WINNER OF THE PUSHKIN HOUSE BOOK PRIZE 2026NYT Best New Books of 2026'A towering achievement' MERVE EMREA majestic cultural and environmental history that reveals how forests have made - and resisted - Russia's many empires.
Letters on demonology and witchcraft is a supernatural folklore study, Victorian Gothic criticism text, and early rationalist analysis of witchcraft beliefs that examines cultural interpretations of demons, ghosts, and witchcraft across historical periods.
Blackfoot lodge tales the story of a prairie people is an ethnographic folklore collection, Native American cultural narrative, and anthropological literature work that preserves the oral storytelling traditions of the Blackfoot people.
*INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER* One of the master storytellers of our time Dr Gabor Mat , author of The Myth of NormalFrom 'one of the greatest storytellers we have' (Robert Bly), an urgent invitation to allow the oldest stories and the Greatest Story to reshape our own.
In this unique exploration of world mythology, discover how ancient tales across cultures have influenced today's pop culture, from Beyonce to Game of Thrones.
The United States of Cryptids: A Tour of American Myths and Monsters is a fascinating and fully illustrated journey through the weird world of American cryptids, from iconic creatures like Bigfoot and Mothman to bizarre local legends most people have never heard of.
From the good luck provided by shamrocks, rabbits's feet, and horseshoes to the misfortune caused by broken mirrors, black cats, and umbrellas opened indoors, our lives are filled with signs and superstitions that guide our destiny and influence our fate.
Monsters, lunatics, vampires, werewolves and evil dolls, stones entombing bodies, faces appearing in walls, curses and meetings with the Devil - all this and more are contained within this book of myths and ancient legends.
Kentish folklore reflects the curious geography and administrative history of Kent, with its extensive coastline and strong regional differences, which are reflected in distinctive cultural traditions.
Eine faszinierende Reise zu den dunklen Seiten der WeihnachtszeitWenn der Winter kommt und die Dunkelheit das Licht verdrangt, sehnen wir uns nach Warme, gutem Essen und lauschigen Abenden in Gesellschaft.
The rich storytelling traditions of Salish-speaking peoples in the Pacific Northwest of North America are showcased in this anthology of story, legend, song, and oratory.
Anglican priest and author Sabine Baring-Goulds The Book of Were-Wolves has long prowled the edges of horror lore and been whispered about by devoted fans, but now, after decades, this ancient work reemerges in a stunning hardcover edition, introduced by modern horror master Stephen Graham Jones.
An engrossing collection of unforgettable stories from the rich oral tradition of Ireland Few countries can boast such a plentitude of traditional folktales as Ireland.
An engrossing collection of unforgettable stories from the rich oral tradition of Ireland Few countries can boast such a plentitude of traditional folktales as Ireland.
Building on the best-selling tradition of previous editions, The World of Myth, Fourth Edition, offers a uniquely comprehensive collection of myths from numerous cultures around the globe.
Explores the primordial foundations of the Elder Futhark in Mother Goddess lore, offering an alternative to the male-oriented ideologies that have historically shaped runic interpretation Examines each rune from an eco-feminist viewpoint, offering readers a more comprehensive understanding of their significance Shows how to interpret runes from an Earth-based spiritual perspective, exploring divination methods, casting techniques, and ethical considerations for rune readingsExamining each rune from a feminist and Goddess-oriented viewpoint, Anu Dudleyshows that the roots of the runes lie in Mother Goddess lore rather than the Odin-centric mythology that has long dominated interpretations.
Detalla tcnicas, hechizos y rituales acompaados de relatos personales extrados de dcadas de prctica mgica de la autora Presenta enseanzas para trabajar con el agua desde la adivinacin, la comunicacin, la curacin, la proteccin, la manifestacin y el encantamiento Explora la adivinacin con espejos, el contacto con ondinas, la proteccin contra fenmenos meteorolgicos, el glamour de las hadas, la sanacin con hechizos de cocina, los altares de agua y cmo personalizar las ceremonias y rituales segn las necesidades de los lectoresEl agua, la savia de nuestro planeta, es una fuerza viva y con memoria, siempre cambiante e infinitamente maleable.
Comprehensively explores the meanings, history, ideas, and experience of Heaven throughout the worlds exoteric and esoteric traditions Explores the heavens of Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, the Abrahamic traditions, Far Eastern mythologies, and Indigenous nations Considers questions about our need for Heaven, further informed by popular culture, folklore, and personal experienceAcross all ages people have wondered about the afterlife.
Aprende descripciones detalladas de las propiedades mgicas de los minerales, los animales, las plantas y los ciclos de la Tierra, y cmo usarlos en tu prctica personal.
Examina las creencias espirituales y ocultas relacionadas con los gatos, desde la mitologa maya, azteca y nativa americana, hasta las creencias de la antigua India, Samaria, Babilonia, Japn y Egipto Analiza los comportamientos espirituales atribuidos a estos felinos, as como la investigacin biolgica moderna acerca de su comportamiento y sus altamente sofisticados sistemas sensoriales Revela las similitudes entre las emociones de los gatos y los humanos, adems de la profunda conexin entre los felinos y la meditacinHemos estado conectados a los gatos durante ms de 30 millones de aos.
Explores ancient Mesopotamian astrology, which originated with those who created Gbekli Tepe, and details the systems eighteen zodiac signs Shares the authors decades-long research to decipher the meanings and characteristics behind each of the original eighteen signs Shows how the original zodiac can enrich and expand our understanding of astrology, personal relationships, and our sense of self and destinyToday the zodiac is divided into twelve signs through which the sun appears to travel in a year.
Explora el Mal de Ojo y rastrea sus orgenes en la antigedad y a lo largo de una extraordinaria diversidad de culturas y tradiciones Ensea a los lectores a identificar la presencia del Mal de Ojo, las formas de erradicarlo y la manera de producirlo en los dems, si as se desea Examina el uso de amuletos y talismanes de proteccin contra el Mal de Ojo, as como su notable prevalencia en los diseos de joyera popularDurante ms de 5000 aos el Mal de Ojo ha estado presente en casi todas las culturas.
Reveals the lineage of the runes by tracing their historical journey from Egyptian hieroglyphs through the Semitic Phoenician language to northern Europe Draws on stories of the Norse sagas to show the runes spiritual attributes by looking at the physical characteristics of the objects that represent them Illustrates the initiatory nature of the runes and how they, like Egyptian hieroglyphs, reveal mysteries of passage through life, death, and the afterlifeThis book reveals the alphabet secrets in the ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs and traces their journey to the frozen north, where they came to be known as the runestwenty-four magical symbols, each with their own unique story and power.
Explores the significance of light in spiritual lifedrawing on the esoteric tradition of alchemyto transcend materialism and seed new cultures rooted in perennial wisdom Examines ideas from Western mysticism, Tibetan Buddhism, and other traditions to show how spiritual alchemy is a path to transformation and regeneration By working with spiritual images, shows how to advance spiritual evolution and heal from artificial culture by learning to separate illusion from realityThis book weds contemporary lightwork and classical, transformative alchemy to offer a path to achieving spiritual evolution.
