Ancient Legends

An epic story of loss, love and redemption. The Lady Peyton de Fluornoy is as resistant to marriage as Alec is, but she gradually begins to warm to the man who has given up on life. Alec comes to know a lady of spirit, beauty and intelligence. Before their marriage can happen, however, Alec's father is blackmailed by a neighbor who wants Peyton for his own son. Now deeply in love, Alec elopes with Peyton and an entirely new world of danger and passion opens up for them both.

Another adventurous, historical, magical romance from the RITA-nominated author of eighteen award-winning romances She can read every mind . . . except his Gifted with faery blood, Cairenn is blessed and cursed with the ability to read minds, until a naked, half-dead Highland warrior washes up on the shore of her remote island. Challenged by the wall between them, Cairenn nurses him back to life as she tries to pierce his thoughts without succumbing to his charm. For only a fool would fall in love with a man whose world she cannot inhabit, and whose heart she cannot know.... "Lisa Ann Verge...

The monsters of ancient mythology, folklore, and more contemporary urban legend have long captured the popular imagination. While most people in America today relegate monsters to just that - our imaginations - we continue to be fascinated by the unknown. Linda Godfrey is one of the country's leading authorities on modern-day monsters and has interviewed countless eyewitnesses to strange phenomena.

Do you know that Loki gave birth to an eight-legged horse? Or that the Ancient Celts believed that their ancestors are all demigods? Mythology is complicated, unpredictable, and wonderful. In this 4-book Collection, you will be taken through a journey from the beginning of the world all the way to the end of everything in Norse, Sumerian, Celtic, and Mesoamerican Mythology respectively.

If you’re listening to this, then HELLO — it’s very nice to meet you! Now let us tell you what this audiobook is all about… You’re probably thinking, "Wait a second—doesn’t the title already say 'Roman History'?" You’re absolutely right! But it’s not just history — it’s also about Roman mythology, legends, heroes, gods, epic stories, incredible inventions, and the amazing culture of Ancient Rome!

THE LAST STARSHIP Before her sentencing for a murder she did not commit, River Langstrom had been an external station repair technician aboard the space station Danbury. Hovering in a geostationary orbit above what had once been the North American continent, Danbury, a massive spoked wheel, was home for ten thousand colonials, refugees from Earth. Two hundred years earlier, Earth’s atmosphere was rendered toxic in a catastrophic conflict now long forgotten. Despite its many dangers, River found working in the vacuum of space both challenging and exciting, or at least she did before her ...

The only mortal in a family of gods, Medusa is the youngest of the Gorgon sisters. Unlike her siblings, Medusa grows older, experiences change, feels weakness. Her mortal lifespan gives her an urgency that her family will never know.

Discover Ancient Greece and Rome like never before with this compendium that begins with creation myth of Uranus and Gaea and includes descriptions and tales of gods both major and minor, as well as mythical creatures and other divinities. Author and scholar E.M. Berens also details how the people of ancient Greece and Rome worshiped, covering sacred sites and customs, as well as their significance. Berens's seminal work offers something for anyone interested in Greek and Roman mythology, whether they are just beginning to learn or are looking to add to already established knowledge.

#1 New Release in Teen & Young Adult Wizards & Witches Fantasy eBooks March 2025 (U.S.) #1 New Release in Teen & Young Adult Fairy Tales & Folklore March 2025 (UK) International Amazon Best-selling Author Terry Ironwood releases the seventh installment of his eight-volume epic fantasy series. Time is running out as the races prepare for war. The companions continue their quest, yet the landscapes they traverse will test every aspect of their strength and endurance. All while being hunted by the emissaries of evil. In their path stands Darkwood Forest, where no one has entered and returned ...

The epic series continues with shocking revelations, chilling prophecies, and ancient magic for ages 13 to 100+. The companions traverse the Great Plains on their journey to the Wizard’s Guild. Out of food and water, they have no choice but to resupply in the Witch Town of Banfar, known as a haven for the fringes of society. Rife with orphans, outcasts, charlatans, and derelicts. Worse still, underground cults have flourished, awaiting the Unnamed One’s return. As they enter the infamous Lower District, they make a stark realization. The enemy is already there. With Princess Eleanor at ...

Do you know that Egyptians had over 2000 gods and goddesses? To understand how the ancient Egyptians saw the world around them, we begin our journey by exploring their beliefs of how the world and man came to be. Get this audiobook and discover the fascinating world of Egyptian Mythology today!

★A heart-pounding sequel, entwining ancient myths and a relentless quest...★ Lydia del Biondo is catapulted once more into a maelstrom of secrets, symbols, and an ageless enigma. Dear Valued Readers, I hope you are enjoying the journey through The Flower of Life Trilogy. As we delve deeper into this adventure, I wanted to share a crucial aspect of the series with you. Please note that Book 2 and Book 3 are not standalone novels. They are part of a continuous story that began in Book 1. To fully appreciate the depth of the characters and the unfolding of the plot, it's essential to start...

Years have passed since the clash of shieldwalls echoed across the land. The Saxons are now the lords of Britain. And yet the bards still sing of Arthur - 'In our darkest time, when we need him most, shall he come again.' Yet old Beran has no love of bards' songs. Nor of people, unless they are paying him to steal or kill. He is a mercenary, in the employ of the cutthroat Nabor ap Nabor, and he has been ordered to murder a boy fleeing a burning city. No ordinary boy either. No, this boy is the son of King Constantine and the grandson of High King Ambrosius.

The life story of Ramesses II is voluminously recorded and illustrated through documents and inscriptions, and it is even represented physically through his funerary goods and the well-preserved mummified remains of the man himself. But despite the resources available with which to reason about who Ramesses II was and what his impact might have been, there is also a necessary disconnection between him and those who chronicled his story.

Over the last 2,000 years, ambitious men have dreamed of forging vast empires and attaining eternal glory in battle, but of all the conquerors who took steps toward such dreams, none were ever as successful as antiquity's first great conqueror. Alexander the Great (356-323 B.C.) managed to stretch an empire from Greece to Asia's Himalayas at just 30 years old. It took less than 15 years for Alexander to conquer much of the known world.

Is something unknown stalking the vast, untamed wilderness of Russia? Journey beyond familiar Bigfoot tales and delve into the chilling, rarely explored world of the Russian Wildman. "Bigfoot Russia" takes you deep into the heart of Siberia, across the formidable Ural Mountains, and into the most remote corners where ancient legends of elusive, human-like creatures have been whispered for centuries. This meticulously compiled volume unveils a compelling collection of firsthand eyewitness accounts, unsettling encounters, and deep-rooted local folklore surrounding these mysterious beings—...

In the early 20th century, over 3,000 years after her death, Nefertiti became a household name and one of the most famous women of the ancient world. Egyptologists were aware that she was a queen of the New Kingdom Egypt during the later portion of the 18th dynasty, but she was little-known until the presentation of a reconstructed bust depicting her at the Berlin Museum in 1924. Nefertiti means "the beautiful one has come", and if the presented bust is anything to judge by she, was indeed a beautiful woman.

Step into the world of Greek mythology like never before! ⚡ Discover epic tales of gods, titans, monsters, and legendary heroes. 🛡️ Perfect for fans of Percy Jackson, Homer’s epics, and lovers of ancient lore. 📖 Richly detailed, immersive, and accessible to both new readers and mythology enthusiasts. Inside this book you'll find: ✔️ The true story of Medusa (not the villain they told you about) ✔️ Dark secrets of Hades and the Underworld ✔️ Olympus' greatest rivalries and betrayals ✔️ Legendary monsters like Typhon, the Minotaur, and Chimera ✔️ Profiles of ...

A long time ago, in a suburban high school not so far away, a closeted nerd (me) and a closeted soccer star (Hutch) fell in love and planned to make their public debut at prom. Until Hutch bailed at the last minute, leaving me with a broken heart and unworn tuxedo. Tale as old as time, right? I spent the past ten years working to forget Hutch, returning to our old high school to teach and make new memories that could erase ones of him. I thought Hutch was ancient history, off living his professional athlete life.

Serpent goddesses, a hummingbird god, and flying sorcerers—Aztec mythology had it all! Introduce a teen to the fascinating world of Aztec mythology, where gods battled for power, sorcerers flew through the skies, and ancient myths shaped the way people saw the universe. From interesting creation stories to the mysteries of the afterlife, this easy-to-read book unpacks the Aztecs’ extraordinary culture in a way that teens will love. Perfect for curious minds, this book combines thrilling tales with accessible language, making it ideal for teens who are passionate about mythology and ...