Seit Anbeginn der Zeit hat die Menschheit vom Ende der Welt erzählt – von Sintfluten und Feuerregen, von kosmischen Katastrophen und selbstverschuldeten Apokalypsen.
The first of its kind, this book presents a wide range of passages exploring many aspects of the Greco-Roman watery world: physics, philosophy, weather, medicine, marine biology, religion and mythology, infrastructure, sailing, mercantile activities, and waterways that have been politicized.
A practical guide to the creation of natural wands for magical work Explains the variety of woods and other botanicals that may be used to craft wands, their magical and hermetic attributes and virtues, and how these influence the adepts intention and magical workings Offers detailed harvesting advice, explaining the necessary magical actions specific to each tree as well as important influences such as the phases of the moon and the seasons Offers step-by-step instructions for wand practice, including magical workings, cleansing, intention, potentializing, and how to properly return a wand to natureFrom Moses to Merlin to the power of the royal scepter, the wand has been a key magical device found in nearly every civilization and esoteric tradition throughout history.
Details how the first form of organized religious consciousness emerged from reverence for the Great Mother in the ancient Near East Brings to life the many forms of Ishtar, examining her connections to the Moon, sacred animals and nature, healing, death, sexuality, and magic Analyzes myths and rituals centered on the divine feminine from several ancient cultures, including Mesopotamia, Egypt, and GreeceAvailable for the first time in English, this classic Arabic study explores the influence of the Great Goddess on religion and civilization.
The Puzzle of Paul in Acts explores the long-standing historical challenge of Luke's story of Paul through a fresh analysis of its major issues based in contemporary linguistic and historiographical theory.
The Puzzle of Paul in Acts explores the long-standing historical challenge of Luke's story of Paul through a fresh analysis of its major issues based in contemporary linguistic and historiographical theory.
Provides context and history for the traditional Irish lament known as the keen, examining the origins of the ritual and its history from paganism through Christianity Explores keenings shamanic dimensions and mythological connections to the Otherworld, including the world of Faerie while drawing on archaeology and traditional Irish folklore Looks at the practicalities of keening, considering the wake as a rite of passage, the role and burden of keeners, the structure and music of the keen, and the contemporary rebirth of the practiceCombining scholarship, storytelling, and embodied wisdom, Mary Mc Laughlin offers an authoritative yet accessible guide to the Irish keen as both an ancient funeral rite and a modern tool to help you navigate bereavement.
Presents 9 essential principles drawn from ancient Icelandic texts for cultivating a balanced, resilient, and meaningful life Offers practical meditations, creative exercises, and 81 poetic mantras to help you integrate each principle into your daily life to inspire creativity, honor your ancestors, and face your shadow with courage Explores how these keys can serve as intuitive tools for guidance and reflection through the divinatory art of bibliomancyRooted in the elemental landscapes and mythic heritage of Iceland, this book invites you onto a path of deep clarity, practical wisdom, and soulful self-reliance.
