Mytologi

A collection of the world's most mind-boggling, thought-provoking and downright hilarious theories - by the co-host of the UK's most downloaded podcast No Such Thing As A Fish, Dan Schreiber

Um bei einer Lösung der postmodernen Krise des Betens zu helfen, will diese Studie die Theologie des Buches Jesus Sirach (Ben Sira) aufarbeiten, das beinahe 30 auf das Gebet bezogene Stel-len aufführt.Der Fokus liegt dabei auf der programmatischen Lehreinheit in Sir 2,1-4,10 und den prominenten Betergestalten: dem Schriftgelehrten in Sir 38,34-39,11 (erstes Vorbild des Betens), Josua in Sir 46,1-6 (erster Fürbitter) sowie Hiskija und Jesaja in Sir 48,17-25 (erstes kollektives Gebet). Neben den klassischen exegetischen Schritten werden auch zwei weitere Aspekte der modernen Sirachforschung, die Hermeneutik der einzelnen antiken Sprachversionen und die Intertextuali-tät der ausgewählten Texte, berücksichtigt. Denn zum einen erzwingt die bruchstückhafte Überlieferung des hebräischen Textes auf die griechische und syrische Fassung zurückzugreifen. Zum anderen war die Schriftrelecture bereits eines der zentralen Anliegen seines Autors.Die Ergebnisse der Analyse bestätigen das Werk Sirachs als eine wohl durchdachte Synthese des Alten Testaments und erweisen das Bittgebet als wirksames "Appellationsmittel" der Bedrängten. Denn Gott kann sie erhören und aus ihren Nöten erretten, was das Herzstück der biblischen Spiritualität bildet.

A Dragon among the Eagles is the best selling first novel in Adam Alexander Haviaras' ground-breaking Eagles and Dragons historical fantasy series.

Fight your darkness. Or embrace it.Reborn. Otylia's time in Nawia granted her great power and even greater questions. After years of following her goddesses' commands, her path is now her own. But she doubts her decisions at every turn.She'd anticipated her return home for a moon, but this strange land where desert and winter clash is no more familiar than the kingdom of the dead. Conquered and enslaved by Marzanna's Frostmarked, these people see her as their only hope. How can she trust herself to save them, though, when she can't even protect the boy she loves?Corrupted. Struggling against the demon's growing strength, Waclaw knows he fights a war he cannot win. His soul is gone, and his hope vanished with it.All that holds back the darkness is his bond with Otylia, but he senses her fear of what he's become. He isn't the same boy who left Dwie Rzeki moons ago. To free the people of this new land from Marzanna, he needs his power more than ever. But as the demon's hunger grows, will he resist its temptations or surrender to the rage within?Travel to distant lands and face the dark heart of Slavic myths as The Frostmarked Chronicles continue after the shocking conclusion to The Trials of Ascension.

"Noah's Arkive examines the long history of imagining endurance against climate catastrophe - as well as alternative ways of creating refuge. It is an intriguing meditation on how the story of the ark can frame how we think about conservation and exclusion during the current age of anthropogenic climate change, offering hope for a better future by heeding what we know from the past"--

"Featuring stories by a bestselling, cross-genre assortment of some of the most exciting writers working today, an anthology of gender-bent, queered, race-bent, and inclusive retellings from the enchanting and eternally popular world of Greek myth. Zeus, Athena, Apollo, Aphrodite, and the other denizens of Mount Olympus feel almost as present and larger than life today as they did when they were worshipped as gods. Humanity has been telling and retelling stories about the characters from Greek and Roman myth for centuries-heck, the Romans liked the Hellenic originals so much, they remade them faster than Marvel remakes Spider-Man movies. And from Virgil's Aeneid to Xena: Warrior Princess to Percy Jackson to The Song of Achilles, the obsession has never waned. Yet Fit for the Gods shows how these stories still have a power of metamorphosis that would impress Ovid. Here you'll find Atalanta's wild hunt reimagined as a daring space battle; a sex-swapped take on Theseus and the Minotaur; a story that explores the character of Tiresias with a complex, fascinating, modern understanding of gender; a chilling feminist takedown of Apollo from Daphne's POV; and the entire Greek pantheon reimagined as dangerously clever, bored AIs. Brave, bold, and groundbreaking, the stories in Fit for the Gods will be like ambrosia for those craving fresh interpretations of their favorite myths, and give long-time fans a chance to finally see themselves in these beloved legends"--

Discover (or rediscover!) history's greatest myths and legendsFrom Grendel and Beowulf to Poseidon, Medusa, and Hercules, the gods, monsters, and heroes of mythology are endlessly weird and fascinating. And if you're looking for a helpful companion to this wild collection of creatures, humans, and deities, you've found it! Mythology For Dummies delivers the straight goods on history's most popular myths, helping you make sense of even the most complicated ancient stories.You'll learn about the origins of your favorite myths, their cultural impact, and more. Discover:* The coolest mythological characters, including intrepid Odysseus, the volatile gods of Mount Olympus, and Thor and Loki* How ancient mythology intersects with our daily lives in pop culture, high culture, and everything in between* Mythological destinations, like Atlantis, and famous sites from Greek, Roman, and Norse mythologyAn engrossing guide to some of the most enduring and interesting tales from throughout history, Mythology For Dummies serves up the inside scoop on almost every myth or legend you'd care to learn more about.

A collecion that includes over 60 folk tales and a great deal of information about Welsh folk customs, according to area, including Cantre''r Gwaelod (Ceredigion), Nant Gwrtheyrn (Gwynedd), Gwenffrewi (Flintshire) and the death of Llywelyn the Last at Cilmeri. The tales have been written by the author and expert in the field, Robin Gwyndaf, with...