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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...

Quasi tutti conoscono nomi come Thor e Loki dai film, dai fumetti e da altri angoli del mondo dei media di oggi, ma da dove provengono? Questo libro si...

This fascinating new book reveals the origins of the Vikings—from Thor and Leif Erikson to Loki and the Valkyries—and the tales that have influenced our own lives. For thousands of years, Vikings have held a storied place in our culture—their distinct appearance, their mighty longships...

Explore the fascinating myths of Greek and Roman civilizations! The tales of gods and heroes are often turned into tedious discourse that even Ovid would reject. This easy-to-read guide cuts out the boring details, and instead, provides you with a thrilling lesson in classic mythology. From the...

Explains how dragons and serpents are bearers of the elemental and archetypal energies of the Earth Examines myths, legends, and symbols of dragons and serpents in many cultures, including their positive associations in Asia and their often misinterpreted negative meanings in...

In historian Tabitha Stanmore’s beguiling account, we meet lovelorn widows, dissolute nobles, selfless healers, and renegade monks. We listen in on Queen Elizabeth I’s astrology readings and track treasure hunters trying to unearth buried gold without upsetting the fairies that guard it. Much like us, premodern people lived in a bewildering world, buffeted by forces beyond their control. As Stanmore reveals, their faith in magic has much to teach about how to accommodate the irrational in our allegedly enlightened lives today.

Explores the many theurgic themes and events in the Odyssey and the Iliad Analyzes the writings of Neoplatonists Porphyry and Proclus, showing how both describe the technical ritual praxis of theurgy in Homeric terms Examines the methods of telestikē, a form of theurgic statue...

In 13 Prozessen aus Geschichte und Gegenwart begegnet Marion Gibson Menschen vom Rande der Gesellschaft, meist Frauen, die als böse und gefährlich abgestempelt, als Hexen angeklagt, verurteilt und nicht selten getötet werden. Die Geschichte hat sie zum Schweigen gebracht, Marion Gibson gibt ihnen ihre Stimmen zurück. Sie erforscht die Überschneidungen von Geschlecht und Macht, indigener Spiritualität und kolonialer Herrschaft sowie politischer Verschwörung und individuellem Widerstand - und zeigt, wie in jeder Epoche und an jedem Ort der Welt Angst als Waffe gegen unliebsame Menschen eingesetzt werden kann.

For millennia, societies have told tales of their fears incarnate—otherworldly couriers of plague, death, temptation, and moral decline. The Penguin Book of Demons summons these supernatural creatures—and the humans who have hunted and been haunted by them—across cultures and continents.

The Tomb of the Mili Mongga tells the story of Samuel Turvey's expeditions to the island of Sumba in eastern Indonesia. While there, he discovers an entire recently extinct mammal fauna from the island’s fossil record, revealing how islands support some of the world’s most remarkable biodiversity, and why many of these unique endemic species are threatened with extinction or have already been lost. But as the story unfolds, an unexpected narrative emerges – Sumba’s Indigenous communities tell of a mysterious wildman called the 'mili mongga', a giant yeti-like beast.

'A surprising page-turner, full of humour and startling details' THE TIMES 'If I read a better history this year, I will be lucky' TOM HOLLAND 'An astonishing tour de force’ SPECTATOR Shortlisted for the HWA Nonfiction Crown Award Longlisted for the Highland Book Prize From Peter Marshall...

From a European-Western perspective, much of what is related to the state of Japan, including its history and culture and the people who live there, seems not only foreign, but also in some ways inaccessible and incomprehensible. Those who do not deal with it explicitly often have no connection to Japan at all. This, of course, is also true of Japanese mythology. In contrast to Greco-Roman or Nordic-Germanic mythology, the level of knowledge about it in the West is rather low.

Almost everyone is familiar with names like Thor and Loki from movies, comics and other corners of the media world today, but where do they come from? That's exactly what this book looks at. You'll dive for a while into the origins of these familiar names of Norse mythology. You'll not only get an overview of the scientific sources if you desire to further investigate more specifically than what is presented here, you'll also get a short but concise introduction to the mythological world created in a pre-Christian time.

King Arthur of England: Life and works in a short biography! Everything you need to know, brief and concise. Infotainment, education and entertainment at its best.

Profound inner wisdom for courageous action—from the author of See No Stranger and founder of the Revolutionary Love Project, a “prophetic voice of our generation” (America Ferrera) How do we find the wisdom to envision a new world and the courage to fight for it? How do we survive...

While the Puranas mention that Lord Brahma becomes an avatar whenever Lord Vishnu comes to Earth to establish dharma, it is in the Dasam Granth (one of the holy books of the Sikhs) that the avatars are actually listed. The common point in Hinduism and Sikhism regarding the avatars of Brahma is...

Discover everything you’ve ever wondered about the legendary spirits, creatures, and figures of Japanese folklore including how they have found their way into every corner of our pop culture from the creator of the podcast Uncanny Japan. Welcome to The Book of Japanese Folklore: a fascinating...

Shares traditional veneration rites and practices to connect with your ancestors, including limpia rites, trance journeys, energy work, and sacred gardening Explores ancestral altar-making practices, sacred tools for altars, and how to invite your ancestors to take an active role in...

Examines spiritual and occult beliefs connected to cats from Mayan, Aztec, and Native American mythology as well as from ancient India, Samaria, Babylon, Japan, and Egypt Looks at spiritual behaviors attributed to cats as well as modern biological research into cat behavior and their...