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Explore Captivating Myths of the Greek Gods and Heroes Although the Greek gods and goddesses were powerful immortal beings, they were in many ways still very like the humans who worshiped them. The gods and goddesses are stricken with jealousy; they fall in love; they get angry when they feel slighted, and bestow gifts when they are honored. Likewise, the heroes are larger than life: they're stronger, faster, and more skilled than ordinary mortals, but they are still subject to pain, illness, and death. This book on Greek mythology will take you on a captivating journey so you can experience the enjoyment of the entertaining stories while also learning about the Greek myths that lie at the roots of Western language, culture, and civilization. Within this book, you'll find the following Greek myths and topics coveredThe Creation of the TitansThe Birth of the Olympians and the Downfall of the TitansPrometheus and EpimetheusThe Birth of the MusesThe Olympian Gods and GoddessesHera, Queen of the GodsHermes, Trickster, and Messenger of the GodsGrey-Eyed Athena, Goddess of Wisdom and StrategyHephaestus, God of Fire and SmithcraftArtemis, Virgin Goddess of the HuntApollo, God of Music and HealingDionysus, God of Wine and Ritual MadnessAres, God of War, and Aphrodite, Goddess of LoveThe Story of Demeter and PersephoneDemigods, Heroes, and MonstersThe Story of PerseusHeraclesTheseus and the MinotaurGet the book now and learn more about Greek mythology

If you're looking for a collection of Chinese myths that speaks to all ages and want to get insights into the Chinese culture without reading a college textbook, then keep reading... Most Americans know about Greek, Roman and Egyptian mythology. But folk stories from ancient China give different viewpoints and a deeper understanding of society's roots. It can be challenging for Americans to find a comprehensive collection of Chinese myths considering that there are several versions and translations available. How many of these Americans miss out supernatural Chinese tales that could educate and excite them...without even realizing? Could you be one of them? You see, most readers make the same mistakes - they either can't find a good collection of Chinese myths, or they only find dull textbooks. You may even fall asleep while reading them. But now, you have the opportunity to go on a remarkable journey that will spark your imagination. Introducing... Chinese Mythology: A Captivating Guide to Chinese Folklore Including Fairy Tales, Myths, and Legends from Ancient China. This 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, this new book is 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 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!So if you want a collection of powerful Chinese myths that can cause some people to scream for more as oppose to falling asleep, click the "Add to Cart" button!

Explore Captivating African Mythology and Egyptian Gods Two captivating manuscripts in one book: African Mythology: Captivating Myths of Gods, Goddesses, and Legendary Creatures of AfricaEgyptian Gods: A Captivating Guide to Atum, Horus, Seth, Isis, Anubis, Ra, Thoth, Sekhmet, Geb, Hathor and Other Gods and Goddesses of Ancient EgyptThe 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. Some of the topics covered in manuscript 1 of this book include: Animal TricksterssHero TalesCautionary TalesThe Influence of IslaAnd much, much more!Some of the topics covered in manuscript 2 of this book include: 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 African Mythology and Egyptian Gods, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!

If you want a huge collection of the best myths and discover captivating stories of gods, goddesses, monsters and mortals, then keep reading... This book includes five captivating manuscripts: Greek Mythology: A Captivating Introduction to Greek Myths of Greek Gods, Goddesses, Heroes, and MonstersNorse Mythology: A Captivating Guide to Norse Folklore Including Fairy Tales, Legends, Sagas and Myths of the Norse Gods and HeroesEgyptian Mythology: Captivating Egyptian Myths of Egyptian Gods, Goddesses, and Legendary CreaturesCeltic Mythology: Captivating Celtic Myths of Celtic Gods, Goddesses, Heroes and Legendary CreaturesRoman Mythology Captivating Roman Myths of Roman Gods, Goddesses, Heroes and Mythological CreaturesIn the first part of 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 MoreIn the second part of this book, you'll find the following Norse myths and topics coveredThe 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 KrakeIn the third part of 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 KhamwasIn the fourth part of this book, you'll find the following Celtic myths and topics coveredThe Children of LirThe Birth of CuchulainnHow Cuchulainn Got His NamePwyll, Prince of DyfedThe Story of Culhwch and OlwenThe Romance of Tristan and IseultAnd more!In the fifth part of this book, you'll find the following Roman myths and topics coveredThe Wanderings of AeneasThe Story of the Founding of RomeThe Rape of LucretiaHercules and the Giant of LatiumThe Quest for the Golden FleeceThe Creation of the WorldAnd many more!So if you want to learn more about these five mythologies, click "Add to Cart"!

Enjoy Captivating Stories of the Gods, Goddesses, Monsters, and Mortals From what we know of history, Egypt, along with Sumer, were the foundations of civilization. The Fertile Crescent, which stretched from the Nile Valley to the twin rivers in Mesopotamia, gave us our earliest glimpse of organized man. But organized how? For one, both locations gave us writing-hieroglyphics in Egypt and cuneiform in Sumer. There is still some debate about who was first. In 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.Finally, we will look at the mortals which shaped their civilization and made Egypt the bedrock of our own history. Though Egypt today is only a third-world nation, struggling with terrorism and poverty, their heritage remains vital to the understanding of who we are as a species. Just some of the topics covered in this book include: 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 Much MoreGet the book now and learn more about Egyptian Mythology

Explore Captivating Stories of Greek and Roman Gods, Goddesses and Monsters in this Ultimate Guide to Classical Mythology This book includes two captivating manuscripts: Greek Mythology: Captivating Greek Myths of Greek Gods, Goddesses, Monsters and HeroesRoman Mythology: A Captivating Guide to Roman Gods, Goddesses, and Mythological CreaturesIn addition to explaining how creation itself began, myths in many cultures have the function of "just-so" stories, explaining various other important things-the invention of fire, why we have weather, the names of plants and birds. Greek and Roman mythology is no different: enfolded in grand stories of gods and heroes are some of the ways the ancient Greeks and Romans understood many of the more common aspects of their world. Although the gods and goddesses were powerful immortal beings, they were in many ways still very like the humans who worshiped them and who created these tales. The gods and goddesses are stricken with jealousy; they fall in love; they get angry when they feel slighted, and bestow gifts when they are honored. Likewise, the heroes are larger than life: they're stronger, faster, and more skilled than ordinary mortals, but they are still subject to pain, illness, and death. Within this book, you'll find the following myths and topics covered The Creation of the TitansThe Birth of the Olympians and the Downfall of the TitansPrometheus and EpimetheusThe Birth of the MusesThe Olympian Gods and GoddessesHera, Queen of the GodsHermes, Trickster, and Messenger of the GodsGrey-Eyed Athena, Goddess of Wisdom and StrategyHephaestus, God of Fire and SmithcraftArtemis, Virgin Goddess of the HuntApollo, God of Music and HealingDionysus, God of Wine and Ritual MadnessAres, God of War, and Aphrodite, Goddess of LoveThe Story of Demeter and PersephoneDemigods, Heroes, and MonstersThe Story of PerseusHeraclesTheseus and the MinotaurThe 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 RomansRoman Conquests of the CeltsTruth Behind the Roman GodsAnd MoreGet the book now and learn more about Classical Mythology

Explore los fascinantes mitos de las deidades japonesas, yokai, héroes y heroínas El estudio de la mitología y el folclore es peculiar en la medida en que investigamos cosas que generalmente se consideran falsas, pero tienen una importancia crítica para una determinada cultura. También asumimos el estudio de la "tradición popular", y esto nos enfrenta a la cuestión de exactamente de qué pueblo estamos hablando. Japón, por supuesto, es una sola nación, pero sus orígenes son tan antiguos y a menudo tan fragmentados que la mitología y el folclore unificados pueden ser difíciles de identificar. Aun así, en total, hay algunos textos clave, cuentos y personajes en los que podemos centrarnos y que nos darán una buena idea de la mitología japonesa. En este libro, descubrirá historias de misterio, horror y romance mientras aprende simultáneamente sobre la cultura japonesa. Dentro de este libro, encontrará los siguientes mitos y temas japoneses: Las historias de la creaciónLos mitos de los orígenesEl viaje al inframundoLas andanzas de Susano-oEl nacimiento de Amaterasu, Trukuyumi, Susawono, y el niño-sanguijuelaLa historia del peine y la maldiciónAmaterasu y SusanowoEl contrato de Amaterasu y SusawonoHistorias de los tres yokai más malvados de JapónHistorias de yokai servicialMi Señor Bolsa de ArrozLa historia de Urashima TaroEl cuento del cortador de bambú y Kaguya himeLa leyenda de Yamato TakeruVersiones contemporáneas de la mitología japonesa¡Y más!¡Adquiera este libro ahora para aprender más sobre la mitología japonesa!

A Fascinating Guide to Understanding the Sagas, Gods, Heroes, and Beliefs of the Vikings This book on Norse Mythology is part of the new series "Greek Mythology - Norse Mythology - Egyptian Mythology" that is written by the best-selling author Matt Clayton. In this ultimate guide on Norse Mythology, you will discover captivating stories of the Gods, heroes, and beliefs of the Vikings. This book is broken into two parts: Heroes and SagasThe Norse GodsThis book is jam-packed with fascinating facts and stories. For instance, it covers all that you need to know about the nine realms as well as captivating tales of Odin, Thor, Loki, and Ragnarök. The Vikings of Norse poetry and saga were a fearless lot, and their tales were frequently tragic. Some, if not all, of the myths were based on real people and real events. These heroes accomplished many fantastic feats, some of them even documented by their enemies. The Vikings were born out of an age of hardship. Tales of their earliest raids come to us from the 790s, during the early European Middle Ages. This was a period of dangerous iciness as the thousand-year climate cycle dipped to the coldest our world had experienced in 7,000 years. No doubt, the punishing cold for these people of Northern Europe helped to dispel any complacency they may have felt during the warmer, mid-Holocene epoch. Death was sitting on their doorstep, and the weak and timid would have died from the change in climate. Only the strong and cunning would survive. Like their sagas and heroes, the Norse gods were also a rough and tumble group of individuals with strong character and human frailties. Just some of the questions and topics covered in this book include: How Climate Change Made The Vikings RuthlessThe Icelandic SagasThe Varangian GuardVikings in AmericaThe Vikings of SicilyNorman Conquest of EnglandBerserkersVanir against the AesirThe Nine RealmsThe Giants of JotunheimLesser Divine BeingsTales of Odin and ThorLoki and RagnarökAnd much more!Buy the book now and learn more about norse mythology

Do you like epic tales that sing the deeds of the world's greatest heroes?If so, you will love this volume of epics from the West African country of Mali. Each is full of battles and derring-do, magic, and prophecies based on historical events. The Epic of Sunjata tells the tale of the great thirteenth-century king of the Mali Empire, Sunjata Keita, who started life as a disabled boy but rose to become one of Mali's greatest warriors and king of a vast empire. The Epic of Bakaridjan Koné, a proud epic in its own right, is but a part of the larger Epic of Bambara Segu, one of the longest African epics, detailing the history of the Segu Empire, which lasted from 1712 to 1861. Like Sunjata, Bakaridjan Koné is a formidable warrior; however, he has no designs on power, preferring only to serve his king with valorous deeds.Here are just a few of the amazing episodes you'll read in these epics: How a hunter prophesied that Sunjata would become the king of a great empire.How Sunjata was disabled at birth but learned to walk and gained superhuman strength.Sunjata's exile from Mali and his growth into manhood.How Sunjata fought and defeated the evil sorcerer-king, Sumanguru Kanté.How a Muslim soothsayer prophesied that Bakaridjan Koné would outshine all of the king's sons and become the greatest warrior of Segu.How Bakaridjan Koné performed the deeds of a hero while he was yet a boy.How Bakaridjan Koné defeated an evil water jinni that even King Da Monzon was afraid to challenge.How Bakaridjan Koné lost his honor and then regained it.How King Da Monzon tried to assassinate Bakaridjan but was foiled by Bakaridjan's son.And much more!Scroll up and click the "add to cart" button to enjoy each of these fascinating West African epics!

You may have studied the ancient Persian Empire in school, but have you ever wondered what kinds of stories the ancient Persians told to themselves and their children? The roots of Persian myth extend back more than five thousand years to the culture of the Aryan people who migrated into Iran from India. Ideas from this ancient culture have enjoyed amazing longevity and are alive even today as part of the Zoroastrian faith, which is still practiced in Iran, India, and several other places around the world. However, Persian myth is more than just sacred writings about divine beings. There are also fantastic tales of kings and queens, of foundling princes who gain their rightful place against all odds, of magical beasts, and the daring adventures of bold heroes who ride out to conquer demons and dragons alike-and who always come home victorious. In this book of captivating myths from the rich culture of ancient Persia, you will encounter: The struggle between the good creator, Ahura Mazda, and the evil destroyer, Angra MainyuThe story of Ahura Mazda's creation of the world and the Blessed Immortals who guard it and keep it in existenceHow Yima the good shepherd enlarged the world to make room for all its creatures and then saved it from an apocalyptic winterThe victory of the prophet Zarathustra over the demons sent to kill himThe story of Kuyamars, the very first Persian king, and his grandson Hushang, who discovered fireThe downfall of King Jamshid the Magnificent, who thought he was as powerful as GodThe evil Prince Zahhak, who had serpents growing out of his shouldersThe fearsome but kindly Simorgh, a mythical giant bird with a lion's headThe great hero Rostam and his faithful stallion, RakhshAnd more!Scroll up and click the "add to cart" button to read these and many more tales from ancient Persia!

If you're looking for a captivating collection of Inca Myths, then keep reading... This book includes four captivating manuscripts: Maya Mythology: Captivating Maya Myths of Gods, Goddesses and Legendary CreaturesAztec Mythology: Captivating Aztec Myths of Gods, Goddesses, and Legendary CreaturesInca Mythology: Captivating Inca Myths of Gods, Goddesses, and Legendary CreaturesCentral American Mythology: Captivating Myths of Gods, Goddesses, and Legendary Creatures of Ancient Mexico and Central AmericaIn the first part of this book, you'll find the following Maya myths and topics coveredTwo Creation MythsThe Downfall of Seven MacawThe Boyhood Deeds of Hunahpu and XbalanqueBallgames in XibalbaThe Deaths and Resurrections of Hunahpu and XbalanqueThe Man Who Became a BuzzardHow the Sun and Moon Became Man and WifeRabbit Gets His DrinkAnd many more!In the second part of this book, you'll find the following Aztec myths and topics coveredThe 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!In the third part of this book, you'll find the following Inca myths and topics coveredStories of the GodsInca Political MythsFive Andean Folktales and an Inca PlayAnd much, much more!In the fourth part of this book, you'll find the following Central American myths and topics coveredOlocupinele Creates the World (Dule/Cuna, Panama)Watakame' and the Great Flood (Wixáritari/Huichol, Mexico)Yomomuli and the Talking Tree (Yoeme/Yaqui, Mexico)How the Sea Was Made (Cabécar, Costa Rica)Mother Scorpion's Country (Miskito, Nicaragua)The Childhood of the Sun and the Moon (qne-a tnya-e/Chatino, Mexico)The Invisible Hunters (Miskito, Nicaragua)The King of the Peccaries (Bribri, Costa Rica)How Opossum Stole Fire (Mazatec, Mexico)Uncle Rabbit and Uncle Tiger (Nicaragua)And much, much more!So if you want to learn more about these four mythologies, click "buy now"!

Fascinantes historias sobre dioses, diosas, héroes y monstruos griegos Puede resultar difícil encontrar una colección completa de mitos griegos, teniendo en cuenta el número de versiones y traducciones disponibles. Sin embargo, no busque más, aquí tiene un libro que incluye muchos de los mitos griegos más populares en un formato de fácil acceso. La intención de este libro no es solo ofrecer una introducción a la mitología griega, sino también captar su atención y hacer volar su imaginación para que pueda revivir las historias de los dioses, diosas, héroes y monstruos griegos más fabulosos. Este libro cubre los siguientes mitos y temas griegos: El comienzo: la creación del mundo y la guerra entre los titanes y los olímpicosLos gobernantes del OlimpoPrometeo y EpimeteoLos dioses y diosas olímpicosLa casa de Atreo y la guerra de TroyaEl largo camino a casa de OdiseoEl regreso de OdiseoEl regreso a casa de Agamenón y la elección de OrestesEdipo y las profecíasLos hijos de EdipoCupido y PsiqueCuentos cortosY muchos más¡Consiga este libro ahora para aprender más sobre la mitología griega!

Explore Captivating Viking Sagas The period between the end of the eighth century CE and the middle of the eleventh is often called the "Viking Age" because this is the period in which Scandinavian people expanded their contacts with the outside world through trade, raiding, exploration, and colonization. This volume presents a version of Ragnar's saga compiled from different modern sources, along with information providing additional historical and documentary context, followed by a discussion of some aspects of modern appropriations and representations of ancient Norse culture. The first section of the book provides historical context for Ragnar's saga through an exploration of daily life in ninth-century Scandinavia and of contemporary Viking culture and history. The text of the saga itself forms the second part of the book, along with notes giving further information about how this version of the saga is presented and about elements within the story that might not be familiar to modern readers. The third section of the book deals with representations of ancient Norse cultures in modern popular media. Within this book, you'll find the following the Viking Sagas and topics coveredThe World of Ragnar LothbrokThe Saga of Ragnar Lothbrok and His SonsRepresentations of Norse Myths and History in Modern MediaThe Clash of History and Drama in the History Channel Television Series VikingsAnd much more!Get the book now and learn more about Viking Sagas!

Si busca una fascinante colección de mitos aztecas, entonces siga leyendo... Los aztecas creían que las ofrendas de sangre y vidas humanas eran necesarias para el continuo funcionamiento del universo. De hecho, en los mitos aztecas los propios dioses hacen sacrificios de su propia sangre e incluso de sus cuerpos enteros para crear un universo en el que los humanos puedan vivir y, en una historia, crear ellos mismos a los humanos; por lo tanto, los humanos deben hacer sacrificios de sangre a su vez para alimentar a los dioses y mantener el universo en existencia. Para los antiguos aztecas, estas prácticas parecían adecuadas, necesarias y honorables, ayudando a conectar el mundo de los humanos con el mundo divino de los dioses, un universo que en el mito azteca tomó forma en ciclos de creación, destrucción y renacimiento. Mitología azteca: Mitos fascinantes aztecas de los dioses, diosas y criaturas legendarias le invita a realizar un viaje sorprendente para descubrir historias como: La Leyenda de los SolesLas escrituras de MixcóatlEl origen del maíz y la creación del pulqueLa caída de XochiquétzalEl destino de las almasHuitzilopochtli y la fundación de TenochtitlanHuemac juega el juego de pelota¡Y muchos más!¡Obtenga este libro ahora para aprender más sobre la mitología azteca!

Explore Captivating Choctaw Myths Many southeast peoples speak languages in the Muskogean language family, and many myths and tales also have versions that are shared among tribes. Rabbit is a trickster hero in all of these cultures, while other animals common to the region, such as turkeys and alligators, make appearances as well. Thunder beings appear in tales from both the Choctaw and Natchez peoples-only the Choctaw story is presented in this volume-while the owl acts as a villain in stories from both the Choctaw and the Caddo. The first part of this book contains Choctaw myths and legends. In this section are stories that explain Choctaw beliefs about the origin and structure of the universe and the origin of corn, an important staple food. The alligator appears here not as a villain but as a grateful recipient of human aid, while the owl is a murderous old woman. Adventurers seek new places in the Choctaw migration legend and in the story of Tashka and Walo, two boys who journey to the home of the Sun. The second half of the book comprises stories from six other southeastern tribes: the Seminole, Natchez, Alabama, Creek, Caddo, and Chitimacha. Animal characters such as Alligator, Rabbit, and Owl play roles here, too, the first in a just-so story about the shape of the alligator's snout, the second in his usual guise as a wily trickster, and the third as a devious man who dupes two ambitious girls into becoming his wives. Journeys to the sky country are represented by the tale of the sky maidens who come down to Earth to play ball, and in the story of the gifts of Kutnahin, a solar deity of the Chitimacha people. Within this book, you'll find the following topics covered: Choctaw Myths and LegendsLegends from Other Southern TribesGet the book now and learn more about Choctaw myths!

Si está buscando una colección de mitos romanos apta para todas las edades, siga leyendo... Hazañas de fuerza e ingenio, monstruos, magia, intervenciones divinas y figuras míticas que superan problemas imposibles: todas estas cosas aparecen en este libro. Los mitos romanos que contiene esta colección vuelven a la vida para que sus detalles sean mucho más que un conjunto de datos aburridos. Este libro no solo le ofrece historias fascinantes para su disfrute, sino también conocimientos impresionantes sobre historia. Por ejemplo, la historia del rapto de Lucrecia, un incidente que supuestamente desencadenó la revuelta contra la monarquía romana primigenia y causó el nacimiento de la Primera República, puede haber estado basada en eventos y personajes históricos reales. Mitología romana: Mitos romanos fascinantes de dioses y diosas romanas, héroes y criaturas mitológicas cuenta con historias como las de: Las andanzas de EneasLa historia de la fundación de RomaEl rapto de LucreciaHércules y el gigante del LacioLa búsqueda del Vellocino de OroLa creación del mundo¡Y muchas más!¡Hágase con este libro si quiere saber más sobre mitología romana!

Cuarta manuscritos en un libro Mitología Maya: Fascinantes mitos mayas sobre los dioses, diosas y criaturas legendariasMitología azteca: Mitos fascinantes aztecas de los dioses, diosas y criaturas legendariasMitología Inca: Mitos fascinantes incas sobre los dioses, diosas y criaturas legendariasMitología Centroamericana: Mitos fascinantes sobre dioses, diosas y criaturas legendarias del México antiguo y de CentroaméricaDesde las fantásticas hazañas de los héroes gemelos, a las historias de cómo surgió el mundo, a los cuentos populares sobre personas, animales y seres sobrenaturales, la mitología maya nos presenta una fascinante variedad de personajes, tramas e imágenes. Todos estos cuentos, ya sea de una fuente antigua o más moderna, nos muestran la gran riqueza y belleza de la literatura maya. Algunos de los temas y preguntas cubiertos en la primera parte de este libro incluyenDos mitos de la creaciónLa caída de Siete GuacamayoLas hazañas de la infancia de Hunahpú e IxbalanquéJuegos de pelota en XibalbáLa muerte y resurrección de Hunahpú e IxbalanquéEl hombre que se convirtió en buitreCómo el Sol y la Luna se convirtieron en marido y mujerConejo logra beber¡Y muchos más!Algunos de los temas y preguntas cubiertos en la segunda parte de este libro incluyen: La Leyenda de los SolesLas escrituras de MixcóatlEl origen del maíz y la creación del pulqueLa caída de XochiquétzalEl destino de las almasHuitzilopochtli y la fundación de TenochtitlanHuemac juega el juego de pelota¡Y muchos más!Algunos de los temas y preguntas que se tratan en la tercera parte de este libro incluyen: Historias de los DiosesMitos políticos incasCinco cuentos populares andinos, una obra de teatro inca¡Y mucho, mucho más!Algunos de los temas y preguntas que se tratan en la cuarta parte de este libro incluyen: Olocupinele Crea el Mundo (Dule/cuna, Panamá)Watakame' y la Gran Inundación (Wixáritari/huicholes, México)Yomomuli y el Árbol Parlante (Yoreme/ yaquis, México)Cómo se Creó el Mar (Cabécares, Costa Rica)El País de la Madre Escorpión (Misquitos, Nicaragua)La Infancia de Sol y Luna (qne-a tnya-e/chatinos, México)Los Cazadores Invisibles (Misquitos, Nicaragua)El Rey de los Pecaríes (Bribris, Costa Rica)Cómo el Opossum Robó el Fuego (Mazatecos, México)Tío Conejo y Tío Tigre (Nicaragua)¡Y muchas, muchas más!¡Consiga este libro para saber más sobre Mitología mesoamericana!

Explore Captivating Tales from the Viking Age As the name suggests, the legendary sagas are works of fiction. It is in these sagas that we meet all manner of fantastic creatures, read of the exploits of heroes and villains, and occasionally see the gods peek in to steer events or punish evildoers. The sagas of Icelanders, by contrast, are largely historical works that tell the stories of the families who left continental Scandinavian lands to settle Iceland beginning in the late ninth century. However, these historical sagas are not entirely untouched by the fantastic, since they also occasionally contain episodes that involve magic or the supernatural. This current volume presents three Viking sagas. Two are legendary sagas, while the third is historical. Within this book, you'll find the following Viking Sagas covered: The Saga of King Heidrek the WiseSelections from The Saga of Örvar-OddrThe Voyages to VinlandGet the book now and discover captivating tales from the Viking Age!

If you're looking for a captivating collection of Mesopotamian myths, then keep reading... This book includes two captivating manuscripts: Mesopotamian Mythology: A Captivating Guide to Ancient Near Eastern MythsSumerian Mythology: Captivating Myths of Gods, Goddesses, and Legendary Creatures of Ancient Sumer and Their Importance to the Sumerians In the first part of this book, you'll find the following Mesopotamian myths and topics coveredCreation MythsTales of Gods and GoddessesSelections from the Epic of GilgameshAnd much, much more!In the second part of this book, you'll find the following Sumerian myths and topics coveredTales of Gods and GoddessesTales of Kings and HeroesInanna and the Huluppu TreeEnkidu in the UnderworldGilgamesh and HuwawaGilgamesh and AgaAnd much, much more!So if you want a captivating collection of Mesopotamian myths, click the "add to cart" button!

Explora los Fascinantes Mitos de los Dioses y Héroes Griegos Aunque los dioses y diosas griegos eran seres inmortales y poderosos, estos eran muy similares a los humanos que los adoraban. Los dioses y diosas sufren ataques de celos, se enamoran, se enfadan cuando se sienten engañados, y otorgan bendiciones cuando son honrados. De igual modo, los héroes son de proporciones épicas: su fuerza, velocidad y habilidad los separan de otros mortales; pero, como todos los humanos, sufren de dolores, enfermedades y muerte. Este libro es una ventana al pasado. A través de él podrás disfrutar de historias entretenidas mientras aprendes sobre los mitos griegos. Mitos que subyacen en las raíces de la civilización occidental, marcando su cultura y lenguaje. En este libro, encontrarás los siguientes temas y mitos griegos: La Creación de los TitanesEl Nacimiento de los Dioses y la Caída de los TitanesPrometeo y Epimeteo El Nacimiento de las MusasLos Dioses y Diosas del OlimpoHera, Reina de los DiosesHermes, Bromista, y Mensajero de los DiosesAtenea de los ojos grises, Diosa de la Sabiduría y EstrategiaHefesto, Dios del Fuego y la HerreríaArtemisa, La Diosa Virgen de la CazaApolo, Dios de la Música y la CuraciónDionisio, Dios del Vino y la Locura RitualAres, Dios de la Guerra, y Afrodita, Diosa del AmorLa Historia de Deméter y PerséfoneSemidioses, Héroes, y MonstruosLa Historia de PerseoHeraclesTeseo y el MinotauroAnd more!

Si usted está buscando una colección fascinante de mitos centroamericanos, siga leyendo... México y los países centroamericanos son el hogar de numerosos pueblos indígenas, cada uno de los cuales habla su propia lengua y vive según sus propias costumbres. Estos pueblos diversos tienen una rica tradición en el arte de contar cuentos y transmitir a sus descendientes mitos sobre sus dioses, sobre el trabajo de la creación y sobre los humanos que, para bien o para mal, interactúan con estos seres de otros mundos. El amoroso dios Olocupinele creó el mundo de los cuna de Panamá, mientras que la diosa Nakawe' destruye el mundo de los huicholes de México para reconstruirlo de nuevo. En la historia de "El País de la Madre Escorpión" de los misquitos de Nicaragua, podemos ver cómo ni siquiera la diosa de la tierra de los muertos es incapaz de quebrar el vínculo amoroso entre un marido y una esposa. Las historias que le presentamos en este volumen son un pequeño ejemplo de la abundante variedad de mitos y leyendas existentes en México y en Centroamérica. Sin embargo, nos ofrecen unas perspectivas importantes desde las que observar las maneras en que se ven a sí mismos los pueblos de esta parte del mundo como humanos que tratan de comprender su lugar en un universo más extenso que contiene a seres tanto visibles como invisibles, y como personas que actúan como mejor saben para llevar vidas éticas basadas en el respeto a otros seres humanos como ellos y a las otras criaturas que viven junto a ellos. Mitología Centroamericana: Mitos Fascinantes sobre Dioses, Diosas y Criaturas Legendarias del México Antiguo y de Centroamérica le invita a embarcarse en un viaje deslumbrante y a descubrir los siguientes mitos: Olocupinele Crea el Mundo (Dule/cuna, Panamá)Watakame' y la Gran Inundación (Wixáritari/huicholes, México)Yomomuli y el Árbol Parlante (Yoreme/ yaquis, México)Cómo se Creó el Mar (Cabécares, Costa Rica)El País de la Madre Escorpión (Misquitos, Nicaragua)La Infancia de Sol y Luna (qne-a tnya-e/chatinos, México)Los Cazadores Invisibles (Misquitos, Nicaragua)El Rey de los Pecaríes (Bribris, Costa Rica)Cómo el Opossum Robó el Fuego (Mazatecos, México)Tío Conejo y Tío Tigre (Nicaragua)¡Y muchas, muchas más!¡Consiga este libro para saber más sobre mitología centroamericana!

If you're looking for a collection of Roman myths that speaks to all ages then keep reading... Feats of strength and skill, monsters, magic, divine interventions, and the overcoming of impossible odds by larger-than-life figures all feature in this book. The Roman myths contained in this collection will be brought to life so all the details are more than merely a bunch of dry facts. Not only does this book offer captivating stories for you to enjoy, but it also gives you impressive knowledge about history. For example, the story of the rape of Lucretia, an incident that supposedly sparked the revolt against the early Roman monarchy and led to the development of the early Republic, may have been based on actual historical persons and events. Roman Mythology: Captivating Roman Myths of Roman Gods, Goddesses, Heroes and Mythological Creatures includes stories such as: The Wanderings of AeneasThe Story of the Founding of RomeThe Rape of LucretiaHercules and the Giant of LatiumThe Quest for the Golden FleeceThe Creation of the WorldAnd many more!So if you want a collection of engaging Roman myths that can cause some people to scream for more as oppose to falling asleep, click the "add to cart" button!

Explore Captivating Viking Tales and Sagas Two captivating manuscripts in one book: Viking Sagas: The Captivating Tale of Ragnar Lothbrok, Ivar the Boneless, Lagertha, and More, in Their Historical ContextTales from the Viking Age: Captivating Legendary and Historical SagasThe period between the end of the eighth century CE and the middle of the eleventh is often called the "Viking Age" because this is the period in which Scandinavian people expanded their contacts with the outside world through trade, raiding, exploration, and colonization. The first manuscript of this book presents a version of Ragnar's saga compiled from different modern sources, along with information providing additional historical and documentary context, followed by a discussion of some aspects of modern appropriations and representations of ancient Norse culture. The first section of the first manuscript provides historical context for Ragnar's saga through an exploration of daily life in ninth-century Scandinavia and of contemporary Viking culture and history. The text of the saga itself forms the second part of the first manuscript, along with notes giving further information about how this version of the saga is presented and about elements within the story that might not be familiar to modern readers. The third section of the first manuscript deals with representations of ancient Norse cultures in modern popular media. The second manuscript in this book presents three Viking sagas. Two are legendary sagas, while the third is historical. Some of the topics covered in manuscript 1 of this book include: The World of Ragnar LothbrokThe Saga of Ragnar Lothbrok and His SonsRepresentations of Norse Myths and History in Modern MediaThe Clash of History and Drama in the History Channel Television Series VikingsAnd much more!Some of the topics covered in manuscript 2 of this book include: The Saga of King Heidrek the WiseSelections from The Saga of Örvar-OddrThe Voyages to VinlandScroll up and click the "add to cart" button to discover captivating Viking tales and sagas!

Si está buscando una fascinante colección de mitos mayas, siga leyendo... Desde las fantásticas hazañas de los héroes gemelos, a las historias de cómo surgió el mundo, a los cuentos populares sobre personas, animales y seres sobrenaturales, la mitología maya nos presenta una fascinante variedad de personajes, tramas e imágenes. Todos estos cuentos, ya sea de una fuente antigua o más moderna, nos muestran la gran riqueza y belleza de la literatura maya. Mitología maya: Fascinantes mitos mayas de dioses, diosas y criaturas legendarias le invita a realizar un viaje sorprendente para descubrir historias como: Dos mitos de la creaciónLa caída de Siete GuacamayoLas hazañas de la infancia de Hunahpú e IxbalanquéJuegos de pelota en XibalbáLa muerte y resurrección de Hunahpú e IxbalanquéEl hombre que se convirtió en buitreCómo el Sol y la Luna se convirtieron en marido y mujerConejo logra beber¡Y muchos más!¡Adquiera este libro ahora para aprender más sobre los mitos mayas!

If you're looking for a captivating collection of Inca Myths, then keep reading... The myths of the Inca gods in the first section of the book explain how the world was created and also detail the adventures of various deities as they vie for supremacy or act as tricksters in the worlds of mortals and huacas alike. The second section contains the origin myth of the Inca Empire, which was used to justify Inca political legitimacy. This section also presents other tales involving the mythologized deeds of Inca emperors and their interactions with divine beings. The final section contains a collection of Andean folktales and a prose narrative version of the eighteenth-century drama Apu Ollantay, which may have been based on an ancient Inca tale and which tells the story of the forbidden love between Cosi-Collyur, daughter of the Inca Pachacuti, and the brave warrior Ollantay, whose name also graces the Inca fortress of Ollantay-tambo just north of Cuzco. Inca Mythology: Captivating Inca Myths of Gods, Goddesses, and Legendary Creatures invites you to go on a startling journey and discover: Stories of the GodsInca Political MythsFive Andean Folktales and an Inca PlayAnd much, much more!So if you want a captivating collection of Inca Myths, click the "add to cart" button!

Introducing: Captivating Stories and Facts of Roman Gods, Goddesses, and Mythological Creatures! In this book, you will discover many fascinating aspects of the Roman gods, goddesses, and mythological creatures. Each of the first six chapters begins with a narrative scene which helps bring the legendary and mythical characters to life. In chapter 1, you will find the seeds of legitimacy that Virgil planted regarding the Trojan connection to Rome. In chapter 2, you will learn about the foundation of Rome by the semi-divine, wolf-suckled brothers, Romulus and Remus. This chapter will also explore the myth of Aeneas's son. In chapter 3, you will learn about the gods of Roman origin as well as Roman mythological creatures. Chapter 4 focuses on the Etruscan influence on Roman mythology. The Greek influence on Roman mythology is the topic of chapter 5. In chapter 6, the book will investigate the Celtic influence and see how the gods of the Celts were melded with the Roman pantheon in creative ways. Finally, in chapter 7, you will discover the potential truths behind the Roman gods, goddesses, and creatures. Every myth had a beginning, and in this chapter, we explore some of the possibilities. Just some of the questions and topics covered in this book include: 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 and learn more about Roman mythology

¿Sabía que, según la mitología japonesa, existe un número infinito de kami que habitan cada parte de la naturaleza? La mitología japonesa ofrece una mirada asombrosa sobre el mundo natural. A través de historias de heroicos samuráis, espeluznantes fantasmas vengativos y deidades que ejercen el poder de la naturaleza, junto a otras figuras míticas, se enfatiza la importancia de que los humanos vivan armoniosamente con su entorno. Se dice a menudo que para comprender la cultura y la historia de un país, se necesita simplemente escuchar las historias que cuentan sobre el mundo que los rodea. Al aprender sobre diferentes kami y yokai, al examinar la importancia que el sintoísmo y el budismo han tenido en la creación de mitos, y al leer cuentos populares e historias de fantasmas, uno puede apreciar la sociedad japonesa moderna. Aunque sería imposible reunir todos los diferentes mitos japoneses con todas sus variantes en un solo libro, esta guía introductoria proporciona al lector interesado una bonita, aunque algo modesta, colección de historias para comenzar este fantástico viaje. Algunos de los temas incluidos son: La creación mítica de JapónLos orígenes legendarios de la familia imperial de JapónDatos interesantes sobre los diferentes kami y yokaiLa asombrosa intersección entre el sintoísmo y el budismo en la mitología japonesaEscalofriantes historias de fantasmas japonesesCuentos heroicos sobre un buscador de perlas y un hombre nacido de un melocotónUna historia sobre amantes desventurados que inspiró el festival Tanabata, o festival de las estrellas, que se celebra hasta el día de hoy¡Y mucho más!Obtenga ya este libro para aprender más sobre mitos japoneses.

Una fascinante colección de los mitos egipcios más populares Puede ser difícil encontrar una colección completa y atractiva de mitos egipcios teniendo en cuenta el número de versiones y traducciones disponibles. Sin embargo, no busque más, ya que ha encontrado un libro fascinante que incluye muchos de los mitos egipcios más populares en un formato fácil de leer. Este libro está dividido en cuatro partes. La primera, titulada "Narrativas cosmológicas", contiene mitos sobre la creación del mundo y cómo los antiguos egipcios comprendieron la estructura del inframundo y el paso a la vida después de la muerte."Mitos de los Dioses" contiene los grandes mitos de los dioses Ra, Isis, Osiris, Horus y Set. La tercera sección contiene dos mitos políticos, el cuento del nacimiento de Hatshepsut y "El cuento de la hambruna". Ambas son historias creadas por los gobernantes para consolidar su poder reclamando la intervención y el favor divino. Otras historias, similares a lo que hoy llamaríamos cuentos de hadas, componen la última sección del libro, y están llenas de maravillas mágicas, animales que hablan y dioses que se revelan a los seres humanos y toman un papel activo en sus asuntos. En este libro, encontrará los siguientes mitos y temas egipcios: Mitos de la creaciónEl nacimiento de OsirisLa historia de Isis y OsirisEl lamento de Isis y NeftisLa batalla de Horus y SetEl nacimiento de la reina HatshepsutLa historia de la hambrunaEl náufragoLos dos hermanosLa princesa y el demonioLa toma de Jopeos historias de Setne KhamwasDebido a que el panteón egipcio era tan extenso y fluido, se incluye un selecto glosario al final. El glosario también contiene definiciones de términos selectos que son importantes para comprender algunos de los conceptos de las historias, como la clasificación egipcia de las partes del alma. También encontrará una breve línea de tiempo de la historia del antiguo Egipto tras la introducción.¡Obtenga este libro ahora para aprender más sobre la mitología egipcia!

If you're looking for a captivating collection of Central American myths, then keep reading... Mexico and the Central American states are home to many indigenous peoples, each of whom speaks their own language and lives according to their own customs. These diverse peoples have rich storytelling cultures, passing down myths about gods and the work of creation, and about the humans who for good or ill interact with these otherworldly beings. The loving god Olocupinele creates the world of the Cuna of Panama, while the goddess Nakawe' destroys and then remakes the world of the Huichol of Mexico. In the story "Mother Scorpion Country," from the Miskito of Nicaragua, we learn that even the goddess of the land of the dead cannot break the bond of love between a husband and wife. The stories presented in this volume are but a small sample of the abundant variety of myths and legends from Mexico and Central America. Nevertheless, they give us important glimpses into the ways people from this part of the world see themselves, as humans trying to understand their place within a larger universe containing beings both seen and unseen, and as people doing their best to live ethical lives that respect their fellow humans and the other creatures that live alongside them. Central American Mythology: Captivating Myths of Gods, Goddesses, and Legendary Creatures of Ancient Mexico and Central America invites you to go on a startling journey and discover the following myths: Olocupinele Creates the World (Dule/Cuna, Panama)Watakame' and the Great Flood (Wixáritari/Huichol, Mexico)Yomomuli and the Talking Tree (Yoeme/Yaqui, Mexico)How the Sea Was Made (Cabécar, Costa Rica)Mother Scorpion's Country (Miskito, Nicaragua)The Childhood of the Sun and the Moon (qne-a tnya-e/Chatino, Mexico)The Invisible Hunters (Miskito, Nicaragua)The King of the Peccaries (Bribri, Costa Rica)How Opossum Stole Fire (Mazatec, Mexico)Uncle Rabbit and Uncle Tiger (Nicaragua)And much, much more!So if you want a captivating collection of Central American myths, click the "add to cart" button!

Si está buscando una fascinante colección de mitos incas, siga leyendo... Los mitos de los dioses incaicos en la primera sección del libro explican cómo se creó el mundo y también detallan las aventuras de varias deidades mientras compiten por la supremacía o actúan como embaucadores en los mundos de los mortales y las huacas por igual. La segunda sección contiene el mito del origen del Imperio inca, que fue usado para justificar la legitimidad política inca. Esta sección también presenta otros relatos sobre los actos mitológicos de los emperadores incas y sus interacciones con seres divinos. La última sección contiene una colección de cuentos populares andinos y una versión narrativa en prosa del drama del siglo XVIII Apu Ollantay, que puede haberse basado en un antiguo cuento inca y que cuenta la historia del amor prohibido entre Cosi-Collyur, hija del inca Pachacuti, y el valiente guerrero Ollantay, cuyo nombre también adorna la fortaleza inca de Ollantaytambo, al norte del Cuzco. Mitología Inca: Mitos fascinantes incas sobre los dioses, diosas y criaturas legendarias le invitan a realizar un asombroso viaje y a descubrir: Historias de los DiosesMitos políticos incasCinco cuentos populares andinos, una obra de teatro inca¡Y mucho, mucho más!¡Adquiera este libro ahora para aprender más sobre la mitología inca!