Ancient Myths

Las civilizaciones que se desarrollaron en los valles de los ríos Tigris y Éufrates hace miles de años nos dejaron unos legados importantes: la agricultura, las matemáticas, la astronomía, la rueda y la escritura. ¡Consiga este libro ahora si desea saber más sobre mitología mesopotámica!

From genetic engineering to the eternal complications of family, from fear of the future to the cruel world of the English boarding school, Haddon showcases masterfully how we are subject to the same elemental forces that obsessed the Greeks. Whether describing Laika the Soviet space-dog on her fateful orbit, or St Anthony wrestling with loneliness in the desert, his astonishing powers of observation are at their height when illuminating the thin line between human and animal.

Before Hercules found his might and Odysseus went on his Odyssey, there was Icarus, the hero that time forgot. All roads lead to the Labyrinth. That's what 12-year-old Icarus realizes when he learns that King Minos plans to sacrifice his father, Daedalus, and all the mythical creatures in Ancient Greece to the Minotaur. It's up to Icarus and some unlikely heroes to save the world.

Famous for his superhuman strength, Hercules is the most popular hero in Greek mythology. The son of Zeus - king of the gods - and a mortal mother, Hercules faces the wrath of Zeus' wife, Hera, who resents her illegitimate stepson and vows to bring him misery. With her magical powers, she tricks Hercules into performing a series of 12 seemingly impossible labors, each one a test of his strength, courage, cunning, and fighting skill. Is Hercules strong enough to foil her scheme?

In this volume I turn to the myths that survive from the medieval period: the myths of Persia, Japan, the Celts, and Scandinavia.These stories reflect the cultural, religious, and historical contexts of the societies that produced them. They, explain natural phenomena, providing moral and ethical guidance, and reinforce social structures. These myths have left lasting impacts on literature, art, and popular culture, influencing storytelling traditions across the world.

For 10 years, the battle raged. Thousands of ancient Greece's best warriors battled their enemies, the Trojans, in a desperate attempt to win back King Meneleus' beautiful wife, Helen. After a decade of fighting and thousands dead, the Greek forces suddenly fell back. Cautiously the Trojans ventured out of the city walls, where they discovered a giant wooden horse and a messenger. Should they accept this peace offering? Or is the gift horse too good to be true?

A fascination with the history and life of the Norse is growing. Movies and television series about their way of life have surged in popularity. What makes it so fascinating is not the stories in themselves, although some are truly a feast to the eyes, but how they came to be and what they mean for the people that live by them.

An enchanting journey through realms where celestial beauty and immense power converge. Witness the awe-inspiring grace of the Culebre, a hermaphroditic dragon god, whose divine origins and radiant presence captivate all who behold it. Delve into a world where the harmonious balance of masculine and feminine energies is embodied by the paradoxical beauty of the Culebre, a shapeshifter of extraordinary prowess. Explore the intricate tapestry that weaves the celestial and earthly realms together through the eyes of this enigmatic being. Follow the Culebre on its nomadic wanderings across ...

Mythen der Geschichte – Die größten Legenden der Menschheit. Genieße die geheimnisvollen Welten der Vergangenheit und entdecke Mythen und Legenden, die die Menschheit seit Jahrtausenden bewegen. Von Atlantis bis Stonehenge, von den Irrfahrten des Odysseus bis zur sagenumwobenen Stadt Troja – dieses Buch führt dich zu den faszinierendsten Schauplätzen alter Erzählungen und enthüllt die spannenden Hintergründe der größten Mythen. Mythen der Geschichte ist eine packende Sammlung von Geschichten über Helden, Götter und geheimnisvolle Orte, geschrieben in einem fesselnden und unterhaltsamen Stil.

Panchatantra has been a part of the Indian folklore for many centuries and continues to enchant young readers even today. Panchatantra ki Lokpriya Kathayein is a wonderful collection of six stories in Hindi that aim to guide the young readers about being wise, understand human nature among other moral values. Vibrant and beautiful illustrations will allow the young readers to understand the story better and will encourage reading. Learning wise lessons with animals is fun!

The You Must Know Before You Die! series is a fascinating and immersive educational collection of publications that delve deep into numerous and far-reaching subjects across the educational spectrum; ranging from Greek Mythology and evolution, to history and the constructs of our universe. You have much to learn before the Grim Reaper comes-a-calling so listen on and fill your mind with mountains of insightful knowledge. Knowledge you can use for a brighter tomorrow.

No Sumerian myths have been recovered dealing directly and explicitly with the creation of the Universe; what little is known about the Sumerian cosmogonic ideas has been inferred and deduced from laconic statements scattered throughout the literary documents. We have several myths concerned with the organization of the Universe and its cultural processes, the creation of man, and the establishment of civilization.

Jack the Ripper. Jeffrey Dahmer. John Wayne Gacy. Locusta of Gaul. If that last name doesn’t seem to fit with the others, it’s likely because our modern society largely believes that serial killers are a recent phenomenon. Not so, argues Debbie Feltonin fact, there’s ample evidence to show that serial killers stalked the ancient world just as they do the modern one.

Wildly swinging axes and swords upon majestic boats, Vikings have been a long-appreciated symbol of rage and power. They have been romanticized as overbearingly-manly warriors that plunder, loot and pillage villages all for the sake of dominance. They've always been in modern media, but where did they come from? How did they start? What brought them to the apex of influence that still makes them relevant up to this day? Their colorful history starts in the form of a migration. These warriors started out as nomads looking for new places to inhabit to prolong their lineage.

Medusa's Daughter: Odyssey of Vengeance is a thrilling mythological adventure that follows Seraphina, the immortal daughter of Medusa and Poseidon. Born during her mother's tragic death at the hands of Perseus, Seraphina is raised by Medusa's loyal handmaidens, Ismene and Ophelia. Centuries later, as an art restorer at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Seraphina's life takes an unexpected turn when she discovers her divine heritage and the truth about her father's role in her mother's curse. Driven by a desire for justice, Seraphina embarks on a perilous quest to locate Poseidon's powerful ...

Sherlock Holmes and his friend, Walt Whitman love to pull pranks at times to chase away boredome as many teenagers do, but this time it's different for them. Either someone is pulling a miserable, terrifying joke on their small village, or something horrible does exist...in the Well! And they intend to find out the truth! Do demons and ghosts live in the well...or something worse?

Indie Blackwood is a popular cheerleader with a football-star boyfriend. On the surface, her life looks perfect. But when a guy dies right before her eyes and an ancient family Bible is stolen, Indie's world spirals into darkness. Turns out, Indie has a destiny. And it involves much more than pom-poms and parties. If she doesn't get the Bible back, every witch on the planet will die. And that's seriously bad news for Indie, because according to Bishop, the hot warlock who has an uncanny knowledge of everything that matters, she's a witch, too.

Helen of Troy has been the inspiration for writers for centuries. According to the myth, her beauty was the cause of the Trojan War that would rage on for 10 long years, a war that brought death and suffering to thousands. Because of the universal appeal of the story of Helen of Troy, differing versions of the tale can be found throughout history. From the ancient poet Homer to the dramatist Euripides, from classical academic scholars to Stephen Fry to Hollywood, Helen seems to continue to intrigue us all.

Este mito nos cuenta la historia del hermoso Narciso atrapado por su propio reflejo y de la dulce Eco condenada para toda la eternidad a repetir las últimas palabras que escuche. Démeter y PerséfoneLa inocente Pérsofene es raptada por Hades, el dios del Inframundo, pero su madre Démeter, diosa de la tierra, intervendrá para traerla consigo y salvar a los hombres.

A Tale of Forgotten Truths, Hidden Powers, and the Stories That Shape Reality Some stories are written. Some are erased. And some refuse to be forgotten. Ilias was once a scholar, a seeker of knowledge buried in the ruins of the past. Now, he is something else—a wanderer bound to an unraveling world, caught in the threads of a history no one remembers and a future that may never come to pass. The Keepers, the silent guardians of time’s greatest secrets, claim they are protecting balance, but Ilias has seen the truth: the past is breaking, and the very fabric of reality is fraying at the...