A look at the forgotten ancestors of the modern-day vampire, many of which have very different characteristics *; Looks at the many ancestoral forms of the modern vampire, including shroud eaters, appesarts, and stafi *; Presents evidence for the reality of this phenomenon from pre-19th-century newspaper articles and judicial records Of all forms taken by the undead, the vampire wields the most powerful pull on the modern imagination.
How the ghost stories of pagan times reveal the seamless union existing between the world of the living and the afterlife *; Demonstrates how Medieval Christianity transformed the more corporeal ghost encountered in pagan cultures with the disembodied form known today *; Explains how the returning dead were once viewed as either troublemakers or guarantors of the social order The impermeable border the modern world sees existing between the world of the living and the afterlife was not visible to our ancestors.
Reveals the true nature of medieval belief in the Double of the Soul *; Demonstrates the survival of a pagan belief that each individual owns three souls, including a double that can journey outside the physical body *; Explains the nature of death and the Other World hidden beneath the monsters and superstitions in stories from the Middle Ages Monsters, werewolves, witches, and fairies remain a strong presence in our stories and dreams.
Filmmaker Alejandro Jodorowsky's insights into the Tarot as a spiritual path *; Works with the original Marseille Tarot to reveal the roots of Western wisdom *; Provides the key to the symbolic language of the Tarot's ';nomadic cathedral' *; Transforms a simple divination tool into a vehicle for self-realization and healing Alejandro Jodorowsky's profound study of the Tarot, which began in the early 1950s, reveals it to be far more than a simple divination device.
An introduction to the ancient kabbalistic origins and meanings of the tarot *; Reveals the intimate relationship of the tarot to the esoteric teachings of the Torah and the Kabbalah*; Provides kabbalistic interpretations for all 78 traditional tarot cards*; Includes a detailed kabbalistic reading and interpretation of the Tree of Life spreadWhen the Greeks invaded Israel and forbade study of the Torah, the Jewish people began a secret method of Toranic study that appeared to be merely a simple way to fill time: playing cards.
An exploration of 99 classic myths of India from an entirely non-Western paradigm that provides a fresh understanding of the Hindu spiritual landscape*; Compares and contrasts Indian mythology with the stories of the Bible, ancient Egypt, Greece, Scandinavia, and Mesopotamia*; Looks at the evolution of Indian narratives and their interpretations over the millennia*; Demonstrates how the mythology, rituals, and art of ancient India are still vibrant today and inform the contemporary generationFrom the blood-letting Kali to the mysterious Ganesha, the Hindu spiritual landscape is populated by characters that find no parallel in the Western spiritual world.
Shares the spiritual wisdom of Rastafari through the stories, teachings, and traditions of practicing Rastas in Jamaica *; Includes the author's interviews with bush doctors, healers, and Rastafarians gathered during his 15 years of living in Jamaica *; Reveals the old ways of the Rastafarians and how their beliefs form an unbroken lineage tracing back to King Solomon *; Explains the connection of Rasta beliefs to important biblical passages Tracing their lineage back to King Solomon--the wisest man who ever lived--Rastafarians follow a spiritual tradition of peace and meditation that is more a way of life than an organized religion.
The first book to present the true identity of the mythic figure Merlin*; Uncovers historical evidence that the legend of Merlin was based on the life of a real man*; Reveals that Avalon, Merlin's final resting place, was an island in the United StatesThe legendary figure Merlin is known throughout the world as the wizard of Camelot who was counselor to King Arthur and helped that monarch create the Round Table.
An in-depth look at the therapeutic and transformative powers of storytelling in Native American and other cultures*; Explores how to create a healing state of mind using stories*; Includes healing stories from Native American traditions and other cultures from around the world*; By the author of the bestselling Coyote MedicineStories are powerful sources of meaning that shape and transform our lives.
The ancient origins and divinatory power of the runes *; Uncovers the original divinatory meaning of each rune through the myths of its corresponding Norse god or goddess *; Includes beautiful full-color illustrations of the runic gods and goddesses *; Presents rune-casting spreads for divination and character analysis *; Explores the controversial history of runes from the Paleolithic Stone Age to today Invented long before the appearance of the runic alphabet Futhark less than two thousand years ago, the runes were originally created as symbols for specific deities.
Reveals how humanity's first advanced culture originated in the Altai-Baikal region of southern Siberia *; Explores how this prehistoric culture is the source of the pervasive mythic symbolism of the number 7, found in ancient cosmologies and myths around the world *; Traces the Altaic influence on the Rishis of India, the creation of the Vedas, and the origin of the sacred legend of Mount Meru *; Explains how the Hellenic cults of both Apollo and Artemis originated in southern Siberia as well as the pervasive bear symbolism found throughout the ancient world Myths of a Golden Age, a paradise at the beginning of human existence, are nearly universal in all cultures.
From Carolyn Turgeon, editor in chief of Enchanted Living and author of The Faerie Handbook and The Mermaid Handbook, comes this exquisitely illustrated and beautifully designed lifestyle compendium, a complete guide to the world of unicorns covering fashion and beauty; arts and culture; and home, food, and entertaining with step-by-step crafts and recipes.
Answer the enchanting siren call of the mermaid with this comprehensive, lavishly illustrated and intricately designed one-of-a-kind lifestyle compendium from the editor in chief of Faerie Magazine and author of The Faerie Handbook and globally published novel Mermaid, packed with lore, legends, facts and trivia, beautiful illustrations, and numerous step-by-step projects and recipes.
This classic exploration of the Goddess through time and throughout the world draws on religious, cultural, and archaeological sources to recreate the Goddess religion that is humanitys heritage.
A comprehensive collection of creation stories ranging across widely varying times and cultures, including Ancient Egyptian, African, and Native American.
Unlock the magic of the Tarot, set goals and intentions with clarity and learn how to handle your deck with confidence as a tool of self-discovery with this stunning and beautifully illustrated guide from Tarot expert and creator of the renowned Starchild Tarot, Danielle Noel .
Continuing the lessons and deepening the knowledge first set out in the bestseller The Spiral Dance, here is the first guide that works for both basic and advanced magical training.
Let Anne McCaffrey, storyteller extraordinare and New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author, take you on a journey to a whole new world: Pern.
Let Anne McCaffrey, storyteller extraordinare and New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author, take you on a journey to a whole new world: Pern and discover not only its flora, fauna, population and cultural hierarchy, but the history of an entire civilization.
The third novel in the legendary and magical bestselling fantasy series from the Hugo and Nebula Award winning author, featuring dragons, adventure, romance, and heroism, perfect for fans of Rebecca Yarros Fourth Wing, Cassandra Clare and Brandon Sanderson.
Let Anne McCaffrey, storyteller extraordinare and New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author, take you on a journey to a whole new world: Pern.
The second novel in the legendary and magical bestselling fantasy series from the Hugo and Nebula Award winning author, featuring dragons, adventure, romance, and heroism, perfect for fans of Rebecca Yarros' Fourth Wing, Cassandra Clare and Brandon Sanderson.
DISCOVER MULTI-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING BOOK THAT TURNED HISTORY ON ITS HEAD Arresting and audacious Daily MailPart intellectual detective story, part history book, Fingerprints of the Gods directs probing questions at orthodox history, presenting disturbing new evidence that historians have tried - but failed - to explain.
Tales of enlightenment that stem from the centuries-old oral Tibetan tradition, collected by one of the foremost American Buddhist teachers and scholars.
The first in a four book series introducing the Rigante tribe, filled to the brim with epic and heroic battles, and mixing the intriguing worlds of Celtic Myth and ancient Earth Magic from the Sunday Times bestselling author David Gemmell.
If you like Bernard Cornwell and Conn Iggulden, you will love this second book in THE SUNDAY TIMES bestselling author Manda Scott's epic retelling of the story of Britain's great warrior queen.
From THE SUNDAY TIMES bestselling author Manda Scott, this the first instalment of a brilliantly imagined epic series that will leave you desperate for more.
STEP INTO ANOTHER WORLD - OF MAGIC, MAYHEM, MONSTERS AND MANIACAL GODS - IN STEPHEN FRY'S MOMENTOUS SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, MYTHOS'A romp through the lives of ancient Greek gods.
A diverse new anthology that traces the meaning and magic of the sorcerer's apprentice tale throughout history"e;The Sorcerer's Apprentice"e; might conjure up images of Mickey Mouse from the Disney film Fantasia, or of Harry Potter.
A richly nuanced cultural history of an enigmatic and controversial folktalePerhaps the best-known version of the tar baby story was published in 1880 by Joel Chandler Harris in Uncle Remus: His Songs and His Sayings, and popularized in Song of the South, the 1946 Disney movie.
For the first time, novelist Iris Murdoch's life in her own words, from girlhood to her last yearsIris Murdoch was an acclaimed novelist and groundbreaking philosopher whose life reflected her unconventional beliefs and values.
Rome's most important and controversial archaeologist shows why the myth of the city's founding isn't all mythAndrea Carandini's archaeological discoveries and controversial theories about ancient Rome have made international headlines over the past few decades.
In this challenging and enlightening companion volume to the bestselling Goddesses in Everywoman, Jean Shinoda Bolen turns her attention to the powerful inner patterns--or archetypes--that shape men's personalities, careers, and personal relationships.
