English Mythology

John Archibald Wheeler: More intellectual curiosity, versatility and yen for physics than Elliot McGucken's I have never seen in any senior or graduate student. . . Originality, powerful motivation, and a can-do spirit make me think that McGucken is a top bet. (J.A. Wheeler, Princeton Joseph Henry Professor of Physics) The great Albert Einstein stated, "The development of Western Science is based on two great achievements, the invention of the formal logical system (in Euclidean geometry) by the Greek philosophers, and the discovery of the possibility to find out causal relationships by ...

The great Norse myths are woven into the fabric of our storytelling - from Tolkien, Alan Garner and Rosemary Sutcliff to Game of Thrones and Marvel Comics. They are also an inspiration for Neil Gaiman's own award-bedecked, best-selling fiction. Now he reaches back through time to the original source stories in a thrilling and vivid rendition of the great Norse tales.

The tellers of Greek myths—historically men—have routinely sidelined the female characters. When they do take a larger role, women are often portrayed as monstrous, vengeful or just plain evil—like Pandora, the woman of eternal scorn and damnation whose curiosity is tasked with causing all the world’s suffering and wickedness when she opened that forbidden box. But, as Natalie Haynes reveals, in ancient Greek myths there was no box. It was a jar . . . which is far more likely to tip over.

Dive into the world of Norse legends and uncover the extraordinary life of Lagertha, the legendary shieldmaiden whose tale defies the conventions of her time. In "Lagertha," journey through the sagas and historical narratives that bring to life the fierce warrior known for her unparalleled bravery, strategic prowess, and indomitable spirit.

When Clytemnestra marries Agamemnon, she ignores the insidious whispers about his family line, the House of Atreus. But when, on the eve of the Trojan War, Agamemnon betrays Clytemnestra in the most unimaginable way, she must confront the curse that has long ravaged their family. In Troy, Princess Cassandra has the gift of prophecy, but carries a curse of her own: No one will ever believe what she sees. When she is shown what will happen to her beloved city when Agamemnon and his army arrives, she is powerless to stop the tragedy from unfolding.

Step into the misty, enchanting highlands of Scotland with "Do You Sidhe What I Sith," where ancient tales weave a tapestry of magic and mystery. This mesmerizing collection revives the rich tradition of Scottish folklore, presenting stories that blur the boundaries between reality and myth. Meet the Sidhe, the mystical fae folk, and journey with brave heroes as they encounter supernatural beings, battle dark forces, and embark on quests that challenge their courage and wit. With lyrical prose and evocative imagery, "Do You Sidhe What I Sith" breathes new life into beloved tales of old, ...

Step into the ancient realms of Norse mythology and paganism with this indispensable two-in-one volume, "Norse Paganism & The Prose Edda." Ideal for beginners and enthusiasts alike, this comprehensive guide reveals the heart and soul of the Norse world, from its gods and myths to its timeless wisdom. Uncover the Secrets of Norse Gods: Meet the figures that shaped Norse cosmology—from Odin, the all-seeing, to Freyja, the archetype of love and war. Discover how these gods and goddesses influence the world and inspire the human spirit. Delve into Sacred Rituals: Learn about the rituals and ...

Seventeen-year-old Remy West is a typical high school senior. She is bright, popular, and Head Cheerleader on the school's cheer squad. Like most teenage girls living in an affluent area of Long Island, NY, Remy has her insecurities. Even though she's one of the prettier girls at Cold Spring Harbor High School, Remy has never had or wanted a serious relationship or any relationship at all. She is much more comfortable in a small, quiet group or hunkering at home with a good book than hanging in a big crowd or partying with friends. Aware that others think of her as cold, conceited, and a ...

Odin as Ancient Serpent: The Coiling Wisdom of the Hanged God Odin is more than a god—he is a serpent, coiling through the Nine Worlds, shedding skins of illusion, whispering secrets in the language of runes. He is the Hanged One, sacrificing himself upon Yggdrasil not for power, but for wisdom—the wisdom of the Serpent that devours and renews, binds and frees, poisons and heals. This book unveils a side of Odin that has long remained in the shadows—not as the Allfather of war and sovereignty, but as the ever-winding force of transformation, trickery, and initiation. Like the Serpent ...

Imagine the following scene: Eric Schliemann having to get the permission of scientists, telling them that, based on Homer’s descriptions, he believes he can discover the mythical Troy. Besides laughing their hearts out, do you believe there would even be the slightest chance for Schliemann to have gotten their permission? And it is not just Troy nor just Knossos nor just the Mycenae, most major archaeological findings in the entire world, despite the references in the ancient texts, were a complete surprise for the scientific establishment. If that establishment had full control, all ...

A girl born of fire and ash with no memories of her past. A stoic warden sworn to contain her, yet undeniably drawn to her power. A forbidden bond that could save their world… or shatter it completely. Kaela is a weapon. Discovered in the heart of a raging inferno, she possesses a terrifying and uncontrollable magic. To the Wardens, she is a threat to be neutralized, a monster to be caged. And the most disciplined of them all, Corvan, is tasked with being her jailer. But the closer he gets to the enigmatic woman, the more he questions everything he’s ever been taught. Corvan is a man of...

In this third volume of The Masks of God - Joseph Campbell’s major work of comparative mythology - the preeminent mythologist looks at the pagan religions of Greece, Rome, and the Celts, as well as the Abrahamic religions - Zoroastrianism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Exploring the West’s shift from female-centered to male-centered mythology, Campbell examines the distinguishing characteristics and the shared root concepts of these mythologies. The Masks of God is a four-volume study of world religion and myth that stands as one of Joseph Campbell’s masterworks.

Long before the sword-wielding heroes of legend readily cut down forests, slaughtered the old deities, and vanquished their enemies, there were playful gods, animal-headed kings, mischievous lovers, trickster harpists, and vegetal magicians with flowering wands. As eco-feminist scholar Sophie Strand discovered, these wilder, more magical modes of the masculine have always been hidden in plain sight.

Riley Oh can't wait to see her sister get initiated into the Gom clan, a powerful lineage of Korean healing witches their family has belonged to for generations. Her sister, Hattie, will earn her Gi bracelet and finally be able to cast spells without adult supervision. Although Riley is desperate to follow in her sister's footsteps when she herself turns 13, she's a saram - a person without magic. Riley was adopted, and despite having memorized every healing spell she's ever heard, she often feels like the odd one out in her family and the gifted community.

Norse Mythology contains stories passed down from the ancient Norse religion, practiced by the Vikings and other northern people who live in modern-day Scandinavia, Iceland, and throughout the British Isles. In this book, you will also find many stories about the gods Thor and Loki and their exploits in the land of the giants. You will hear the story of the dwarf Andvari and his golden ring - the myth that is the basis for Robert Wagner’s famous opera The Ring of Nibelung as well as J. R. R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings trilogy.

In the heart of the Minotaur's labyrinth, Sylphina Thunderheart battles peril and duty, risking everything to save her tribe and discovering that even the fiercest guardians have hearts that yearn for love. Sylphina Thunderheart, a fierce Amazon warrior, lived happily among her tribe in the heart of the Verdant Vale until a mysterious illness swept through their village, leaving many sick and on the brink of death. Determined to save her people, she braved the perilous depths of the Minotaur’s labyrinth to steal the coveted Stone of Eirinia, rumored to possess unparalleled restorative ...

They called him the God of War. Now, Rome calls him fuel. Ares, once the embodiment of brutal conflict, lies broken and chained in the Tullianum Infinitum, Rome's lightless divine prison. Stripped of his power, his very essence siphoned to fuel the legions that conquered Olympus, he is reduced to a mere asset – a battery awaiting depletion. The cold iron bites deep, the silence broken only by the mocking visits of Mars, his Roman counterpart and jailer. But beneath the crushing weight of despair and the constant drain, the fire of the War God is not extinguished. Forced into agonizing ...

The Aztecs believed offerings of human blood and human lives were necessary to the continued running of the universe. Indeed, in Aztec myths, the gods themselves make sacrifices of their own blood and even of their entire bodies in order to create a universe humans can live in and, in one story, to create humans themselves. To the ancient Aztecs, these practices seemed fitting, necessary, and honorable, helping to connect the world of humans to the divine world of the gods, a universe that in Aztec myth took shape in cycles of creation, destruction, and rebirth.

The second book in a three-volume collection, The World of Lore: Wicked Mortals tells the incredible true stories of some of the mortals who achieved notoriety in history and folklore through horrible means. Monsters of this sort - serial killers, desperate criminals, and socially mobile people with a much darker double life - are, in fact, quite real.

Richard Dawkins, the world’s most famous evolutionary biologist, presents a gorgeously lucid, science book examining some of the nature’s most fundamental questions both from a mythical and scientific perspective. Science is our most precise and powerful tool for making sense of the world. Before we developed the scientific method, we created rich mythologies to explain the unknown. The pressing questions that primitive men and women asked are the same ones we ask as children. Who was the first person? What is the sun? Why is there night and day?