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In this unique collection, Literary Witches co-creator Katy Horan unearths the true and fictional stories behind twenty traditional murder ballads, exploring the beauty and horror of the art form through stories, lyrics, and original interpretations. The audiobook includes covers of various folk...

ശബരിമല എന്നും വിവാദങ്ങളുടെ കേന്ദ്രമാണ്. ഒന്നല്ലെങ്കില്‍ മറ്റൊന്ന് എന്ന നിലയില്‍ വിവാദങ്ങളുടെ പെരുമഴ ഇന്നുവരെ അവിടെ തോര്‍ന്നിട്ടില്ല. ലോകത്ത് ഇത്രയധികം ആരാധനാലയങ്ങള്‍ ഉണ്ടായിട്ടും എന്തുകൊണ്ട് ശബരിമലമാത്രം വിവാദ ങ്ങളുടെ കേന്ദ്രമാകുന്നു എന്നത് ചിന്തിക്കപ്പെടേണ്ട ഒരു കാര്യം ആണ്. ക്ഷേത്രം തീവെപ്പ്, ഉടമസ്ഥതയെച്ചൊല്ലിയുള്ള അവകാശതര്‍ക്കം, കൊടിമരവിവാദം, യുവതീപ്രവേശനമുള്‍പ്പെടെയുള്ള ആചാരസംബന്ധിയായ പ്രശ്‌നങ്ങള്‍ ഇങ്ങനെ നോക്കിയാല്‍ വിവാദങ്ങള്‍ക്ക് ഒരു ക്ഷാമവുമില്ല. ഈ കാണുന്ന എല്ലാ വിവാദങ്ങള്‍ക്കും ആണിക്കല്ലായ ഒരു പ്രശ്‌നം ശബരിമലയെക്കുറിച്ച് നിലനില്‍ക്കുന്നുണ്ട്.

Most people know Florida as the land of endless sunny beaches, Disney World, and NASA shuttle launches. But the state is also home to many hidden mysteries, eerie legends, and tales of bizarre creatures. In Eerie Florida, author Mark Muncy and photographer Kari Schultz provide a unique guide to these truly unique sites across the Sunshine State.

In 1706, Grace Sherwood was "ducked" after her neighbors in Princess Anne County accused her of witchcraft. Binding and throwing her into the Lynnhaven River, they waited to see whether she would float to the top (evidence of her guilt) or sink (proof of her innocence). Incredibly, she survived. This bizarre spectacle became an early piece of Virginia folklore as stories about Sherwood, the "Witch of Pungo," spread. Her legend still looms large in Tidewater.

New England's history is marked with witch executions, curses, and an untold number of cemeteries hiding mysteries beneath their stones. In this sometimes harsh landscape, the truth is often stranger than fiction. Examine the footprints burned into the ledge of Devil's Foot Rock in Rhode Island. Spend a night at the Kennebunk Inn in Maine, where the mischievous specter of Silas Perkins still resides.

Culture Smart! Iceland will take you to the heart of this plucky Nordic nation. It will equip you with a deeper understanding of your hosts and with the tools to turn your visit into a more meaningful and enriching experience, whatever your reason for traveling. Behind a stoic veneer lies a proud, industrious, and egalitarian people, whose straightforwardness and ability to wing it have seen them thrive in this beautiful but unforgiving environment.

Culture Smart! Cambodia is for all those who want to do more than just scratch the surface of this fascinating country. Thoroughly updated, this new edition will enrich your understanding of the land and its people. It explains the key values, attitudes, customs, and traditions that you need to be aware of and provides practical tips and vital information on how to make the most of your time in Cambodia.

Sweden is a strikingly beautiful country with a reverence for the natural environment. Its extremes in geography, climate, and history have given rise to a population that values honesty, self-sufficiency, and harmony. Swedes are a rights-driven, modern, and tech-savvy people who also retain a deep respect for their own cultural legacy. Culture Smart! Sweden offers insights into the lives and personalities of the Swedes today, along with tips on socializing, communication, and how to make the most of your time there.

The people of this land of white summer nights and pristine lakes are famous for their sisu, a form of enterprising stoicism. They are survivors: if you were stranded on a desert island, your ideal companion would be a Finn. Culture Smart! Finland describes the historical, geographical, and cultural influences that have shaped the Finnish psyche, and guides you through the working and social lives of the Finns today, offering you a deeper, more rewarding experience of this beautiful land.

Often called the Land of the Thunder Dragon, Bhutan was secluded for much of its history, its towering mountains and lush green valleys virtually unvisited, evoking a sense of mystery and wonder. A sovereign country throughout the ages, Bhutan is now establishing its place on the world stage. It is determined to maintain its Buddhist culture and unique way of life as it evolves and adapts to political change and economic challenges. Culture Smart! Bhutan will give you a deeper insight into the country's history, values, customs, and age-old traditions.

Malaysia presents visitors with an exciting and fascinating medley of cultures—Malay, Chinese, Indian, Arab, Eurasian, Dayak, and Aboriginal. Though very much a modern nation state, its diverse communities retain a considerable amount of their unique heritage and, in its customs, religions, festivals, costume, cuisine, languages, and architecture, Malaysian society perfectly illustrates the virtues of a vibrant pluralism.

The French are "different." You'll often hear this in conversations among the "Anglo-Saxons," as the French like to call English speakers. "Different" means charming, challenging, questioning, stylish, and doing things in their own way and to their own advantage. By looking at the attitudes and values of the French, and explaining how French life and business works, Culture Smart! France shows you how to fit in as a foreigner.

Florida boasts mysterious tales that stretch back more than twelve thousand years. Dive into the lives of the proud Wakulla Pocahontas and the Ghost of Bellamy Bridge. Meet local lawbreakers like John Ashley, as well as transplants like Ma Barker and Al Capone. Stalk stumpy gators or Hogzilla as they prowl Florida's swamps and suburbs. Discover the quintessential Cracker cowboy and the Barefoot Mailman, plus the origin of names like Boca Raton and Orlando.

When Ben Coates injures his leg and needs to rebuild his strength by walking, he finds himself presented with an exciting opportunity: to rediscover the city he has been working in for over a decade, at a slower pace. He devises ten walks, each demonstrating a different chapter of Amsterdam's history, from its humble beginnings in the early 1200s as a small fishing community through two Golden Ages, fueled by the growth of the Dutch colonial empire, two world wars, and countless reinventions.

Combining ancient epic and myth with analogies from biology and the natural world, Joel P. Christensen explores the creative process and how narratives develop. This bold work urges listeners to treat narratives as living things with their own agency in the world.

Crushed by the Romans in the first century A.D., the ancient Druids of Britain left almost no reliable evidence behind. Historian Ronald Hutton shows how this lack of definite information has allowed succeeding British generations to reimagine, reinterpret, and reinvent the Druids. Hutton's captivating book is the first to encompass two thousand years of Druid history and to explore the evolution of English, Scottish, and Welsh attitudes toward the forever ambiguous figures of the ancient Celtic world.

கதைகள் பொழுதுபோக்காகவும் கல்வியாகவும் இருக்கலாம். அவை நுண்ணறிவு மற்றும் வெளிச்சம் தரக்கூடியவை, குறிப்பாக தலைமுறை தலைமுறையாக, பல நூற்றாண்டுகளாகப் பயணிக்கும் போது, ​​ஒவ்வொரு மறுபரிசீலனையிலும் புதிய அர்த்தங்களை எடுத்துக்கொண்டு, நீக்கிவிடுகின்றன. இந்த வகையை வளைக்கும் புத்தகத்தில், ஒரு தொடரின் முதல், அமிஷ் மற்றும் பாவ்னா பண்டைய இந்திய இதிகாசங்களின் விலைமதிப்பற்ற பொக்கிஷத்திலும், அமிஷின் மெலுஹாவின் பரந்த மற்றும் சிக்கலான பிரபஞ்சத்திலும் (அவரது ஷிவா ட்ரைலோஜி மற்றும் ராம் சந்திரா தொடர்கள் மூலம்), இந்திய தத்துவத்தின் சில முக்கிய கருத்துகளை ஆராய.

Manu said that a woman’s dharma is to be mother, daughter, sister and wife in service of men, regardless of the caste. In modern times we call this patriarchy. In the Veda, the need to control and favour hierarchy, is an expression of an anxious mind.Hindu, Buddhist and Jain lore is full of...

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