Popular beliefs and controversial knowledge

Wie entstand die religiöse Bewegung der Zeugen Jehovas und warum hat sie trotz zahlreicher Kontroversen bis heute Bestand?

In einer Welt, in der Wissen Macht ist, stellt sich die Frage: Warum stoßen Korrekturen und Ratschläge oft auf Ablehnung?

Reveals changing perceptions of ghosts at different social levels from the Reformation through to the twentieth century in Britain and America.

It is a little-known fact that Ernie O'Malley, renowned for his role in Ireland's revolutionary struggle, was also a passionate collector of Irish folklore.

With step-by-step, photo-illustrated crafting instructions, Native American Flute: A Comprehensive Guide ~ History & Craft presents a thorough, documented history and guide to crafting the native flute, ancient to modern, in wood, bamboo, PVC, and more, updating and combining into one volume The Native American Flute: Myth, History, Craft and Native American Flute Craft.

Guia Completo del Tabuleiro Ouija: História, Teoria, Prática, PsicologiaO tabuleiro Ouija foi originariamente creato per fins ricreativi e divinatori.

Agamemnon - Aeschylus - Aeschylus' Agamemnon, first produced in 458 BC, is the opening play in his Oresteian trilogy.

A rare grimoire of lunar folklore, myth, and legend, Moon Lore explores the cultural and historical significance of the Moon, offering astronomical, spiritual, and astrological insight.

Der ehemalige Pastor, Theologe und Autor Jürgen Mette schreibt in seinem neuen Buch "Zwischen Himmeltag und Vaterfahrt" über Sinn und Unsinn von Feiertagen.

Reveals changing perceptions of ghosts at different social levels from the Reformation through to the twentieth century in Britain and America.

101 North Yorkshire Gems is written for those who find delight in discovering unexpected treasures tucked away in historic towns and villages.

En la entrada del templo de Apolo en Delfos, se podía leer la máxima «Conócete a ti mismo», que respondía a una de las preguntas que inquietaba a los filósofos de la antigüedad: ¿Qué es lo más importante que puede aprender el ser humano?

Zu jeder Zeit haben in Wien Alchemisten, Astrologen und Magier gelebt, häufig sogar am Hof der Habsburger.

Discover the origins of the dragon and explore how the mythological creature evolved across cultures and throughout history in Ernest Ingersoll's study of folklore.

'Thrilling and propulsive, glorious and terrifying.

Details the healing techniques and folk wisdom the author learned from her Italian grandparents and from healers in Southern Italy, including plant preparation methods, medicines, rituals, recipes, kitchen magic, and protective magic Provides a materia medica of plants important in this tradition, sharing each plants history, mythology, and both practical and magical uses Reveals how working with traditional plant medicines can help us connect to and revitalize our own ancestral traditions for deep inner healingBuilding upon the in-depth folk wisdom she learned from her immigrant grandparents as well as from local healers in Southern Italy, second-generation Italian-American and experienced herbalist Lisa Fazio shares herbal traditions and practices from the Italian diaspora and reveals how working with traditional plant medicines can help us connect to ancestral traditions for deep inner healing.

Gartenzwerge – kleine Wesen mit roter Zipfelmütze, die seit Jahrhunderten unsere Gärten schmücken.

Robin Hood, der legendäre Held, der die Reichen bestahl und den Armen gab, ist mehr als nur eine Figur des Volksglaubens – er ist ein Symbol für Gerechtigkeit und Widerstand.

Reveals changing perceptions of ghosts at different social levels from the Reformation through to the twentieth century in Britain and America.

Tune into the natural power of the Moon with this grimoire of lunar magic.

Wir haben das tiefe Wissen der Alten nicht mehr, und selbst der Schlüssel dazu war, ja ist uns noch immer zu vielem verloren.

From top hats to top secrets, this book is a celebration of illusion technology and mechanisms of trickery through a genre-crossing selection of films.

From top hats to top secrets, this book is a celebration of illusion technology and mechanisms of trickery through a genre-crossing selection of films.