Mytologi

When a little boy wakes up with a dry throat, the adults around him try remedies that only complicate matters and make the condition worse, ignoring what young readers will see as the obvious solution.

Goddess of the sea.Head of the Zephyr Maritime Administration.Spymaster.Amphitrite has always lived in the shadows of her sisters, but the shadows are where she does her best work. Living two lives was always easy enough for the Goddess; from being a pirate ship captain chasing secrets instead of gold to an upstanding government official. She has worked alongside her spies and sirens for centuries, guarding both the sea and Halcyon.But a war has started against the Titans, and the darkness taking over the sea is now more than she can handle alone.West Murphy has been the golden heir all his life, making selfish choices and surrounding himself with disposable people. That was until the night an act of violence forever changed his life. Now, feeling betrayed by everyone he knows, he considers himself a hollow shell of a man with no true purpose.Until a tsunami changes the tides of his fate forever.This is book two in the "Reign of Goddesses" series. To truly enjoy book two, it is recommended that you read book one.TW: adult subject matter discussed. Recommended for 18+. Scenes of violence and assault are all happening in the past.

For all the stones of Danu and the blood of the innocent.Puca has one last quest for Mercia before she can go save Nick and it's a doozy. The Grimoire of the Witches of Puca. The last person to see it was Pil. Both Sarah and Puca believe the grimoire's location is locked somewhere in Mercia's mind. The only way to find it is in the past and magic can't be changed.The power of an oath will eat you away bit by bit until you disappear or succeed and Mercia doesn't have much left to feed it.Janice is in Lanta and Sarah intends to free him at all costs. But she can't go to the surface without an army. Sarah sealed all the entrances to the surface. The Fae were chased down into These Hallowed Hills its time to come out, come out, where ever you are, and fight. The CDC is just the first battle.Jacques would never put all his eggs in one basket and neither would the GOVs.Sarah has discovered a missing piece to the stone puzzle hiding in plain sight and it's the answer to ending the war for good, but only if Mercia comes through.One fights for Fae, one for humanity, and one fights for them all. You choose who is who.For lovers of The Hunger Games and A Court of Thorn and Roses. Comes a world of violent fae, trickery, and nursery rhyme magic. Grab this final installment, fairy magic is not what you think.

In this gripping and atmospheric reimagining of Antigone, #1 New York Times bestselling author Veronica Roth reaches back to the root of legend and delivers a world of tomorrow both timeless and unexpected."I'm cursed, haven't you heard?"Outside the last city on Earth, the planet is a wasteland. Without the Archive, where the genes of the dead are stored, humanity will end.Antigone's parents-Oedipus and Jocasta-are dead. Passing into the Archive should be cause for celebration, but with her militant uncle Kreon rising to claim her father's vacant throne, all Antigone feels is rage.When he welcomes her and her siblings into his mansion, Antigone sees it for what it really is: a gilded cage, where she is a captive as well as a guest.But her uncle will soon learn that no cage is unbreakable. And neither is he."Roth is a masterful conjurer, summoning both classic myth and visceral dystopia to weave a breathtaking tale of love, avarice, and the timeless desire for revenge." - Ryka Aoki, bestselling author of Light From Uncommon Stars

A spellbinding reimagining of the story of Elektra, one of Greek mythology's most infamous heroines, from Jennifer Saint, the author of the beloved international bestseller, Ariadne.Three women, tangled in an ancient curse.When Clytemnestra marries Agamemnon, she ignores the insidious whispers about his family line, the House of Atreus. But when, on the eve of the Trojan War, Agamemnon betrays Clytemnestra in the most unimaginable way, she must confront the curse that has long ravaged their family.In Troy, Princess Cassandra has the gift of prophecy, but carries a curse of her own: no one will ever believe what she sees. When she is shown what will happen to her beloved city when Agamemnon and his army arrives, she is powerless to stop the tragedy from unfolding.Elektra, Clytemnestra and Agamemnon's youngest daughter, wants only for her beloved father to return home from war. But can she escape her family's bloody history, or is her destiny bound by violence, too?

Zentauren, Trolle, Nymphen, Dämonen ...Was, wenn die Geschichten wahr sind?Als Atlas Parker im Anwesen eines Geheimbundes erwacht, stellt sich das triste Kleinstadtleben des Außenseiters völlig auf den Kopf. Er erfährt, dass magische Wesen mitten unter uns leben, aber über Jahrhunderte hinweg von Menschen gejagt und vertrieben wurden.Doch auch aus ihren eigenen Reihen droht Gefahr. Denn neben garstigen Gnomen und diebischen Kobolden existieren noch weitaus dunklere Kreaturen in der Finsternis.Der gefährlichste von ihnen erhebt sich aus dem Schatten und sinnt nach Rache. Ein Übel, das nur besiegt werden kann, wenn die Menschen und magischen Völker Seite an Seite kämpfen.Die Welt ist verloren ...Ein tödlicher Wettlauf zu verborgenen Welten, uralten Geheimnissen und unvergesslichen Abenteuern beginnt.

This vintage book contains the tale of one of England's most famous legendary heroes, Robin Hood. Fantastically retold by Eva March Tappan, it tells the story of the ranger of the forest who is outlawed for shooting the king's deer but who becomes the embodiment of resistant to injustice in England and beyond. These classic legends are accompanied by wonderful full colour illustrations by Charlotte Harding. This volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in the legend of Robin Hood, and it would make for a charming addition to any collection. Contents include: "Robin and the Merry Little Old Woman", "Robin Goes A-Fishin'", "Robin Hood and Little John", "The Birth of Robin Hood", "Little John Learns a Trade", "Robin Hood and the Golden Arrow", "Robin and the Tinker", "Robin Hood and the Stranger", "Robin Hood and the Butcher", "Robin's First Day", "Robin Goes to a Wedding", et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with its original artwork and text.

This wonderful history of British folk and faerie lore focuses on Welsh tales and legends of fairy life.The Realm of Faerie by Wirt Sikes was first published in 1880 and gives detailed insight into British folklore. With a focus on the history of Welsh faerie lore, this beautiful volume contains many chapters and tales surrounding Tylwyth Teg, the ancient mythological creatures of Wales.The contents of this volume feature:- Fairy Tales and the Ancient Mythology- Classification of Welsh Fairies- Lake Fairies- Changelings- Living with the Tylwyth Teg- Fairy Music- Fairy Rings- Piety as a Protection from the Seductions of the Tylwyth Teg- Fairy Money and Fairy Gifts in General- Origins of Welsh Fairies

From the epic adventures of gods and heroes to tales of the world's beginning, this illustrated collection of myths and legends from Greece and Rome is a captivating exploration of the tales that shaped the ancient world.This classic collection brings to life the rich history of stories that have inspired generations. Including the timeless tales of heroes like Hercules, Perseus, and the Argonauts, to the tragic stories of Orpheus and Eurydice and the mighty Trojan War. First told by the Greeks and later adapted and passed on by the Romans, these ancient myths have stood the test of time.Richly illustrated and thoughtfully curated, this work provides a fascinating glimpse into the stories that have captivated us for thousands of years. First published in 1928, Myths and Legends of Greece and Rome is an essential addition to the library of anyone interested in classical literature and the enduring power of storytelling.

"She shivers as I drag my tongue across her jugular. It's been too long since I kissed this woman. Too long since I felt her heat in my arms."Verity Chastain almost died saving her sadistic, charming kidnapper from the curse that threatened to take his life and destroy his kingdom. But something awoke inside her when she broke his curse, something dark.
Struggling to discover her past and her future, Verity pulls away from the one man who could save her. With their relationship fraying at the seams, Altair is desperate to find a way to save his kingdom from the Bloodbane witches. When news arrives that the Bloodbane are preparing to start a war, Altair's desperation reaches new heights.
Dark forces are brewing on Alnembra's borders . . . and in Verity's heart.