Ancient Saga

Step into the realm of myth and mystery with "The Judgement of the Thing: 13 New Myths from Rune Divinations." In this captivating collection, Jon Vaningi masterfully intertwines the ancient art of rune divination with the timeless tradition of Norse storytelling. Each myth is more than just a tale—it's a journey into the heart of the Viking soul, where gods, heroes, and the mysterious forces of the cosmos dance on the edge of destiny. The stories are rooted in the rich soil of the Prose Eddas, yet they spring forth with fresh life, offering readers a unique and immersive experience. ...

In 700 AD, a tribe of warriors left their homeland and struck out for glory and conquest. They came to take no prisoners. Their eerie horns made a distinctive sound, and their fearsome longboats struck from out of nowhere. The Vikings, their history and mythology fascinates many because it speaks to something within us: The fight to succeed and to grow stronger. Make no mistake, these were not nice people, but much of their legacy was not just about pillaging and destruction. Join us on a rampage through their history, culture, myths, and more!

After a devastating injury, Petra is rescued by a woman and her family deep in the bayous of Southern Louisiana...not far from her home. If only she could remember that. But even as she struggles with memory loss, a more significant threat looms. A danger that no member of the pack could have ever dreamed of existing. When vigilantes from the ‘old country’ set their sights on destroying all the American alphas, men begin turning up dead in every state from New York to West Virginia, and the killings stretch ever south towards the walls of Heureuse. It doesn’t take long for the wolves ...

As the droplets from Niflheim mixed with the fiery depths of Muspelheim, a phenomenon occurred...Exploring Norse Mythology - the myths, sagas, and legends. Norse Mythology is truly fascinating, it is no wonder Hollywood, writers, and game studios have jumped on the bandwagon. Whether it be influence over the Marvel blockbusters, The Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones, God of War and more. The tales are epic, the battles are fierce & the drama is plentiful! Join us on a discovery to the marvels and wonders of Norse Mytholog.

He would sacrifice anything to possess her, the girl he’d wanted for so long. Even if he has to break her, and himself, to keep her. Prince Damon has loved the dainty serving girl Lily since they were children. She was such a lovely little thing, and so willful. The child was prone to impertinence. Nobody made him smile more. The Prince watches and waits. When he reaches an age to own property, he asks for her. He has put off choosing his Royal Concubine until this moment. Just claiming her is not enough. He has to own her, body and soul. But the responsibility is challenging. Especially ...

"100 Quotes by Aeschylus" unveils the musings of the originator of tragedy. With topics such as religion, life, love, and death taken to task, Aeschylus offers the 21st-century reader an insight into the thoughts and feelings of the Ancient Greeks. However, what is surprising is just how resonant many of those ideas are today. An outstanding book for those seeking bite-sized nuggets of timeless wisdom. Thought to have been born in Eleusis, Aeschylus (524BC – 456BC) is the subject of both myth and legend. According to the story, at the age of 26, he was working in a vineyard.

Motecuzoma Xocoyotzin -arquitecto, poeta versado, sacerdote ferviente, guerrero temerario, político astuto, hombre analítico e injustamente menospreciado por historiadores y novelistas- estuvo al frente del suceso más importante de la historia del continente americano; y consciente del alto riesgo que conllevaba una batalla contra un ejército invencible, por la calidad de sus armas y el avasallador número de tropas aliadas, decidió, para librar a su pueblo de una masacre, adoptar como estrategia un duelo de inteligencias contra un adversario a su altura, Hernán Cortés.

In this gripping historical fiction dating back to the first millennium, follow the journey of the Amalekites, a persecuted people forced to flee their homeland in the face of brutal oppression from the Saracens. Led by the charismatic Prince Oduduwa, who rises to become their spiritual leader after the brutalisation of his wife and slaughter of his family, the Amalekites embark on a perilous journey across the unforgiving Sahara Desert in search of a promised land where they can freely practice their Orisha faith. Guided by his mentor, Priest Asara, and aided by the enigmatic Priestess ...

On his deathbed, the 400-year-old emperor of Atlantis has reason to worry. Signar, the savage ruler of a powerful outlying state, is scheming to seize control of the empire, and not even its advanced technology can save it. Signar will halt his invasion if he can take the emperor’s daughter, the beautiful Empress Salustra, as his bride. Such a marriage contradicts the deepest feelings of Salustra’s heart, the secret wisdom of her lineage, and her sacred trust as Atlantis’s queen. But the emperor has a plan: Salustra will seduce Signar and then sentence him to death.

Against his father's wishes, a prince assembles his closest companions and a sorcerer (accompanied by the sorceress imprisoned in his mind) to embark on a mission to locate the blue diamonds, enchanted gems capable of calling forth dragons. Eager for excitement, the Prince encounters more than he ever expected during the quest for the enchanted relics. *edited and revised January 2023 *I am an A.I.-free author. I do not use A.I. in my writing or illustrations. My books take time. Sorry for the wait, but thank you very much for giving me a try! Please give a review if you enjoy the book!

From the dark corners of his throne to the troubled heart of his kingdom, 'Sword and Stone' is a gripping saga chronicling the reign of King Okanbi, a monarch whose fury and power knew no bounds. King Okanbi's tempestuous rule is marred by cruelty and bloodshed. The narrative takes us on a harrowing journey through forbidden romances, internal strife, spiritual awakenings, and revelations of blood. High Priestess Mariami carries the heavy mantle of guiding a kingdom divided by the king's cruel edicts. In this brutal world, rebellion simmers against the tyrant king's regime, pitting family ...

He who tames a wild heart can rule the world... When Jofurr Ronolf travels South to claim his Uncle's throne and rich farmland, he must learn his people's new ways. After years of raiding he is unaccustomed to such a settled life style or the comforts of home. When he spies the beautiful woman swimming alone, he is instantly smitten. But when he tries to approach her, she runs away. Adisla lives between two worlds. The daughter of a Viking woman and a Saxon man, she is neither accepted nor embraced by either. Her place among the Vikings is tenuous at best, forcing her to support herself and...

Every journey outward is a journey within. Every step forward bends the soul. Drakko is no ordinary traveler. Haunted by visions and torn from the familiar, he is pulled ever eastward into realms forgotten by time. Guided only by fractured dreams and a gnawing hunger for truth, he must survive ancient forces, dying kingdoms, brutal wars, and the ghost of a fate he cannot outrun. Each choice tests not only his life—but the very fabric of existence itself. Beyond the edges of the known world, Drakko faces trials where light and shadow blur, where ancient guardians rise from ruined cities, ...

a pair of misfit thieves stumble into a long buried tomb during a sand storm and end up freeing a banished god from his place of imprisonment. Free after centuries, the Nameless God seeks vengeance on his fellow gods and the world of Fandril! But even as the Evil spreads, the elder gods return and gather heroes to battle their ancient nemesis for the survival of their world.

"Les Fleurs du mal", in english "The Flowers of Evil" is a volume of French poetry by Charles Baudelaire. First published in 1857 it was important in the symbolist and modernist movements. The poems deal with themes relating to decadence and eroticism. Baudelaire dedicated the book to the poet Théophile Gautier, describing him as a "parfait magicien des lettres françaises" ("a perfect magician of French letters").The author and the publisher were prosecuted under the regime of the Second Empire as an "outrage aux bonnes mœurs" ("an insult to public decency").

Though the world came to know of the Norse and their legends through Roman interaction at about the time of Christ, most of what we came to know were handed-down from folk tales gathered by native writers like Snorri Sturluson (c. 1179 - 1241). This was from a time when the Norse had already been converted to Christianity.

A captivating story at the crossroads of genres, blending historical inspiration, epic battles, and mystical quests. Fans of David Gemmell, Bernard Cornwell, Simon Scarrow, and Conn Iggulden will delight in this thrilling journey. A novel you'll read in one sitting. To the east of the long White Mountains, Arcan has made the arduous crossing of the Yamena Desert to reach Sargania and reclaim the crown stolen from him. To the west, war rages between the Sarganids and the Irulian armies of the King-Priest, and nothing seems to be able to stop it, not even Jahyna's determination. Taking ...

Kaum ist Marcus Valerius in Britannien angekommen, muss er um sein Leben fürchten, denn Kaiser Commodus hat ihn zum Tode verurteilt. Das lässt Marcus keine andere Wahl, als unter falschem Namen in einer Legion am Hadrianswall zu dienen, bis ihm irgendwann Gerechtigkeit widerfährt. Da stürmt eine zu allem bereite Rebellenarmee auf den Wall zu, und seine Chance ist gekommen. Als Zenturio muss Marcus beweisen, dass er seine Männer in der blutigen Schlacht zum Sieg führen kann.

After Raya transforms from human to wolf on live television, the extortion demand comes. If Raya Lupeinescu doesn’t do what the insane pack asks, the whole world will know his secret. Now, Petra and Raya must flee their mansion, where they’ve lived for 120 years. So they go on the run—at the worst time imaginable; Petra is pregnant. Unfortunately, the insane pack pursuing them is led by powerful Nazi and sadistic doctors who have a twisted plan for the females of the Pack Lupeinescu. And for Petra’s unborn pups. Kidnapping and captivity are just the beginning of Petra’s ordeal. An...

Discovering that his Sheen lady has been sadistically killed, Kyre sets out to avenge her death, equally pitilessly. But will the quarrelling members of the ruling Volko family allow him to have his own way in anything? Is the path he treads a defiant whim, or the destiny his star has chosen for him? Can he find which of the stars is his? Or is he – as all tell him – truly from The Pit? The demands of the Rua Sisterhood mount up, and he has to find ways to satisfy them, while attempting to hold out against the massing enemies of the Lordlands realm – the rebellious provincial lords; ...