Ancient religions and Mythologies

Learn how to anticipate the future and shape the present in this new guide about reading Tarot cards.

This book is for seekers of inner peace and happiness.

I Am: This One Life is about how I, the author, was able to overcome a lifelong battle with mental illness that almost took me to the brink of suicide.

The adoption of Christianity by the Egyptian populace was well underway by the late third century, but evidence for its presence in the archaeological record from the Nile valley is sparse.

An earlier version of this book was published in 2001 entitled, Totally Tarot: How to be a Tarot Detective.

DAS BUCH NEUN handelt vorwiegend vom Mond.

An epic new history of Ancient China told through the prism of a dozen extraordinary tombsThe three millennia up to the establishment of the first imperial Qin dynasty in 221 BC cemented many of the distinctive elements of Chinese civilisation still in place today: an extraordinarily challenging geography and environment, formidable infrastructure, a society based on the strict hierarchy of the family, a shared written script of characters, a cuisine founded on rice and millet, a material culture of ceramics, bronze, silk and jade, and a unique concept of the universe, in which ancestors continue to exist alongside the living.

This selection of essays by Luther Martin brings together studies from throughout his career--both early as well as more recent--in the various areas of Graeco-Roman religions, including mystery cults, Judaism, Christianity, and Gnosticism.

What is real?

Tarot cards offer ancient wisdom and modern guidance for your growth and progress in living a life of awarenessand you can learn to use them meaningfully as soon as you have the deck in your possession.

WHEN GODS TURN VENGEFUL, ONLY THE BRAVE CAN DEFY FATE AND FIND THEIR WAY HOMEDiscover the stunning conclusion to Stephen Fry's internationally bestselling Greek myths series'Relatable and full of humour ' GUARDIAN'Fry breathes contemporary relevance into these ancient tales' OBSERVER--After the fall of Troy, wily Odysseus, King of Ithaca, sails for home and his steadfast queen Penelope.

Everyone is intuitive to some degree.

In her book, What Does God Want From Me?

Constructing a functional system of magic that helps readers suspend disbelief is a crucial part of worldbuilding in the fantasy genres.

Concepts of heaven and hell are among the oldest, most widespread religious beliefs in history.

The pagan mythology of the Vikings offers a rich metaphor for consciousness.

The early medieval manuscripts of Ireland and Britain contain tantalizing clues about the cosmology, religion and mythology of native Celtic cultures, despite censorship and revision by Christian redactors.

This introduction to modern Druidism provides a comprehensive overview of today's Pagan religion and philosophy, whose roots are in the Celtic tribal societies of ancient Britain and Ireland.

The Druids and the Arthurian legends are all most of us know about early Britain, from the Neolithic to the Iron Age (4500 BC-AD 43).

'Lively' THE TIMES'Engrossing' THE SPECTATOR'Stunning' WOMAN & HOME'Marvellous' BBC HISTORY MAGAZINEThrough ancient art, evocative myth, intriguing archaeological discoveries and philosophical explorations, Bettany Hughes takes us on a voyage of discovery to reveal the truth behind Venus, and why this immortal goddess is so much more than nudity, romance and sex.

Robert Twigger, poet and travel author, was in search of a new way up England when he stumbled across the Great North Line.

Warum schuf der Mensch die Religion?

Women's mobility is central to understanding cultural constructions of gender.

Women's mobility is central to understanding cultural constructions of gender.

For more than 2,000 years, between 1500 BCE and 600 CE, the Egyptian processional oracle was one of the main points of contact between temple-based religion and the general population.

For more than 2,000 years, between 1500 BCE and 600 CE, the Egyptian processional oracle was one of the main points of contact between temple-based religion and the general population.

In ancient Egypt, one of the primary roles of the king was to maintain order and destroy chaos.

In ancient Egypt, one of the primary roles of the king was to maintain order and destroy chaos.

Essays examining the influence of gods, oracles, and omens in the wars of the Archaic and Classical Greek world.

Essays exploring the role religion played in ancient Roman warfare, including destroying enemies' gods, wartime ceremonies, and live burials.

'This book blew me away!

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Picture your fate, forecast your future and transform your fortune An illustrated guide to the world famous Original Rider Waite Tarot - the most popular deck in the world.

The official companion to the world famous Original Rider Waite Tarot - the most popular deck in the world.

This early work by William Morris was originally published in 1899 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography.

Immerse yourself in the rich storytelling tradition of Ancient Egypt with Flinders Petrie's second collection of tales.

Step into the world of Ancient Egypt with Flinders Petrie's captivating collection of tales.

Explore the fascinating history of Ancient Egyptian religion through the eyes of renowned archaeologist Flinders Petrie.

This volume comprises a collection of children's stories written by Nathaniel Hawthorne, including "e;A Wonder-Book for Girls and Boys"e; and "e;Tanglewood Tales"e;.

The philosophy of Rumplestiltskin was delivered as a lecture to the esteemed members of the Folklore Society.

This vintage book contains a comprehensive encyclopaedia of ancient Scandinavian mythology.

This vintage work contains a collection of the customs, usages, and ceremonies used among gypsies, as regards fortune-telling, witch-doctoring, love-philtering, and other sorcery, illustrated by many anecdotes and instances, taken either from works as yet very little known to the English reader or from personal experiences.

This short book on fortune telling, is an essential read if you want to learn about cartomancy.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

This early work by William Morris was originally published in 1899 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography.

This early work by William Morris was originally published in 1899 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography.

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This beginner's guide to tarot cards includes a history of the practice, a short summary of the methods used by the greatest diviners, and an introduction to reading the cards.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

The folklore of the sea has some of the most incredible and creative superstitions created by fishermen to avoid disaster and bring in a good haul of fish.