English Mythology

Persephone's relationship with Hades has gone public, and the resulting media storm disrupts her normal life and threatens to expose her as the Goddess of Spring. Hades, God of the Dead, is burdened by a hellish past that everyone's eager to expose in an effort to warn Persephone away. Things only get worse when a horrible tragedy leaves Persephone's heart in ruin and Hades refusing to help. Desperate, she takes matters into her own hands, striking bargains with severe consequences.

Do you know that the Olympians weren’t the original immortals? Or that the Goddess Hera restored her virginity each year? The ancient Greeks wove one of the richest and best-preserved collections of stories of all the early civilizations, from the dawn of creation to the bloody siege at Troy.

Just hours after humans are born, the gods take what little power we have. In return, they protect our borders from the vicious, merciless fae. The humans who manage to keep their power are known as the corrupt. And they are burned. When my forbidden power is discovered, I’m forced to flee my tiny village and the life I adore. To survive, I make a desperate bargain with the mercenary who abandoned me at my weakest moment. Our deal is simple: I’ll help him and his mysterious friends sneak into the city, and he’ll help me learn to wield the strange, dark power I’ve always kept hidden.

Using an infamous deception about a fake mountain range in British Columbia as her jumping-off point, Katie Ives explores the lure of blank spaces on the map and the value of the imagination. In Imaginary Peaks she details the cartographical mystery of the Riesenstein Hoax within the larger context of climbing history and the seemingly endless quest for newly discovered peaks and claims of first ascents. Imaginary Peaks is an evocative, thought-provoking tale, immersed in the literature of exploration, study of maps, and basic human desire.

Aimed towards students and enthusiasts alike, Greek and Roman Myths and Legends will provide you with a detailed survey of the spiritual beliefs and fascinating tales of the world's most intriguing ancient societies.

Magical Christmas – A Heartwarming Holiday Romance 🎄 He’s Santa’s heir. She’s lost her holiday spirit. Can Christmas magic bring them together? 🎄 Kris Kringle Jr. has spent his life avoiding the family business. As Santa’s eldest son, he’s supposed to take over one day—but first, he has to pass a test. His challenge? Make one person believe in Christmas magic—without using any actual magic. His target? Holly Snow, the “Grinch of Winter Street.” Holly used to love Christmas, but after losing her parents, the holiday became nothing more than a painful reminder of ...

Embark on a journey through the rich tapestry of Native American legends with this extensive collection of Native American Myths. This meticulously curated collection brings together seven revered texts, each offering a unique window into the vibrant storytelling traditions of different Native American tribes. Achomawi and Atsugewi Tales and Achomawi Myths - Roland B. Dixon: Explore the mystical world of these tribes with captivating tales from a century ago, offering a rare glimpse into Shastan stock narratives.

Slavic mythology is rich and fascinating, not least because of the many cultures that have partly influenced it. Little is known about the Slavic gods, as no narratives from the pagan period have survived, but we can reconstruct their stories from ancient sources, heroic poems and traditional tales. In this book, we will discover the gods, the heroes, such as the valiant Bogatyri of the Kyiv cycle, and the creatures that populate the surprising Slavic folklore made of werewolves, spirits, nymphs and dragons. In this book you will find: The deities of the Slavic tradition, such as Perun, ...

The ancient Greeks believed there were a great number of gods and goddesses. These gods had control over many different aspects of life on earth. In many ways they were very human. They could be kind or mean, angry or pleasant, cruel or loving. They fell in love with each other, argued with each other and even stole from each other.

'Kali: An Introduction to the Essential Tantric Goddess' is a comprehensive and accessible guide to one of the most fascinating and powerful goddesses in the Hindu pantheon. Kali is a Tantric goddess, which means that she is associated with the power of transformation and liberation. She is often depicted as a fearsome figure, with a black body, a necklace of skulls, and a tongue lolling out of her mouth. However, Kali is also a benevolent goddess, who is said to protect her devotees from danger and to grant them their wishes. This book explores the origins and history of Kali, her role in ...

To sing with your heart you must first learn to listen. Sirens are some of the most dangerous denizens of the Beneath. So when they start going missing, it's assumed that a supremely powerful being is behind the disappearances. But who and why? As Elaria struggles to find answers to the siren situation, even more questions arise. Questions like: what kind of magic did the witch relic leave within her? And: what should she do about the three men who have become so important to her? One is her past, one: her present, and the third wants nothing more than to be her future. Can she find the ...

After the mysterious death of his older brother, Logan Ventora must overcome his addictions and gain control of a rare neurological disease in order to claim the sole inheritance—their family’s Mediterranean resort on the island of Lipari. But with this gift comes a far more sinister legacy, a hereditary curse and a sacred obligation to contain an ancient evil that has been waiting millennia for its chance to escape and wreak vengeance upon the world. In a clash of modern science and timeless myths, the events unfold in a transformative tale at times full of equal parts terror, wonder ...

The Prose Edda and the Poetic Edda are our oldest written sources for Norse mythology. When it comes to the norse myths, they are the closest thing we have to listening these stories as the vikings actually told them, around those ancient campfires so long ago. It is my hope that you will enjoy this collection, and that the two books will work in tandem to broaden and deepen your appreciation for these epic and mystical stories, and the enigmatic culture that spawned them.

Voted Book Hippo's Best Paranormal Romance of 2014, the Godhunter Series continues! Is the Godhunter becoming a god? Vervain Lavine finally has a moment to relax. She's defeated Aphrodite, reclaiming the magic that the goddess stole from humans. Now the Godhunter holds the powers of Love, Sex, War, and Victory inside her but she's not really sure if that makes her a goddess. She is fairly certain that she's still mortal, but her new immortal boyfriend, Thor, doesn't seem to be worried about it. What he is worried about is Vervain's bond to a werewolf Prince, and the fact that said Prince is...

Can you trust a god they call Oathbreaker? Vervain Lavine needs a little time to figure things out. Things like how to control the multiple beasts and magics inside her. Or how to lead a Pride of werelions who act more like a bunch of frat boys than grown men. She needs to work out her relationship with Trevor, the werewolf Prince bonded to her, and figure out if his grandfather, Loki, is serious in his repentance or is just up to more of his tricks. Demeter's still on the run after her attempt on Trevor's life and it'd be great if Vervain could figure out where she's hiding before the ...

The Godhunter tries to catch a Tiger Goddess by the Toe! One sip from the Grayel has made Vervain Lavine immortal. She's finally a true goddess, but that doesn't mean she can't die, just that the task of killing the Godhunter has become much harder for those who want her dead. Vervain's list of enemies keeps getting longer and the latest name on it is Xi Wangmu, the Chinese Plague and Tiger Goddess. Xi Wangmu has come to Hawaii, and she's brought Black Death with her. As the Godhunter races to catch a tiger by her toe, more and more obstacles are thrown in her way. From an unhappy alpha ...

Malachi Hunter believes in ghosts. In fact, he’s obsessed with the supernatural, and it’s made him a socially isolated loner. Then a chance encounter with a girl who remembers his dubious reputation from school, and who needs his help, leads him to investigate a haunted house. Although things don’t exactly go according to plan, Mal’s still determined to become a paranormal investigator. Fiercely independent single mum Teena Maunder believed that she could cope with anything; until a terrifying and baffling haunting starts in her home. Desperate for help, she turns to her policeman ...

Is there life after John Wayne? After his glory days as the "cowboy" of Wall Street, the "master" of the podium and pulpit, or the "road warrior" of interstates, airports, and convention centers, the middle-aged man yearns to fill a void that he has just discovered, right in the center of his being. He wants to stop, to grow roots, to become somehow whole.

She was never meant to be erased. And now? She is limitless. Vivica thought she was just another woman looking for love, swiping through the endless void of modern romance. One click, one spell, one whispered invitation later—and she’s plunged into something far beyond desire. The world she knew fractures, revealing an ancient war over power, control, and the very fabric of existence. She was never just a woman. She was never just mortal. And now, the forces that sought to erase her are kneeling at her feet. Guided by Lilith—seductive, elusive, and always three steps ahead—Vivica ...

An illustrated look at ten of the most unheard-of mysteries. Read about the wonders of the past and the unbelievable accomplishments of lost cultures. Is Noah’s Flood a distant memory of what actually occurred in the Black Sea? Why are over one hundred pyramids off limits, not in Egypt but in China? Why do the dolmens of the Caucasus use phallic seals for doorways? What did a curious farmer find at the bottom of massive but rectangular ponds? Learn about these little-known mysteries.