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This book is about the once powerful but now little-known Bassa Kingdom in Liberia, one of Africa's oldest ethnic groups with a rich history, tradition, and culture that has survived the span of colonization and wars. The Bassa people's cosmological beliefs and the creation of Toɖo-kpà, Toɖo-kpà, the earth or cosmic palace are sacred. The question of humanity's origins has been debated for time immemorial. Most humans, regardless of culture, have held to a creation story. Even atheists have their own. The Bassa people of Liberia attribute humanity's creation to Gèɖèpɔ́ɔ̀, a deity who lived in a spiritual place called dyɔún, sitting on Her zèè [throne] with the Bassa and all creatures who shared the same mother tongue. From the Bassa's viewpoint, the indigenous cultures that are trapped in this manner know that to control a group of people, you must position yourself as the authority of a language [cut off their mother's tongue], religion [give them a new belief system], use their culture against them. If you simply banish or discredit your rivals, you become the ultimate source of truth for that group of people. You can mentally enslave them and provide the best explanation for who they are. This is the "liberating education" or a new mindset that Dyuòɛ̀kadyù aspires to when retelling the legend of the Bassa because most of what has been written by non-Bassa people is false and smearing. Does it startle you to think of a female Gèɖèpɔ́ɔ̀, or deity of creation? Well, let Dyuòɛ̀kadyù take you on a mystical, mysterious journey into the Bassa cosmology.

Well behaved women rarely make history. But they still end up as the monsters in folklore.Bounty hunter Faline Frey is huldra-a powerful folkloric woman, able to grow branches and cover her body in defensive bark. She's not the only one. All throughout the United States live secret sects of folkloric women, each group created with unique gifts from their Goddess.They are called Wild Women.And they spend their days living among humans. Repressing abilities they were born with, the very attributes the Hunters deem evil.The Hunters say they're protecting the folkloric women. Their organization of supernatural men claim to have been given strength and authority by God to save the Wild Women from themselves. To Faline, their constant scrutiny feels more like oppression.But when her sister goes missing, Faline needs more than her bounty hunter skills to find her sibling. She must leave the protection of huldra territory and rely on the inner Wild she's been taught to shun. To find her sister, Faline must unearth parts of herself to follow the twisted trail of Hunter propaganda and missing Wild Women. But the Hunters have a longer reach than she imagined, and their organization is determined to prevent the folkloric groups from joining arms to get their sisters and mothers back.Faline's efforts have placed her squarely in the Hunter's crosshairs. What started as a rescue will end in war.

A choice will be made.A destiny will be fulfilled.A soul will be devoured.In folklore the Sin-Eater comes to the dead and dying ritually consuming a meal that symbolizes their sins granting them absolution and a peaceful transition to the hereafter.In Boone Creek Kentucky the Sin-Eater is devouring something else-the souls of the living-and it's up to the cursed seventh son of a seventh son Ezekiel Crane to stop him.But as the investigation deepens Crane will discover that the rampage of the Sin-Eater in his own hometown is no coincidence and the search for the truth will take him down a dark path...a path set by his lifelong enemy the malevolent Willow Hag.A path to the Ghostfeast where everything will end.

"In a small town in Appalachia, people paint their doorways blue to keep spirits away. Black ferns grow where death will follow. And Weatherly Opal Wilder is a Death Talker. When called upon, she can talk the death out of the dying and save their lives -- only once, never twice. But this truly unique gift comes at a price, rooting Weatherly to people who only want her around when they need her and resent her unfamiliar ways when they don't. Weatherly's cousin Adaire also has a gift: she's a Scryer and can see the future reflected back in dark surfaces. Right before she is killed in an accident, Adaire saw something unnerving, and that's why Weatherly believes she was murdered -- never thinking for a moment that it was an accident. But when Weatherly, for the first time, is unable to talk the death out of the mayor's son, the whole town suspects she is out for revenge, that she wouldn't save him. With the help of clues Adaire left behind and her family's Granny Witch recipe box, Weatherly sets out to find the truth behind her cousin's death, whatever it takes."--

"In this contemporary fantasy, the most notorious nine-tailed fox in Korea pairs up with a trickster god-turned-detective to track down a wrathful demon before it can destroy the mortal world"--

Witness what the gods do after dark in the sixth volume of a stylish and contemporary reimagining of one of the best-known stories in Greek mythology, featuring exclusive behind-the-scenes content from creator Rachel Smythe.“We have to make an example of her.”Chaos reigns in Olympus as Zeus publicly declares Persephone a traitor and issues a warrant for her arrest. But Hades defies his brother’s decree, sheltering Persephone in the Underworld—and as the pair spend more time together, they are able to speak openly about their pasts. The goddess of spring admits the truth behind the bloody secret that led to Zeus’s ire, and the king of the Underworld shares the trauma he suffered at the hands of his power-hungry father, Kronos.But as Hades and Persephone’s relationship grows stronger, others begin to fall apart. The bond between Hades and Zeus is stretched to its limit, threatening to fracture the peace between their realms. Persephone and Artemis’s friendship hangs by a thread as the goddess of the hunt slowly uncovers the vile truth about her twin, Apollo. A line is being drawn in the heavens, putting everyone’s loyalties into question as all the gods are forced to choose sides.And as the cracks in the foundation of the pantheon spread, something darker and more earth-shattering might soon be released. . . .This edition of Smythe’s original Eisner Award–winning webcomic Lore Olympus features exclusive behind-the-scenes content and brings the Greek pantheon into the modern age in a sharply perceptive and romantic graphic novel.This volume collects episodes 127–152 of the #1 WEBTOON comic Lore Olympus.

Et si Icare, Ariane, Thésée et le Minotaure nous racontaient notre adolescence, ses différents visages ? Le désir de plaire et de se surpasser de Thésée, la révolte orgueilleuse d'Ariane, la sagesse rêveuse d'Icare, la monstruosité du Minotaure qui n'est peut-être que sa singularité, tous ayant en commun un caractère absolu et irréconciliable. Le drame est celui de leur affranchissement impossible, d'une libération des pères et des rois (Minos, Égée, Dédale) qui n'aboutit pas, mais dont l'échec éclaire, délivrant une leçon d'espérance.

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Japan's rich tapestry of mythology is both profound and enchanting, weaving tales of gods, spirits, and legends that have shaped its culture for millennia. In Whispers of the Kami, readers are granted an intimate passage into this mystical realm, where the line between the tangible and ethereal blurs, and stories take on lives of their own.Journey through ancient forests where spirits dwell, traverse the celestial realms of powerful deities, and wander the lands where history and myth entwine. Through captivating narratives, this book unveils the intricate beliefs, rituals, and customs associated with the Kami and other ethereal beings. Each page is an invitation to delve deeper into Japan's spiritual heart, unlocking insights into its timeless legends and their influence on art, literature, and daily life.Authored with a reverence for the sacred, Whispers of the Kami is more than a mere collection of tales. It's an immersive experience, painting a vivid picture of Japan's mythological landscape. Readers will come to understand the reverence for nature, the harmonious coexistence of life and death, and the profound wisdom embedded in each legend.Whether you're a passionate enthusiast of Japanese culture or a curious soul seeking to understand the spiritual essence of a unique civilization, this guide offers a transformative journey, one where legends come alive, and the whispers of the Kami beckon.

Das Regenbogen-Archipel mit seinen bunten Inseln lag jahrelang in einem politisch-gesellschaftlich, friedlichen Schlummerschlaf. Plötzlich fällt eine neue Krankheit über die Bewohner her und versetzt sie in Schrecken und Panik: die Zackenwurm-Infektion! Sie breitet sich rasend schnell über das gesamte Archipel aus und zwingt King Liar und andere Regenten zu drastischen und unpopulären Maßnahmen. Macht er alles richtig? Bekommt er die Herausforderung in den Griff?

"The time of the angels may have passed for now, but they will return." The Archangel Michael defeated the Devil in Helston and cast him into Hell forever. This legend is retold every spring at Helston's Flora Day. But the legend is about to become a reality.Underground in the rocks and sea-caves of Cornwall, Lucifer is stirring. Soon he will wake and break free. And this time he will prevail against his old adversary Michael.Verity is entranced by a beautiful stranger she meets on the cliffs. The young man cannot tell her who he is or where he is from. Unbeknown to her, Lucifer is bringing her under his spell. Verity's friends fall away from her, frightened by her obsession, and she finds herself alone when a cosmic battle is fought in the skies of Cornwall.The future of all mankind is at stake.

b>This keepsake edition features 100 of Aesop's most enduring fables, complete with expressive illustrations by famed artist Eric Carle. These tales, passed down for thousands of years, entertain while they impart lessons and reflect the truths of daily life. Aesop's treasured fables continue to engage and delight both children and adults. - Hardcover gift edition with dust jacket.- Gold-gilded page edges.- Premium acid-free archival-quality paper.- Compact volume is designed for both portability and longevity.- A classic for the home or office library.- Book measures 4-1/2'' wide x 7-1/2'' high.- 112 pages.Aesop was a slave and storyteller from ancient Greece. Although the authorship of the fables included here are largely unknown, many are attributed to him, and references to Aesop can be found in the work of other writers from that period. Regardless, it is in part their connection to Aesop that makes these fables so enduring: These are the stories humankind has been telling since antiquity. Illustrator Eric Carle (1929-2021) was an award-winning American artist and designer known for his children's book illustrations, especially his colorful collage illustrations made from hand-painted paper.