English Mythology

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.

"Birdsong was the first thing I registered. The sharp caw of a parrot, but there was more than one. And somehow they overlapped to make a beautiful symphony out of what should have been an unmusical sound. I grinned; the feeling of my lips tipping up was foreign. How long had it been since I last smiled?" Casey Eden has had her life turned upside down and inside out, just when she thought it was going somewhere. Thrust into a new and dangerous world, and not knowing who to trust, Casey has to push herself to be stronger, harder, and better than she has ever been before. To top things off, ...

An action-packed urban fantasy adventure set on the islands of Hawaii! My name is Marcus Aries. In addition to running my martial arts school, I serve as the guardian of the Hawaiian Islands. Basically, I’m the middleman between everyday mortals and the world of the supernatural. A world no one else believes is real. One filled with darkness, danger, and creatures who would happily use my guts for fish bait if given the chance. It’s my job to ensure peace, balance, and, when warranted, justice. My latest case has me investigating the disappearance of a young boy, a child not much older ...

A cursed violin, a witch with a shattered past, and the enemy sworn to silence her magic. Isadora Valen hides her power behind sugared pastries and enchantments whispered into the crust. But when forbidden magic flares during the Veil Festival, she’s marked by the realm’s most sacred relic—and by the man ordered to destroy her. Lachlan Daeven is a royal warden bound by duty and scarred by betrayal. Hunting rogue mages is what he does best. But when Isadora’s magic intertwines with his own, a soulbond sparks—violent, undeniable, and impossible to sever. She’s a fugitive with a ...

From the international bestselling author Anthony Ryan comes the spectacular second novel in a new epic new fantasy trilogy inspired by Norse mythology.

Many Southeast peoples speak languages in the Muskogean language family, and many myths and tales also have versions that are shared among tribes. Within this audiobook, you'll find the following topics covered Choctaw myths and legens; legends from other Southern tribes.

Dragon Racer 3 Sharrah continues her quest to win at Sky Island and usurp her evil grandfather. With her father gone and only heartbroken, Meifeng to help her, she first has to race the mysterious course backwards, in hopes of learning about the parts of Xuanpu she's never seen before. All of this while King Grayscon strengthens his foothold in their world, and Kin Kuul drifts even farther away. How will she master the Book of Spells? Who will guide her through the reaches of the Yonder while she searches for something that just might even the odds against the King of the Spoils? And more ...

The goddess Sri, also known as Lakshmi, has been worshiped in Hindu religion from pre-Buddhist times. One among the Tri-Devis or three principal Goddesses of Hinduism, She is one of the most well-known deities in Hindu mythology. She has a large body of mythology and is still extensively adored by Hindus of all castes across India. Here we introduce the reader to the origins, history, mythology and theology associated with Sri Lakshmi.

Set in the early nineteenth century, a seven-year-old narrates the story of an ancient folklore. Based on a work of fiction, the story setting is in a prosperous region of West Africa whose wealth and prosperity are rooted in an ancient tradition of textile manufacture. When the stability of the region consisting of several communities was threatened by internal rife, one person, a Palace Courier, stood up for the truth and went against popular consensus. In so doing, a whole generation was protected, and the wealth of future generations was secured. Part of the Sculpture Garden Series, ...

In this strange and wonderful book, thirty elders of the ancient Hopi tribe of Northern Arizona—a people who regard themselves as the first inhabitants of America—freely reveal the Hopi worldview for the first time in written form. The Hopi kept this view a secret for countless centuries, and anthropologists have long struggled to understand it. Now they record their myths and legends, and the meaning of their religious rituals and ceremonies as a gift to future generations.

In 1966, a team of scientists that includes engineers and historians is sent to an underwater base in order to study ancient, submerged ruins whose existence could throw the chronology of human history into chaos. After a series of potentially-deadly mishaps, the team encounters an enigmatic, yet seemingly-benevolent entity that appears to be guarding a secret that could change the world forever. And determine how far they're willing to go to protect her. Or destroy her.

In the US and Canada, spiritualism's primary focus was on communication between the living and the dead. The spiritual tradition traveled around the world, especially in Latin America, where it evolved in different ways. The Puerto Rican influence on modern Western magic is profound but largely unheralded. Beginning in the early 20th century, Puerto Rican immigrants to the US introduced espiritismo to the US spiritual landscape, strongly affecting the way magic was practiced. Hector Salva's book places Puerto Rican espiritismo in this broader perspective.

They live in shadows - deep in the forest, late in the night, in the dark recesses of our minds. They're spoken of in stories and superstitions, relics of an unenlightened age, old wives' tales, passed down through generations. Yet no matter how wary and jaded we have become, as individuals or as a society, a part of us remains vulnerable to them: werewolves and wendigos, poltergeists and vampires, angry elves and vengeful spirits.

The God Agni, the holy Fire, is the primary expression of consciousness. He is the ultimate, unchanging, and inextinguishable consciousness that endures through and beyond all changes, the flame that never dies, even in the deepest darkness; he is the force that moves everything, the fundamental light and energy that lies behind all transformations. In this book we introduce the reader to the spiritual and theological significance of Agni, and examine select verses from the Rig Veda dedicated to him.

When Jezebel learns she can't be a king like her father simply because she’s a girl, she vows never to become someone’s decorative wife, nameless and lost to history. At fifteen she’s married off, despite her protests, to Prince Ahab of Israel. There, she does what she must to gain power and remake the dry and distant kingdom in the image of her beloved, prosperous seaside homeland of Tyre, beginning by building temples to the gods she grew up worshipping. As her initiatives usher in an era of prosperity for Israel, her new subjects love her, and her name rings through the land.

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 ...

Hideous Monster. Beast. Menace to all. Many names have been applied to Medusa of Piraeus. All were wrong. The one true label that Medusa bears is that of victim. Cursed by the cruel Goddess Athena while attempting to offer an olive tree at the Parthenon, Medusa finds herself hunted by those who fear her. Fleeing Athens she struggles to survive the wilds of Hellas while bearing the curse of a Gorgon. Alone in a cave she manages to thrive until that fateful day she meets Perseus… Medusa is a reimagining of the story around the character with a realistic spin on the mythology of Ancient Greece.

The following stories span from the nomadic European tribes through the monarchal dynasties to the modern age. Throughout Polish history tales of the impossible have been passed down not only to invoke the imagination but to teach morality and reflect the sentiment of the times. This collection, random as it may be, gives windows through time of magic and wonder in the Polish world. A world that if paid enough attention to could shine a light on a culture that has evolved into a beautiful mix of the present and the past.

This amazing collection of Chinese myths will allow you to enter the Chinese mind, so you can gather secrets and wisdom from a proud and respected country.

When Torsten disappears into Fyrcat’s flames, I can only wonder if I’ve just watched my boyfriend die… Overcome with worry, I do the only thing I do—I go into the flames after him. And that’s when I find myself stuck in a land of giants—bloodthirsty monsters that would kill me as soon as look at me. Luckily, I meet Dwarf, Brisingr, who not only helps me against the giants, but also helps me battle a pack of demons. Meanwhile, Torsten’s brother, the Viking Beserker, Skarde, is left behind with the witch, Fyrcat. And, shockingly, he can’t seem to help his attraction to her. ...