World Mythology

In a remote village surrounded by vast forests on the border of Moldova and Ukraine, sisters Liba and Laya have been raised on the honeyed scent of their Mami's babka and the low rumble of their Tati's prayers. But when a troupe of mysterious men arrives, Laya falls under their spell - despite their mother's warning to be wary of strangers. And this is not the only danger lurking in the woods. As dark forces close in on their village, Liba and Laya discover a family secret passed down through generations.

Count yourself lucky (in a Chinese kind of way), because you just bumped into a book of three documents that have been combined to give you the greatest value for your money. These are: Book 1: The sociology and mythology of the Chinese culture has a long, extended history, and the creatures and superpowers in them have often been neglected by western culture. But not for long!

You're going to play whether you want to or not. Vervain thought she was done with the trickster god and his games. Then someone starts stealing the treasures of gods again and she knows the trickster is back. Hoping the game will end as well as it did the last time, the Godhunter deals herself in. But as it continues, the game gets more and more complicated. And more and more deadly. It becomes a question not of will they benefit from the game but will they survive it.

In Mythica Emily Hauser tells, for the first time, the extraordinary stories of the real women behind some of the western world’s greatest legends. Following in their footsteps, digging into the history behind Homer’s epic poems, piecing together evidence from the original texts, recent astonishing archaeological finds and the latest DNA studies, she reveals who these women – queens, mothers, warriors, slaves – were, how they lived, and how history has (or has not – until now) remembered them.

Magic has all but disappeared, only the Devil himself, Piru has any magic left. Seven staff bearers and their protectors fight to restore balance, magic, and the light to the Devils Realm. Fighting the Devils soldiers all across an orange and black desert with the strong and kind Daniel, only to wake up in her bedroom. Was it just a dream? The darkness has overtaken Zandor, prophecy, and reality is a web of uncertain paths and demands on Marva. The devil himself and his army of soldiers are hunting her, but then she wakes up in her boringly normal life as a reservation agent. Was it all ...

Embark on an enchanting journey into the world of Mythical Hummingbirds, a fascinating new eBook that reveals the wonders of these mesmerizing creatures! Dazzling in color and captivating in flight, hummingbirds have been a source of intrigue and inspiration for centuries. Now, for the first time ever, a captivating eBook explores the countless tales, legends, and myths woven around these magical, nectar-sipping birds. Imagine delving into the rich tapestry of Mesoamerican, South American, and Caribbean folklore, learning about the legendary Quetzalcoatl, the Feathered Serpent, and ...

Step into ancient China and immerse yourself in a realm where gods, celestial beings, and legendary beasts shape the destiny of mortals. Whether you're new to these timeless tales or a mythology enthusiast, Chinese Mythology Unleashed offers a fascinating journey into a culture rich with wisdom, adventure, and wonder.

This mesmerizing book provokes readers to reflect on the foundational principles of reality, existence, and the eternal dance between light and darkness. The book contemplates the nature of existence and invites readers to ponder the forces that govern the Universe. The book's main philosophical ideas and messages revolve around the universal dualisms between mind and matter, darkness and light, God and the Devil, and good and evil. The book examines collisions and harmonies of reality, complexities of life, suffering, and paradoxes relating to the physical nature of the Universe, society, ...

Fairy Tales aren't all they're cracked up to be. After an accidental request sends Vervain far back in time, she finds herself stuck in a real faerie tale. But her arrival has set the story askew. The fated lovers aren't falling, but villages in the Earth Kingdom are. To get home, the Godhunter will have to outmaneuver her own husband, find the culprit behind the sinkholes, and play matchmaker. A queen's work is never done. The Godhunter Series is one of the original Reverse Harem series written and at book 37, it's still going strong. With meticulous research of world religions, legends, ...

Here, Cosimo proudly presents Book 7 of Ancient Egypt, in which Massey explains how Egyptian wisdom–which greatly concerns itself with matters of the womb and birth, water, and the offspring of gods–was appropriated by the Hebrew holy books, and explains how the Hebrew account of creation is a clear repetition of Egyptian mythology.

Even a Gargoyle can't soften a heart of stone. Eilener Tanager is one of the most notorious men in the Beneath—the only male Spellsinger in existence, able to make music into magic. They call him the Sinker of Continents and, perhaps not so loudly, a coldhearted killer. His looks are just as deadly and his appetite for life is ravenous. Entire civilizations have fallen prey to his whims. And I've been assigned the task of looking after him during his visit to the Oregon Zone. I'm a Gargoyle. I play rough and love rougher. But Eilener has been around for thousands of years. He has skills ...

According to the Australian government’s website, at the time of first contact with Europeans, there were some 500 distinct Indigenous nations, speaking different languages and following their own religious and cultural practices. 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.

Elmore Trent is a professor of Indigenous studies who finds himself entangled in an affair that's ruining his marriage; Paul North plays in the IHL (Indigenous Hockey League), struggling to keep up with the game that's passing him by; Detective Ruby Birch is chasing a string of gruesome murders, with clues that conspicuously lead her to both Elmore and Paul. And then there's Fabiola Halan, former journalist-turned-author and famed survivor of a plane crash that sparked a nationwide tour promoting her book.

Jim Clary presents a compelling and riveting digest of beliefs, customs, and mystery in Superstitions of the Sea. Clary focuses on the vast array of strange, mythical, and often comical beliefs of mariners from ancient times to the present. Collecting the various topics for years, Clary found that maritime superstition was weaved throughout every fabric of his study. The folklore was so interesting that it often lured him far away from his subject search and held him spellbound for hours at a time.

Fate is a fickle thing. The Godhunter has managed to piss off an entire pantheon and now, the Mesopotamians are coming for her. Even worse, their leader wields an ancient artifact that can rewrite destiny. With her star still on the mend, Vervain knows this is the worst time for another war but a confrontation seems unavoidable. She must find a way to battle the God of Light before her destiny descends into darkness. For more information about Bestselling, Award-Winning, and Internationally Acclaimed Author Amy Sumida visit her website: http://www.amysumida.com/ For information on new ...

The sociology and mythology of the Chinese culture has a long, extended history, and the creatures and superpowers in them have often been neglected by western culture. But not for long! As you listen to this gem of an audiobook, you will find all kinds of answers to questions related to Chinese mythology.

FATSO: A CULTIVATION JOURNEY is the continuation of the saga of an Appalachian family that began with BUDDYBOY: A CULTIVATION FANTASY. To fully appreciate the story the two books should be read in that order. The day that Fatso’s world changed didn’t start off all that much differently than any other day. Hearing his brother, Buddyboy, arguing with his sister, Tinywee, at the kitchen table was about as normal as expecting the sun to come up in the east. It was only when he joined his siblings for breakfast that things became strange. Buddyboy seemed different. However, the difference ...

Treat your kids to these quick 10-minute action-packed legends from around the world! Studies have shown that developing an “atomic habit”—just a few minutes a day of whatever skill or habit you want to take on—can be more than enough to engrain it into our lives.

It began with a promise of love and marriage given and a pledge made between people from different dimensions sealed with dragons gold, which had to be taken back by any means possible when that pledge was broken by promises which had formed an important part of it being broken too. Mary Lockyear and Tom Threshold knew nothing of any of this the time they visited Greenaway Cottage on their sunday off, to see if the tales told about the inhabitants of the cottage that they met with elves and fairies, witches and goblins in the dead of night, which Mary believed in and Tom didn’t, were true...

"From the land beyond the Endless Sea, from the land beyond eternity, in a dream there came to me, strangers one and two and three. I saw a stone before my eyes, hot as fire, yet cold as ice, it promised me a paradise, beware the stone, beware it lies! But in my dreams I then perceived, fools and wise men all deceived, and of their senses taken leave. Then the sound of fighting filled my head, my stomach rose at the stench of the dead, armies rose and armies bled, because of the words that the stone had said. Beware the strangers when they come, beware the mother who seeks her son, Beware ...