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Explore Captivating Native American Myths Three captivating manuscripts in one book: Native American Mythology: Captivating Myths of Indigenous Peoples from North AmericaCherokee Mythology: Captivating Myths and Legends of a Native American TribeChoctaw Mythology: Captivating Myths from the Choctaw and Other Indigenous Peoples from the Southeastern United StatesPart of the history of Indigenous cultures is, of course, their traditions of storytelling. Myths, legends, and folktales all play important roles in explaining how the world came to be the way it is, as well as giving listeners entertainment with humorous or scary stories, or giving them role models to look up to in hero tales. The author of this book has endeavored to provide at least one myth from every major culture group in North America: Arctic, Subarctic, Plateau, Northwest Coast, Great Basin, Great Plains, California, Southwest, Southeast, and Northeast Forest. Of the many different genres of story available, four are chosen for this present volume. The first has to do with the origins of things, either of the world in its entirety or some aspect thereof that was significant to the people who created the story. The other side of creation is death, and so the second section concerns tales of ghosts and monsters, some terrifying, some friendly, some the victims of prank-playing living people. However, out of the acts of destruction wrought by supernatural beings there is often something new created or a change worked that is necessary for the world to function properly. Tricksters and heroes occupy the third and fourth sections of the book, respectively. Coyote is, of course, a favorite trickster character for most North American Indigenous groups, while Raven is important to peoples in the Pacific Northwest and Arctic regions. Beaver is a trickster for the Nez Perce of the Columbia River Plateau, and for the Pomo of California, little Woodrat also lives by his wits. These tricksters are by turns clever, gullible, victor, and victim, but always there is a moral lesson to be learned from the stories of their adventures. The final section of the book presents stories of Indigenous heroes. Many of these heroes are shared by multiple cultures, usually within the same or adjacent culture areas. Some of the topics and myths covered in manuscript 1 of this book include: OriginsGhosts and MonstersTrickster TalesHero TalesAnd much, much more!Some of the topics and myths covered in manuscript 2 of this book include: Why the Possum's Tail is BareKanati and SeluThe Tlanuwa and the UktenaTwo Tales of Snake TransformationsThe Daughter of the SunThe Ball Game of the Birds and AnimalsHow Disease and Medicine Came to BeAnd much more!Some of the topics and myths covered in manuscript 3 of this book include: Choctaw Myths and LegendsLegends from Other Southern TribesSo if you want to learn about Native American Myths, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!

A Fascinating Guide to Understanding the Ancient Greek Religion with Its Gods, Goddesses, Monsters and Mortals The ancient Greeks were explorers in many ways. They traveled to new places, creating colonies in strange lands far from their original homes. They were survivors. They were honorable thieves. They used their cunning to explore the frontiers of philosophy, and they wrested from the chaos of the surrounding wilderness the building blocks of civilization. Though the Greeks were late to the game of writing, what they wrote became an important part of our world's heritage.Greek heroes taught us many lessons, from Homer's poetry about war and a warrior's return home to the tales of Cadmus, Jason, Herakles and even Oedipus. The myths of Greek heroes give us a glimpse beyond the edge of history, into the lives of very real people. How much of their tales are true, we may never know. But this book will present their tales in a new light, hopefully making their experiences a bit more real and perhaps shining a light on what may have really happened behind the distortions of time and generations of misunderstanding. This book is broken into four parts. The first will explore Greek heroes, what they were like and what they accomplished.The second part of the book will tackle Greek religion-the gods and goddesses which establish the backdrop against which Greek legends were formed. In the third part of the book, we take a close look at the myths of Greek monsters. And finally, in the fourth part, we explore the possible meaning behind the literal words of Greek mythology. Early in the written history of ancient Greece, we have the great Athenian lawgiver, Solon. He attempted to tame the unruly beast within the heart of each Greek hero. They were selfish, each and every one of them. But they also had a code of honor that helped them rein in their selfishness. So, we will end the book with Solon, who established laws so unpopular with the wicked that the lawgiver left Athens on an extended vacation so that others would not be able to talk him out of the laws he had handed down. But we will start with the heroes who came before Greek history began. Just some of the topics covered in this book include Greek HeroesHonorable ThievesLegends of PrideLegend of Cadmus, Founder of Thebes, GreeceThe IlliadThe OdysseyMyths of WonderCecrops and DragonsGreek ReligionThe Burdens of Selfishness and HubrisThe Ages of ManMorals of the GodsZeus Giving Birth to a New Kind of ChaosGreek MonstersTyphon and EchidnaPerseus and CetusHerakles and His LaborsGreek Connection to CivilizationFoundations of Greek ThoughtAnd MoreGet your copy of the book now and learn more about Greek mythology

Did you know that the Caucasus region is home to a variety of myths and legends, some ancient, some medieval, and all influenced in some way by interactions with outside cultures? The Caucasus Mountains straddle the isthmus between the Caspian Sea and the Black Sea. The location of the Caucasus region has made it a crossroads for travelers, traders, and invaders from Europe, Asia, and the Middle East alike. Many of the languages spoken in the Caucasus are unique to the region, while others are related to Turkic and Indo-European languages. This region's myths and legends are not as well known to outsiders as the mythologies of places like ancient Greece or ancient Egypt. The Circassian and Armenian genocides took their toll, as did the Soviet occupation, the last of which purged much of the native culture. Nevertheless, much of the mythology and literature of the Caucasus still survives today. In this book, you will get a brief but captivating introduction to some of the fine tales created by the resilient people who call this part of the world their home. Here is just a small fraction of what you'll discover: Tales about the Circassian hero Sosruko and his friend, the blacksmith god TlepshHow Tlepsh went looking for knowledge at the end of the world and met Lady TreeJust-so tales about the origins of earthquakes, thunder, and the Milky WayInfluences from Persian literature on stories from Armenia and GeorgiaA fairy tale about a merciful exiled prince and his clever servantThe adventures of the bold knights Avtandil and Tariel, both brave as lions and desperately in love with their fair ladiesAnd so much more!Scroll up and click the "add to cart" button to read these amazing stories from the Caucasus region!

Do you like stories about gods and spirits, giants and monsters, damsels in distress and clever heroes?All of these can be found in African myth and folklore, which have a vast and varied tapestry of stories from hundreds of cultures, each with its own traditions and values.Sometimes the heroes of these stories are divine beings who come down from heaven to create the world we live in, but sometimes human beings and animals themselves are the ones who see to it that the sun, moon, and stars are put into their proper places.Sometimes the heroes are hapless men who get into more trouble than they can handle, while others find a way out of their predicament by getting help from unlikely sources. Sometimes the heroines find themselves in mortal peril because they are not paying attention and have to be rescued by someone else, while others are forced into their predicaments by external forces that require them to be saved or save themselves.However, whatever the danger and whomever the hero is, all of these stories have the ability to captivate our imaginations and keep us on the edge of our seats.Here are just a few of the amazing characters you will meet in this book: a princess who gets eaten by a monster and then goes on to marry a mysterious prince who is not all he seems to bea young woman who is sacrificed to end a drought but rescued by the young man who loves her dearlya blacksmith who is given an impossible task, and the madman who helps solve the problemthe children who put the sun into the skythe fanged deer whose eyes turned into the starsthe clever lad who saves his uncle from death and outsmarts every enemy he comes acrossthe brave young woman who weaves a magic basket to save herself and her friends from a vicious highwaymanand much, much, more!Scroll up and click the "add to cart" button to enjoy each of these fascinating stories from the world of African myths, legends, and fairy tales!

Explore Captivating Myths of the Norse Gods and Heroes The stories from Norse mythology linger in our culture today. Four days of our week are named after members of the Norse pantheon (Tyr, Woden (Odin), Thor and Frigg). Wagner's Ring Cycle has kept one version of one of the great Norse stories alive in the minds of music lovers. Readers of modern fantasy will find many echoes of the Norse tales as well. Something in these old and puzzling stories still has the power to move and unsettle us and to inspire new acts of creation. This book will give you a brief introduction to some of the best-known myths found in the primary sources. This book includes a glossary of names in the back in case you need help keeping track of a rather large cast of characters. Enjoy your explorations! Within this book, you'll find the following Norse myths and topics covered: The Creation of the WorldsThe Building of AsgardWhy Odin Has One Eye and Tyr Has One HandThe Mead of PoetryLoki the ThiefLove and TroubleThor the BrideThor's Adventures in UtgardOdin the Host and Odin the GuestAndvari's CurseRegin and SigurdSigurd and the DragonThe Marriage of SigurdBrynhild's BetrayalThe Death of SigurdThe Passing of BalderRagnarökGrace Note: The Story of Rolf KrakeGet the book now and learn more about Norse mythology

Do you like stories about kings and queens, spirits and monsters, or tricksters and villains?If so, this book is for you. Containing delightful stories from the Yoruba and other West African peoples, this book presents tales of courage and cunning, virtue and vice, and fortunes found and lost. Some of these stories draw upon actual historical persons and events, while others are purely fictional, but each story has something to delight any reader.Here are just a few of the stories you will find inside this book: How Queen Moremi saved her people from their enemiesWhy King Oranyan's staff still stands in its place todayHow Gassire gave up dreams of a kingdom to become a singer of talesHow a king wanted to know what it was like to be poor and found out the hard wayHow clever commoners outwitted the kings who wanted to kill themHow the Ashanti came to farm yamsHow a baby who was not yet ready to be born defeated the monster SasabonsamHow the wise and clever Kumba saved her village from a man-eating lionHow Kigbo the farmer learned the hard way that it is not wise to play around with spiritsAnd much, much more!Scroll up and click the "add to cart" button to enjoy each of these captivating West African stories!

Mythology Discover the captivating beliefs of the ancient Greeks, Egyptians, and Vikings in this book on Mythology that contains three manuscripts. The first manuscript in this bundle is the bestseller called Greek Mythology: A Captivating Guide to the Ancient Gods, Goddesses, Heroes, and Monsters. Manuscript 1: Greek Mythology: Captivating Stories of the Ancient Gods, Goddesses, Heroes, and Monsters By the time you are finished with this part, you will have a good appreciation for the nature of Greek mythology and the gods, monsters, and heroes which populate it. Just some of the topics covered in this part include: Uranus: Betrayal by CronusCronus: Fear of His ChildrenTitans vs. Olympian GodsOlympian RuleZeus and His LadiesPrometheus and HeraklesAn Unhappy Tale of the UnderworldThe Beauty Contest that Led to the Fall of TroyPoseidon, Metis, Athena and AtlantisKraken and Other MonstersJason, the Argonauts, and Medea's DragonMenelaus, Agamemnon, and the Trojan WarSolon, the Athenian Law Giver300 SpartansSocrates, Plato, and AristotleAlexander the GreatManuscript 2: Egyptian Mythology: Captivating Stories of the Gods, Goddesses, Monsters and Mortals This manuscript is broken into three parts: Fantastic Images-Ancient Egyptian myths and legends as we know them today.Factual History-Covering pre-history through classical antiquity.Unraveling Myth-Looking at Egyptian mythology from a fresh perspective.This part is jam-packed with fascinating facts and stories. For instance, it covers perhaps the most popular of all the Egyptian stories - the myth of Osiris. Pieces of this story have been found throughout Egypt. One of the most appealing aspects of the Osiris myth is the human-like behavior of the gods within the story. Many of the other gods of the Egyptian pantheon were rather emotionless and their stories far less interesting. With the Osiris story, the gods display a broad range of emotions that made them more real to mere mortals. Just some of the questions and topics covered in this manuscript on Egyptian Mythology include: Egypt in ContextCreationFall of HumanityOsiris MythChief Gods of the Egyptian PantheonLesser Known PantheonAncient Egyptian HistoryManuscript 3: Norse Mythology: Captivating Stories of the Gods, Sagas, and Heroes Within this part, you'll find the answers to these questions and more. Just some of the questions and topics covered include: Norse Creation StoryThe Nine RealmsGods and the "Giants" of JötunheimMidgard and the HumansElves, Dwarves, Trolls and ValkyriesOdin, Frigg, Thor, and LokiThe Death of BaldrConflict Between the RealmsEnglish Days of the WeekAnd more!Buy this magnificent mythology book now to learn more about greek mythology, egyptian mythology and norse mythology

Si busca una colección de mitos celtas para cualquier edad, siga leyendo... Gigantes y hadas, magia druídica, actos imposibles realizados por héroes: todos estos son rasgos de los mitos y leyendas celtas. En este libro, descubrirá historias heroicas sobre dioses y diosas, y cuentos épicos de amor y traición, todos llenos de espiritualismo e incluso de humor ocasional. Los mitos celtas cobrarán vida, así que todos los detalles serán más que un montón de meros hechos.Mitología Celta: Mitos celtas fascinantes de dioses, diosas, héroes y criaturas legendarias incluye historias como: Los Hijos de LirLos Hijos de LirCómo Cú Chulainn obtuvo su nombrePwyll, Príncipe de la muerteLa historia de Culhwch y OlwenEl romance de Tristán e Isolda¡Y más!¡Adquiera este libro para aprender más sobre la mitología celta!

If you're looking for a captivating collection of African myths, then keep reading... The continent of Africa is home to fifty-four countries that together harbor over three thousand cultures, each with their own ways of life and each with their own stories. Some of these stories have their origins in the folk beliefs of people native to their particular region, while others were imported from or influenced by cultures from elsewhere who settled in Africa. A great number of African folktales have been transmitted orally from person to person down through the ages, but since the nineteenth century, many stories have been written down and transmitted to audiences beyond the boundaries of the cultures that created them. One important-and tragic-conduit for the transmission of these stories beyond African shores was the European slave trade. Captured Africans who were brought to the Americas and the Caribbean fought to keep alive what they could of their home cultures, and this included their folktale traditions. African folktales come in many different types. Some are myths explaining the origins of things, while others are tales of heroes with supernatural abilities. Animal stories are many and varied, and they usually involve some kind of trickster who uses his wiles to get out of sticky situations and sometimes into them. There are also cautionary tales explaining why it is important to behave well and treat others with respect, while other stories have a style and shape similar to that of a fairy tale. In African Mythology: Captivating Myths of Gods, Goddesses, and Legendary Creatures of Africa, you'll find the following African myths and topics coveredAnimal TricksterssHero TalesCautionary TalesThe Influence of IslaAnd much, much more!So if you want a captivating collection of African myths, click the "add to cart" button!

Captivating Stories about Greek Gods, Goddesses, Heroes, and Monsters It can be challenging to find a comprehensive collection of Greek myths considering the number of versions and translations available. However, look no further as you have found a book that includes many of the most popular Greek myths in an easily accessible format. The purpose of this book is not only to introduce you to Greek mythology but also to captivate your attention and imagination so you can relive the tales of the most fabulous Greek gods, goddesses, heroes, and monsters. Within this book, you'll find the following Greek myths and topics coveredIn The Beginning: The Creation of the World, and the Titan-Olympian WarThe Rulers of OlympusPrometheus and EpimetheusThe Birth of the MusesThe Olympian Gods and GoddessesThe House of Atreus and the Trojan WarOdysseus' Long Way HomeOdysseus' HomecomingAgamemnon's Homecoming and Orestes' ChoiceOedipus and the PropheciesOedipus' ChildrenCupid and PsycheShort TalesAnd Many MoreGet the book now to learn more about Greek mythology

Captivating Stories of the Gods, Sagas, and Heroes This book gives an overview of Norse mythology, telling some of the stories of the gods, giants and other creatures of that lost era before history began. Though the world came to know of the Norse and their legends through Roman interaction about the time of Christ, most of what we came to know were handed down from folk tales gathered by native writers like Snorri Sturluson (c. 1179-1241). This was from a time when the Norse had already been converted to Christianity. Some of what Sturluson wrote was clearly influenced by Christian beliefs of the time. As with all sources, we have to assume at least a little bit of bias was involved. The age of belief in the Norse gods had ended. We can only guess how much of those old beliefs were left out because they may have been incompatible with the new beliefs of Christendom. Sturluson gathered the tales in a work now known as the Prose Edda. Several anonymous writers of the pre-Christian era created poems which have collected in what is now called the Poetic Edda. These pre-date Sturluson's work and thus are far more likely to give us insights into the thinking and attitudes of the early Norse people. Danish scholar Saxo Grammaticus gave us a Latin language version of Danish history, Gesta Danorum, written in the twelfth century. But even earlier, we have more matter-of-fact writing of Roman historian Tacitus in the first century, discussing the tribes of the region they called Germania. As with most stories, it's best to start at the beginning. And as with any story of gods, we start with the Norse version of creation. Within this book, you'll find the answers to these questions and more. Just some of the questions and topics covered include Norse Creation StoryThe Nine RealmsGods and the "Giants" of JötunheimMidgard and the HumansElves, Dwarves, Trolls and ValkyriesOdin, Frigg, Thor, and LokiThe Death of BaldrConflict Between the RealmsEnglish Days of the WeekAnd more! Scroll to the top and select the "Add to Cart" button now to learn more about Norse mythology

Descubra los fascinantes mitos de los dioses y héroes nórdicos Las historias de la mitología nórdica perduran en nuestra cultura actual. El anillo del nibelungo conserva una versión de una de las grandes historias nórdicas viva en la mente de los amantes de la música. Los lectores de la fantasía moderna encontrarán también numerosas similitudes con los cuentos nórdicos. Algo en estas antiguas y desconcertantes historias aún tiene el poder de conmovernos, inquietarnos e inspirar nuevos planes de creación. Este libro le dará una breve introducción a algunos de los mitos más conocidos que se encuentran en las fuentes primarias. Se incluye un glosario de nombres en la parte posterior en caso de que necesite ayuda para seguir el rastro de un amplio abanico de personajes. ¡Disfrute de sus descubrimientos! Este libro cubre los siguientes mitos y temas nórdicos: La creación de los mundosLa construcción de Asgard¿Por qué Odín tiene un ojo y Tyr una mano?El aguamiel de la poesíaLoki el ladrónAmor y conflictoAmor y conflictoLas aventuras de Thor en UtgardOdín el anfitrión y Odín el invitadoOdín el anfitrión y Odín el invitadoRegin y SigfridoSigfrido y el dragónEl matrimonio de SigfridoLa traición de BrunildaLa muerte de SigfridoLa muerte de BalderRagnarökNota final: La historia de Hrólfr Kraki¡Consiga este libro ahora para aprender más sobre la mitología nórdica!

If you're looking for a captivating collection of Aztec myths then keep reading... The Aztecs believed that offerings of human blood and human lives were necessary to the continued running of the universe. Indeed, in Aztec myths the gods themselves make sacrifices of their own blood and even of their entire bodies in order to create a universe humans can live in and, in one story, to create humans themselves; humans therefore must make blood sacrifices in turn to feed the gods and to keep the universe in existence. To the ancient Aztecs, these practices seemed fitting, necessary, and honorable, helping to connect the world of humans to the divine world of the gods, a universe that in Aztec myth took shape in cycles of creation, destruction, and rebirth. Aztec Mythology: Captivating Aztec Myths of Gods, Goddesses, and Legendary Creatures invites you to go on a startling journey to discover stories such as: The Legend of the SunsThe Deeds of MixcoatlThe Origin of Maize and the Creation of PulqueThe Fall of XochiquetzalThe Fate of SoulsHuitzilopochtli and the Founding of TenochtitlanHuemac Plays the Ball GameAnd many more!So if you want a captivating collection of Aztec myths, click the "add to cart" button!

Introducing: A Captivating Guide to the Gods, Sagas and Beliefs The Celts were a people who lived throughout central Europe from about the 500s BC to the AD 700s. In this book, you will discover the various aspects of Celtic beliefs, gods, and sagas gaining a general overall picture of their culture. Their stories will be brought to life so all the details are more than merely a bunch of dry facts. We will enter their world and recreate it in as much detail as possible, from the little bit we know for certain, combined with ancillary facts from the various sciences. With each chapter, you will get a fanciful glimpse into the very personal world of the Celts. Each narrative is there to help you understand the Celtic viewpoint and why their beliefs held such powerful relevance in their society. Just some of the questions and topics covered in this book include: Celtic AnimismUniversal Celtic GodsLocal Irish Celt GodsLocal Gallic Celt GodsCeltic Sagas: The CyclesCeltic Beliefs: Animal and Human SacrificeThe Wicker ManCeltic Beliefs: ReincarnationCeltic Beliefs: MatriarchyAnd much more!Get the book now and learn more about Celtic mythology

Introducing: A Mythology Trilogy From the creator of the Captivating History SeriesThis book includes three captivating manuscripts: Greek Mythology: A Fascinating Guide to Understanding the Ancient Greek Religion with Its Gods, Goddesses, Monsters and MortalsNorse Mythology: A Fascinating Guide to Understanding the Sagas, Gods, Heroes, and Beliefs of the VikingsEgyptian Mythology: A Fascinating Guide to Understanding the Gods, Goddesses, Monsters, and MortalsThe first part of this book will explore Greek heroes, what they were like and what they accomplished. Furthermore, the book will tackle Greek religion-the gods and goddesses which establish the backdrop against which Greek legends were formed. We will also take a close look at the myths of Greek monsters. Here are just some of the topics that the first part of this book will cover: Greek HeroesHonorable ThievesLegends of PrideLegend of Cadmus, Founder of Thebes, GreeceThe IlliadThe OdysseyMyths of WonderCecrops and DragonsGreek ReligionThe Burdens of Selfishness and HubrisThe Ages of ManMorals of the GodsZeus Giving Birth to a New Kind of ChaosGreek MonstersTyphon and EchidnaPerseus and CetusHerakles and His LaborsAnd MoreThe second part of this book is jam-packed with fascinating facts and stories of Norse mythology. For instance, part 2 covers all that you need to know about the nine realms as well as captivating tales of Odin, Thor, Loki, and Ragnarök. Here are just some of the topics that the second part of this book will cover: The Icelandic SagasThe Varangian GuardVikings in AmericaThe Vikings of SicilyNorman Conquest of EnglandBerserkersVanir against the AesirThe Nine RealmsThe Giants and Midgard's HumansLesser Divine BeingsTales of Odin and ThorLoki and RagnarökAnd MoreIn the third part of this book, we will start by looking at the gods and goddesses of Kemet-Ancient Egypt. Then, we will turn our attention to the monsters which likely gave them nightmares and humbled them in their quest to bring order to the world around them. Here are just some of the topics that the third part of this book will cover: Osiris, Isis, Seth, and HorusThe Sun and CreationGods and HumansApep: Great Snake of ChaosSett: God of Desert, Storms, War, Evil, and ChaosImhotep, the 27th Century BC PolymathAkhenaten, the King Who Upended TraditionRamesses the GreatCleopatra, End of an EpochAnd MoreGet the book now so you can enjoy captivating stories of the Gods, Goddesses, Monsters, and Mortals

Introducing: An Asian Mythology Trilogy From the Creator of the Captivating History Series This book includes three captivating manuscripts: Chinese Mythology: A Captivating Guide to Chinese Folklore Including Fairy Tales, Myths, and Legends from Ancient ChinaJapanese Mythology: A Captivating Guide to Japanese Folklore, Myths, Fairy Tales, Yokai, Heroes and HeroinesHindu Mythology: A Captivating Guide to Hindu Myths, Hindu Gods, and Hindu GoddessesThe first part of this book contains an amazing collection of Chinese myths will allow you to enter the Chinese mind so you can gather secrets and wisdom from a proud and respected country. And best of all, the myths are written in an exciting language and has an easy-to-read format that doesn't require you to be a specialist in order to understand. In the first part of this book, you will discover: A Story about Origin of Earth and HumansA Captivating Tale about the Poor Boy Ma Liang and the PaintbrushStories about Natural DisastersLi Tieguai - A Taoist MythSun Wukong - The Monkey KingThe Investiture of the GodsA Story about Three KingdomsModern MythologyAnd much, much more!In the second part of this book, you'll discover captivating stories of mystery, horror, and romance while simultaneously learning about the Japanese culture. Here are just some of the topics and myths that the second part of this book covers: The Creation StoriesThe Myths of OriginsThe Journey to the UnderworldThe Wanderings of Susano-oThe Birth of Amaterasu, Trukuyumi, Susawono, and the Leech-ChildThe Story of the Comb and the CurseAmaterasu and SusanowoThe Contract of Amaterasu and SusawonoStories of the Three Most Evil Yokai of JapanStories of Helpful YokaiMy Lord Bag of RiceThe Story of Urashima TaroThe Tale of the Bamboo Cutter and Kaguya himeThe Legend of Yamato TakeruContemporary Versions of Japanese MythologyAnd more!Within the third part of this book, you'll find the following Hindu myths covered: Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu, and the Beginning of the WorldThe Birth of Lord ShivaSaraswati & Brahma's Fifth HeadShiva Tests ParvatiShiva Snares a WhaleGanesha Loses His HeadGanesha Spills a RiverKubera's PrideGanesha Injures a GoddessGanesha Wins a RaceShiva Skips SuccessRavana's Ten HeadsThe Birth of RamaUrmila's SlumberDeer of DeceptionHanuman's TorchSuvannamachha Steals a BridgeHanuman Moves a MountainThe Final BattleSita's PurityKrishna Steals ButterKrishna Trades for JewelsKrishna Swallows the FlamesAgni Spreads a CurseVayu Humbles the Silk Cotton TreeSavitri Chooses a HusbandSavitri's FidelitySo if you want to learn more about these three Asian mythologies without having to go through boring textbooks, click "add to cart"!

Captivating Stories of the Ancient Gods, Goddesses, Heroes, and Monsters This book on Greek mythology is part of the best-selling series "Norse Mythology - Egyptian Mythology - Greek Mythology." In this ultimate guide on Greek Mythology, you will discover captivating stories of the Ancient Gods, Goddesses, Heroes, and Monsters. By the time you are finished with this book, you will have a good appreciation for the nature of Greek mythology and the gods, monsters, and heroes which populate it. Just some of the topics covered in this book include Uranus: Betrayal by CronusCronus: Fear of His ChildrenTitans vs. Olympian GodsOlympian RuleZeus and His LadiesPrometheus and HeraklesAn Unhappy Tale of the UnderworldThe Beauty Contest that Led to the Fall of TroyPoseidon, Metis, Athena and AtlantisKraken and Other MonstersJason, the Argonauts, and Medea's DragonMenelaus, Agamemnon, and the Trojan WarSolon, the Athenian Law Giver300 SpartansSocrates, Plato, and AristotleAlexander the GreatGreek myth is full of fascinating tales of Titans and Olympian gods. Some of it makes us wonder if there might be some hint of truth behind those stories, no matter how outrageous they may sound. What parts of those stories were merely symbolic and what parts were literal?Buy the book now and learn more about Greek mythology

If you're looking for a captivating collection of Australian myths, then keep reading... With a history reaching back over 40,000 years, Indigenous Australian culture is one of the oldest continually existing cultures in the world. According to DNA tests conducted at the University of Copenhagen, Indigenous Australian people are the descendants of the first migrants to have left the birthplace of humanity in Africa, some 75,000 years ago. Across these many millennia, the Indigenous peoples of Australia have established complex and unique societies that have adapted well to the often harsh conditions of the Australian landscape. Although Indigenous Australian culture tends to be named as though it were a single unit, it is far from monolithic. According to the Australian government's website, at the time of first contact with Europeans, there were some 500 distinct Indigenous nations inhabiting Australia, speaking different languages and following their own religious and cultural practices, with a certain amount of overlap across cultures. As with all human societies, that of the Indigenous Australians is abounding in stories. Stories of how the world came to be the way it is, stories of heroism and perfidy, stories about animals and birds, and stories about love and hate all have parts to play in the wide array of myths, legends, and tales created by Indigenous Australians. Australian Mythology: Captivating Dreamtime Stories of Indigenous Australians invites you to go on a startling journey and discover: Origin storiesMyths of Gods, Heroes, and MonstersAnimal TalesAnd much, much more!So if you want a captivating collection of Australian myths, click the "add to cart" button!

Explore Captivating Myths of Japanese Deities, Yokai, Heroes and Heroines The study of mythology and folklore is a peculiar one to the extent that we are looking into things which are generally regarded as untrue yet critically important to a culture. We are also taking on the study of the "lore of the folk," and this faces us with the question of exactly which folk we are talking about. Japan, of course, is a single nation, but its origins are so old and often so fragmented that unified mythology and folklore can be difficult to point to. Still, in all, there are some key texts, tales, and characters we can focus on which will give us a pretty good sense of Japanese mythology. In this book, you'll discover stories of mystery, horror, and romance while simultaneously learning about the Japanese culture. Within this book, you'll find the following Japanese myths and topics coveredThe Creation StoriesThe Myths of OriginsThe Journey to the UnderworldThe Wanderings of Susano-oThe Birth of Amaterasu, Trukuyumi, Susawono, and the Leech-ChildThe Story of the Comb and the CurseAmaterasu and SusanowoThe Contract of Amaterasu and SusawonoStories of the Three Most Evil Yokai of JapanStories of Helpful YokaiMy Lord Bag of RiceThe Story of Urashima TaroThe Tale of the Bamboo Cutter and Kaguya himeThe Legend of Yamato TakeruContemporary Versions of Japanese MythologyAnd more!Get the book now and learn more about Japanese mythology

You are on the verge of an adventure unlike anything you've ever experiencedThis book provides a unique perspective on world history that you will not find elsewhere. Some of what is written here fly in the face of convention. The reason is quite simple: We don't know everything there is to know about our past. Some of the evidence may remain missing forever. It may have been destroyed long ago. All too often the conquering society rewrote the history concerning those they conquered. New regimes erased the records of earlier rulers of whom they disapproved. Here is a sneak peek of what you'll find in this bookPrehistory: The Mysterious UnknownThe Bible and EgyptMesopotamia: Part of the Fertile CrescentIndus ValleyChina & JapanGreece & Middle EastAmericasCarthage, Rasenna & RomaMiddle AgesRenaissanceAge of ReasonModern AgeAnd more! Behind the writing of this book is the intent to provoke the mind into considering the existence of that undiscovered country called "the unknown." Within that great unknown are things that may shock and dismay the traditionalist. Buy the book now to discover the captivating stories of events that shaped our world history

This book includes two popular manuscripts on Greek mythology: Greek Mythology: A Captivating Guide to the Ancient Gods, Goddesses, Heroes, and MonstersGreek Mythology: A Fascinating Guide to Understanding the Ancient Greek Religion with Its Gods, Goddesses, Monsters and MortalsIntroducing: Captivating Stories of the Ancient Gods, Goddesses, Heroes, and Monsters: The first manuscript on Greek mythology is part of the best-selling series "Norse Mythology - Egyptian Mythology - Greek Mythology." In this ultimate guide on Greek Mythology, you will discover captivating stories of the Ancient Gods, Goddesses, Heroes, and Monsters. Just some of the topics covered in the first part of this book include: Uranus: Betrayal by CronusCronus: Fear of His ChildrenTitans vs. Olympian GodsOlympian RuleZeus and His LadiesPrometheus and HeraklesAn Unhappy Tale of the UnderworldThe Beauty Contest that Led to the Fall of TroyPoseidon, Metis, Athena and AtlantisKraken and Other MonstersJason, the Argonauts, and Medea's DragonMenelaus, Agamemnon, and the Trojan WarSolon, the Athenian Law Giver300 SpartansSocrates, Plato, and AristotleAlexander the GreatGreek myth is full of fascinating tales of Titans and Olympian gods. Some of it makes us wonder if there might be some hint of truth behind those stories, no matter how outrageous they may sound. What parts of those stories were merely symbolic and what parts were literal? Just some of the topics covered in the second part of this book include: Greek HeroesHonorable ThievesLegends of PrideLegend of Cadmus, Founder of Thebes, GreeceThe IlliadThe OdysseyMyths of WonderCecrops and DragonsGreek ReligionThe Burdens of Selfishness and HubrisThe Ages of ManMorals of the GodsZeus Giving Birth to a New Kind of ChaosGreek MonstersTyphon and EchidnaPerseus and CetusHerakles and His LaborsGreek Connection to CivilizationFoundations of Greek ThoughtAnd MoreGet this book now and learn more about Greek mythology

Explore Egyptian Gods It is tempting to see ancient Egyptian religion as something relatively static, with a single pantheon whose nature and activities did not change throughout the three-thousand-year span of the Dynastic Period. However, nothing could be further from the truth. Throughout Egyptian history, we see that gods who had once been favored were set aside or had their roles altered in order to make way for gods whose cults became more popular, while political changes, such as the conquest of Egypt by Alexander the Great, ushered in cultural and religious exchanges that both affected native Egyptian religious practices and also had an impact on the religious beliefs of Greece and Rome. Because the Egyptian pantheon is vast, even if one leaves out the syncretized deities, it is not possible for this volume to present a comprehensive overview of ancient Egyptian religion and myth. Instead, only a select number of deities and concepts are discussed here. Some of these are more well-known deities, while others might not be as familiar to modern readers. However, this book still offers a fascinating glimpse into ancient Egyptian religion and culture and the richness that was life in ancient Egypt. Within this book, you'll find the following the Egyptian gods and topics covered: Amen (Amun, Amon, Ammon)Anubis (Anpu, Inpw)Aten (Aton)Atum (Tum, Tem, Atem, Temu)Bastet (Bast, Boubastis, Pasht)The Book of the Dead and Other Funerary TextsThe Four Sons of HorusGeb (Seb, Keb, Kebb, Gebb)Hapy (Hapi)HathorHorus (Hor, Her, Heru, Har)Imhotep (Imouthes)IsisKhnum (Chnum)Khonsu (Khons, Chons)Maat (Ma'at, Ma'et, Mayet)Nefertem (Nefertum)Neith (Neit)Nephthys (Nebt-het)Nun (Noun, Nu)The Ogdoad of HermopolisOsirisPtahRa (Re, Pre)Serapis (Sarapis, Userhapi)Set (Seth, Sutekh)Sobek (Suchos)ThothAnd more!So if you want to learn about Egyptian gods, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!

Una fascinante guía para entender las sagas, dioses, héroes y creencias de los vikingos Este libro de mitología nórdica es parte de la nueva colección "Mitología griega - Mitología nórdica - Mitología egipcia" escrito por el exitoso autor Matt Clayton. En esta guía esencial sobre mitología nórdica, descubrirá historias fascinantes sobre los dioses, héroes y creencias de los vikingos. El libro se divide en dos partes: Héroes y sagasDioses nórdicosEste libro contiene hechos e historias fascinantes. Por ejemplo, incluye todo lo que necesita saber sobre los nueve reinos, como así también historias fascinantes sobre Odín, Thor, Loki y Ragnarök. Los vikingos de las poesías e historias nórdicas eran un grupo temerario y sus cuentos solían ser trágicos. Algunos de los mitos estaban basados en gente y eventos reales. Estos héroes realizaron cosas fantásticas, algunas incluso documentadas por sus enemigos. Los vikingos nacieron de una época de dificultades. Las historias de sus primeras incursiones datan de los años 790, durante la Edad Media europea. Este fue un período glacial peligroso, ya que el ciclo climático de mil años se convirtió en el más frío que nuestro mundo había experimentado en 7000 años. Sin duda, el punzante frío ayudó a estas personas del norte de Europa a disipar cualquier complacencia que pudieran haber sentido durante la época más cálida del Holoceno medio. La muerte estaba esperando en la puerta, y los débiles y apocados habrían muerto con este cambio climático. Solo los fuertes y astutos podrían sobrevivir. Al igual que sus sagas y héroes, los dioses nórdicos eran un grupo de individuos rudos con un fuerte carácter y debilidades humanas. Algunas de las preguntas y temas incluidos en este libro son: Cómo el cambio climático contribuyó a la personalidad despiadada de los vikingosLas sagas islandesasLa Guardia VaregaLos vikingos en AméricaLos vikingos en SiciliaLa conquista normanda de InglaterraLos BerserkersLos Vanir contra los AesirLos Nueve ReinosLos gigantes de JotunheimDivinidades menoresCuentos de Odín y ThorLoki y RagnarökrY mucho más...D¡Compre este libro ahora para conocer más sobre la mitología nórdica!

Explore Captivating Stories of Gods, Goddesses, Monsters, and Mortals while Learning Fascinating Facts about Five Mythologies! This book includes five captivating manuscripts: Greek Mythology: Captivating Stories of the Ancient Gods, Goddesses, Heroes, and MonstersEgyptian Mythology: Captivating Stories of the Gods, Goddesses, Monsters and MortalsNorse Mythology: Captivating Stories of the Gods, Sagas, and HeroesCeltic Mythology: A Captivating Guide to the Gods, Sagas and BeliefsRoman Mythology: A Captivating Guide to Roman Gods, Goddesses, and Mythological CreaturesThe broad arc of the first manuscript takes us from the dim beginnings of creation as seen in the Greek mythology. We move through the birth of Titans, their overthrow by the Olympian gods, the gods' dealings with mortals like Paris of Troy, Jason and the Golden Fleece, the Trojan War, and into historical times. Here are just some of the topics that the first part of this book will cover: Uranus: Betrayal by CronusCronus: Fear of His ChildrenTitans vs. Olympian GodsOlympian RuleZeus and His LadiesPrometheus and HeraklesAn Unhappy Tale of the UnderworldThe Beauty Contest that Led to the Fall of TroyPoseidon, Metis, Athena and AtlantisKraken and Other MonstersJason, the Argonauts, and Medea's DragonMenelaus, Agamemnon, and the Trojan WarSolon, the Athenian Law Giver300 SpartansSocrates, Plato, and AristotleAlexander the GreatThe second part is full of fascinating facts and stories. For instance, it covers perhaps the most popular of all the Egyptian stories - the myth of Osiris. Here are just some of the topics that the second part of this book will cover: Egypt in ContextCreationFall of HumanityOsiris MythChief Gods of the Egyptian PantheonLesser Known PantheonAncient Egyptian HistoryHere are just some of the topics that the third part of this book will cover: Norse Creation StoryThe Nine RealmsGods and the "Giants" of JötunheimMidgard and the HumansElves, Dwarves, Trolls and ValkyriesOdin, Frigg, Thor, and LokiThe Death of BaldrConflict Between the RealmsEnglish Days of the WeekHere are just some of the topics that the fourth part of this book will cover: Celtic AnimismUniversal Celtic GodsLocal Irish Celt GodsLocal Gallic Celt GodsCeltic Sagas: The CyclesCeltic Beliefs: Animal and Human SacrificeThe Wicker ManCeltic Beliefs: ReincarnationCeltic Beliefs: MatriarchyHere are just some of the topics that the fifth part of this book will cover: The Trojan ConnectionWhat History and an Analysis of Myth Tell UsFounding of RomePurely Roman GodsThe Creatures of Roman MythologyBorrowings from EtruriaInfluence of the Greek PantheonGreek Creatures Adopted by the RomansCeltic PotpourriRoman Conquests of the CeltsTruth Behind the Roman GodsGet the book now to learn more about these five mythologies!

Disfrute de Fascinantes Historias sobre Dioses, Diosas, Monstruos y Mortales Por lo que sabemos de historia, Egipto, junto con Sumeria, construyeron los cimientos de la civilización. El Creciente Fértil, que se extendía del Valle del Nilo hasta los ríos gemelos de Mesopotamia, nos ofrecieron la primera visión del hombre organizado. Pero... ¿cómo se organizaba? En primer lugar, la escritura surgió en ambos lugares: los jeroglíficos en Egipto y la escritura cuneiforme en Sumeria. Todavía existe cierto debate sobre cuál fue la primera. En este libro, comenzaremos observando a los Dioses y Diosas de Kemet, el antiguo Egipto. Más adelante, dedicaremos nuestra atención a los monstruos que probablemente les dieron pesadillas y les hicieron sufrir en sus esfuerzos por poner en orden el mundo que les rodeaba. Por último, echaremos un vistazo a los mortales que dieron forma a su civilización e hicieron de Egipto la base de nuestra propia historia. Aunque el Egipto actual solo sea una nación del tercer mundo que se enfrenta al terrorismo y a la pobreza, su legado continúa siendo vital para entender quiénes somos como especie. Algunas de las historias incluidas en este libro son: Osiris, Isis, Set y HorusEl Sol y la CreaciónDioses y HumanosApep, la Gran Serpiente del CaosSet: Dios del Desierto, las Tormentas, la Guerra, el Mal y el CaosImhotep, el Sabio del Siglo XXVII AECAkenatón, el Rey que Cambió la Tradición DrásticamenteRamsés el GrandeCleopatra, el Fin de una ÉpocaY mucho más¡Consiga este libro ahora para saber más sobre la mitología egipcia!

Tres manuscritos en un libro Mitología griega: Una guía fascinante para entender la antigua religión griega con sus dioses, diosas, monstruos y mortalesMitología nórdica: Una fascinante guía para entender las sagas, dioses, héroes y creencias de los vikingosMitología Egipcia: Una Guía Fascinante para Entender a los Dioses, Diosas, Monstruos y MortalesAlgunos de los temas y preguntas cubiertos en la primera parte de este libro incluyen: Héroes griegosLadrones honorablesLeyendas de orgulloLeyenda de Cadmo, Fundador de Tebas, GreciaLa IlíadaLa OdiseaMitos asombrososCécrope y los dragonesReligión GriegaLas cargas del egoísmo y la arroganciaLas edades del hombreLa moral de los DiosesZeus creando un nuevo tipo de caosMonstruos griegosTifón y EquidnaPerseo y CetusHeracles y sus trabajosLa conexión griega con la civilizaciónFundamentos del pensamiento griegoY másAlgunos de los temas y preguntas cubiertos en la segunda parte de este libro incluyen: Cómo el cambio climático contribuyó a la personalidad despiadada de los vikingosLas sagas islandesasLa Guardia VaregaLos vikingos en AméricaLos vikingos en SiciliaLa conquista normanda de InglaterraLos BerserkersLos Vanir contra los AesirLos Nueve ReinosLos gigantes de JotunheimDivinidades menoresCuentos de Odín y ThorLoki y RagnarökrY mucho más...Algunos de los temas y preguntas cubiertos en la tercera parte de este libro incluyen: Osiris, Isis, Set y HorusEl Sol y la CreaciónDioses y HumanosApep, la Gran Serpiente del CaosSet: Dios del Desierto, las Tormentas, la Guerra, el Mal y el CaosImhotep, el Sabio del Siglo XXVII AECAkenatón, el Rey que Cambió la Tradición DrásticamenteRamsés el GrandeCleopatra, el Fin de una ÉpocaY mucho más¡Consiga este libro ahora para saber más sobre la Mitología!

Explore Captivating Hindu Myths of Hindu Gods and Goddesses The stories in Hindu myth stem from traditions within Hinduism, drawing on stories from ancient texts, like the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. Keep in mind that because different versions of Hinduism inspire different people, many different versions of the stories float through the jungle and over the stones of temples and traditions. The stories in this volume are my version, though I've stuck as closely to the original myths and legends as imagination allows. At the end of this book, you'll find a short bibliography for further research and reading. Within this book, you'll find the following Hindu myths coveredLord Brahma, Lord Vishnu, and the Beginning of the WorldThe Birth of Lord ShivaSaraswati & Brahma's Fifth HeadShiva Tests ParvatiShiva Snares a WhaleGanesha Loses His HeadGanesha Spills a RiverKubera's PrideGanesha Injures a GoddessGanesha Wins a RaceShiva Skips SuccessRavana's Ten HeadsThe Birth of RamaUrmila's SlumberDeer of DeceptionHanuman's TorchSuvannamachha Steals a BridgeHanuman Moves a MountainThe Final BattleSita's PurityKrishna Steals ButterKrishna Trades for JewelsKrishna Swallows the FlamesAgni Spreads a CurseVayu Humbles the Silk Cotton TreeSavitri Chooses a HusbandSavitri's FidelityAnd more!Get the book now and learn more about Hindu mythology

A Captivating Collection of the Most Popular Egyptian Myths It can be challenging to find a comprehensive and engaging collection of Egyptian myths considering the number of versions and translations available. However, look no further as you have found a captivating book that includes many of the most popular Egyptian myths in an easy-to-read format. This book is divided into four parts. The first, titled "Cosmological Narratives," contains myths concerning the creation of the world and how the ancient Egyptians understood the structure of the Underworld and the passage to the afterlife. "Myths of the Gods" contains the great myths of the gods Ra, Isis, Osiris, Horus, and Set. The third section contains two political myths, the tale of the birth of Hatshepsut and "The Tale of the Famine," both of which are stories created by rulers to consolidate their power by claiming divine intervention and favor. Other stories, similar to what we today would call fairy tales, make up the last section of the book, and are full of magical wonders, animals that speak, and gods who reveal themselves to human beings and take an active role in their affairs. In this book, you'll find the following Egyptian myths and topics coveredCreation MythsThe Birth of OsirisThe Tale of Isis and OsirisThe Lament of Isis and NephthysThe Battle of Horus and SetThe Birth of Queen HatshepsutThe Tale of the FamineThe Shipwrecked SailorThe Two BrothersThe Princess and the DemonThe Taking of JoppaTwo Tales of Setne KhamwasBecause the Egyptian pantheon was so extensive and fluid, a select glossary is included at the end. The glossary also contains definitions of select terms that are important for understanding some of the concepts in the stories, such as the Egyptian classification of parts of the soul. A brief timeline of ancient Egyptian history also follows the introduction. So what are you waiting for? Get the book now to learn more about Egyptian mythology through captivating stories

Captivating Stories of the Gods, Goddesses, Monsters and Mortals This book on Egyptian mythology is part of the best-selling series "Norse Mythology - Egyptian Mythology - Greek Mythology." In this ultimate guide on Egyptian Mythology, you will discover captivating stories of the Gods, Goddesses, Monsters, and Mortals. In this book, you will also find factual history as well as insightful information regarding Egyptian mythology. This book is broken into two parts: Fantastic Images-Ancient Egyptian myths and legends as we know them today.Factual History-Covering pre-history through classical antiquity.This book is jam-packed with fascinating facts and stories. For instance, it covers perhaps the most popular of all the Egyptian stories - the myth of Osiris. Pieces of this story have been found throughout Egypt. One of the most appealing aspects of the Osiris myth is the human-like behavior of the gods within the story. Many of the other gods of the Egyptian pantheon were rather emotionless and their stories far less interesting. With the Osiris story, the gods display a broad range of emotions that made them more real to mere mortals. Just some of the questions and topics covered in this book include: CreationFall of HumanityOsiris MythChief Gods of the Egyptian PantheonLesser Known PantheonAncient Egyptian HistoryGet the book now and learn more about egyptian mythology