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Der Mann im Tigerfelle - Georgisches Nationalepos ist ein unveränderter, hochwertiger Nachdruck der Originalausgabe aus dem Jahr 1889.Hansebooks ist Herausgeber von Literatur zu unterschiedlichen Themengebieten wie Forschung und Wissenschaft, Reisen und Expeditionen, Kochen und Ernährung, Medizin und weiteren Genres. Der Schwerpunkt des Verlages liegt auf dem Erhalt historischer Literatur. Viele Werke historischer Schriftsteller und Wissenschaftler sind heute nur noch als Antiquitäten erhältlich. Hansebooks verlegt diese Bücher neu und trägt damit zum Erhalt selten gewordener Literatur und historischem Wissen auch für die Zukunft bei.

"A guide to cryptids of the United States and the local communities that celebrate them"--

I was incapable of imagining what I had never seen...Kaori and Kairi are the first twins to survive infancy on the ancient island of Mu, where gender is as fluid as the crashing waves. One was born of fire, the other of water. But there's a reason why none have survived before. A prophecy that has haunted the elders since time began. A rivalry destined to sink the entire island beneath a twin catastrophe of volcano and tsunami. As hatred spills from the forbidden twins like the deadly poison of sacrificed sea snakes, they must decide what matters to them most... The fight for the island - for tradition and duty.Or the fight for freedom - for love and light. The Mu Chronicles is a visionary YA fantasy trilogy exploring the origin of gender and desire in an epic queer fusion of Japanese folklore and Egyptian mythology.

Das Schicksalskind fragte: Welche Richtung ist die Beste?Werdandi sprach: Diese Antwort ist leicht und einfach zugleich. Menschen, die vor dir den Schicksalsweg verfehlten, haben es sich zu kompliziert gemacht. Folge einfach nur der Liebe in deinem Herzen. Sie wird dir den Weg zeigen! Lass dein goldenes Herz den Kompass sein.Urd antwortete: Es ist so einfach. Fühle dein Herz schlagen. Es pumpt Blut durch deinen Körper, aber eigentlich wird es angetrieben von der Liebe, die das ganze Universum geboren hat. Diese Liebe lebt in selbst dem winzigsten Teil des Universums fort. Folge dieser Liebe. Wann immer du verwirrt bist und nicht weiter weißt, dann lausche, bis du diese universelle Liebe wiedergefunden hast.Skuld tanzte.

Die Færeyinga saga ist ein einzigartiger Text im Kontext der altnordischen Literatur. Als einziger vormoderner Text hat sie die Färöer im Nordatlantik zum Gegenstand, deren Geschichte sie im Stile einer Isländersaga als Familienkonflikt auserzählt, ist selbst aber nur als Interpolation in anderen Texten überliefert. Drehte sich die bisherige Forschungsdiskussion stets um ihre Historizität, Datierung, Überlieferung, Gattung und Ideologie, so betrachtet die vorliegende Studie den Text als Erzähleinheit in diesem Spannungsfeld und fragt textimmanent nach ihren Themen und Erzählverfahren. Als zentral stellen sich narrative Portraits verschiedener Akteure im Streit um politische Macht und Einflusssphären in der kleinen Inselgesellschaft heraus, die mitunter paradox und die Deutung irritierend gegeneinander modelliert werden und so die Rezipienten zu eigenständiger Einordnung des Dargestellten aufrufen. Die Erzählstrategien der Saga zielen insofern auf eine Öffnung des Textgehalts zur Interpretation ab, der so nicht allein Einblick in vormoderne Vorstellungswelten und zeitgebundene Diskurse ermöglicht, sondern die altisländische Erzählkunst als Medium der Erzeugung sozial relevanter Diskussion und ihrer Grundlagen offenbart.

Ancient Greek Gods and Mythology Explored Like Never Before#1 New Release in Greece, Legends & Mythology, and Gothic & RomanceDiscover six classic stories of Greek mythology in this exciting retelling that paints both famous and lesser-known Greek gods in a whole new light.Dive into a fascinating new take on classical Greek mythology. Follow the likes of Odysseus, Lamia, Bellerophon, Icarus, Medusa and Artemis as their fates are revealed through bloody trials, gut-wrenching betrayals, sinister motives, and broken hearts. With a writing style that delves into the thoughts, feelings, desires and motivations of every character, these greek gods and goddesses and their compelling stories will resonate with you as they are guided through their perilous and tragic adventures.Gain a deeper understanding of the ancient Greek gods. Greek Mythology Explained provides an in-depth analysis of each story told as it unravels the greater themes and valuable lessons hidden within each chapter. Gain a mythological introduction and deeper insight into the character's motives and the varying depictions of the original Greek myths.In Greek Mythology Explained:Sail with Odysseus as he navigates the straits of Messina with a terrifying monster on each side, intent only on killing him and his crewJourney with Bellerophon as he battles the Chimera and becomes the hero that he was destined to beTake flight with Icarus and Daedalus as they escape their confinement and the Cretan navyFollow Medusa as she loses faith in the gods and becomes the monster she so adamantly wished to protect her people fromExperience the love between Artemis and Orion, as well as the bitter jealousy it spawns at the core of her brother ApolloFans of D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths, Classical Mythology A to Z, or Greek Mythology will love Greek Mythology Explained, the unique retelling of Greek mythological tales featuring love, betrayal, murder and ruthless ambitions.

Volume II of the first English translation of ¿The Nights of Straparolä, originally published in 1894. A collection of stories in two volumes written by the Italian Renaissance author, Giovanni Francesco Straparola during the fifteenth century.The two volumes are divided into nights, where Lords, Ladies, damsels and gentlemen are gathered at a party in Venice and tell each other fairy tales, witty fables, and follies to entertain themselves. 74 tales are told over 13 nights, including folk and fairy-tales, novellas with themes of trickery and intrigue; and tragic and heroic stories.The collection includes some of the first known printed versions of European fairy tales, as they are known today, such as ¿Puss in Boots¿, ¿The Four Clever Brothers¿, ¿Donkeyskin¿ and others. Many of these tales have been collected or retold in later fairy tale collections, such as those by Giambattista Basile and the Brothers Grimm.This wonderful book is translated by W. G. Waters and is illustrated by E. R. Hughes.Pook Press celebrates the great 'Golden Age of Illustration' in children's literature - a period of unparalleled excellence in book illustration. We publish rare and vintage classic illustrated books, in high-quality colour editions, so that the masterful artwork and story-telling can continue to delight both young and old.

In der Mondnacht - Märchen ist ein unveränderter, hochwertiger Nachdruck der Originalausgabe.Hansebooks ist Herausgeber von Literatur zu unterschiedlichen Themengebieten wie Forschung und Wissenschaft, Reisen und Expeditionen, Kochen und Ernährung, Medizin und weiteren Genres. Der Schwerpunkt des Verlages liegt auf dem Erhalt historischer Literatur. Viele Werke historischer Schriftsteller und Wissenschaftler sind heute nur noch als Antiquitäten erhältlich. Hansebooks verlegt diese Bücher neu und trägt damit zum Erhalt selten gewordener Literatur und historischem Wissen auch für die Zukunft bei.

Baltische Dichtungen ist ein unveränderter, hochwertiger Nachdruck der Originalausgabe aus dem Jahr 1896.Hansebooks ist Herausgeber von Literatur zu unterschiedlichen Themengebieten wie Forschung und Wissenschaft, Reisen und Expeditionen, Kochen und Ernährung, Medizin und weiteren Genres. Der Schwerpunkt des Verlages liegt auf dem Erhalt historischer Literatur. Viele Werke historischer Schriftsteller und Wissenschaftler sind heute nur noch als Antiquitäten erhältlich. Hansebooks verlegt diese Bücher neu und trägt damit zum Erhalt selten gewordener Literatur und historischem Wissen auch für die Zukunft bei.

Tales are often told marking the vikings as no more than simple horn-helmeted explorers, infamous to abuse, pillage and plunder all that stood in their way. However, many of us lack to see the parallels aligned with modern culture, and the influences our viking ancestors provided and passed down to our own aspects of modern practices, beliefs, languages and pastimes. While there are numerous and vast differences to the viking morality and way of life, we can also uncover many similarities that can be derived within today's culture. Here's what you'll discover inside: A guide on the vikings origins, including their language, calendar, society structure, and military conquestsHistoric tales of the viking's customs, art, and shipbuilding craftA guide on the norse creation myths A presentation of the norse pantheonA detailed description of many norse gods and heroesAnd much, much more! The stories and myths of the norse were passed down by the vikings in oral tradition until they were recorded in manuscripts by anonymous authors in the mid-13th century. The myths that survived tell the story of how the world was first created by the gods using the dead body of a primeval giant, the existence of the different realms surrounding the universe, and various tales and lore about the gods' adventures.

One of the most pivotal myths of Hawaii, the tales of the deity Pele and her sister Hiiaka form a poetic saga of folklore that is compelling to read.Pele is the Hawaiian Goddess of volcanoes and fire, while Hi'iaka is her youngest sibling. The two possess a rivalry, and their adventures together and separately form the basis of the myths in this book. Much of the story is narrated through poems and songs; the ancient chants and hulas uniquely incorporate the emotional bonds and developments of the plot. The depiction of nature and the elements are evocative; lava flows and water heaves, creating beautiful contrasts and images in the tropical island setting.Nathaniel Bright Emerson was a doctor and author who was born in Waialua on Oahu in 1839. He was educated and spent his early career in the USA, but in 1878 relocated back to Hawaii. He was immensely interested in Hawaiian folklore, spending years researching and compiling the stories passed down in the oral tradition. Late in life he published examples of as-yet unwritten folk tales and legends, before finally turning to Pele and Hiiaka. This edition includes a handful of illustrations, that readers may envisage the lively and supernatural events.

Stick in the Mud, is a story written by Sir Charlie Brown. It is a story of a telephone pole that is planted in a hole in the middle of a forest. The telephone pole is so happy to have the cables as his neighbors. He tries making friends with them. But, every time he speaks to them, he is snubbed and humiliated. According to them, he is not worthy of their attention. And, a day came when he was important and the cables realized their mistake. Sir Charlie Brown's book is a charming depiction about being humble, friendly and to be more presentable as a person. Its simple story and colorful illustrations make it a joy to read for young children. By reading this story, you can become a person who emits positivity that is inside the heart. You can also become a person whom people trust and want to be associated with.

Being a rich, handsome man of marriageable age is a blessing and a curse. Francois deChevalier is a hopeful romantic but not ready for marriage. Ambitious mothers give him side glances and sly grins at the town gatherings. He's tall, good-looking, and has wealth--and unfortunately is the son of a merchant. Not a man to marry into the local aristocracy. But the Age of Enlightenment has changed the climate of Provence. Francois is determined to become his own man, live his own life, and find a woman who loves him for himself regardless of his father's status. While his father plots to use Francois as his entre into society by way of an arranged marriage, Francois is smitten by a mysterious young woman traveling with a band of nomadic entertainers. A young woman who makes him question everything he's been taught he should want and value. A woman who makes him feel things he never imagined were possible. A woman he can never wed.

The media vampire has roots throughout the world, far beyond the shores of the usual dracula-inspired anglo-american archetypes. Depending on text and context, the vampire is a figure of anxiety and comfort, humor and fear, desire and revulsion. These dichotomies gesture the enduring prevalence of the vampire in mass culture; it can no longer articulate a single feeling or response, bound by time and geography, but is many things to many people. In this book we try to answer this question, and in doing so we take you on journey through time and across the world.Discover the ancient legends of vampiric figures from the oldest civilisations on earth.Examine the eastern european folklore that inspired the modern vampire tales.Learn the scientific explanations for vampire mythsTrace the literary vampire from its gothic beginnings to modern dark fantasy.Study the evolution of the cinematic vampire from silent cinema to hollywood blockbusters.Meet the twisted killers who made vampires all too realThe vampire is known throughout dateless antiquity. Assyria knew the vampire long ago, and he lurked amid the primaeval forests of mexico before cortes came. He is feared by the chinese, by the indian, and the malay alike; whilst arabian story tells us again and again of the ghouls who haunt ill-omened sepulchres and lonely crossways to attack and devour the unhappy traveller.