Mytologi

" 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."

Mamma's Black Nurse Stories - West Indian folk-lore is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1890.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 complete fairy tales of Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, with over 300 vibrant full-color illustrations and large text to bring each tale to vivid life. These are the stories in their original forms, formatted in an easy-to-read design that will promote faster reading and inspire imagination.

Lilith: Goddess of Darkness and LightA look at the magick and rituals of the most useful Daemon and Goddess in all magick.Lilith. A daemon to some. A goddess to others. A name which struck fear in the hearts of men and women in the middle ages. A name associated with the most powerful Daemoness in history.A name that is very maligned. She is actually a goddess of feminism, and encompasses all the aspects of her dual nature: Darkness and LightThe largest book I have ever written on a single Goddess. Lilith is both Goddess and Daemoness, her powers range all across the spectrum.Over twenty-five (25) rituals, magick to achieve success at love, work or school. Magick to assist in funding a start-up. Magick to help you push past rivals for job promotions or rivals for affection.Lilith as a Goddess for magick with starting a family. Lilith as a Daemoness to help you gain the advantage over rivals in love or business.I will instruct you in creating combination sigils which will use the power of Lilith to charge the sigils for maximum effectiveness.Working with Lilith has proven to be safe, and highly effective for me. I have worked with her for years, and this book is based upon the rituals I have worked to her, rituals which have worked very well.I show how treating this Goddess with honor and respect will get awesome results. I'll present the best methods of summoning her, including new path working methods of making contact and presenting your petition.Then there are the new sigils and seals for Lilith in each of her aspects, Goddess and Daemoness.Although the traditional sigils and seals work, these new sigils are activated and tied to the beings, helping the new magician make safe contact. I will include links to these sigils on my website for easy downloading and printing.

Steampunk Fairies Adult Coloring Book - Vintage - Fantasy Fairy Drawings in Victorian Style to Relax and Bring Them to Life for WomenUnleash your imagination as you step into a fantastical realm where fairies embrace the wonders of the Victorian era. In this captivating adult coloring book, "Steampunk Fairies," you will be whisked away on an artistic adventure like no other.With 25 stunning illustrations, meticulously handcrafted with a blend of vintage elegance and whimsical steampunk elements, this coloring book invites you to relax, unwind, and indulge in creative expression.Each illustration is thoughtfully placed on its own single-sided page, ensuring you have ample space to experiment with different coloring techniques and shades.This Coloring Book features:¿ 25 Steampunk Fairy Designs: Immerse yourself in a world where magic meets machinery, with intricate illustrations of fairies adorned in gears, goggles, and whimsical steampunk attire.¿ A whimsical steampunk fairy theme that will delight and inspire you with every turn of the page: Embark on a captivating coloring journey, as these enchanting fairies come to life under your artistic touch.¿ Single-sided Pages: Each illustration is printed on its own page, allowing you to unleash your creativity without worrying about color bleed-through. Tear out and display your masterpieces with pride!¿ Large Format 8.5 x 11 inches: This spacious coloring book provides ample room for you to add vibrant colors and intricate details to these charming steampunk fairy illustrations.¿ Premium Finish Cover Design: The elegant and durable cover enhances the overall aesthetic of this coloring book, making it a delightful addition to your collection or a wonderful gift for fairy enthusiasts and coloring aficionados.With "Steampunk Fairies," you can unleash your creativity, find solace in relaxation, and create stunning works of art that transcend time and imagination.

Noricum, 37 v. Chr. Die Bardin Arduinna und der Krieger Loïc sind beide auf unterschiedlichen Wegen nach Vesontio unterwegs, denn es naht der neunte Jahrestag jenes Augenblicks, da Morfran dort den Fluch auf Arduinna gelegt hat. Beide hoffen, dass die Götter endlich Arduinna von ihrer erzwungenen Wanderung befreien. Werden sie die Stadt der Sequaner erreichen? Werden sie einander begegnen?Band 6 der Keltenroman Serie "Die Wortflechterin".Tauch ein in die Welt der Kelten und fühle den Pulsschlag jener Zeit in dir, da Worte Waffen sein konnten und deine einzigen Freunde ein Wolfshund und ein Rabe!

Der Sammelband lenkt den Blick erstmals konsequent auf Frontos späte Briefbücher. Ziel ist ein Neuansatz gegenüber der Forschung, die Frontos Briefe auf die Funktion privater Gebrauchstexte reduziert. Dagegen verstehen die Beiträger und Beiträgerinnen des Bandes Frontos Briefwerk als ein literarisches Projekt, das den Brief als hybrides und dynamisches Medium einsetzt und eine Edition durch den Autor nahelegt. Denn der Charakter der Briefe ändert sich bei einer linearen Lektüre: Bereits die Briefwechsel mit Mitgliedern des Kaiserhauses durchbrechen immer wieder ihre brieftypische Sprechhaltung, um kommunikative Pointen zu setzen. Umso mehr greifen die Spezialkorrespondenzen auf briefferne Rollen (z.B. des satirischen Lehrers, des Märchenerzählers oder des lyrischen Sängers) zurück. Sieben Fallstudien lassen dieses vielgestaltige kommunikative und performative Potenzial der Briefe anschaulich hervortreten.

Felix Hagemeyer untersucht in dieser Studie am Beispiel von Aschdod und Jerusalem sowie anhand archäologischer Funde, extrabiblischer Quellen und der Aschdod-Texte der Hebräischen Bibel die vielschichtigen Beziehungen zwischen Südwestpalästina und Juda von der späten Mittelbronzezeit bis zur frühhellenistischen Epoche. Ausweislich des archäologischen Befunds bestanden überwiegend kooperative Beziehungen zwischen beiden Regionen. Die Küste wirkte stärker auf das Bergland ein als umgekehrt, wobei das gegenseitige Verhältnis anfangs entscheidend durch die Nachbarn Gat und Ekron sowie später durch die Großreiche Assyrien, Babylonien und Persien bestimmt wurde. In der Hebräischen Bibel wird Aschdod vielfach in nachexilischen Texten (wie 1 Sam 5,1-6,18* oder Neh 13,23-27) rezipiert, welche gegen die stetig wachsenden Verflechtungen argumentieren. Aschdod entwickelte sich zum Topos einer "Theologie der Alterität", dem in den späten judäischen Identitätsnarrativen eine ähnliche Bedeutung zukam wie Samaria.

Das Buch Jesus Sirach stellt eine gewaltige Synthese weisheitlicher, kultischer, prophetischer, rechtlicher und historiographischer Traditionen des antiken Israel und des frühen Judentums dar. Um 180 v.Chr. in Jerusalem als Lehrbuch verfasst, verbindet sein auf Hebräisch schreibender Autor das jüdische Gesetz mit der kosmischen Weisheit und formuliert Maximen zum gelingenden Leben in der vielfältigen Welt des Hellenismus. Der vorliegende Band präsentiert alle bis heute bekannten hebräischen Fragmente dieses Buchs samt deutscher Übersetzung sowie ausgewählte Texte der um 120 v.Chr. in Alexandria erstellten griechischen Übertragung. Einzelne Essays führen in die literarischen und kulturellen Kontexte des Sirachbuchs ein, beleuchten zentrale in ihm behandelte Themen wie die rechte Lebensführung, die Gerechtigkeit Gottes, die Bedeutung des Gebets oder die Auslegung der heiligen Schriften Israels und skizzieren exemplarisch die Rolle dieses jüdischen Werkes in der christlichen Frömmigkeitsgeschichte.

Ontar and Echo's first mistake might be their last.A failed mission for the thieves' guild has earned them the ire of the necromancer Narcos, and he has no patience for the living. Looking to make it up to the guild, and hoping for their protection, the pair seek out a renowned mystical sword as reparation. Unfortunately, Narcos also searches for the blade for it is the key to releasing a demon who knows the location of an even greater artifact; one that will shape the very destiny of the realm itself.But the demon has his own plans.Now, Ontar and Echo are trapped between the dead and a demon, and they're running out of time. Fail again, and the world pays an unspeakable price. Total annihilation!

¿Podrás resistir la tentación? El Rey Erik Thorsen, también conocido como Barba Azul, ha enviudado una vez más. Como todas las anteriores, su difunta esposa sucumbió a la atracción de la maldición que lo atormenta y amenaza al reino. Mientras doncellas dispuestas se reúnen en el castillo con la esperanza de ser elegidas, Erik pone sus ojos en una belleza dorada llamada Astrid. Sin embargo, convertirse en su reina tiene un precio muy alto. La nueva novia del Rey debe resistir la tentación durante un año y un día... o morir en el intento. ¿Será Astrid la siguiente en caer ante lo que hay más allá de la Puerta Sellada?

Sarai capace di resistere alle tentazioni? Re Erik Thorsen, noto anche come Barbablù, è di nuovo vedovo. Come tutte le altre prima di lei, la sua defunta moglie ha ceduto al richiamo della maledizione che lo affligge e minaccia il regno. Mentre fanciulle bendisposte si riuniscono al castello nella speranza di essere scelte, Erik posa lo sguardo su una bellezza dorata di nome Astrid. Ma diventare la sua regina ha un prezzo molto alto. La nuova sposa del re deve prima resistere alle tentazioni per un anno e un giorno... o morire nel tentativo. Sarà Astrid la prossima a cadere preda di ciò che si cela oltre la Porta Sigillata?

"When you stare into the abyss, the abyss stares back at you." - Friedrich Nietzsche SECOND EDITION: UPDATED AND ADDITIONAL CONTENT!!! From Ethan Hayes, the bestselling author of WHAT LURKS BEYOND and ENCOUNTERS IN THE WOODS comes a new series which focuses on the most interesting and creepy stories he has collected. These stories detail strange and mysterious accounts from the people who encountered them and survived to tell their tale. From encounters with Bigfoot and Sasquatch to demons and spirits who haunt and torture their victims and even mystical tales from antiquity. The stories in the pages ahead will most certainly strike fear and leave you keeping the light on at night.

This illustrated beginner's guide to fortune-telling explores and explains a variety of divination methods, including reading palms and cards.Clairvoyant Madame Fabia shares her methods of divination in this guide to fortune-telling. This volume details many prophesying methods, including:- Hands and How to Read Them- Fortune Telling by Cards- Character Reading from the Head- Simple Astrology- The Meaning of Dreams- Moles and Their Meanings- Dominoes, Dice and Divining- Fate in the Crystal, Teacup and Fire- The Luck of Weddings and Proverbs

Based on the Top 10 global podcast series.A spooky adventure with ghosts, dragons and dark magic. For readers aged 7+ When adventure loving time-traveller, Mia finds herself in King Arthur's medieval Camelot, she is horrified to discover that everyone has been turned to stone, and that the witch responsible has taken the throne for herself. It is up to her to embark on a deadly quest to break the curse. But the witch wants Mia dead!

'Fabulous.' Dan Richards, author of Holloway'Terrifically strange and thrilling.' Melissa Harrison, author of All Among the Barley'A modern-day bard.' Madeline Miller, author of CirceThis is a book of literary activism - an antidote to the shallow thinking that typifies our age. In Courting the Wild Twin, acclaimed scholar, mythologist and author of Smoke Hole and Bardskull, Martin Shaw unravels two ancient European fairy tales concerning the mysterious 'wild twin' located deep inside all of us. By reading these tales and becoming storytellers ourselves, he challenges us to confront modern life with purpose, courage, and creativity. Martin summons the reader to the 'ragged edge of the dark wood' to seek out this estranged, exiled self - the part we generally shun or ignore to conform to societal norms - and invite it back into our consciousness. If there was something we were meant to do with our few, brief years on Earth, we can be sure that our wild twin is holding the key. After all, stories are our secret weapons - and they might just save us.

Vibrant and exciting retelling of the ancient myth of Culhwch and Olwen from a renowned oral storyteller.

Stories surrounding King Arthur have been told since time immemorial, but The Fragile Land approaches the legend from a radical angle, setting it firmly in the post-Roman world of late fifth-century Europe, chronicling the crucial years of Arthur's life, from the age of fifteen into his early thirties, as he comes to the fore as elected Overlord.

Collected by Yoruba poet Bakare Gbadamosi and the scholar Ulli Beier, Not Even God Is Ripe Enough is a mesmerising collection of traditional oral stories and Yoruba fables.Full of Yoruba proverbs and magical realism, these tales range from timeless tales steeped in wisdom to bizarre stories of talking animals and surprising twists.Translated into English by Ulli Beier

Designed for both beginners and those who possess intermediate-level magical skills - and anyone who simply has a great interest in Celtic history, lore, and magic.

An exquisitely illustrated guide to the monster myths of the Channel Islands: dark yet playful retellings of ancient legends

D'après les anciens récits, Aurore et Crépuscule ont quatre fils, les quatre vents, qui s'élancent à l'âge adulte dans toutes les directions : Borée au nord, Euros à l'est, Notos au sud et Zéphyr à l'ouest. Une fois par an, ils retournent chez leurs parents et racontent ce qu'ils ont vu et vécu aux quatre coins de la Terre. Le jeu consiste à rapporter la plus belle histoire, mais ils apprendront, à la fin de celle-ci, qu'ils tirent leur force d'une fraternité sans rivalité : c'est l'équilibre entre leurs qualités contraires qui fait tourner le monde.