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In this late age, seasons have lost their steady cadence, and the Pomegranate Moon rises over the Mountain.In the Season of Shadows, a silver light is cast by a moon crowned with an ominous rainbow mist-the Pomegranate Moon. A small, fearful village crouches below, hidden in the shadow of a forbidden sacred mountain rumored to be the gate to Faerie.Out of the darkness emerges Elsinore-a dancer in a brightly colored dress and rainbow shawls. While she drums a hypnotic beat and dances with floating flames, the townsfolk watch and wonder over her origin and identity-mysteries Elsinore herself seeks the key to.A hallowed priestess and sorceress, Elsinore has spent a lifetime embracing the woman she has always known herself to be. But deep within, the painful enigma of her youth keeps her shackled to the past, haunted by guilt and grief. Disregarding the whispers and ancient warnings, Elsinore descends into the heart of the Mountain, seeking the final truths of her identity.Will Elsinore uncover what she needs to become whole, or will she lose herself to the Mountain?

Aphrodite ist im Alten Griechenland die Liebesgöttin. Schon im aten Sumer, auch in Babylon und bei den Phöniziern gab es ähnliche Göttinnen Die Geschichte der Liebesgöttin ist außergewöhnlich. Das soll unter anderem in diesem Buch beschrieben werden. Ferner auch die Auswirkung auf Kunst und Dichtung.

Troldmanden tryller et birketræ om til en lille, levende pige. Men pigen vil ikke spise. Hun vil ikke lære at læse. Hun vil ikke være nogens datter. Hun ønsker sig blot sol og regn. “Jeg behøver kun sol og regn” er en rigt illustreret fabel – et eventyr – for større børn.

"Hun var aldeles fortræffelig til at fortælle, og hun kunne en masse eventyr. Jeg fik ialt 36 skrevet op. Det var virkelig forbavsende, så stærk en hukommelse hun havde..."Sådan skrev folkemindesamleren Evald Tang Kristensen om husmandskonen Ane Marie Jensdatter, som han mødte, da han kom til Thy i 1895.Tang Kristensen var rejst til egnen for at optegne nogle af de lokale historier og eventyr, som gik fra mund til mund, og han blev anbefalet at tage til Bedsted for at besøge Ane Marie, der var kendt som en god fortæller.Ane Marie Jensdatter viste sig at være noget af et fund, og Tang Kristensen fik nedskrevet en lang række af hendes mundtlige fortællinger og gemt dem til eftertiden.I denne bog genfortæller Jørgen Vestergaard 26 af Ane Marie Jensdatters historier. Hidtil har de fleste af dem kun været tilgængelige i Evald Tang Kristensens direkte afskrivninger, der har været opbevaret på Dansk Folkemindesamling på Det Kgl. Bibliotek.Forfatter og filminstruktør Jørgen Vestergaard, som selv er født og bor i Thy, har i sin genfortælling lagt vægt på at bevare den mundtlige tone og de thylandske vendinger.Efter mange år i København vendte han tilbage til Thy, hvor han fortsatte med at producere film, både spillefilm, dokumentarfilm og animationsfilm.Udgivelsen er støttet af Grethe & Jørgen P. Bornerups Fondsamt af Kulturelt Samråd i Thisted Kommune

EN¿The Book of Takas" is a collection of stories about the allegorical world of Takas and describes the lives of its inhabitants through their archetypal conflicts. Takas are gods of voles (voles are creatures of the allegorical world from the book "¿ivot s voluharicama" - "Life with the voles") and Takas live in Wota's land (in the book there is also the map of Wota's land). Wota, the creator, first created the first voles and the first human being. But she was disappointed by her work and in a new land she and her lover Moon created the beings in her image - TAKAS. The book tells about the fates of the individual Takas, about the emergence of the countries and cities, about legends and mythology of Takas, about their faith, about heroes from the past, about dreams and parallel worlds. - 2nd revised edition.DE¿Das Buch von Takas" ist eine Sammlung von Geschichten über die allegorische Welt von Takas und beschreibt das Leben ihrer Bewohner durch deren archetypische Konflikte. Takas sind Götter von Wühlmäusen (Wühlmäuse sind Wesen der allegorischen Welt aus dem Buch ¿¿ivot s voluharicama" - ¿Das Leben mit den Wühlmäusen") und Takas leben in Wotäs Land (im Buch befindet sich auch die Karte von Wotäs Land). Wota, die Schöpferin, erschuf zuerst die erste Wühlmaus und den ersten Menschen. Sie wurde aber von ihrem Werk enttäuscht und in einem neuen Land erschuf sie mit ihrem Liebhaber Mond die Wesen nach ihrem Bild - TAKAS. Das Buch erzählt von Schicksalen der einzelnen Takas, über das Entstehen der Länder und Städte, von Legenden und Mythologie von Takas, von ihrem Glauben, von Helden aus der Vergangenheit, von Träumen und parallelen Welten. - 2. überarbeitete Auflage.HR"Knjiga o Takama" je zbirka pri¿a o alegorijskom svijetu Taka i opisuje ¿ivote njihovih stanovnika kroz arhetipske konflikte. Take su bogovi voluharica (voluharice su bi¿a alegorijskog svijeta iz knjige ¿ivot s voluharicama) i ¿ive u Votinoj zemlji (knjiga sadr¿i kartu Votine zemlje). Vota, Stvoriteljica, stvorila je prvo voluharicu i ¿ovjeka. Razo¿arana svojim djelom u novoj je zemlji s ljubavnikom Mjesecom stvorila bi¿a na svoju sliku i priliku - TAKE. Knjiga pri¿a o sudbinama pojedinih Taka, o nastanku pojedinih zemalja i gradova, o legendama i mitologiji Taka, o njihovim vjerovanjima, o junacima iz njihove pro¿losti, o snovima i paralelnim svjetovima. - 2. izmijenjeno izdanje.

'The Yoruba Story of Creation' is an exciting tale that follows the mythical adventures of Obatala, one of the Orisa who make up the Yoruba pantheon, as he created the Earth and the first people.

On Backgammon Time is a Teaching Story by Tahir Shah, one of the foremost writers of his generation, who was himself raised in the ancient tradition of stories and storytelling.The son of the prominent Sufi writer and thinker Idries Shah, Tahir was weaned on folktales and folklore, drawn from all points of the cultural compass.Encouraged to write stories of his own from early childhood, he was trained to draw both perception and entertainment from the great story treasuries, such as The Thousand and One Nights.Descended from a long line of storytellers, Tahir learnt that the simplest tale often contains interwoven layers of meaning, knowledge, and acuity frequently invisible to the reader - and that by learning to recognize the subtleties, it's possible to mine a treasure trove of wisdom.

The Paradise Tree is a Teaching Story by Tahir Shah, one of the foremost writers of his generation, who was himself raised in the ancient tradition of stories and storytelling.The son of the prominent Sufi writer and thinker Idries Shah, Tahir was weaned on folktales and folklore, drawn from all points of the cultural compass.Encouraged to write stories of his own from early childhood, he was trained to draw both perception and entertainment from the great story treasuries, such as The Thousand and One Nights.Descended from a long line of storytellers, Tahir learnt that the simplest tale often contains interwoven layers of meaning, knowledge, and acuity frequently invisible to the reader - and that by learning to recognize the subtleties, it's possible to mine a treasure trove of wisdom.

Dying wasn't part of the plan.Ariadne's plan was: help her husband, Dionysus get recognized as a god by his father and accepted on Olympus. Her husband elevates her with him, making her a goddess. Simple.But then she dies. Critically, before her husband is recognized as a god.It turns out the dead are terrible gossips, and the rumors coming in about her husband are starting to get ugly...

Unlock the secrets of Victorian England's underworld of fae magic, love and murder in this spellbinding romantic fantasy. A spirited young woman's quest for the extraordinary entangles her in a deadly investigation, where she must unravel murder, life-altering secrets and a forbidden love that transcends realms to save all she holds dear.Bound by the constraints of Victorian England, Lady Alice Hyde's future appears secure in a marriage arranged by her uncle, the Viscount. But her heart yearns for more than being a traditional and dutiful wife. Blessed, or cursed as it seems, with a curious mind and a thirst for knowledge, she eagerly anticipates a visit to The Great Exhibition at the Crystal Palace.However, her journey takes a darker twist when she stumbles upon the lifeless body of a young woman. Drawn into the investigation alongside the enigmatic and exasperating Cyan, Alice finds herself on a treacherous path fraught with danger and desire.Together, Alice and Cyan battle not only dark forces but also a growing attraction that defies the chasm between their worlds.As they unravel the mystery behind the murder, Alice discovers a whole new realm of terrifying possibilities that leads them to an all-powerful and vengeful fae who threatens everything.In a mesmerising blend of romance, fantasy and intrigue, The Charmed is a spellbinding tale of love, magic and choosing one's destiny. Join Alice and Cyan on a heart-stilling journey where they discover that even in the darkest of shadows, love can illuminate the way and potentially conquer the impossible.The Charmed is the first book in the Fae of the Crystal Palace series and brings together the historical romance of Bridgerton with the mystery of Sherlock Holmes and an irresistible sprinkle of A Court of Thorns and Roses fae. It features medium level steam.

This is not a book for children, but it is a book for everyone who was a child once upon a time.Jane Gilmore, author of Fixed It and Teaching Consent, takes aim at fairy tale princesses and hits right at the heart of the myths that underpin women's poverty and men's violence.Though a piecing combination of analysis and storytelling, Jane Gilmore peels back the layers of enchantment and exposes the ugly truth behind the fairy tales that have been embedded in our culture over millennia of telling and retelling.After laying bare the history, context, and effect of fairy tale princesses, the reworked stories of Snow White, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, the Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast shine a light into the darkness and show us the dangers of the fairy tale princess myth.

I've written over 65 books, created a training program in Germanic Magic, and now I decided to explore skaldic poetry by translating my book: "The Norse Gods and Their Myths," into a poetic edition. I don't claim to be a great poet. This book has been a disciplined exercise for personal growth. If Asatru is to become a "living religion," then we can't continuously harp back to works of literature that are a thousands of years old. We need modern-day skalds writing new Eddas about the Gods. I humbly submit this book of poetry as an attempt on my part to do just that. I do hope it will inspire you to write your own poetry.

Das wohl bekannteste Drama der klassischen Literatur Thailands ist ein im Original rin Versepos. Das Grundmotiv stammt aus volkstümlichen Überlieferungen, die über Generationen von sogenannten Sepha-Erzählern vorgetragen wurden. Im frühen 19. Jahrhundert wurde es von verschiedenen Dichtern tradiert und jeweils um viele Details ergänzt. Sogar zwei Könige versuchten sich an der Bearbeitung des Stoffes.Die heute als offiziell geltende Fassung wurde 1917/18 von Prinz Damrong Rajanubhab zusammengestellt. Kernmotiv ist eine klassische Dreiecksgeschichte: Khun Chang und Khun Phaen, die beide dem niederen Adel angehören. Der eine ist reich, aber hässlich, der andere schneidig aber mittellos. Beide werben um die liebliche Wanthong. Im Verlauf der Handlung, die sich über einen Zeitraum von 50 Jahren erstreckt, kommt es zu zwei Kriegen, zu Entführungen, Verrat, einem idyllischen Waldaufenthalt, Gerichtsverfahren, Folter und Haft. Letztlich verurteilt der König Wanthong zum Tode, weil sie sich weigert, sich endlich für einen der beiden Männer zu entscheiden. Den Reiz des Stückes machen so vielfältige Elemente wie Heldenmut, romantische Liebe, Sexualität, Gewalt, übersinnliche Fähigkeiten, Horror, stellenweise derbe Komik, aber auch Abschnitte lyrischer Schönheit aus. Erstmalig das komplette Werk in Prosa und deutscher Sprache.

At the dawn of victory, Ambrosius Aurelianus sets out to abandon his legacy of war, for an age of peace and mercy. He plans to spend the remainder of his days with the woman he loves. Britannia needs a king and he will serve as the custodian ruler, until Arthur Pendragon's coronation. Deceit, betrayal and a powerful curse, from the ambitious witch, Fatimah, changes Ambrosius forever. The Demon Queen, LIlith, transforms Ambrosius into The Crimson King, the world's first vampire. Ambrosius, rises from his grave, and cannot resist his terrible thirst for living blood. The atrocities of his affliction lead him to begin his campaign to end the plague of his immortality. As he unravels the mysteries, of both the Physical and Spiritual Planes, he discovers the awesome and terrible traits of what it means to be a vampire. Meanwhile the witch that placed the curse must contend with her half brother Kotzebue, as she tries to destroy the evil that she has beset upon the world. All the while, powerful agents of darkness pull the strings from the shadows Ambrosius must overcome the one thing that compounds his suffering. With his enemies moving in from all directions, he must embrace the darkness and accept the nature of the beast he has become. What will a victory mean for the demonic forces, that orchestrated the birth of the Crimson King? The only way to know, is to walk through the valley of The Shadow of Death.

In the second book of the Porugl Trilogy, Porugl has returned to Gandia from the Underworld. This is unheard of and his return sparks joy amongst the people. He learns his father has been murdered in his absence.However, he wishes to start a normal life in Gandia with Maie, a beautiful young woman. He assimilates back into village life, passes his initiation and along the way meets Waine, who crafts an everlasting bow for him. But the Underworld is not done with him yet. Kerwanba's pride has been shattered. She will do anything to end Porugl's life. She sends her minions out to see if there is any man in Kondaland brave enough to carry out her wishes.But there is no man just a certain young woman.Everything begins to work out for Kerwanba and the whole of Gandia village is destroyed.Kerwanba releases her most secret weapon yet.

Centuries ago, Niamh sacrificed everything to save the Druids. In her weakened state, the Fear Doirich exacted his revenge by cursing her and banishing her to the Underworld. Aiden knows his Maité is out there, and not just because every Immortal Druid has one. He met her when he was a boy, right before she vanished. A stranger's arrival in Bandrui's Grove brings the past and its secrets into the open, but the Fear Doirich and an army of Fomorians are closing in, ready to finish what they started centuries ago - end the Druids. This is a happily ever after soulmate romance, with no closed doors, cheating, or cliffhangers. The series is part of my Draga-verse, but the romance in each story focuses on one couple and can be read as standalone.

This is the second book regarding all the activities of Elves on the Pale planet.

Hopper is lovable kid with some bad memories of the past he takes admission in a school far from his home city which is yet another crime center of his country. He has heard many mythical stories in his childhood and now he is learning that they all are true. he found magical rings and then sets off to an adventure that took him to dark places and even to jail but he fight and wins against all odds with help of his friends who alone in the world where magic is forgotten can be trusted. Rules of country is strict, rich and poor have very different life. If Hopper can get to the power then he can change this all. Lets see what happens

Richards Wilson's stories are drawn primarily from the Ramayana and Mahabharata, as well as other sources, and also recount the legend of Buddha's life. They are an English classic aimed at young people and therefore simplify the stories. This gives them their fascinating fairy-tale quality without losing the deeper content, and makes them suitable for any audience.73 color illustrations and 5 in black and white illustrate the mythological tales while offering a selection of works of high artistic quality such as those of famous painters such as Frank Chayne Papé, Raja Ravi Varma, Balasaheb Pant Pratinidhi and others.

Mouse House is a Teaching Story by Tahir Shah, one of the foremost writers of his generation, who was himself raised in the ancient tradition of stories and storytelling.The son of the prominent Sufi writer and thinker Idries Shah, Tahir was weaned on folktales and folklore, drawn from all points of the cultural compass.Encouraged to write stories of his own from early childhood, he was trained to draw both perception and entertainment from the great story treasuries, such as The Thousand and One Nights.Descended from a long line of storytellers, Tahir learnt that the simplest tale often contains interwoven layers of meaning, knowledge, and acuity frequently invisible to the reader - and that by learning to recognize the subtleties, it's possible to mine a treasure trove of wisdom.

King of the Jinns is a Teaching Story by Tahir Shah, one of the foremost writers of his generation, who was himself raised in the ancient tradition of stories and storytelling.The son of the prominent Sufi writer and thinker Idries Shah, Tahir was weaned on folktales and folklore, drawn from all points of the cultural compass.Encouraged to write stories of his own from early childhood, he was trained to draw both perception and entertainment from the great story treasuries, such as The Thousand and One Nights.Descended from a long line of storytellers, Tahir learnt that the simplest tale often contains interwoven layers of meaning, knowledge, and acuity frequently invisible to the reader - and that by learning to recognize the subtleties, it's possible to mine a treasure trove of wisdom.

Changing the World is a Teaching Story by Tahir Shah, one of the foremost writers of his generation, who was himself raised in the ancient tradition of stories and storytelling.The son of the prominent Sufi writer and thinker Idries Shah, Tahir was weaned on folktales and folklore, drawn from all points of the cultural compass.Encouraged to write stories of his own from early childhood, he was trained to draw both perception and entertainment from the great story treasuries, such as The Thousand and One Nights.Descended from a long line of storytellers, Tahir learnt that the simplest tale often contains interwoven layers of meaning, knowledge, and acuity frequently invisible to the reader - and that by learning to recognize the subtleties, it's possible to mine a treasure trove of wisdom.

Our Cousins in Ohio is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1860.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

This is a sample version of AYODHYA - Shallow at Heart. It has the first three chapters of the Prologue of Ayodhya. The Ramayana is the first epic of India and Sri Rama is India's first hero. Ramayana tells the story of Prince Rama,who stood against all odds and followed his Dharma throughout his life. This novel revisits the events of Ayodhya Kanda and offers a new perspective to the readers. Although the story revolves around Rama, we see the events unfolding through the eyes of Chitraratha, a fictional character introduced in the narrative. Without changing the authentic story of Valmiki Ramayana, this novel blends the tale of Chitraratha and Aarvi with the events of Ayodhya.

Im Mittagland des Kontinents Amrosien lebt abgelegen, tief im Wald, die Hexe Schnatterzahn mit ihren Gefährten - einem Kater und einem Wolf.Ihr Heim ist das Hutzelhaus, windschief, aus groben Brettern selbst erbaut. Es ist Ausgangspunkt für Schnatterzahns Hauptaufgabe: Kräuter sammeln für Hexengebräu. Aber auch für einen Rückblick auf ihre Kindheit im Elfenwunderland und der Hexenschule. Nicht immer verläuft alles nach Plan. Es droht sogar Gefahr. Kann das Späs der Stufe Alpha X1 helfen?Spätestens aber, nachdem ein Anruf auf dem Mobiltelefon und der Flug zum Mond, das Geheimnis um das Ende des Himmels lüftet, könnte sich alles zum Guten wenden.Doch die Nachmittagländer machen Stunk ...

Eventyr-Antologien er opstået og inspireret af Gyldne dage i Præstø, hvor Sandvig Folkeoplysning og Bogforlaget i Sandvig deltog med en markedsbod. Emnet var 1800-tallet og eventyr var et vigtigt emne hos os. Efterfølgende modtog vi mange eventyr og nogle er medtaget her. Bogen viser, hvordan nogle forfattere oplever Eventyr i året 2023. Nogle traditionelle og andre mere moderne. Nogle er velegnet til oplæsning, andre har mere til hensigt, at give læseren lidt stof til eftertanke.Teksterne er skrevet af voksne til andre voksne, der holder af eventyr.Tak til de mange, der bidrog til bogen.

"Isabelle is completely lost. When she first began her career in publishing after college, she did not expect to be twenty-five, still living at home, and one of the few Black employees at her publishing house. Overworked and underpaid, constantly torn between speaking up or stifling herself, Izzy thinks there must be more to this publishing life. So when she overhears her boss complaining about a beastly high-profile author who has failed to deliver his long-awaited manuscript, Isabelle sees an opportunity to finally get the promotion she deserves. All she has to do is go to the author's Santa Barbara mansion and give him a pep talk or three. How hard could it be? But Izzy quickly finds out she is in over her head. Beau Towers is not some celebrity lightweight writing a tell-all memoir. He is jaded and withdrawn and--it turns out--just as lost as Izzy. But despite his standoffishness, Izzy needs Beau to deliver, and with her encouragement, his story begins to spill onto the page. They soon discover they have more in common than either of them expected, and as their deadline nears, Izzy and Beau begin to realize there may be something there that wasn't there before"--

Limos is the goddess of starvation. Whatever she touch withers and wastes, crumbling to dust. She aids those seeking destruction, plaguing fields with famine and waters with drought. When mortals see her, they yearn. Her opposite, harvest goddess Demeter, makes life flourish wherever she goes. She supplies mortals with fruits and vegetables, piling their tables with sustenance and satisfaction. When mortals see her, they are contented. Given their opposing natures, The Fates themselves have decreed Limos and Demeter are never to meet, promising only ruin and mutual destruction should they ever unite. But when Demeter arrives at her doorstep, begging for her assistance, Limos can't help but fall victim to the same yearning her mortal worshippers feel...