Mytologi

Mithra commonly known as Mehr, is the Zoroastrian divinity (yazata) of covenant, light, and oath. In addition to being the divinity of contracts, Mithra is also a judicial figure, an all-seeing protector of Truth, and the guardian of cattle, the harvest, and of the Waters. The Greeks and Romans considered Mithra as a sun god.

Rudolf Herzog: Germaniens Götter, illustriert, mit einem ausführlichen Glossar der germanischen Götterwelt | Neu editierte 2022er-Ausgabe, mit über einhundert FußnotenDie germanische Mythologie war nicht weniger hoch entwickelt als jene des Mittelmeerraumes. Der Unterschied zur römischen und griechischen Götterwelt: Es gibt so gut wie keine originären schriftlichen Aufzeichnungen, sondern nur solche aus zweiter Hand, meist überliefert durch die römischen Besatzer. - Bei den heute bekannten germanischen Sagen dominieren jene aus dem skandinavischen Raum, weniger solche aus den zentralgermanischen Gebieten (z. B. heutiges Deutschland). - Der heute bekannteste Sagenkreis der Asen, um die Hauptgottheiten Wodan/Odin (»Göttervater«), Ziu/Tyr, Donar/Thor und Frija/Frigg ist ein eher jüngerer und geht auf die Zeit kurz vor Christi Geburt zurück. Die erste Erwähnung eines Gottes, den man mit Odin gleichsetzen kann, stammt aus römischen Quellen. Der früheste schriftliche germanische Beleg für den Götternamen »Odin« stammt dagegen erst aus der Zeit um 725 nach Chr., gefunden auf einem mit Runen beritzten Schädelfragment.

The renowned Basler Homer-Kommentar of the Iliad, edited by Anton Bierl and Joachim Latacz and originally published in German, presents the latest developments in Homeric scholarship. Through the English translation of this ground-breaking reference work, edited by S. Douglas Olson, its valuable findings are now made accessible to students and scholars worldwide.

Yathni's Travel to Kailash (Abridged Edition) This book is an abridged edition of the main book titled 'Yathni's Travel to Kailash'. This is a story based on Hindu mythology and is a mixture of facts and fiction. Yathni is a little girl studying in Fifth Grade and she is a devotee of Lord Ganesha. Ganesha takes her on an excursion to the legendary mountain of Kailash. How was this excursion, what are the things which she saw and how was her meeting with Lord Shiva. These are the things covered in the story. The main book titled 'Yathni's Travel to Kailash' was published in the year 2012. While giving a number of anecdotes from Hindu mythology, the story takes one to the North Pole, the Moon and the outer space and beyond. In this process matters of educational interest like climate change, bio-diversity, space science etc have been dealt with. These are given with colourful illustrations.

DJ Willi! rief Nelli.Di was? rief Willi.DJ! Das sind Diejenigen, die bei Veranstaltungen für die Musik sorgen. antwortete Nelli. Sie spielen kein Instrument, sondern spielen mit dem Material, auf dem Musik gespeichert ist. Wie zum Beispiel Vinylscheiben!Als Willi eines Tages durch die Großen Gärten fliegt, kommt er an einem geöffneten Fenster vorbeikommt und hört Musik, die ihn wie magisch anzieht. Von dem Moment an will er nur Eins: genau diese Musik machen!DJ Willi Hummel - ein VorleseLesebuch für Alle von 0 bis 103 Jahren!

Can time exist independently of consciousness? In antiquity this question was often framed as an enquiry into the relationship of time and soul. Aristotle cautiously suggested that time could not exist without a soul that is counting it. This proposal was controversially debated among his commentators. The present book offers an account of this debate beginning from Aristotle¿s own statement of the problem in Book IV of the Physics. Subsequent chapters discuss Aristotle¿s Peripatetic followers, Boethus of Sidon and Alexander of Aphrodisias; his Neoplatonic readers, Plotinus and Simplicius; and early Christian authors, Gregory of Nyssa and Augustine. At the centre of the debate stood the relation between the subjective time in the soul and the objective time of the cosmos. Both could be seen as united in the world soul as the seat of subjective time on a cosmic scale. But no solution to the problem was final. No theory gained general acceptance. The book shows the fascinating variety and plurality of ideas about time and soul throughout antiquity. Throughout antiquity, the problem of time and soul remained as intriguing as it proved intractable.

This volume is written in the context of trauma hermeneutics of ancient Jewish communities and their tenacity in the face of adversity (i.e. as recorded in the MT, LXX, Pseudepigrapha, the Deuterocanonical books and even Cognate literature. In this regard, its thirteen chapters, are concerned with the most recent outputs of trauma studies. They are written by a selection of leading scholars, associated to some degree with the Hungaro-South African Study Group. Here, trauma is employed as a useful hermeneutical lens, not only for interpreting biblical texts and the contexts in which they were originally produced and functioned but also for providing a useful frame of reference. As a consequence, these various research outputs, each in their own way, confirm that an historical and theological appreciation of these early accounts and interpretations of collective trauma and its implications, (perceived or otherwise), is critical for understanding the essential substance of Jewish cultural identity. As such, these essays are ideal for scholars in the fields of Biblical Studies-particularly those interested in the Pseudepigrapha, the Deuterocanonical books and Cognate literature.

Non loin du Nil, dans la vallée de Biban-el-Molouk, un jeune aristocrate anglais, lord Evandale, et un égyptologue allemand, le docteur Rumphius, découvrent, grâce à l'aide d'un escroc grec dénommé Argyropoulos, une tombe inviolée. Depuis plus de 3 500 ans, nul n'a foulé le sol de la chambre funéraire dans laquelle repose le sarcophage d'un pharaon. Mais quand on ouvre le lourd couvercle de basalte noir, les deux hommes trouvent, à leur grande stupéfaction, la momie parfaitement conservée d'une jeune femme d'une magnifique beauté appelée Tahoser. Après la découverte de cette momie, le roman raconte l'histoire de cette momie et de ses amours.

Indian mythology is a treasure house of stories. Epics such as the Ramayana and the Mahabharata are made up of many stories and sub-plots, most of which are well-known and well-told. But, have you ever wondered what the bow, which Rama broke during Sita's swayamvara, felt? Or imagined what the threshold thought, as Narasimha sat on it and killed Hiranyakashipu? Or what the river Yamuna experienced when besieged by Kaali, the snake? Step into the fascinating world of stories from various Indian epics - all told with a twist. Tickle your grey cells as you try to identify the narrator of each story. Relive the stories from your childhood, told from an altogether different perspective.Welcome to the world of Indian Mythology - Reloaded!

The magical powers of a storybook cannot be denied, but what if within those pages awaited not traditionally-written fairy tales from all times and places, but those same tales re-told by some of the world’s most talented and respected artists! Fairy Tales Reimagined is a lavish hardback tome, containing 288 pages populated by characters who started life known to children and adults around the world. However, these characters, their settings, and narratives, have taken on a different form, their stories unflinchingly transformed. The infamous darkness that shrouds many fairy tales is left intact, while in others, the weird, wondrous, and even unexpected workaday awaits. Lovingly drawn and painted scenes filled with colour and detail make each reimagining utterly convincing. To help tell these transformed tales are the artist’s scribbles and sketches, giving a behind-the-scenes glimpse of their creative process. Minimal text provides just enough information to shed light on these new narratives, but ultimately the imagery tells the story. Whether seen as an inspirational art resource, a treasury of tales told through a fantastical filter, or simply a unique collection of bedtime stories, Fairy Tales Reimagined will captivate audiences within and far beyond the realms of practical art.

FULL PETER PAN SERIESWhat happened after the happily ever after?You all know the story of Peter Pan, but did you ever wonder what happened after the fairytale ending? Well we know. Not all afters end up happily, sometimes the real adventure starts much later...Skyla is my home. It has always been my home. But will it always be my prison? As long as I can remember, Peter has told me I'm Skyla's good luck charm, but with that title, he refuses to let me leave the floating islands and go on adventures like he does. I spend my days exploring one island after another, after another...and while I may stumble upon a magical cove now and then, when you've seen one floating patch of dirt, you've seen them all. Such is not said about boys with pixies.After accidentally finding a hidden treehouse on one of the outer islands, I accidentally meet the owner. Bay is shrouded in mysteries and pixie dust, just like Peter has always been, but unlike Peter, he has answers and adventures. Also unlike Peter, he's willing to share.My name is Lyric, a song on the wind, and here is my story...Following famous fairy tale characters, eighteen years after their happily ever after, the Kingdom of Fairytales offers an edge of the seat thrill ride in an all new and sensational way to read.Lighting-fast reads you won't be able to put downFantasy has never been so epic!

"A king who seeks to keep his kingdom safe and immaculate orders the destruction of a flower that he regards as pernicious weed, but soon finds that he has awakened the dragon who sleeps beneath a nearby mountain. The dragon takes her revenge on the king by eating his favorite horse and turning his firstborn son into a monkey. The king's angry reaction to this sets in motion a chain of events that will destroy his kingdom and scatter its people in all directions. In the midst of these events the young monkey will discover the pain of loss, the joy of love, and the secret of who he is"--

Commissioned especially for Scotland's Year of Stories, Storm and Shore connects the west coast of Scotland's rich mythological past with the present day. When artist Lucy Salter comes to a remote Argyll coastline she aims to connect with nature in its wild state. Aid worker Dave McArthur is fleeing traumatic conflict. But they have both ventured into a borderland, layered by history, migration and repressed violence. Itis a liminal place, storied by centuries of settlement and travel. Yet local tradition bearers, bard and seannachaidh, can channel the past. From these hauntings, a storytelling tapestry is woven from the sea, nature myth and weather. The long roots of our global crisis are laid bare in landfalls, wherein the crucible of Gaelic tradition, creatures of the sea meet the shore.

Commissioned especially for Scotland's Year of Stories, Saut an Bluid offers an inspired blend of traditional storytelling with historical fiction to tell this tale that links Scotland and Norway's pasts together. In nine days of drama, the full smeddum of Scotland's Norse saga unfolds in pithy Scots. As Guid King Alexander tumbles to his death, a gutsy backstory comes to the boil. And at the heart of the crisis is Skald the Ferryman, storyteller of Pittenweem. What is his connection with the Maid of Norway, and the Corryvreckan whirlpool?