Mytologi

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Epic fantasy adventure. The Complete Tetralogy. 4-book series in one volume:(Part 1) Tales of the Rasha La(Part 2) Beyond the Moonwalk(Part 3) Byways of the Butterfly(Part 4) The Lure of the Dragon RangeSynopsis:... and since it was their turn the monarchs told their own story: A tale of lost children who return to earth as butterflies on the wings of the Fyrstellia, the falling stars. For when the Lord of Light granted men a mortal life span He founded a halfway house in the nearby heavens as well, the Halls of Waiting, where angels could bring the fallen and tend their spirits until they were ready to go further into the Light. For most, it was only a short stay, but not for the children."They don't want to go on", reported the Keeper of the Halls. "They want to go back".Here are two that did - together with an account of their journey into Mexico, caught up along the way in the fortunes of the fairy people on earth.

Ces contes pleins de mystères et de sirènes conduisent le lecteur dans un univers imaginaire. Cette imagination est nourrie par des histoires de la vie quotidienne et enrichie par des êtres extraordinaires.Chacun de ces récits vous transporte dans un monde d¿épreuves à surmonter pour parvenir à une certaine sérénité. Laquelle est toujours remplie d¿amour et d¿émerveillement, à la recherche du bonheur à l¿intérieur de soi.

Treasure Trove is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1873.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.

La merveilleuse fée coquillage vient au secours des plus démunis en apparaissant sous différentes formes. Lorsqüelle sort de l¿eau, elle se fond dans la masse de la couleur des vagues. Quand elle surgit sur la plage, son image se forme par l¿agglutinement des grains de sable. Elle peut également prendre l¿apparence des goélands et se cacher au milieu d¿eux. Une chose est sûre, elle finit toujours par se manifester.

Nos trasladamos a la edad media para encontrar el origen de todo lo que está por llegar. En un mundo de cristal en el que las personas no son lo que parecen y que la ambición ciega la mente más pura que nos podamos encontrar. No te preocupes si te sientes identificado con algún o algunos personajes de esta novela. Todas las personalidades están dotadas de todo lo bueno y sobre todo de lo malo. Recuerda que las sombras a veces, son más poderosas que las luces, por lo tanto, no pierdas tu mente cuando leas esta historia, no cometas el mismo error que yo...

Teaching stories from old traditions and religions, told in modern language. These stories can be read to children - and to adults - and are fun, as well as instructive.

Retko ko je kro¿io u Selevenjsku ¿umu jer se zle i opake stvari de¿avaju u toj zäaranoj ¿umi. Ko god da je unutra zäao nikada se vi¿e iz nje nije vratio a ono malo kojima je to ipak uspelo ili su izgubili svako se¿anje ili su u potpunosti pomerili pame¿u. Niko iz obli¿njeg sela se ne usudjuje da zucne ni re¿i jer vile koje tamo ¿ive su mo¿ne i opake. Posebno strepe od Ambrozije, najmo¿nije od svih jer niko nije siguran od njene osvetni¿ke ruke. ¿ak i same selevenjske vile strepe od nje jer se Ambrozija ne obazire na vilinski kodeks. Posebno je kivna na Koviljku jer je ova zäela dete sa seoskim ¿umarem i time zape¿atila sudbinu vilinskog carstva. Iako je svesna svoje gre¿ke, Koviljka po svaku cenu nastoji da zätiti svoje tek rodjeno ¿edo. Poslednjim snagama skriva bebu na saläu kod paora bez dece a onda namami Ambroziju kod Naprate i sunovrati ih obe u ¿umski zdenac. Ne slute¿i da je devoj¿ica vila, paori je odgajaju kao svoju sopstvenu k¿i a zbog nebo plavih o¿iju su joj nadenuli ime Cikorija, po divljem cvetu koji izdäno raste po njihovim poljima. Nakon petanest godina Ambrozija se konäno oslobadja iz zdenca i gnevnija nego ikada kre¿e u besomu¿nu poteru. Ona ima samo jo¿ jedan jedini cilj, da sprovede do kraja ono ¿to je onomad davno zapo¿ela.

Eine chinesische Legende, verpackt in einen spannenden Roman.An einem beschaulichen Ort am Yangtse wird jedes Jahr durch den Rat der Weisen eine Jungfrau auserwählt. Diese wird dem Flussgott geopfert, um diesen milde zu stimmen und dadurch das Volk vor Überschwemmungen zu bewahren. Als der schüchterne Dany erfährt, dass seine heimliche Liebe Lian das nächste Opfer werden soll, beginnt er um ihr Leben zu kämpfen. Dabei scheint sich nicht nur der Rat der Weisen gegen ihn zu stellen, sondern auch der neue Statthalter Simen Bao. Als bereits alles verloren scheint, sieht Dany nur noch eine letzte Möglichkeit, um Lian aus den Fängen des Todes zu befreien.

Prepare to be surprised.The Retelling of Fairy Tales is a reimagining of some of our most beloved childhood stories for an adult audience, adding twists and turns that bring them into fantasy worlds, modern day settings, alien planets, and may even take the point of view of the villain. Join us for:Symbiotes: The tale of The Frog Prince set in a strange world where only your fated match can help you evolve into who you were truly meant to be.For the Love of Coffee: The story of The Genie and the Lamp told with both humor and heart in modern day Hawaii, proving that you don't need to be a prince to be worthy of love.Sympathy for the Devil: The tale of The Fall as seen through the eyes of the devil. What if God set a curse upon one of Its sweetest, most holy creations? Watch innocence twist into evil, for the road to hell is, indeed, paved with good intentions.Soulmates and Silence: The Little Mermaid, but instead as a young man raised to be an irreverent troublemaker. His voice is taken as punishment for yet another ridiculous misdeed, and only by finding his soulmate by the next full moon can he take back what was once his.Fully illustrated, this collection will make you laugh, pull your heartstrings, and let you fall in love. Come with us and enjoy the call of destiny, the sizzle of romance, the ache of tragedy, and the timelessness of magic, all wrapped together in this one unforgettable collection of short stories.

Magic and mayhem reign supreme in Avalon.Ex-lovers, power struggles, and ultimate sacrifices collide as Robert finds himself in a precarious position with Lila Patridge. Not only is she his ex-girlfriend, but she's also the woman who wants The Waker dead.But Lila isn't his only problem. His situation becomes dire when he learns he's meant to be sacrificed in the name of Morgana. Stripped of his magical abilities and left battered and bruised, Robert must navigate the treacherous waters of Avalon to find a way back to Pismo, and back to Violet.Will Robert be able to escape his captors and make it back to Pismo alive? Will he be able to reclaim his magical powers and seek revenge on those who have wronged him? Or will he be forced to make the ultimate sacrifice in the name of Morgana?

The definitive reference book on Ireland's cultural and religious heritage.

"Alongside stories of a fictional practitioner, Weston shares teachings from the Ozark charming tradition, authentic workings, and connections between mountain magic and familiar poems and verses, including some featured in nursery rhymes and fairytales"--

In the beginning, everything was fine. And then along came Zeus.

Hank Mossberg has crossed paths with every lowlife scumbag the world of the fae could produce, from child stealing imps to drug dealing goblins, but now he's pitted against a villain unlike any he has ever faced before. The dark-elf Siva warned Hank that a storm was coming. Now he's going to find out what she meant. The madness begins when the wizard known as Magnus attacks a crew of Golden Gate Bridge workers, using magic to hurl fireballs and lightning at his helpless victims. Before the carnage is over, several workers are dead and the world of the fae has been exposed for all mortals to see. As Hank delves deeper into the case, he begins to suspect the old wizard's motives may lie hidden somewhere in the dark secrets of his past. But just as Hank is about to expose the truth, the killer turns the tables. Now Hank is the target, and the killer will stop at nothing to destroy him… Even if it means murdering everyone Hank has ever loved.

A book which attempts to reconstruct two ancient Sumerian stories from photographs of the stone tablets on which they were originally written: one story concerns an ancient account of a deluge (or flood) which destroyed much of civilization); the other concerns the exploits of the mythical Gilgamesh who takes a stand against Agga, the king of Kish. The epic also presents a striking portrayal of human limitations. Gilgamesh becomes arrogant with his success, and the people of Uruk call on the gods to deliver them from this tyrant. In response, the gods make Enkidu, the wild man, who is Gilgamesh's equal in strength. Gilgamesh's battle with Enkidu tempers his character, and the two embark on a series of adventures, leaving Uruk in peace. Some readers have interpreted this as an early recognition of the need to use power to limit power.

Ein poetisch-philosophischer Text für Erwachsene, der in die herrliche Welt des 22. Jahrhunderts entführt und zur kritischen Betrachtung unserer Zeit einlädt.Zweisprachig in Deutsch und Französisch

Joseph Jacobs is widely recognized as a prominent figure in the realm of folklore studies, emphasizing the significance of safeguarding oral traditions and fairy tales as vital components of a nation's cultural legacy. This special edition is made of two of his most notable publications : "English Fairy Tales" and "Celtic Fairy tales". The first one contains a collection of 43 tales when the second accounts for 26, giving the reader a glimpse into some of the world most fabulous legends and captivating stories.The book is fully illustrated by John D. Batten and comes with a large and Easy to Read Layout which makes reading more confortable.

Lorsque juste seules quelques décennies séparent les générations, d¿histoire en histoire, de mauvaises graines nommées « ignorances » se débinent. Sur la pointe des pieds, elles prennent congé, ces vilaines et illustres indignes. L¿on pourra alors chercher le pourquoi du comment infiniment, et même au-delà du firmament, jamais on ne trouvera par quelle magie les échanges intergénérationnels se hâtent de prendre racine. Pendant que les anciens portent en parure les estampilles immuables des ans et n¿en restent pas moins des enfants face à leurs petits-enfants, arborant la leur sans nulle marque du temps, les jeunes enfants n¿en deviennent pas moins grands face à leurs grands-parents. Si ces tête-à-tête se font dans un lieu hors du temps et au c¿ur d¿un écrin de splendeurs, la magie opère, elle les fait s¿affronter et se confronter. Bien sûr, c¿est gentiment. Oui, oui ! N¿allez pas imaginer des bagarres ou alors celles de douceurs. Juste écouter dans le but d¿entendre¿

Kvin rakontoj estas legeblaj en tiu ¿i libro, kiu jam per la kurioza bildo sur la titolpäo vekas scivolon. La rakontoj montras interesan mondon al legantoj, kiuj eduki¿is lä e¿ropa kulturo. E¿ la baza motivo de la rakontoj similas al tiu de e¿ropaj fabeloj: Post dan¿eroj, suferoj la bono estas savita, la malbono ricevas la meritan punon. Tamen la rakontitaj eventoj kaj la ilusträoj estas nekutimaj.Skizo pri la enhavo de la rakontoj: Bela, bonkora knabino ofertas sian vivon por redoni la vidkapablon de sia patro. - Oferema edzina fideleco kaj ¿ia rekompenco. - Perdo de feli¿o, akirita per trompo, tamen pro sincera pento la kulpo estis pardonita. - Kruela intrigo fare de novedzino konträ la du filinoj de la antäa, mortinta edzino (Interesa klarigo pri la dua edzi¿o de ilia patro: "rompi la familian linion sen viraj infanoj ¿ajnis al li grava peko konträ la prapatroj"). - Kiamaniere la leporo povas savi sian vivon per kuräo kaj säeco konträ la drakore¿o.Sed trovi¿as motivo, kiu estas konata ankä en e¿ropaj fabeloj: Revenadantaj spiritoj de mortintoj devas tuj malaperi, se ärore la koko krias.La tradukinto uzis facile legeblan kaj kompreneblan lingväon. La teksto estas presita eminente. La ilusträoj estas kuriozaj, bele desegnitaj kaj presitaj. En la fino estas klarigitaj la kelkaj uzitaj nekonataj vortoj. Tie oni trovas ankä mallongan biografion pri la kompilinto kaj tradukinto de la rakontoj. Li meritas, ke oni konu lian nomon.Janos Sark¿zi / Monato, marto 1998

Sedgwick's one of a kind fantasy series continues, and this time Hank Mossberg is taking a backseat. Prepare to be treated to an entirely different perspective on life in the gritty fantasy setting of San Francisco's undercity: Goblin P.I. Sam Snyvvle may be crude, cynical, and vulgar, but one thing he's not is stupid. When a gorgeous dryad offers Sam a king's ransom to retrieve her stolen diamond, he knows the whole thing smells like a setup. Unfortunately, there are two things that Sam can never pass up: a gorgeous dame, and a truckload of money. Besides, if things don't work out with the girl, Sam knows he can always pilfer the diamond for himself. Snyvvle sets out to find the missing gem, but immediately ends up in hot water. He's trapped in a room with a dead mob boss, an empty safe, and the police banging down the door. Sam knows he looks guilty as sin, so he does what any sensible goblin would do: He goes on the run. Now, Sam is in a race to locate the missing diamond before the cops catch him or the mobsters kill him. Fortunately, Sam knows the dark, seedy streets of the undercity like the back of his hand, and he swears that when he finds the people who framed him, they're going to regret it. That is, if the cops, the mob, and his arch-nemesis Hank Mossberg don't catch him first!

Siva's prophecy came true, and it was Hank's worst nightmare. Hank watched his beloved city overrun by gangs, serial killers, and pixie dust dealers. He saw the fae humanized and turned into brainwashed zombies. Finally, he was set up -framed as a murderer and a terrorist- and betrayed by the woman he loved. Now he's back, and somebody's going to pay.Hank's return to the undercity begins with a rude awakening. In the wake of the massive terrorist attack, the Undercity Police Department has collapsed. The fae are being terrorized by a self-appointed dictator who calls himself "The Governor," and his army of jackbooted thugs known as Peacekeepers. Hank has a lot of work to do if he's going to straighten things out, but in the meanwhile, there's something else he has to do.First, he's got to solve a few murders, one of which is particularly personal. Then, he's going to find Siva and make her pay for what she's done…