Bøger af Matt Clayton

If you're looking for a captivating collection of Maya Myths then keep reading... From the fantastic exploits of the Hero Twins, to the stories of how the world came to be, to folktales about people, animals, and supernatural beings, Maya myth presents us with a fascinating variety of characters, plots, and imagery. All of these tales, whether from an ancient or more modern source, show us the great richness and beauty of Maya literature. Maya Mythology: Captivating Maya Myths of Gods, Goddesses and Legendary Creatures invites you to go on a startling journey to discover stories such as: Two 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!So if you want a captivating collection of Maya myths, click the "add to cart" button!

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!

Explore Captivating Persian and Caucasus MythsTwo captivating manuscripts in one book:Persian Mythology: Captivating Myths of Gods, Goddesses, Heroes, and Legendary CreaturesTales from the Caucasus: Captivating Myths and Legends from Circassia, Armenia, and GeorgiaThe 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.Some of the topics and myths covered in manuscript 1 of this book include: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!Some of the topics and myths covered in manuscript 2 of this book include: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!So if you want to learn about Persian and Caucasus myths, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!

Have you ever encountered a noblewoman who was so beautiful that every time she walked by a body of water, the divine being who lived there kidnapped her? Or a mole who wanted to marry his beloved daughter to the wind? You will get to meet both of them in this book.Long ago, Korea was divided into the three kingdoms of Koguryo, Silla, and Paekche. Each kingdom had its own culture, myths, and legends. Many of these myths were first written down in a collection called Samguk yusa, or "Memorabilia of the Three Kingdoms," which was compiled by a Buddhist monk named Iryeon in the late thirteenth century.Changes in religious belief across the centuries came to have an important impact on Korean mythology. The earliest religion was a form of shamanism, and the belief in gods and spirits who inhabit animals and mountains come to the fore in several of these tales. Buddhism was introduced in the fourth century, and several Korean myths have Buddhist monks or priests as their protagonists. Confucianism, which gained traction in Korea starting at the end of the fourteenth century, contributed to the concept of filial piety that informs the plots of several of the stories in this volume.Some of these myths involve high-status people such as kings and government officials, or else tell of the activities of divine beings such as heavenly maidens or dragons, while others are amusing tales about the doings of cats and dogs and other animals. Myths such as "The Legend of Tangun" explain how kingdoms were founded, while "Kot''aji and the God of the Western Sea" tell the tale of how the archer Kot''aji saved a dragon and his family from the predations of a malicious demon, while other dragon stories are about people needing to be rescued from their long, scaly hosts who, despite having snatched people away from their families, are largely benignant beings who treat their guests well.Here are just a few of the other amazing things you will encounter in this collection of Korean myths and legends:The story of how King Tongmyong hatched out of an eggThe legend of how the dragon Ch''oyong became a protector against smallpoxA Korean frog prince and a Korean CinderellaA Buddhist monk who is befriended by a spiritThe good brother whom the King of the Swallows rewards for his kindness, and the bad brother who learns a hard lesson about selfishnessWhy cats and dogs are enemiesAnd more!Scroll up and click the "add to cart" button to learn more about Korean myths and legends.

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!

Tres manuscritos en un libroMitología china: Una guía fascinante sobre el folklore chino que incluye cuentos fantásticos, mitos y leyendas de la antigua ChinaMitología japonesa: Una fascinante guía del folclore japonés, mitos, cuentos de hadas, yokai, héroes y heroínasMitología Hindú: Una Guía Fascinante de Mitos Hindúes y de Dioses y Diosas HindúesAlgunos de los temas y preguntas cubiertos en la primera parte de este libro incluyenUna historia sobre el origen de la Tierra y los humanosUn fascinante cuento sobre el pobre Ma Liang y su pincel mágicoHistorias sobre desastres naturalesLi Tieguai: un mito taoístaSun Wukong: el Rey MonoLa investidura de los diosesUna historia sobre los tres reinosMitología modernaY mucho, mucho más.Algunos de los temas y preguntas cubiertos en la segunda parte de este libro incluyen: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!Algunos de los temas y preguntas que se tratan en la tercera parte de este libro incluyen:El Señor Brahma, el Señor Visnú y el Principio del MundoEl Nacimiento del Señor ShivaSarasvati y la Quinta Cabeza de BrahmaShiva Pone a Parvati a PruebaShiva Atrapa a una BallenaGanesha Pierde su CabezaGanesha Vierte un RíoEl Orgullo de KuberaGanesha Hiere a una DiosaGanesha Gana una CarreraShiva Esquiva al ÉxitoLas Diez Cabezas de RavanaEl Nacimiento de RamaEl Sueño de UrmilaEl Ciervo del EngañoLa Antorcha de HanumanSuvannamachha Roba un PuenteHanuman Mueve una MontañaLa Batalla FinalLa Pureza de SitaKrishna Roba MantequillaKrishna Intercambia JoyasKrishna se Traga las LlamasAgni Difunde una MaldiciónVayu Humilla al Árbol del AlgodónSavitri Escoge MaridoLa Fidelidad de Savitri¡Y muchos más!¡Consiga este libro para saber más sobre Mitología asiática!

Si busca una fascinante colección de mitos de los nativos americanos, siga leyendo...Parte de la historia de las culturas indígenas es, por supuesto, sus tradiciones de contar historias. Los mitos, leyendas y cuentos populares juegan un papel importante en la explicación de cómo el mundo llegó a ser como es, así como entretener a los oyentes con historias de humor o de miedo, o darles modelos a seguir con los cuentos de héroes.El autor de este libro se ha esforzado por proporcionar al menos un mito de cada grupo cultural importante de América del Norte: Ártico, Subártico, Meseta, Costa Noroeste, Gran Cuenca, Grandes Llanuras, California, Suroeste, Sureste y Bosque del Noreste.De los muchos géneros diferentes de historias disponibles, se han elegido cuatro para este volumen. El primero tiene que ver con los orígenes de las cosas, ya sea del mundo en su totalidad o de algún aspecto del mismo que fue significativo para la gente que creó la historia.El otro lado de la creación es la muerte, por lo que la segunda sección se refiere a las historias de fantasmas y monstruos, algunas aterradoras, otras amigables, algunas víctimas de bromas de personas vivas. Sin embargo, de los actos de destrucción llevados a cabo por seres sobrenaturales, a menudo hay algo nuevo creado o un cambio que funciona y que es necesario para que el mundo funcione correctamente.Embaucadores y héroes ocupan la tercera y cuarta sección del libro, respectivamente. El coyote es, por supuesto, el personaje favorito de los embaucadores para la mayoría de los grupos indígenas de América del Norte, mientras que el cuervo es importante para los pueblos del noroeste del Pacífico y las regiones árticas. El castor es un embaucador para los nez percés de la meseta del río Columbia, y para los pomo de California, la pequeña rata de madera también vive de su ingenio. Estos embaucadores son a su vez inteligentes, crédulos, vencedores y víctimas, pero siempre hay una lección moral que aprender de las historias de sus aventuras.La última sección del libro presenta historias de héroes indígenas. Muchos de estos héroes son compartidos por múltiples culturas, generalmente dentro de la misma área cultural o en áreas culturales adyacentes.Mitología nativa americana: Mitos fascinantes de los pueblos indígenas de América del Nortele invita a realizar un viaje sorprendente y descubrir los siguientes mitos:OrígenesFantasmas y monstruosCuentos de artimañasCuentos de héroes¡Y mucho, mucho más!¡Adquiera este libro ahora para aprender más sobre la mitología de los nativos americanos!

Descubra Mitos Hindúes Fascinantes sobre Dioses y Diosas HindúesLas historias de la mitología hindú provienen de las tradiciones del hinduismo y se basan en historias procedentes de textos antiguos como el Ramayana y el Mahabharata. Conviene tener este hecho en cuenta, ya que hay diferentes versiones del hinduismo que inspiran a personas diferentes, muchas y muy diversas versiones de las historias que circulan a través de la jungla y aparecen en las piedras de los templos y las tradiciones. Las historias incluidas en este volumen son mi propia versión, aunque me he ceñido a los mitos y leyendas originales tanto como la imaginación me ha permitido. Al final de este libro, encontrará una breve bibliografía para continuar investigando y leyendo sobre el tema.En este libro, encontrará versiones los siguientes mitos hindúes:El Señor Brahma, el Señor Visnú y el Principio del MundoEl Nacimiento del Señor ShivaSarasvati y la Quinta Cabeza de BrahmaShiva Pone a Parvati a PruebaShiva Atrapa a una BallenaGanesha Pierde su CabezaGanesha Vierte un RíoEl Orgullo de KuberaGanesha Hiere a una DiosaGanesha Gana una CarreraShiva Esquiva al ÉxitoLas Diez Cabezas de RavanaEl Nacimiento de RamaEl Sueño de UrmilaEl Ciervo del EngañoLa Antorcha de HanumanSuvannamachha Roba un PuenteHanuman Mueve una MontañaLa Batalla FinalLa Pureza de SitaKrishna Roba MantequillaKrishna Intercambia JoyasKrishna se Traga las LlamasAgni Difunde una MaldiciónVayu Humilla al Árbol del AlgodónSavitri Escoge MaridoLa Fidelidad de Savitri¡Y muchos más!¡Consiga este libro para saber más sobre mitología hindú!