It is not the purpose of this volume to deal to any considerable extent with the history of the Indians, but simply to present some of the legends of the Iroquois.
How a legendary woman from classical antiquity has come to embody the threat of transcendent beauty in movies and TVHelen of Troy in Hollywood examines the figure of the mythic Helen in film and television, showing how storytellers from different Hollywood eras have used Helen to grapple with the problems and dynamics of gender and idealized femininity.
'GAVE ME SERIOUS WRITER ENVY' KIRSTY LOGAN'ONE OF MY FAVOURITE STORYTELLERS' KIRAN MILLWOOD HARGRAVE'AN INCREDIBLE AND UNIQUE IMAGINATION' IRISH TIMES'I WAS DELICIOUSLY HORRIFIED' JENN ASHWORTHThe belly groan of a face unpeeled.
Scintillating, surprising, inventive fiction from one of the most talented writers in Britain - this is a superb collection of short stories from the acclaimed author of the Chaos Walking series and 'More Than This'.
Del talón de Aquiles al suplicio de Tántalo; del Can Cerbero al Minotauro y la Quimera; del hilo de Ariadna a la caja de Pandora y el tejedesteje de Penélope; de lo afrodisíaco y lo erótico a las Bacanales y la lluvia dorada; de la Ambrosía al Néctar de los dioses; del Arco Iris y la Aurora Boreal a los signos del Zodiaco; del complejo de Edipo a los de Electra, Diana y Narciso; el Caballo que hizo Arder Troya; de los demonios del Averno a los dioses del Olimpo; de limpiar las cuadras de Augias a empujar la piedra de Sísifo… Ser una Amazona, ponerse hecho una Furia, ser Agraciada, una Casandra, una Esfinge, una Harpía, Musa de alguien, una Ninfa, una Sirena, una Vestal… Son muchas las expresiones que a diario utilizamos cuya base está en la mitología grecolatina.
Unos dicen que proviene de tiempos prehispánicos, otros, que su aparición anunció el término del imperio azteca, otros más, que se trata de una mujer desdichada que sufre un profundo dolor que ni la muerte puede borrar; sin duda, la leyenda de "La Llorona" es la piedra de toque de esta antología.
An in-depth study into the mystery and purpose of angels*; Explains that angels are beings of light consciousness, here to help our individual and planetary cosmic evolution*; Explores angels from Judeo-Christian and Islamic faiths, Hinduism and Buddhism, the beliefs of ancient Egypt, Yezidism, and Zoroastrianism as well as what Theosophists, Kabbalists, Sufi masters, Eastern gurus, and modern mystics like Edgar Cayce have recounted about angels*; Examines contemporary angelic encounters, including the author's own interactions with angels, and also looks at the purpose of dark angels and fallen angelsFrom the divine messengers of Western traditions to the devas of Eastern traditions to the meleks and spirit beings found along the Silk Road, angels are one of the unifying themes of theology worldwide.
The cult, magic, reign, and resurrection of the first female ruler in Egypt*; Reveals the achievements of Sobekneferu, the political and religious issues of her age, the temples and ruins associated with her, and her continuing impact on ancient Egypt after her reign*; Discusses Sobekneferu's magical beliefs and practices centered on the crocodile god Sobek, the hippo goddess Neith, and their representation as constellations*; Examines the modern-day resurrection of Sobekneferu among mystics and occultists of Victorian London, including her role in Bram Stoker's shocking gothic novel, The Jewel of the Seven StarsCleopatra.
Interpretationen des Weltgeschehens als Ergebnis einer großen Verschwörung sind nicht neu, aber noch nie zuvor entwickelten sie ein so intensives Eigenleben.
Working with thousands of previously unreleased documents and drawing on more than one thousand interviews, with many witnesses speaking out for the first time, Joan Mellen revisits the investigation of New Orleans district attorney Jim Garrison, the only public official to have indicted, in 1969, a suspect in President John F.
From demons to fallen angels, folk monsters to possession and exorcism, Satanic pacts to black masses, humans have tried to define and combat evil throughout the centuries.
Originally published in 1995, and in the same classic investigative style of Whitewash and Case Open, Harold Weisberg turns his sharp investigative eye towards the events surrounding the autopsy of John F.
*** THE SMASH HIT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER ****** THE GENRE-BUSTING RICHARD & JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK ****** A GUARDIAN BEST BOOK OF YEAR ****** AN OBSERVER BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR ****** A TELEGRAPH BEST SUMMER BOOK OF THE YEAR****** A NEW YORK TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR ***'Her best so far' - MARIAN KEYES'The queen of tricksy crime' - SUNDAY TIMES'Another resounding success' - DAILY EXPRESSTHE DEVIL IS IN THE DETAIL.
Originally published in 1967, Meaghers masterful dissection of the Warren Report, based on the Warren Commissions own evidence, has stood the test of time.
*WINNER OF THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION* *THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER**A BOOK OF THE YEAR FOR THE TIMES, NEW YORK TIMES, GUARDIAN, OBSERVER, AND PROSPECT* If I had to name a single book that makes sense of these last few dark years, it would be this one New York Times A deeply compelling read urgent and necessary Evening StandardNaomi Klein, author of era-defining bestsellers, The Shock Doctrine, This Changes Everything and No Logo, is back with her most compulsive and personal book yet: a revelatory journey into the mirror world of our polarised ageWhen Naomi Klein discovered that a woman who shared her first name, but had radically different, harmful views, was getting chronically mistaken for her, it seemed too ridiculous to take seriously.
Uncover the fascinating and complex women from mythology and folklore with this collection of stories profiling powerful goddesses, mighty queens, and legendary creatures.
'There is no author whose books I look forward to more' Bill GatesThe New York Times bestselling author returns with a mind-opening exploration of how size defines life on Earth.
"Pedófilos crean un crowdfunding en la Deep Web para financiar la pornografía infantil", "Deep Web: drogas, armas, asesinos y aviones privados a la venta en la brutal red anónima", "Así compré drogas en la Darknet".
Ayquina, teatralidad de la fiesta religiosa popular de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe" de Manuel Letelier aborda una fiesta religiosa poco conocida en nuestro país.
Murder, mutilation, cannibalism, infanticide, and incest: the darker side of classic fairy tales is the subject of this groundbreaking and intriguing study of Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm's Nursery and Household Tales.
A collection of magical Italian folk and fairy tales-most in English for the first timeThe Pomegranates and Other Modern Italian Fairy Tales presents twenty magical stories published between 1875 and 1914, following Italy's political unification.
*; Includes the story of Merlin's birth as the son of a demon, how he was born already able to speak, how his magic ensured he was not killed by his babysitter, and details of his affair with the Lady of the Lake*; Shares stories of Percival's first contact with the Grail and King Arthur's connection with the legendary mystical king Prester John*; Includes early Welsh prophecies attributed to Merlin, prophecies compiled by historian Geoffrey of Monmouth, and the letter of Prester John that inspired ColumbusMaarten Haverkamp acquired a French book from 1498 titled The Prophecies of Merlin that claimed to be prophecies given by the legendary magician.
How a legendary woman from classical antiquity has come to embody the threat of transcendent beauty in movies and TVHelen of Troy in Hollywood examines the figure of the mythic Helen in film and television, showing how storytellers from different Hollywood eras have used Helen to grapple with the problems and dynamics of gender and idealized femininity.
'Ground-breaking' - Daily Mail'In explaining the rise to power of Kim Yo Jong, Lee displays his deep knowledge and understanding of North Korea's extreme, ruthless and self-obsessed dynastic autocracy, the creators and rulers of a de-facto nuclear weapon state.
This book is as engrossing as anything by Agatha Christie, as unsettling as a novel by Stephen King, and reported with a vigorous empathy that leaves Truman Capote in the dust.
