Goddess Myths

Durga, as this powerful warrior-goddess is known, has nine special forms - each one unique, not just a clone. Shailaputri, Brahmacharini and Chandraghanta, Kushmanda and Skandamata, Katyayani and Kaalratri, Maha Gauri and Siddhidatri... They are the Nava Durga, worshipped during Navaratri, the festival of nine nights and nine days that's celebrated across India and the world in myriad ways to praise the goddesses and their glory. This is their story!

Welkom in de rijke en betoverende wereld van Afrikaanse mythologie, waarin de hemel en aarde doordrongen zijn van goddelijke krachten, heldhaftige avonturen en tijdloze verhalen die generatie na generatie worden doorgegeven. Dit boek neemt je mee op een reis door de diverse culturen van Afrika, waar goden en godinnen, mythische wezens en legendarische helden een diepgaande invloed hebben gehad op het weefsel van het dagelijkse leven.

When Nancy and her family arrive in Kona, Hawaii, they are desperate for a fresh start. Nancy's husband has cheated on her, they sleep in separate bedrooms, and their twin sons have been acting out, setting off illegal fireworks. But Hawaii is paradise: They plant an orange tree in the yard, they share a bed once again, and Nancy resolves to make a happy life for herself. She starts taking a yoga class, and there she meets Ana, the charismatic teacher. Ana has short, black hair, a warm smile, and a hard-won wisdom that resonates deeply within Nancy.

A USA Today Recommended Read The last thing Rebecca Massee expects on her wedding day is to go from jilted kindergarten teacher to Amazonian Earth warrior. But when she causes an earthquake after her groom says "I don't," she discovers that not only does she possess incredible powers, she is one of four lost chosen sisters who must fight to keep humanity safe from rogue gods and demons. Luckily she has help: ruggedly handsome Scottish warrior Artair MacKay, her protector and teacher. An immortal, Artair has trained countless warriors for more than four hundred years. He understands ...

Have you ever wondered why the ancient Egyptians made mummies, why they built the gigantic pyramids, or what they believed in? All these questions and more will be answered in this incredible audiobook on Egyptian mythology. Become an ancient Egyptian myth buster and find out which legends about ancient Egypt are pure fiction!

En este libro, se le enseñará acerca de algunos de los dioses y diosas egipcios más prestigiosos que fueron adorados hace mucho tiempo. Después de algunos recursos educativos e información sobre ellos, nos sumergimos en algunas de las historias más intrigantes que la antigua cultura egipcia pudo reunir, como Isis y los siete escorpiones, el campesino y el trabajador, la gran reina Hatshepsut y la princesa de Bekhten . Estos mitos despertarán la imaginación y te dejarán maravillado y asombrado.

Discover the single most important lifestyle factor for increasing your happiness, health, and longevity that has nothing to do with diet, exercise, or not smoking. In her engaging “girlfriend, let’s get real” style, international best-selling author Yvonne Aileen presents the latest breakthroughs in anti-aging and longevity by cancer researchers, nutritionists, wellness practitioners, environmental scientists, toxicologists, the National Institute of Health, the Centers for Disease Control, the World Health Organization, the Mayo Clinic, Harvard, and MIT.

A beautifully read audio treasury featuring an array of incredible stories, this is the ultimate collection of Greek Myths for mythology lovers of all ages. Orpheus and Eurydice, Persephone, Theseus and the Minotaur, The Golden Fleece, Perseus and Arachne... All the best-known Greek Myths are here, alongside extracts from The Iliad and The Odyssey.

Dungeon diving around the continent, Terrence and his team will face their greatest challenge yet as the Goddess makes herself known. Earned strength and new Skills between them, will their collective power be enough to meet Her will? Elsewhere, the war rages between kingdoms Prost and Tamber, with the King getting weaker by the day. Tom has seen enough death as he strikes his way through the enemy, eager for it all to end.

Whether it's the adventures of Greek gods and goddesses or Norse trickster tales, we all love to hear a good story. Best-selling author Kenneth C. Davis gives readers a taste of these enchanting myths and the diverse people who tell them. In his trademark question-and-answer style peppered with entertaining sidebars and quotes, he also shows how almost every civilization's mythology shares common themes.

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.

Prequel to the series. Who is the Dark Lord and what are the foundations of his vile ambitions? Read on dear reader and be amazed . . . Long before the Hare ... Long before the Age of Heroes ... Long before the Goddess of the Temple ... There lived dragons, elves, witches and giants ... Legend has it that the dragons and the giants helped build Durundal, using their great strength to lift and carry and wrestle the enormous blocks into place. These same legends also say that the elves contributed their magic to the city, with underground passages to the Elven World. Legend also has it that ...

In this spellbinding new collection, Charlotte Higgins reinterprets some of the most enduring stories of all time. Here are myths of the creation, of Heracles and Theseus and Perseus, the Trojan war and its origins and aftermaths, tales of Thebes and Argos and Athens. There are stories of love and desire, adventure and magic, destructive gods, helpless humans, fantastical creatures, resourceful witches and the origins of birds and animals.

We gaan nu de prachtige wereld in van de Germaanse mythologie, waar goden de hemel bewonen, mythische wezens ronddwalen en epische verhalen de essentie van het bestaan vormgeven. Deze verzameling van goden, godinnen, verhalen, mythen en sagen uit de Germaanse streken neemt je mee op een reis door de tijd, terug naar de wortels van een rijke en complexe mythologische traditie.

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.

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Delve into a world of strange creatures, magical powers, and warring gods in this thrilling compendium of ancient Egyptian myths. With 20 exciting tales alongside fascinating historical information, this is a must-have introduction for young listeners interested in one of the world's great early civilizations. From the creation of the world, to the pharaohs worshipped as gods, this audiobook charts the full sweep of ancient Egyptian mythology, revealing fascinating elements of culture and religion along the way.

Empowering life lessons from myths and monsters. Encounter rebel goddesses, stories of complex love and the mythical might of women as Nikita Gill takes listeners on a magical journey of empowerment. Inspired by ancient Greek mythology, discover the power and glory of the greatest goddesses. From the potent venom of Medusa and transformative sorcery of Circe to the rising up of Athena over Olympus, these are the mothers, warriors, creators, survivors and destroyers that shook the world.

On a flight to New York at the end of her first book tour, up-and-coming writer Agnes Oliver meets Jack Verity, the handsome filmmaker and ex-husband of Geia Stone, a famous actress turned wellness guru, whose popular lifestyle brand Goddess promotes controversial therapies and expensive beauty tools in the name of self-care and inner nourishment. Jack invites Agnes to a party in the Hamptons, where she meets Geia and finds herself welcomed into the guru's inner circle.

Saraswati, the goddess of wisdom, learning, and the arts, inspires creativity and knowledge. This tale captures her significance and her blessings.