Folklore studies / Study of myth (mythology)

This one-volume encyclopedia introduces readers to the world's cryptids-those hidden or secret animals believed to exist at the margins of human society-including Bigfoot, Yeti, the Loch Ness Monster, and the Mothman.

I Heard It Through the Grapevine explores how rumors that run rife in African-American communities, concerning such issues as AIDS, the Ku Klux Klan and FBI conspiracies, translate white oppression into folk warnings, and are used by the community to respond to a hostile dominant culture.

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A publishing first, Nectar and Ambrosia presents an encyclopedic treatment of the magic properties and uses of food by mortals and immortals alike, from the pages of myth and legend.

Platonic myth meets American noir in this haunting collection of philosophical images, from gigantic Ferris wheels to offshore drilling rigs.

Es handelt sich um eine Zusammenstellung von Gedichten, die mal Gedanken widerspiegeln, mal Geschichten erzählen und auf der Grundlage des realen Lebens entstanden sind.

Have you ever wondered the reason for the backwardness of oriental women and the degradation of their situation in Islamic societies?

Relationships are fundamental to our quality of life and we strive to understand them and make them better.

Les vint-i-sis històries d'aquest recull tenen orígens molt diversos: Sibèria, Amèrica del Sud i del Nord, l'Índia, el Japó, el Pròxim Orient, Àfrica, Europa.

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Connects the magical practice of theurgy to the time of Homer*; Explores the many theurgic themes and events in the Odyssey and the Iliad*; Analyzes the writings of Neoplatonists Porphyry and Proclus, showing how both describe the technical ritual praxis of theurgy in Homeric terms*; Examines the methods of telestik, a form of theurgic statue animation and technique to divinize the soul, and how theurgy is akin to shamanic soul flightFirst defined by the second century Chaldean Oracles, theurgy is an ancient magic practice whereby practitioners divinized the soul and achieved mystical union with a deity, the Demiurge, or the One.

El Bhagavad Gîtâ con notas pedagógicas de Ada Albrecht, es un texto muy completo y exhaustivo que contiene detalladas explicaciones acerca de cada uno de los versos del Bhagavad Gîtâ.

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Engage young readers in stories they love while teaching important content with this fun book that features more than 40 folktales from around the world celebrating the animal-human bond.

An introduction to everything you need to enhance your life using the Tarot.

Halloween is a very special time of year and takes on huge significance for a vast number of people in different ways.

Appreciating the trees of yesterday and today.

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An indispensable resource, this book provides wide coverage on aliens in fiction and popular culture.

This book systematically studies the literary output of female writers in contemporary China within the frame of literary theories of feminism.

This charming history of metalwork and blacksmithing features many traditional stories and folk tales surrounding the ancient craft.

USA TODAY BESTSELLER | WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLERDiscover the official story of In-N-Out Burgerhow three generations have created a thriving, family-owned company, why its fans are so wildly loyal, and what led to its explosive growth and evolution into an iconic part of American cultureas told by In-N-Out Burger's president, Lynsi Snyder.

Jesus Christ in truth a Hindu deity from the Vedas?

Jesus Christus in Wahrheit eine Hindu-Gottheit aus den Veden?

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Traces the history of good fortune traditions from sacred divination to modern gambling*; Reveals how dice were originally considered sacred objects of divination and details the techniques and meanings of a dice oracle*; Looks at medieval grimoires for fortune-telling and other divination traditions, including those using cowrie shells, bones, coins, cards, sticks, and stones*; Examines how dice became a means of gaming and gambling and how gambling gave rise to specialized lucky charmsSome believe that our future is predetermined, while others assert that we have free will and our future can take many different courses depending on our actions.

Part of the successful county folklore series - this book is packed full of superstitions, customs and old wives tales.

While much has been written about the impact of the 1979 Islamic revolution on life in Iran, discussions about the everyday life of Iranian women have been glaringly missing.

Myths & Legends of Japan by F.

The Tarot of the Bohemians by Papus is a seminal work that delves into the world of Tarot cards, mysticism, and the occult.

The Mysteries of All Nations by James Grant is a captivating exploration of mysteries, legends, and cultural traditions from various corners of the world.

Oliver Cromwell, a pivotal and often contentious character, has long been the focus of many historical works that chart his meteoric rise from being a middle-aged farmer from East Anglia with no previous military experience, who rose to command the army and become one of England's greatest generals.

This book systematically studies the literary output of female writers in contemporary China within the frame of literary theories of feminism.

Contemporary myths, particularly science fiction and fantasy texts, can provide commentary on who we are as a culture, what we have created, and where we are going.

The Power of Heart-Centered Feminine ActivismUniting women from all walks of life.

WILD MEDICINE FOR APOCALYPTIC TIMES This Witchs devotional is a collection of nature-inspired prayers, mythic incantations, stories, and pagan poetry that can be enjoyed slowly or all at once.

The author of The Book of the Bizarre presents an enchanting collection of classic mermaid stories and historical anecdotes from around the world.

Step into Stephen Fry s richly colourful world of magic, mayhem, monsters and maniacal gods in MYTHOS: THE ILLUSTRATED STORY .

Pinky Colefounder of the wildly successful restaurant chain Slutty Vegantakes you back to your moments that seemed hopeless to help you discover how filled with possibility they really were.

WILD MEDICINE FOR APOCALYPTIC TIMES This Witchs devotional is a collection of nature-inspired prayers, mythic incantations, stories, and pagan poetry that can be enjoyed slowly or all at once.

A BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED AND INCLUSIVE TAROT GUIDE THAT SPEAKS TO US ALLSome people can pick up a Tarot deck and instantly read like a pro.

The Power of Heart-Centered Feminine ActivismUniting women from all walks of life.

Find answers in the cards with this comprehensive reference Manifest with the Magician, pave the way for new beginnings with the Tower, and connect to your subconscious with the High Priestess.

Not to be confused with Alice's famous remark on a memorable episode of the Honeymooners, Men work from sun to sun, but women's work is never done, Women's Work Is Never Done by BJ Gallagher celebrates the fact that women's work is never done because it's never meant to be done.

The bestselling author of The Art of Pilgrimage and Once and Future Myths presents a selection of mind-bending brain teasers.

Lose yourself in the world's most compelling mythsPeople have always created stories to explain and explore the world around them.

A concise history of the goddess-like figures who evade both Christian and pagan traditions, from the medieval period to the present day In this riveting account, renowned scholar Ronald Hutton explores the history of deity-like figures in Christian Europe.