Mythology

Her visions foretold a threat. Can a mysterious encounter melt a stone-cold heart?Bestowed with prophetic powers, the gorgon Euryale tries to channel her visions to protect her sisters from the dangers lurking within their unforgiving world.After witnessing a terrible vision bringing harm to the ones she loves, Euryale becomes determined to prevent her prophecy from coming to pass. But when she hunts down the stranger that she is certain must be the threat and meets him face-to-face, an unexpected series of events unfold that cause her to question her visions - and whether she can really trust anything at all...Imbued with timeless and thought-provoking themes of friendship and trust, The Gorgon and the Stranger is a riveting short story that will resonate with fantasy fans of all backgrounds. If you like gripping reads with fantastical worlds and plenty of magic, then this tale is for you.

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The Pale Blue Collection consists of fables, parables, tales, and verse. Pale blue lives, reminiscent of Carl Sagan's image of Earth as a pale blue dot. Our lives, large as they are to us, are short stories in the collection of life. Fables of Forty Hectare Farm. Owlbert, Dolly llama, and Fergus dispense wisdom of the head, heart, and hands to a cast of dozens. Mental, spiritual, and practical words of wisdom. You may find yourself on Forty Hectare Farm. Parables of Modern Life. Based on common wisdom, these are parables in the form of hundred-word stories. They explore a range of contemporary adult topics, such as: the playfulness of sex, the finality of death, and the politics of deception. Tales More than True. Some dæmons hide in plain sight as other people. Or as ourselves, for it isn't always obvious who is the hero, merely who tells the tale. Tales are more than true that reveal who we are more than what we do. Big Ideas in Small Verse. This is a set of exercises exploring big ideas, like freedom and purpose. But big ideas don't need big words. Little ones are more friendly and fun. Verse offers delight and[…]

A children's play adapted by Ryan Booth. The Rat Piper is a version of the Pied Piper, where the rats replace the people and fleas replace the rats.

A joyful mix of folklore and fairy tales from Scandinavia, mining the Viking heritage for common sense of the everyday folk.Character-forming moral fables, Viking and Nordic folk and fairy tales take the magic of the natural world and combine it with the practical common sense of the everyday. Good folk are rewarded for their hard work, the honest and the faithful are valued by the gods in a series of themed sections: treasured tales of Bravery, Beasts and Animals, Transformation and Trickery, Trolls and Giants, Tales of Wind, Snow and Sea, all collected in a gorgeous gold-foiled and embossed hardback to treasure and enjoy.The Flame Tree Gothic Fantasy, Classic Stories and Epic Tales collections bring together the entire range of myth, folklore and modern short fiction. Highlighting the roots of suspense, supernatural, science fiction and mystery stories, the books in Flame Tree Collections series are beautifully presented, perfect as a gift and offer a lifetime of reading pleasure.

A new collection of Folklore and Fairy Tales featuring the everyday stories of the highlands and lowlands of Scotland.The folklore of Scotland has gripped the imagination for centuries, with its stories of sublime creatures, high adventures and uncanny spirits of all kinds. The human and fairy realms of Scotland’s mythical heritage blur seamlessly together: knights and clan leaders clash swords in the same lands where brownies and bogles romp; and simple farmers and fishermen frequently cross paths with the enchanting and formidable ‘fair folk’ of both land and sea. Long has been the exchange of culture between Scotland and Ireland, leading to some familiar characters cropping up in both countries’ mythologies. Nonetheless, Scotland’s folklore adds its own flavour to the telling of some well-known Gaelic tales, as well as a variety of stories that are uniquely Scottish.From legends of siege, chivalry and courage like ‘Conall Cra Bhuidhe’ and ‘Black Agnes’, to whimsical yarns such as ‘The Fairies of Merlin’s Crag’; from the frightening stories of ‘The Haunted Ships’ and ‘The Ghosts of Craig-Aulnaic’, to tales of animals such as ‘The Brown Bear of the Green Glen’ – this gorgeous collection of folk and fairy tales captures the essence of Scotland’s ancient and vibrant folkloric tradition.The Flame Tree Gothic Fantasy, Classic Stories and Epic Tales collections bring together the entire range of myth, folklore and modern short fiction. Highlighting the roots of suspense, supernatural, science fiction and mystery stories, the books in Flame Tree Collections series are beautifully presented, perfect as a gift and offer a lifetime of reading pleasure.

Delve into the great myths of the Mesoamerican powerhouse civilizations in this fine new addition to the gorgeous Flame Tree Epic tales series.This fascinating collection explores the history, culture, gods, calendar, myths and tales of the Aztec people, the Incas, the Mayans and other Mesoamerican and Central American peoples, from migration legends to the origin myth of the Five Suns. Though the Olmecs (1250–200 BCE) were the first civilization in Mexico, the Aztecs (1325–1521) were Mesoamerica’s last dominant indigenous civilization and often the one that is thought about, without understanding the region's rich diversity. Like the other Mesoamerican cultures, Aztec gods and myths reflected a natural philosophy where ideas concerning life and death were linked symbolically to the earth, sky and sea in a grand cosmic scheme. Their religion was dominated by the tribal war god Huitzilopochtli, the rain/fertility god Tlaloc and the supreme deity Tezcatlipoca, the Lord of the Smoking Mirror. This collection brings together the stories and the history into a fine and collectable new volume in the Flame Tree Epic Tales series.The Flame Tree Gothic Fantasy, Classic Stories and Epic Tales collections bring together the entire range of myth, folklore and modern short fiction. Highlighting the roots of suspense, supernatural, science fiction and mystery stories, the books in Flame Tree Collections series are beautifully presented, perfect as a gift and offer a lifetime of reading pleasure.

The legends and the tales of Ancient Egypt are a wonderful source of knowledge, gathered here in Flame Tree's popular series of collections and stories.A new collection of epic tales collected in the gorgeous gold-foiled and embossed hardback Flame Tree series. With their animalistic mythology, the Egyptians explained the effects of famine, harvest, floods and death by creating a pantheon of gods that still holds our fascination today. The legends of Ancient Egypt are tied intimately to the presence and natural rhythms of the Nile so this new book of epic tales brings the stories of the river culture to life, from the birth of creation by Ra, the sun god, to the murder of Osiris, and the revenge of Horus. We gain glimpses of the underworld and the afterlife, as the pharaohs of Egypt claimed ancestry from the Gods both worshipped and fashioned by the people of Egypt, at a time when humankind had begun to shape the world around it.The Flame Tree Gothic Fantasy, Classic Stories and Epic Tales collections bring together the entire range of myth, folklore and modern short fiction. Highlighting the roots of suspense, supernatural, science fiction and mystery stories, the books in Flame Tree Collections series are beautifully presented, perfect as a gift and offer a lifetime of reading pleasure.

Stories and legends of Denmark's land, sea and people

The Beltane Guide can help you plan your celebrations and correspondence to keep you on track during the Beltane Sabbat. Includes: Beltane Tarot Spread and Guide with space for your Questions, Impression, and reflection on your readings. Crystal and Herb Correspondance Pages. Prompts to center yourself in this Season of Change. Herb Guides and Recipes. Ideal gift for anyone, experienced or just starting out in the craft.

As a Nymph, Echo cannot leave her home of Dodona Forest. As a Changeling, Lachlan cannot remain himself for long. They meet when Lachlan brings a message of peace, but betrayal and disaster invite war instead. Now Echo is cursed, and Lachlan is mad. Each can save the other, but magic, time, and distance drive them apart. This is a sexy companion story to the Vampires & Witches series, but can be read as standalone. There are no closed doors, cheating, or cliffhangers, but there is a happily-ever-after.

YOU choose the path!When your father goes missing, you and your brothers will do anything to find him - including following a mysterious woman down a well found in the woods. On the other side, you find yourself in a fairytale world, and your father cursed by The Winter Queen. To lift the curse, you and your brothers must scatter to the far reaches of Trueveat Isle to gather three magical leaves. Time is of the essence, and you have seven days to return with the leaf to the well in The Seasonal Forest before your father's cursed state becomes permanent. In this choose your path story, your choices lead Kalem through the trials of a lonely desert to retrieve one magical leaf from The Southern Kingdom. Be sure to watch your step, danger lurks around every corner!And when a deadly fate befalls you, because it most assuredly will, you merely need to choose a different path to continue your adventure!

I grew up the daughter of Ceto and Phorcys, the ancient sea god of the hidden dangers of the deep seas and gods of the sea creatures. Unlike any other offspring of a god I was born mortal, an outcast from my family. I left to go to the city of Akitiki to become a priestess of Athena's temple, only to get stuck in between the feud of gods.For years there have been stories about Medusa, coming and going in different versions. Finally the truth of Medusa's life is revealed; another tragic mythology story of a human stuck in between the feud of gods. This is a story from Medusa's perspective, explaining parts of her life never spoken of before. Her life started being born from immortal gods as a mortal herself, then a beautiful priestess of Athens temple, then an outlaw monster wanted dead. Figuring out who Medusa is and what her real purpose is, she's set on a journey to find herself with the help of the people around her-struggling with the realization of who she really is and fighting to her controversial end.

I grew up the daughter of Ceto and Phorcys, the ancient sea god of the hidden dangers of the deep seas and gods of the sea creatures. Unlike any other offspring of a god I was born mortal, an outcast from my family. I left to go to the city of Akitiki to become a priestess of Athena's temple, only to get stuck in between the feud of gods.For years there have been stories about Medusa, coming and going in different versions. Finally the truth of Medusa's life is revealed; another tragic mythology story of a human stuck in between the feud of gods. This is a story from Medusa's perspective, explaining parts of her life never spoken of before. Her life started being born from immortal gods as a mortal herself, then a beautiful priestess of Athens temple, then an outlaw monster wanted dead. Figuring out who Medusa is and what her real purpose is, she's set on a journey to find herself with the help of the people around her-struggling with the realization of who she really is and fighting to her controversial end.

YOU choose the path!When your father goes missing, you and your brothers will do anything to find him-including following a mysterious woman down a well found in the woods. On the other side, you find yourself in a fairytale world, and your father cursed by The Winter Queen. To lift the curse, you and your brothers must scatter to the far reaches of Trueveat Isle to gather three magical leaves. Time is of the essence, and you have seven days to return with the leaf to the well in The Seasonal Forest before your father's cursed state becomes permanent. In this Choose Your Path story, your choices lead Salvatore through the trials of frigid winterscape to retrieve one magical leaf from The Northern Kingdom. Be sure to watch your step, danger lurks around every corner!And when a deadly fate befalls you, because it most assuredly will, you merely need to choose a different path to continue your adventure!

"This moved me in a way that few other things can or have been able to. It showed me things about myself that I have always avoided dwelling on, although I am not a bad person. It made me consider what I am doing with my life. I felt true empathy and connection with the characters both good bad and every shade between, something very few of the many stories I have read truly made me feel." - Reviewer on THE REST DIE TOMORROWMurder, Conspiracies, Betrayal, and Revelations. The end is here.With the final days on Vincent's timetable ticking away, he frantically searches for the answers that set his troubles in motion, discovering new insights into foes both old and new, and uncovering secret plots that occurred behind the scenes.Above it all, stands the future of Eclosion, destined to either become a beacon of light, or the bane of humanity's existence. With the pawns cast aside, the players are ready to put each other into checkmate, but only one king can win the game.This is a 4-part miniseries in the vein of a television show, showcasing a cat and mouse game between powerful men, willing to put their lives on the line to get ahead. Some will overcome their greed, some will even learn to love, but not all will come out alive.

This would be a gift for any woman who loves fairies and coloring and is a great way to relax after a busy day. Color your favorite fairy homes and buildings.Contains 50 unique pages with printed black lines on one side of each page and blank white paper on the reverse so it prevents no bleed-through♥ If You Want To Start Coloring this book, Then Scroll Up and Click The BUY NOW Button!This coloring book features:¿The book contains 50 high-quality unique images¿Each coloring page is printed on a separate page to avoid bleed-through.¿Suitable for markers, gel, pens, coloring pencils, fine liners, and watercolors.¿High-resolution printing¿Unique and cool designs, no repeats,¿Large 8,5 x 11"" format, professional-quality designs from independent artists.¿Premium finish cover design.¿Please leave a review to let me know if you enjoyed the book or if I need to improve something! ¿

A midcareer upset turns Earl's life upside down. Seeking a willing ear, he develops a friendship with an eighty-three-year-old palm reader who works at Mike's Magic Burgers-a restaurant where the food and some of the people are magic. She uses her palm reader's skill and wisdom to give him simple guidance that could lead him to happiness. While other patrons of Mike's Magic Burgers embrace change, Earl resists. Will Earl accept a new vision of life or cling to the notions that are making him unhappy? Mike's Magic Burgers speaks to anyone who has had to search for their place in the world. The story unfolds in a series of vignettes that explore the ordinariness of magic and how we choose to live our lives. This is an enchanting, one-of-a-kind book.

Four manuscripts in one book:Celtic Magic: Unlocking Druidry, Earth Magick, Irish Shamanism, Tree Magic, and Scottish PaganismIrish Paganism: Unlocking Pagan Practices and Druidry in Ireland along with Welsh Witchcraft and Celtic SpiritualityThe Morrigan: Secret Celtic Practices, Devotional Rituals, Divination, and Magick SpellsBrigid: Unlocking the Magick of the Celtic Goddess of Divination, Wisdom, and HealingNature can be a very powerful ally in magic. Since ancient times, Celts have known how to unlock the secrets of this world and the realm beyond it. With the help of their magic, you can learn to do the same.Irish Paganism focuses on the history and legacy of the Pagan belief system. It discusses how this system was practiced in Ireland and Wales and outlines the Druids' role in the faith. It also informs the reader about the key deities, tales, and myths in understanding the role of Paganism in Celtic and Welsh history.The Morrigan will show you how to do just this and many more tips and tricks useful for living life with strength and power.Brigid can help anyone, even in today's day and age. You only need to summon her with prayers and offerings, and she will come to your aid. Whether you want to honor her daily or only on special occasions, will be entirely up to you.In this book, you will:Familiarize yourself with ancient and modern Celtic traditionsUnderstand the fundamental ideas of Irish Shamanism and Scottish PaganismUncover the secrets of Druidry and learn how its role has changed over the yearsLearn what Irish Paganism isDiscover who the Druids areExplore different pagan feasts and festivalsMaster simple pagan spells and ritualsUnderstand the many guises of the Morrigan in ancient Celtic mythsFamiliarize yourself with all the animals and symbols representing this mighty goddessUnderstand how the tales of Brigid shaped the Celtic cultureLearn all about her multiple faces, which will help you see her as St. Brigid, Brigid the triple goddess, and the loa Maman BrigitteMaster your practice with her sacred symbols, including Brigid's CrossMaster using her power in your healing spells, rituals, or divinationsAnd much more!

Cada cuento ha sido escrito con el propósito de estimular la imaginación y la creatividad de los niños, fomentar la lectura y transmitir valores como la amistad, la honestidad y el amor por la naturaleza.

Hans Christian Andersen (2 April 1805 - 4 August 1875), in Denmark usually called H. C. Andersen, was a Danish author. Although a prolific writer of plays, travelogues, novels, and poems, he is best remembered for his fairy tales. Andersen's fairy tales, consisting of 156 stories across nine volumes and translated into more than 125 languages, have become culturally embedded in the West's collective consciousness, readily accessible to children, but presenting lessons of virtue and resilience in the face of adversity for mature readers as well. His most famous fairy tales include "The Emperor's New Clothes," "The Little Mermaid," "The Nightingale," "The Steadfast Tin Soldier", "The Red Shoes", "The Princess and the Pea," "The Snow Queen," "The Ugly Duckling," "The Little Match Girl," and "Thumbelina."

The Complete Fairy Stories of Oscar Wilde gathers all nine of Oscar Wilde's whimsical, poignant fabulations from The Happy Prince and Other Tales and The House of Pomegranates. Laced with Wilde's legendary drollery, these fanciful tales touch on the themes of love, devotion, creativity, compassion, friendship, and longing with both irresistible charm and profound insight. As appealing to adults as children, these ingenious gems by a master storyteller provide delightful bedtime reading and an enthralling escape to worlds of Wilde's making. This Warbler Classics edition includes a detailed biographical timeline of Wilde's life and work.

Mit dem vorgelegten Lesebuch "Irrfahrten" werden ausgewählte Geschichten des alten Mythos nicht einfach neu erzählt. Aus der homerischen "Fundgrube" und anderen Quellen werden wichtige Episoden aus dem Leben und Sterben herausragender Charaktere zu eigenen Geschichten verarbeitet. Im methodischem Wechsel von Originalzitaten und erläuternden Passagen soll die Lektüre einen neuen Blick auf die homerische Literatur öffnen. Denn oft bleiben bei diesem klassischen Bildungsgut manche dichterische Einfälle mit ihren amüsanten Pointen unentdeckt. In den "Irrfahrten" werden sie zielstrebig aufgestöbert und zu neuen Sinnzusammenhängen und bizarren Problemlagen unter dem Blickwinkel ihres tragikomischen Gehalts rekonstruiert. Sie versprechen lehrreiche und spannende Unterhaltung.

Paul Bunyan is a giant lumberjack and folk hero in American and Canadian folklore. His exploits revolve around the tall tales of his superhuman labors, and he is customarily accompanied by Babe the Blue Ox. He originated in the oral tradition of North American loggers, and was later popularized in a 1916 promotional pamphlet for the Red River Lumber Company. This book, "The Log Of Paul Bunyan - Master Woodsman", tells of his logging exploits in "THE WINTER OF THE BLUE SNOW", "THE BULL OF THE WOODS", "THE SOURDOUGH DRIVE", "THE BLACK DUCK DINNER" and five additional tall tales that will entertain woodland folks of all ages.

This work throws light on the areas of space and time, nature and culture, spirit and matter in the folktales that nurture systemic thinking. It identifies and explores motifs and patterns in select folktales that promote interconnectedness, interdependence, holism, synthesis, and circular pattern of life.

An unforgettable and illuminating exploration of the legends of the British Isles.From the misty centuries of British and Irish prehistory to the height of the dark age, comes tales of giants and fairy-folk, druids and saints. From King Lear and King Arthur, to Fingal, Beowulf, Gwendolen and Guinevere these are the legendary characters who shaped the nation. But who were they?In Mythology of the British Isles, Geoffrey Ashe explores these compelling and ancient stories, seeing how they have taken on fresh significance as historical and archaeological research has uncovered the truth behind each legend.

Private associations abounded in the ancient Greek world and beyond, and this volume provides the first large-scale study of the strategies of governance which they employed. Emphasis is placed on the values fostered by the regulations of associations, the complexities of the private-public divide (and that divide's impact on polis institutions) and the dynamics of regional and global networks and group identity. The attested links between rules and religious sanctions also illuminate the relationship between legal history and religion. Moreover, possible links between ancient associations and the early Christian churches will prove particularly valuable for scholars of the New Testament. The book concludes by using the regulations of associations to explore a novel and revealing aspect of the interaction between the Mediterranean world, India and China.