Ancient Legends

This audiobook includes tales of gods and goddesses, both major and minor, as well as kings and heroes, both historical and mythical. One such king is the hero of what many scholars believe to be the first written epic: Gilgamesh. In addition to creating connections between the human world and the divine, Sumerian myths explain how the world came to be in the first place. These myths establish the cosmic order, which places the greater gods, or Annunaki, at the top of the hierarchy, with the lesser gods, or Igigi, below them.

Dear Readers, Thank you for choosing this book! Before diving in, please note: this is NOT a children’s book. If you purchased this expecting a festive tale for little ones, please reconsider—this story was written with an adult audience in mind. Think of it as a glimpse into the real North Pole—without the sugarcoating. The characters here are as human as the rest of us, with all the complexities and imperfections that come with it. You’ll find adult language and themes that aren’t suitable for younger readers. You’ve been warned! Now, let’s dive into the story... The North ...

The Shroud of Turin, the burial cloth believed to bear the image of Jesus Christ after the crucifixion, has been pronounced a fake by an antiquities expert. But if that’s true, then where is the authentic shroud of Christ? In this next Phoenix Quest adventure, Simon Kessler sends Thalia Phoenix and her cousin, Casey, to a New York museum to examine the writing on a papyrus document. However, before they can carry out their assignment, Thalia and Casey are kidnapped by a villain who demands that she locate the authentic shroud—Casey will be held hostage until Phoe finds it. Forced to ...

The Babylonians were one of the earliest of history's great ancient civilizations, and the most famous Babylonian of them all was Hammurabi, who came to the throne as the first king of the Babylonian empire around the beginning of the 18th century BC. Hammurabi had a long and fruitful reign that saw him consolidate most of Mesopotamia under his control, but he's best known today for Hammurabi's Code, one of the earliest known code of laws in human history. Inscribed on stone tablets, Hammurabi's Code was found over 3,500 years later, in the early 20th century.

There's a legend in this valley about a ghostly horseman that rides by night. There are many such legends and for schoolteacher Ichabod Crane the darkness of night holds a special fascination...and fear. For often there is truth in stories, especially ghost stories. And one fated night, Ichabod Crane will discover that the horseman of the legend is indeed... headless!

The forest is dark and deep and hides its secrets. But to Zack Tolliver, FBI, facts are facts, and myths are not. Sent to investigate a seemingly unrelated series of incidents across a wide swathe of backcountry, he meets Louis, a Tule River Indian tribal member who presents a radical theory: the crimes were all committed by a single perpetrator––a large, hairy hominid.

"The fluid and efficient writing immediately draws you into the story, and the main plot of the mysterious unknown is utterly addictive" —Myrgrim Fans of David Gemmell, Bernard Cornwell, Simon Scarrow, and Conn Iggulden will delight in this thrilling journey. A captivating story at the crossroads of genres, blending historical inspiration, epic battles, and mystical quests. A novel you'll read in one sitting. Arcan has lost his memory, and would have lost his life, had he not been rescued in the heart of the desert by a troop of soldiers from Namathea. Sent by the Priestess of Time, they ...

The quest for the old scrolls is on. The stakes are high. No one is safe. France, 1798. Cavalry Captain Pascal de Charney is summoned by his father, Roland, before leaving to Egypt with Napoleon’s army. Roland wishes Pascal to perform a task for him. Israel, 2010. Yossi Luria is an ex-cop turned private investigator, who still hurts over his dismissal from the police force. Jeanne de Charney, an enchanting Frenchwoman from Normandy, steps in to hire his services. She presents him with a batch of intriguing old letters from Pascal, which she has uncovered while searching in her family’s ...

Leading Athens for upwards of 40 years between the Second Persian War and the Peloponnesian War, Pericles has become an idealized figure over the last millennia, but he was a polarizing figure among his contemporaries. According to some, he was an honest and upstanding politician, while for others he was the lowest kind of demagogue. They thought he was a political opportunist whose ability to wriggle free of criticism was best summed up by the typically pithy comment of his rival Thucydides.

The Naga Relic: An Ancient Power Awaits... For fans of mythology, adventure, and edge-of-your-seat suspense, The Naga Relic is a heart-pounding journey into the depths of forgotten legends and ancient powers. In the depths of an uncharted jungle lies a relic of unimaginable power, guarded by secrets older than time itself. Legends whisper of the Nāga, serpent deities with the ability to reshape the world—and a curse that has doomed all who seek their relic. A lone explorer ventures into the unknown, drawn by destiny and haunted by shadows of the past. But the jungle holds more than ...

A haunted lighthouse! Derek Autumn is a paranormal investigator. He is asked to investigate a series of mysterious events that seem to have their focus on an ancient light house. And a curse! Can he solve the mystery? Is it really a curse...or something that no one would ever have guessed?

Osiris was one of the most important gods in the Egyptian pantheon, and he could well be the most famous of the Egyptian gods today. Aside from the ubiquity of the sun-god Ra in much of modern popular culture, it is Osiris who captivates the minds of modern readers most. His story is both familiar and strangely alien. He is the god of the dead, but he became so by the very fact of his mortality. All the gods of ancient Egypt were capable of dying, but Osiris was also a symbol of resurrection.

A very accessable guide that fills the gap between academic analysis and less-critical retellings of the myths and legends. Marytn Whittock provides an accessible overview while also assessing the current state of research regarding the origins and significance of the myths. Since all records of the myths first occur in the early medieval period, the focus is on the survival of pre-Christian mythology and the interactions of the early Christian writers with these myths.

Crassus, one of the most powerful men in Rome yearns for revenge. Spartacus and friends have taken from him the opportunity for more wealth and influence. He will release his wolf, Flabinus. A man known through out the empire for his relentless and savage pursuit of his prey. Spartacus and his allies have learnt to stand their ground in the arena, now they must learn to run.

If you think history is boring, this book will change your point of view completely. History is simply a series of events linked together by the long, slender thread of time.The Mystery of Queen Nefertiti is a spectacular adventure novel in which apparently unconnected historical events weave together a dramatic and exciting story that will have you on the edge of your seat. Its frenetic pace will draw you in and its characters will become so dear to your heart that you won’t want it to end.SynopsisWhen the Wilfords move into an old, ramshackle house in London, they have no idea that ...

Explore the four cities of Irish legend to which druid Abaris the sky-rider traveled in his flying machine, and from which the Tuatha dé Danann gods of Ireland came prior to their arrival in the British Isles - an arrival from the sky by a race of humanoids whose description matches that of the Nordic extraterrestrials visiting Earth today. Clues link diverse regions of the world under one pantheon of related gods and not the unrelated gods as we perceive them today, while greedy humans line their pockets and destroy the evidence in a grand power play.

Ancient Egypt was one of the greatest and most powerful civilizations in the world ever. And of all ancient civilizations, Egyptians rule supreme when it comes to mystery and fantasy...From the lavish colors of their papyruses to how they mastered building technology thousands of years before anyone else, and to the legends surrounding the lives and deaths of their kings. Egyptians are an eternal source of awe.Begin your journey of discovering not only Ancient Egypt, but also it’s legends, mythology, and much more with this book.

Annabeth felt as if someone had draped a cold washcloth across her neck. She heard that whispering laughter again, as if the presence had followed her from the ship. She looked up at the Argo II. Its massive bronze hull glittered in the sunlight. Part of her wanted to kidnap Percy right now, get on board and get out of here while they still could.

The Seal of Solomon, the ancient signet ring of King Solomon, is said to possess supernatural powers—powers that allowed him to control demons, spirits, angels, and other paranormal beings. Indeed, the ring may have helped King Solomon to become the greatest King in history. In the exciting sixth novel of this treasure-hunting series, Simon Kessler sends Thalia Phoenix and her brother, Jonathan, to Marseille, France, to examine the enigma—and an ancient series of riddles containing clues that could lead to treasures and artifacts. However, their research is cut short by a terrorist ...

The first book in the new Stickman Adventure series!Prepare to step into a world where imagination knows no bounds! In this quirky and captivating adventure, a three year old transforms into a living drawing, launching a journey unlike any other. Meet Koob, a bewildered stickman with a spark of courage - who along with his newfound friend Levon ( a stickman like him), embarks on a thrilling escape toward a mysterious mountain. As they cross this realm filled with clumps of floating eyes and cone-shaped aliens, every twist and turn promises wonder and suspense. Originally penned by this ...