Ancient Traditions

Les héros étaient, selon les idées des païens, des hommes nés soit d'un mortel et d'une déesse, soit d'un dieu et d'une mortelle ; par cette raison, on les appelait aussi demi-dieux. Doués, la plupart, d'une force extraordinaire et d'un grand courage, ils parcouraient la terre et principalement la Grèce.

This mysterious Pharaoh's ideas caused a religious revolution in ancient Egypt, and future kings would try to erase all records of him. Akhenaton's story has only recently been reconstructed. Strange in his art, his beliefs, and even his body, the king who was made to disappear has been found again.

Wenn dunkler Rauch aus steinernen Tempeln aufsteigt, sich die Anhängerinnen des Dionysos-Kults den tiefroten Wein einschenken, alte Philosophen passioniert auf der Athener Agora diskutieren und aus weiter Ferne jubelnde Siegesrufe aus Olympia erklingen – dann befinden Sie sich, liebe Leser*innen, nirgendwo anders als in der facettenreichen Welt der griechischen Antike.

You've probably heard about Greek or Roman folklore, and even of Egyptian gods and goddesses, but have you heard about Chinese folklore? Let's explore this subject quickly, in this succinct audiobook. Chinese folklore is folklore from the geographical area now called China that has been given orally or documented. Several myths from different local and cultural customs are included in Chinese folklore. Much of folklore includes thrilling stories, including impressive characters and beings, the use of magic powers, and normally occurs in a mythologically unique area or time.

"Mythologie Grecque et Romaine : Dieux du second ordre". Conçu comme un guide destiné au plus grand nombre, cet ouvrage avait pour sous-titre "Introduction facile et méthodique à la lecture des poètes. "L'objectif de son auteur, Jean Humbert, était d'écrire un livre "qui pût instruire sans ennui, qui fût clair avec décence, où la narration s'animât, et où l'unité de récit, ce point capital, ne fût pas sacrifiée. "Il en résulte un ouvrage qui fait aujourd'hui figure de référence en la matière, complet, abordable mais érudit à la fois.

In The New Dawn on Planet Earth the reader is drawn into Lanti's surreal journey as she first reconnects with her grandfather, Bear Hawk, for the first time since childhood. The heartfelt and emotional reunion between Lanti Unti and Bear Hawk draws the listener toward the incredible revelations shared as they explore life's philosophies through phenomenal experiences that change everything.

In a time of mythical beasts and powerful gods, tales of heroism and mankind's beginnings proliferated through the ancient world and endured for centuries thereafter. From the origins of the universe, to the creation of man, Greek mythology has formed the bedrock of Western culture and civilization. Its influence has captivated people for thousands of years and traces remain everywhere, from our literature, films, and everyday language.

Learn about the unique blend of culture, tradition, music, and food from this part of South India. More focus on the Palghat (also known as Palakkad) Brahmins (Iyers, specific to that location context), a community known for their unique traits and social contribution. This community is known for their ancient wisdom passed on into next generations by elders in the family. Their customs and traditions in clothing, food preparations, marriage, and even in death. Some parts of these are exclusive to Palghat Iyers.

Una visione cosmogonica della follia attraverso una serie di biografie magnifiche e terribili, solari e allucinate di dèi, eroi, tiranni, filosofi, uomini, arricchite da emozionanti ed evocativi brani musicali. Le biografie del secondo volume: Perillo e Falaride, Eraclito, Erostrato, Democrito, Diogene di Sinope, Archimede.

Una visione cosmogonica della follia attraverso una serie di biografie magnifiche e terribili, solari e allucinate di dèi, eroi, tiranni, filosofi, uomini, arricchite da emozionanti ed evocativi brani musicali. Le biografie del primo volume: Dioniso, Orfeo, Eracle, Era, Soma, Aiace, Icaro."Il mito riporta questa catena di azioni: dalla solitudine il desiderio, dal desiderio l'attaccamento, dall'attaccamento l'amore, dall'amore la gelosia, dalla gelosia l'odio, dall'odio la follia, dalla follia la poesia, dalla poesia la conoscenza."

Your birthday is the ultimate moment to celebrate, honour and reflect on who you truly are. This practical companion is a modern-day grimoire filled with rituals, spells and other simple practices for making the most of your solar return. Practices include simple spell craft, candle magick, solar work, astrology and numerology, kitchen witchcraft, recipes for specific intentions and more. Reflect on the past year, let go of what you don't need and move into your new year with clarity, purpose and a touch of self-care magick.

La mythologie, ou science de la fable, est l'histoire des fausses divinités que les païens adoraient. Issu de l'ouvrage intitulé "Mythologie Élémentaire", Jacques Édom aborde ici de façon claire et concise les croyances des Égyptiens, des Perses, des Indous, des Scandinaves et des Gaulois. On y retrouve ainsi des figures mythiques telles que Osiris, Vichnou ou bien encore Thor et Hésus, Dieu souverain de la guerre chez les Gaulois.

Atlantis - the mythical city that was first mentioned by Plato in his Timaeus and Critias. While largely believed to be fictional, Atlantis has made its way into literature and manages to flourish over the years. Through time, the myth became a legend that eventually enticed individuals to delve into this ancient city and find out whether Plato's references are mere fiction or actually a fact.