Mytologi

Der sechszehnjährige Arthur Owls wird zuhause von einem unerwarteten Gast überrascht, der ihn auf eine abenteuerliche Reise in einer anderen Welt schickt. Und während Arthur versucht, seinen Platz in dieser neuen Welt und inmitten ihrer Bewohner zu finden, bereitet sich in den Schatten ein alter Feind darauf vor, Randwelt in die Dunkelheit zu reißen. Doch um diesen Feind bezwingen zu können, müssen Arthur und seine neuen Freunde damit beginnen, die zerrissene Vergangenheit ihrer Familien und Völker zusammenfügen.

The story of the ancient Welsh poet Taliesin and his transformation from the lowly pot-stirrer Gwion Bach to the radiant-browed, omniscient Chief Poet of the West by the power of Ceridwen's cauldron of awen plays a central role in the spiritual lives of many thousands of modern Pagans and Druids. Individual poems from the corpus such as Preideu Annwfyn ("The Spoils of Annwfn") and Kat Godeu ("The Battle of the Trees") have assumed an almost totemic siginificance in the discussion of the origins of the bards and their craft and feed into many people's sense of belonging in the Pagan tradition. It is a pity then that so much of this discussion depends on out-dated and woefully inaccurate translations of the original Welsh texts. The main aim of this book, therefore, is to present modern, reliable translations of all the medieval poems assigned to or concerning Taliesin together with all three variant versions of the Early Modern prose tales known variously as Ystoria Taliesin ("The Story of Taliesin") or Hanes Taliesin ("The History of Taliesin"). Translations of medieval court poems with a bearing on the development of the Taliesin persona are also included in the appendices. An attempt has been made to return to the poems their unity as works of art, rather than regarding them as texts to be deciphered and dissected.

The Legend of Delaware Valley - and other poems is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1877.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.

In diesem Buch erforscht Wilhelm Friedrich Karl Stricker die historischen Wurzeln und kulturellen Bedeutungen des Amazonenmythos. Er betrachtet antike und mittelalterliche Texte und untersucht, wie die Vorstellungen von Amazonen im Laufe der Zeit variierten. Das Buch bietet eine faszinierende Untersuchung eines der faszinierendsten und kontrovers diskutierten mythologischen Themen.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Dieses Buch enthält erläuternde Anmerkungen zum dritten Band von Homers Odyssee. Nitzsch bietet eine tiefgehende Analyse der homerischen Verse und deckt Muster in der Mythologie und Literaturgeschichte auf.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Dieses Buch bietet eine umfassende kulturhistorische Untersuchung des Motivs von Skylla und Charybdis in der Literatur und Kunst der Griechen und Römer. Waser untersucht, wie diese faszinierende Mythologiefigur in verschiedenen Genres und Kunstformen dargestellt und interpretiert wurde. Das Werk ist unverzichtbar für jeden, der sich für antike Geschichte, Literatur und Kunst interessiert.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Dieses Buch ist eine umfassende Darstellung der deutschen Mythologie. Es behandelt die wichtigsten Mythen und Legenden Deutschlands, darunter die Geschichten von Odin, Thor und Siegfried. Es ist ein unverzichtbares Werk für alle, die sich für deutsche Kultur, Geschichte und Mythologie interessieren.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Dieses Buch bietet einen faszinierenden Einblick in die Geschichte der Friesen und Chauken, zwei der bedeutendsten Stämme in der nordischen Mythologie. Der Autor, Karl Volckmar, beschreibt in detailreichen Bildern die Kultur, Traditionen und Rituale dieser Stämme und gibt Einblicke in ihre Sagen und Legenden. Dieses Buch ist nicht nur eine lehrreiche Lektüre, sondern auch ein visuelles Kunstwerk, mit Illustrationen und Fotografien, die die Geschichte zum Leben erwecken.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Este libro es una recopilación de proverbios y refranes que buscan enseñar la sabiduría popular y española a través de la experiencia y la meditación. Ideal para aquellos que buscan incrementar su conocimiento popular y cultural.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

With the help of her late father, Alison Lennox has carved out a promising career path in a kingdom dominated by land-hoarding elves and industrial tycoon dwarves. But her salary barely covers the rising rent, let alone the luxury lifestyle she dreams of. So when she unexpectedly inherits a neglected property in a distant land, it seems like the solution she's been seeking.All she needs to do to keep her life on track is get in, flip the cottage, and get out, hopefully with a pocket full of coin for the effort.Upon her arrival, Alison quickly discovers she isn't immune to the village's charms. But maybe she could look past the quaint shops, the sweet little old ladies, and the adorable talking cat and stick to the plan if it weren't for Keir Ainsley. At first, she finds the former doctor and town recluse good and irritating, and he's definitely wrong about where his property ends and Alison's begins. But then he has to go and save her life from a DIY disaster. And then he shows her that under his bristly exterior, there's a tenderness that feels familiar and right.Not good.But the town does have a problem. A mysterious vine is spreading through the land, choking out everything in its path. "Cute cottage; minor overgrowth issue-probably not poisonous" isn't going to work as a real estate listing, but that's not all that's wrong. The deeper her connection to Keir and the town grows, the further she strays from the life her father wanted for her.And she'll have to dig deep into the town's thorny past to have any hope of stopping the vine.

Nachdem Áine Bailey die Höllenfahrt verhinderte, merkt sie nun, welche Konsequenzen damit einhergingen. Nicht nur, dass sie den Tod ihres besten Freundes verkraften muss, ebenso hat sie ihrem Vater seine Lügen immer noch nicht verziehen. Zum Glück findet sie rasch einen, Job der ihr gefällt, dazu auch eine Kollegin, mit der sie sich anfreundet. Doch ihr Glück hält nicht lange an, als Vampire über die Stadt herfallen und ihre neue Freundin ihnen zum Opfer fällt.Schnell findet Áine heraus, die Vampire sind nicht ohne Grund in Hel. Und ihr Anführer hat etwas ganz besonderes mit Áine vor...

Can you solve Holly's puzzle? A vibrantly illustrated and enchanting book for 5 to 8 year olds. Kris and Kate continue their adventures - in and out of the sea, on an enchanted island, on the trees, in storms and in dead calms. And their adorable dog Holly is there too (helping or endangering?) - interested only in finding her bone again.But - would they all get home in time for tea? And where oh where is Holly's bone?

Im ewigen Eis auf der Nachtseite Kardeiras gilt Narjas ganze Leidenschaft der Jagd. Nach der Heilung von einer schweren Verletzung möchte sie sich wieder ganz vorn in der Rangordnung positionieren. Als sie ohne ihren Partner von einer Jagd zurückkehrt, degradiert Herdenführer Tjaris sie zum Teesammeln im Wald der glühenden Bäume. Frustriert macht sie von dort einen Abstecher in die nahegelegene Zone und fällt dem Wächter des verwunschenen Gartens in die Hände. Der denkt gar nicht daran, Narja wieder gehen zu lassen. Sie soll für ihn das Geheimnis des Gartens lösen. Ob es ihr gelingen wird? Schließlich ist jeder vor ihr gescheitert und hat sein Leben im verwunschenen Garten gelassen.***Einzelband - abgeschlossene Handlung***

The Consolations of Humor and Other Folklore Essays unfolds as a series of questions, commentaries, and criticisms of the analysis, interpretation, and explanation of folklore. Can we confidently regard jokes as the catharsis of sexual and aggressive impulses? What is the basis for characterizing a joke as Jewish or Scottish or Japanese? What do we really know about "dirty jokes"? How is a text or behavior constructed so that it is perceived as humorous? Can we get a computer to reliably recognize jokes? What is the relevance of memetics and a Darwinian paradigm to understanding folklore change over time? Can we identify laws operating in the realm of folklore? How can the marginalization, extinction, or continuity of traditions be explained? In the course of addressing these questions, Elliott Oring identifies some fundamental problems, brings new evidence and observations to the discussion, and proffers some original and startling insights. While recognizing the study of jokes and other forms of folklore as a humanistic endeavor, Oring believes in the relevance of a scientific perspective to the enterprise. He values clear definitions, tests of hypotheses and theories, empirical evidence, experiment, and the search for laws. Written in a sophisticated yet accessible style, The Consolations of Humor and Other Folklore Essays stimulates both scholars and students alike and contribute to the creation of a more robust folkloristics in the twenty-first century.

Welcome to a magical universe brimming with adventures! It is with great joy that I present to you the book "Enchanted Worlds: Tales for Little Adventurers." This book is an invitation to explore the most extraordinary corners of the imagination, where each page holds a special surprise.About the Book: "Enchanted Worlds" is a collection of tales that takes young readers on thrilling journeys to distant lands, enchanted realms, and unforgettable adventures. Each story has been carefully woven to captivate, teach, and inspire, providing magical moments of family reading.

When you travel anywhere, be prepared to discover differences between your home and your destination. It's part of what makes the journey so memorable. In this tale from Fiji, a young prince travels to a neighboring island. And, that's where he discovers that the people on this new land have "little friends". You might know them as mosquitoes. It was a very memorable travel discovery for the young prince.

Three children are willingly reduced to miniature size by a Native American sorcerer. They decide to travel from Newfoundland to Canada's West Coast on the backs of wild geese. They are pursued by two mean birds eager to do them harm... thrilling adventures enhanced by local legends in each of the ten provinces.Meet Caroline, Valerie, and their brother in these adventures. It will be a valuable roadmap to guide your children over the next few years. The author addresses a broad spectrum of essential life skills, ranging from emotional intelligence to setting goals and taking responsibility. It equips kids with the necessary tools to navigate the world around them.

Winter Heart is an intriguing take on Finnish mythology and folklore, gloomy winters, and love that transcends time and space.

This 'Guide to Grimoiring' ends the Night School series by renowned occult author Jake Stratton-Kent. The first volume, The Sworn and Secret Grimoire, used the Grimoire of Turiel as a starting point for engaging with the ritual process when working with grimoiric spirits and can be thought of as an 'occult primer'. In this second volume, Cyprian's Offices of Spirits, Jake moves us into the realm of Cyprianic spirit-work, the mysteries of the Lunar Mansions, and an investigation of the Kings and Queens of the Elementals. Moving between history and practice, Cyprian's Offices of Spirits, as its predecessor did with Turiel, takes it inspiration from Nathaniel Moulth's Petit Manuel du Devin et du Sorcier, through which it highlights the folkloric elements of grimoiric practice and the benefits of ritual timing. Dr. Alexander Cummins' foreword beautifully outlines the contents of Cyprian's Offices of Spirits as well as Jake Stratton-Kent's contributions to our understanding of grimoire practice, closing with a beautiful tribute to Jake himself.

Dieses Buch bietet einen umfassenden Überblick über die Mythologie verschiedener Kulturen der Welt. Leser werden erstaunt sein über die faszinierenden Parallelen und Unterschiede zwischen den Erzählungen verschiedener Kulturen.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

What do you get when you mix a heaping teaspoon of a "Fairy trapped with somewhere to be," a dash of a "Grizzled old man that could return at any moment," and a sprinkle of a "War between a gang of ladybugs and an Irish Wolfhound?" A recipe for a grand ol' time!The fairy, Sidhe, is trapped in a human's den after an untimely run-in with a brick-brained gargoyle on the way to see her sister, Aven, for the last time. With a set of torn wings on her back, and an amateur's grasp on "clever thinking," Sidhe sets out on an adventure to escape, back to the forest, before the sun reaches its apex and she misses her last chance to say "I'm sorry," all the while avoiding an Irish Wolfhound and its master, and maybe, learning a thing or two about herself along the way."The Scurrying Sun" is a fantasy story about overcoming grief with a few laughs on the way. A story, both silly and sentimental, that'll bring a smile to your face and a tear to your eye.When you're the size of two acorns wrapped in a trench coat, even the tiniest of adventures feel enormous.The debut novella of author and illustrator, Zaeem Farooqi.

Dieses Buch bietet originale jüdische Privatbriefe aus Österreich im Jahre 1619 und gewährt somit Einblicke in das Leben jüdischer Bürgerinnen und Bürger zu dieser Zeit. Die Briefe stammen aus dem K.U.K Haus-, Hof- und Staatsarchivs und wurden von der Historischen Kommission der Israelitischen Kultusgemeinde in Wien herausgegeben. Dieses Buch ist ein Muss für jeden, der sich für jüdische Geschichte und Kultur interessiert.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

A short story collection by Ireland's greatest creative writer.

A guide to folk herbal healing and reconnecting with ancestral traditions

In this dazzling, illustrated edition of the instant classic that has sold more than a million copies, award-winning illustrator Levi Pinfold brings Neil Gaiman's bravura rendition of the Norse gods and their world to life.Bursting off the page with breathtaking, full-color art are tales of fierce battles with giants, storied quests for knowledge, and the gods in Asgard: Odin, the highest of the high, wise, daring, and cunning; Thor, Odin's son, incredibly strong, yet not the wisest of gods; and Loki-son of a giant-blood brother to Odin and a trickster and unsurpassable manipulator.Gaiman fashions these primeval stories into a novelistic arc that takes us from the genesis of the legendary nine worlds to Ragnorak, the twilight of the gods and the rebirth of a new time. Through his epic storytelling and Pinfold's enthralling images, these gods emerge with their fiercely competitive natures, their susceptibility to being duped and to duping others, and their tendency to let passion ignite their actions, breathing vivid life into these long-ago myths."Who else but Neil Gaiman could become an accomplice of the gods, using the sorcery of words to make their stories new?" -Maria Tatar, translator and editor of The Annotated Brothers Grimm"Gaiman brings rakish mischief and severe glamour to the Norse canon." -The New Yorker"Remarkable. . . . Gaiman has provided an enchanting contemporary interpretation of the Viking ethos." -Lisa L. Hannett, Atlantic"A lively, funny and very human rendition of Thor the thunder god, his father Odin and the dark-hearted trickster Loki (plus countless other gods and monsters)." -Petra Mayer, NP

"Combining scholarship with readability, Jeremy McInerney's wide-ranging, stimulating new book uncovers the complexity and potency of ancient hybridity. Hybrids, McInerney reveals, confuse categories and so challenge categorical thinking and underlying certainties. Classical Greek hybrids force us to ask ourselves what separates humans from animals"--

Dieses Buch setzt die Untersuchungen zur deutschen Mythologie im zweiten Band fort. Der Autor untersucht die unterschiedlichen Mythen und Legenden der germanischen Götter und gibt eine umfassende Beschreibung des germanischen Glaubenssystems. Das Werk bietet wertvolle Einsichten in die Entstehung der deutschen Kultur und ist eine wichtige Quelle für alle, die sich mit Mythologie und Volkskunde beschäftigen.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Dieses Buch ist ein unverzichtbares Werk für alle, die sich mit der altdeutschen Mythologie beschäftigen. Es enthält eine umfangreiche Sammlung von Mythen und Legenden über die alten Götter und ihre Beziehungen zur Natur.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.