Celtic Mythology

The murders of a team of United Nations scientists in El Salvador.... A deadly collision in the waterways off the city of Detroit.... An attack by tomb raiders on an archaeological site along the banks of the Nile.... Is there a link between these violent events? The answer may lie in the tale of an Egyptian princess forced to flee the armies of her father 3,000 years ago.

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the awe-inspiring landscapes, vibrant culture, and timeless traditions of the Emerald Isle! "Discover the Emerald Isle" is your ultimate guide to unlocking the myriad secrets and hidden gems that make Ireland such a unique and enchanting destination. Delve deep into the heart of this fascinating land—its breathtaking natural beauty, its captivating mythology, and its enduring hospitality—captured across 23 enthralling chapters! Adventure along the enchanting pathways of Celtic mythology and folklore in Chapter 2, uncovering the age-old tales ...

Dive into the enchanting world of Celtic literature with the mesmerizing eBook, "Exploring the Celtic Tapestry"! This captivating journey will take you through time and across the European landscape, unveiling the interwoven richness of Celtic storytelling and its profound impact on the global literary scene. Embark on an adventure that begins with an introduction to Celtic literature and its European contexts, then traverses through early Irish literature, the Welsh bardic tradition, Scottish poetry, and the evolution of English literary heritage in the Celtic context. Along the way, ...

The cause of the devastation is a phenomenon that will come to be known as The Pulse, and the delivery method is a cell phone. Everyone's cell phone. Clay and the few desperate survivors who join him suddenly find themselves in the pitch-black night of civilization's darkest age, surrounded by chaos, carnage, and a human horde that has been reduced to its basest nature...and then begins to evolve.

In the rain forests of Peru, an ancient manuscript has been discovered. Within its pages are nine key insights into life itself - insights each human being is predicted to grasp sequentially; one insight, then another, as we move toward a completely spiritual culture on Earth. Drawing on ancient wisdom, it tells you how to make connections among the events happening in your life right now and lets you see what is going to happen to you in the years to come.

Magic just for you! Are you a runes fanatic? Are you a beginner who is interested in learning about the magic of runes? If you answered yes, this audiobook is for you! Runes are alphabetic scripts that are used for magic and divination. They carry a wide variety of purposes for someone practicing it. You can use it for protection, communication, direction, and much more! The possibilities are endless.

The Encyclopedia of Spirits is a comprehensive and entertaining A to Z of spirits from around this world and the next. In this book, meet love goddesses and disease demons, guardians of children and guardians of cadavers. Discover Celtic goddesses and goddesses of the Kabbalah, female Buddhas, African Powers, Dragon Ladies, White Ladies, Black Madonnas, the Green Man, the Green Fairy, lots and lots of ghosts, djinn, mermaids, fairies, and more. From the beneficent to the mischievous, working with these spirits can bring good fortune....

En este libro revolucionario, que conquistó rápidamente el primer puesto de todas las listas de los más vendidos en Estados Unidos, el renombrado neurólogo David Perlmutter destapa un tema que ha estado enterrado en la literatura médica por demasiado tiempo: los carbohidratos están destruyendo nuestro cerebro.

We have all heard stories of demigods and their epic battles or ultimate demise. But which parts are true and what is fabricated? If you want to discover the superhumans from Greek, Norse, Celtic, African, Egyptian, Japanese, and Hindu mythology, then this is the book you need.

Lizzie Tulloch drinks, smokes and swears. She is as fierce as the islands themselves. She isn’t going to let her own death stand in the way of love. Or revenge. A naughty book of innuendo and suspense and a lot of strong language used, don’t read if you blush easily. Romance, zest for life, characters you will adore, full of outrageous Scottish humour and plot twists galore. But the true stars are the Isles of Orkney themselves and the rich folk lore. Orkney: Nestled away in the North sea are the Isles of Orkney. Home to myths and legends from Picts, Vikings and others who called them ...

After leaping through the portal to Evenfall, Meghan and her companions find themselves in a terrifying new world where Nightmares roam and glamour is nearly nonexistent. As their magic wanes and the creatures of Evenfall rise against them, the race to find the Nightmare King grows ever more desperate. But what they discover—about Evenfall, about the Nightmare King, about themselves—will shake everything they thought they knew to the core.

In the heart of the Emerald Island, cloaked under a veil of fog, we can hear the Fairy Folk singing enchanting tales. The echoes of this melody reach us, showing magical clearings and ancestral stone circles, arcane keepers of ancient stories. In the pages of this book starts a path once crossed by ancient druids: it will lead us to meet the first invaders of Ireland, the Tuatha dé Danann, and to discover the fate of Irish and Welsh sovereigns and warriors, enchanted by the rhymes of Taliesin, one of the greatest bards of all times. This book is for everyone who is interested in Celtic ...

The spell-bound crown of Cumbria comes to Dunmail after his father Owain is slain at Brunanburh, but he soon learns the Saxon, King Edmund, covets it for himself and has paid a wicked sorcerer who dwells in a cavern in Gilsland Forest, guarded by three white demon-wolves, to manipulate the spells so that Edmund can claim the powerful talisman of kingship. Dunmail must find the sorcerer and destroy him, battling his fearsome wolves...but is the King too late? Battle looms amidst the fells. Briton fights Saxon invader on the blood-stained slopes while the tarn below waits--the only vault that...

Few writers today have reshaped our view of the ancient Greek myths more than revered bestselling author Natalie Haynes. Divine Might is a female-centered look at Olympus and the Furies, focusing on the goddesses whose prowess, passions, jealousies, and desires rival those of their male kin.

The world bleeds as noble vampire families war amongst themselves. The Valentine and Bordeaux clans have fought for centuries over the right to rule. Until an opportunity to merge the two sides is born. Sabine Bordeaux is destined to marry the Valentine heir, something she's known since birth. Their union will end the bloodshed once and for all. She knows her duty . . . . . . and wants nothing to do with it. She never expected three men, shrouded in mystery, to answer her prayers. Whisked away to an island she's only heard about in fairy tales, at the mercy of the very Gods she prayed to ...

Through vivid storytelling, history, and beautiful tales this book transports children to the misty hills, lush forests, and mystical realms…. Here, they will meet legends like Cú Chulainn, the valiant warrior, and ancient deities, such as Danu, the mother goddess, and Lugh, the god of light and skill. Young listeners will be captivated by epic battles, quests for hidden treasures, and encounters with extraordinary creatures.

Shawn and Louise Riley can finally afford to move into a home of their own; only to find that they’re not alone! Terrified, Louise confides in a work colleague who volunteers her son, paranormal investigator Malachi Hunter, to take a look. Mal agrees to investigate, assisted by his partner Teena’s teenaged daughter, Carolyn. Called to the bloody aftermath of an occult ceremony in a secluded woodland dell, Detective Constable Bradley Maunder, Teena’s brother, convinces the senior investigating officer to bring Mal in as an advisor, leaving Carolyn and Teena to investigate the Riley ...

Called to attend a breach of the peace at the Torre Mews guest house, Police Sergeant Tasha Dabrowski finds that the perpetrator has, in fact, seen a ghost. As Tasha is also a trainee investigator with Malachi Hunter’s paranormal group, she suggests that the owners call him in. Investigating the bizarre haunting leads directly to an unsolved murder, with serious implications for the ghost hunters. Significant occult research has been exposed and brought to the attention of the sinister Esoterica Foundation, who intend to capitalise upon it at any cost. Brought into direct confrontation ...

Irish fairy tales and legends - full of enchantment, brave deeds and lost loves. The best tales from the Irish tradition, including: 'How Cúchulainn Got His Name', 'The Magic Shoes', 'Deirdre and the Sons of Uisneach', 'The King’s Secret', 'The Children of Lir', 'The Giant’s Causeway', 'The Bodach of the Grey Coat', 'The Pot of Gold', 'Tír na n-Óg' and 'The White Gander'. Irish fairy tales and legends are full of enchantment, brave deeds and lost loves. Told from generation to generation, they are as fascinating now as they were to their original listeners.

Mythology is the rich collection of stories called myths from cultures all over the world. They are stories about how the world was created and why certain things happen. Myths tell of gods, heroes, and events that a group believes, or at one time believed, to be real. Studying them is like following a map of the human imagination. At History Brought Alive, we have a passion for everything from the past. The books we write are full of fun facts and even more fun stories that will make you think about the past and our ancestors in new and exciting ways.