlare sa moratiso gore a jese Tumiso pele Lethabo a mo amoga yena. Ka madimabe seo se ile sa se mo somele a kgopisega kudu moo e le go gore o ile a lefa batho go re ba bolaye Lethabo, ka madimabe leano leo le lona la folotsa. Gomme o ile a boyela go nkadingala a mo lefa gore a tlose Lethabo 'tsatsing, ka madimabe maleatlana a nkadingala le ona a hlolega. Moo o ile a bona bokaone e le go betha Lethabo ka molamo go re a mmolaye goba a mo gobatse moo e le go gore Tumiso o tla re ge a mmona a sehlo a nyaka go ikamantsha le yena gape. Ka morago ga dikgobalo tseo Lethabo o ile a hwetswa mmileng a rapaletse ba nama ba mo isa bookelong, Tumiso o rile go kwa go re Lerato ke yena a gobaditsego Lethabo ka mokgwa ola, a nama a befelwa kudu moo e le go gore o ile a arogana le yena. Ka morago ga moo a ya bookelong go Lethabo go kgopela tshwarelo. Lethabo o rile go mo tshwarela a nama a mo kgopela gore a mo nyale, ba nama ba nyalana ya ba maswi le dinose.

As Nephele, Alexus, and their faithful companions grapple with the devastating loss on Mount Ulra, the threat of Thamaos's reign rises in the East. To prepare, the crew must strengthen the Northland and Summerland armies, even if it means depending on the one being they never thought would live again: Neri, God of the White Wolf. Nephele made a deal she can't escape, a deal that not only ensures the Wolf's resurrection, but one that forces her to remain at his side, even when he returns North to bolster defenses and destroy any traitors and enemies remaining on his land. The last thing Nephele wants is to spend her days and nights alone with a seductive, arrogant god, but Tiressia's future depends on Neri being their primary weapon, one only she holds the power to wield. As Thamaos aims his first wave of destruction at Neri, Nephele finds that not only is the Wolf more difficult to control than she believed, but that he's far more human than she gave him credit for. With every passing hour, the undeniable passion between them burns brighter, until their fire becomes impossible to resist, and impossible for Thamaos to ignore. Because the only thing he loathes more than the Wolf roaming Tiressia again, is that there's a witch at his side, and her name is Bloodgood. The Wolf and the Witch is book three in the Witch Walker romantic fantasy series, perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, and Scarlett St. Clair.¿

After a year living in lavish boredom within Ivywood Castle, sarcastic and witty Moira Finglas is tired of her repetitive life. Summoned to court by her betrothed, Moira is trapped in an endless cycle of monotony. Moira survives on foul language and small adventures, primarily thanks to her brother, Amis, and her love of reading.After a chance encounter at the Autumn Ball, Moira finds herself entangled with the honorable outlaw, Roman Loxley. Moira is forced to reevaluate everything she knows about Ivywood Castle and its ruler, Prince Lyric. New loyalties must be made and Moira has no choice but to step outside the comfortable world she knows.

¡Descubra cómo una diosa de la guerra puede darle poder y proporcionarle inspiración para la vida diaria!¿Quiere encontrar su fuerza interior y superar los obstáculos?¿Necesita protección para una próxima batalla espiritual?¿Quiere conocer el posible resultado de esa futura batalla?Al presentarle a la feroz diosa de la guerra de los celtas, la Morrigan, este libro le mostrará cómo hacer precisamente esto, así como muchos más consejos y trucos útiles para vivir la vida con fuerza y poder. Después de leer este libro, podrá:Comprender las múltiples facetas de la Morrigan de los antiguos mitos celtasFamiliarizarse con todos los animales y símbolos que representan a esta poderosa diosaComprender la importancia de encontrar un equilibrio entre los lados oscuro y luminoso que coexisten en su interiorVer cómo los poderes de la Morrigan como diosa de la fertilidad pueden ayudarle a atraer la prosperidad a su vidaAprender a construir un altar en honor a la MorriganEnriquecer su práctica utilizando la habilidad de Badb en la adivinación y la profecíaDescubrir formas de salvaguardarse mediante hechizos de protección y soberanía dedicados a la MorriganPrepararse para la batalla a través de los rituales dirigidos a NemainSi se apacigua, la Morrigan se pondrá siempre de su lado, dándole poder para triunfar sobre cualquier obstáculo que la vida le plantee.

An invitation to a family wedding, nothing to worry about, right? Wrong! Solo attendance isn't a good ideawhen the invitation reads guest plus date in bold letters. Nick Morgan isn't about to give his Mom and Gram the opportunity to attempt to matchmake him with everyavailable supernatural female in Cauldron Falls. It's enough he's the only grandson without any supernaturalabilities. Sandra Cunningham is the one mortal who might agree to fake an engagement with him long enoughto attend the wedding. Sandra agrees to Nick's plan when Nick commits to reciprocating for her family reunion.Maybe her mother will stop her matchmaking attempts when Nick shows up with her. Catching the grandson of oneof Cauldron Falls' oldest supernatural families does have nice overtones. When the fake proposal, ring and all, gets anonymously videoed and hits social media,are Nick and Sandra ready to take things to the next level and believe in love?

Ci sono storie che finiscono per essere dimenticate, ma ne esistono altre destinate a divenire immortali. Se sentiamo dire "Tallone d'Achille", ci viene naturale pensare al punto debole di una persona, se invece viene nominata "Medusa", immagineremo subito il mostro coi capelli fatti di serpi e capace di pietrificare con uno sguardo; tutto ciò fa capire quanto siano stati influenti nella storia questi miti e leggende!Gesta epiche di antichi eroi scritte più di 2000 anni fa, capaci di emozionarci e ispirarci ancora adesso, lasciando un velo di mistero sulla domanda: dove finisce la realtà e dove inizia la fantasia?Impavidi eroi dalle scintillanti armature che combattono con creature mistiche.Ambientazioni remote e astrali, teatro di scontri epici tra Titani.Divinità potenti e immortali che giocano con le vite dei poveri umani, come se fossero pedine di una scacchiera.Storie di tempi lontani che con questo libro tornano alla luce, una lettura coinvolgente adatta ad ogni tipo di lettore ed età.Dentro questo libro troverai:Cosmogonia e Teogonia: le origini dell'universo e degli dèiTitanomachia e Gigantomachia: la nascita dei Regni DiviniPrometeo e il furto del Fuoco: l'evoluzione della stirpe umanaTutti gli Dèi del Monte OlimpoErcole e le 12 Fatiche irrealizzabiliPerseo e il duello con MedusaTeseo e l'impossibile battaglia nel labirinto del MinotauroGiasone e la spedizione degli ArgonautiStupende illustrazioni stilizzate per ogni divinitàE MOLTO ALTRO ANCORA...Se sei interessato alla mitologia greca, vuoi approfondirla o sei semplicemente curioso al riguardo; questo libro ti trasporterà alla scoperta della civiltà ellenica!Cosa aspetti? Regalati un viaggio indietro nel tempo nella Gloriosa e Antica Grecia!

Easter Bunny Stories for KidsIntroduce your little ones to the magic of Easter with this charming collection of short stories. Filled with cute and motivational tales, "Easter Bunny Stories for Kids" is the perfect gift for baby showers, spring holidays, birthdays, and more.These stories are not just for Easter, they are perfect for early and beginning readers, and make a great bedtime story. Each story will captivate your child's imagination and inspire them to believe in the Easter Bunny and all the magic that comes with the Easter holiday. Reading these stories aloud with friends and family will create a special bond and memories that will last a lifetime.This book help your kids to:¿Make a great gift for baby showers, spring holidays such as Easter, or birthdays¿Make a perfect Easter basket gift for boys and girls¿Excellent for early and beginning readers¿Cute short stories that are great for a quick bedtime story¿Great for reading aloud with friends and familyThis book is a must-have for parents looking for a fun and engaging way to celebrate Easter with their children.

Oliver and the Kingdom of Dreams: Bedtime Short Stories for KidsGet ready to embark on a magical journey to the Kingdom of Dreams with Oliver, the young and adventurous protagonist in this charming collection of short stories. With beautiful illustrations, this book is perfect for early and beginning readers and for parents looking for cute short stories that are great for a quick bedtime story.Oliver and the Kingdom of Dreams is a delightful book that makes a great gift for both boys and girls. This book is excellent for reading aloud with friends and family, as the stories will capture the imagination of children and adults alike.This book will help your kids to:¿¿Expand their creativity and imagination¿¿Learn important life lessons in a fun and engaging way¿¿Develop their reading skills with simple and easy-to-understand language¿¿Encourage a love of reading and learningIn this collection of short stories, Oliver and his friends explore the enchanted Kingdom of Dreams and encounter magical creatures and exciting adventures along the way. From working with the Dream Weaver to stopping the Nightmare King, Oliver's adventures are sure to captivate your child's imagination and spark their sense of wonder.Why buy this book? Because Oliver and the Kingdom of Dreams will transport your child to a magical world of adventure, friendship, and imagination. With beautiful illustrations and engaging stories, this book is perfect for any child's bedtime story collection.

Si l'équilibre d'un monde d'avant dépendait de vos actions, aujourd'hui ?Jocelin de Boisseau voyage dans ses rêves, dans un monde qu'il croit imaginaire.Sa rencontre avec Cian Ó Longargain va chambouler sa perception de l'univers et de ses rouages. Il se heurtera à une solitude plus grande que la sienne, mais surtout à un tueur en série d'une exceptionnelle longévité.Menacé jusque sous son propre toit, il devra accorder sa confiance à cet inconnu d'Ó Longargain s'il veut à la fois maintenir l'équilibre du monde et préserver sa vie. Car tous deux sont liés, autant que Jocelin et Cian dans ce périple à travers le temps.Mais si Jocelin restait coincé dans son rêve à cause d'un évènement du présent ? Ou, au contraire, s'il trouvait enfin sa place dans le monde ?Amatrice de méli-mélo temporel avec Doctor Who, Aude Réco signe ici un roman entre l'historique et le fantastique, saupoudré de mythes irlandais et de créatures fantomatiques.Publiée au Petit caveau avec deux novellas gothiques et aux éditions Voy'el avec un western steampunk, elle retrouve avec Harmonie son amour des lieux désolés et des duos improbables. Le roman s'inscrit dans la lignée de ses précédents opus, où les personnages se confrontent aux plus grands secrets de leur vie.

" Il s¿appelait Charlie Mears ; fils unique de sa mère, laquelle était veuve, il habitait le nord de Londres, d¿où il venait chaque jour à la Cité travailler dans unebanque. Il avait vingt ans et débordait d¿aspirations. Je le rencontrai dans un « billiard saloon »[1] où le marqueur l¿appelait par son petit nom, tandis qüil appelait le marqueur « Bull¿s eye ». Charlie m¿expliqua, un peu nerveusement, qüil n¿était venu là que pour regarder ; et, comme ce n¿est point un amusement bon marché pour lesjeunes gens que de regarder les jeux d¿adresse, je suggérai que Charlie ferait mieux de retourner chez sa mère."

Abraham Heschel is a seminal name in 20th-century religious studies, and the author of Man Is Not Alone and God in Search of Man. When The Prophets was first published in 1962, it was immediately recognized as a masterpiece of biblical scholarship. The Prophets provides a unique opportunity for readers of the Old Testament, both Christian and Jewish, to gain fresh and deep knowledge of Israel's prophetic movement. The author's profound understanding of the prophets also opens the door to new insight into the philosophy of religion. This work has held up over time and is as relevant today as it was more than forty years ago. This edition of The Prophets features a forward by Susannah Heschel, daughter of the author and a noted Jewish scholar in her own right. Abraham J. Heschel (1907-1972) was born in Poland. He was educated in Germany and came to the United States in 1940. Heschel was a professor at the Jewish Theological Seminary in New York, and was a very active and well known participant in the Civil Rights movement and the protests against the Vietnam War. "A brilliant study of the Hebrew prophets, one of the most penetrating works of biblical scholarship to appear in our time."-Will Herberg