Goddess Mythology

From the heights of Mt. Olympus to the depths of the Underworld, this book takes you on an unforgettable journey through all the major myths born in ancient Greece and Rome, such as Achilles's involvement in the Trojan War; Pluto's kidnapping of the beautiful Proserpina; and the slaying of Medusa by Perseus, the heroic demi-god. You'll also learn all about the wonders of the world as well as the greatest creatures ever recorded in history.

A miracle led me to them. God healed my boyfriend of cancer. At least, that's what Jake says. Then God ran off to Montana, and Jake decided to follow him, bringing me along for the ride in a near-abduction style scenario. In Montana, I met God. He goes by the name of Silas. Yeah, he's full of it. But I didn't know how full or what exactly filled him until I met Garret Demos. He's told me things that are crazier than God on Earth. And yet, I believe him. Or I want to. There's something about Garret that calms and reassures me. He makes the impossible seem probable. Which could make him the ...

After the harrowing events of a fateful encounter with the very best of the Dominion wizards and psionicists, the Goddess Samantha and her realm must deal with the fallout. Souls, as always. A prisoner of Heaven; a new rival and questionable ally; a runaway with intimate and sensitive knowledge. Every encounter holds echoes of Lives Before, and each echoes again to awaken the greater forces stirring deep within them all. The keys to unlock a new era continue to fall into her hands. But can this heroine find the right doors to open?

From Emily R. King, author of the Hundredth Queen series, comes an epic novel of ancient Greece, Titans and treachery, and the women who dare to rise up against the tyranny of the Golden Age.

Trust was impossible for Reign Nicolis. Millennia as a slave has left him incapable of trusting anyone. Until he met Alexis. Her unconditional love shattered all his defenses, cracked open his heart, and revived the man he used to be. Their love is in every kiss, every touch. He wants her for his bride. Alexis Lever isn’t cut out to be someone’s wife, someone’s mother. Her cold childhood killed those dreams. Then Reign Nicolis crashed into her life. Now, thoughts of being his wife, mother to his children, consume her. She has given up her career as an NYPD Detective and her family. ...

Some Stories... have more than one climax! (...and a previously unpublished Book 8: Loose Ends) Mike's dues have been paid in full... ...but magic continues to come at a price! At first it was an alpha male fantasy. Any woman walking over the beautiful Victorian's threshold would fall head over heels with the lucky man of the house! What could be better than the torrid harem he's built with his ex-wife, the gorgeous nineteen-year-old that just so happens to be his ex-wife's former step-daughter, and a gorgeous up-and-comer model? In this (more than) complete collection, Mike's harem ...

Ridley Cross will stop at nothing to break her family curse—including enslaving an innocent man, EJ Nicolis. He doesn’t deserve it, but regardless of the consequences, she’ll use him as a means to an end. However, the more time she spends with EJ, the line between survival and passion blurs. Can she trust the man she has shamelessly used? Trapped in a prison of his own flesh and bones, EJ Nicolis will kill the one who placed him there. No matter how much he hungers for her, he will resist her amethyst eyes, her pouty lips, and fiery soul when he wraps his hands around her slender, ...

Sometimes Death is a blessing. Death was once something for the Godhunter to fight, but now she knows him intimately. She knows that the Angel of Death can be beautiful, charming, and irresistible. Sometimes Death is a blessing, and at other times he can be a curse, but Azrael is always loyal and always loved. Until he resigned, that is. Then the Angelic Host was sent after him. But there is more to their actions than simple retribution. Someone is manipulating the Host, and if Vervain wants to save her husband, she must first discover the secrets of Heaven, Hell, and the heart of Death ...

This audiobook includes some of the standard views of Greek myth and history but also tantalizes your imagination with the possibilities that lie behind myth and legend. By the time you are finished with this book, you will have a good appreciation for the nature of Greek mythology and the gods, monsters, and heroes which populate it.

«VIKING, THE CHRONICLES OF HAAKON THE COWARD»«A furare normannorum libera nos, Domine (Lord, deliver us from the fury of the men of the North)» Young Haakon lives a quiet and peaceful life in the Norwegian village of Vestfold. However, on reaching the age of fourteen, he must put the innocence of youth behind him, in order to become a fearsome Viking. On his fourteenth birthday something happens that will change his life forever. His father, Gunnjorn, chief of the village, demands that he sacrifice a slave in Odin’s honour, in the presence of a large number of important and powerful ...

From southern Greece to northern Russia, people have long believed in female spirits, bringers of fertility, who spend their nights and days dancing in the fields and forests. So appealing were these spirit-maidens that they also took up residence in 19th-century Romantic literature. Archaeologist and linguist by profession, folk dancer by avocation, Elizabeth Wayland Barber has sleuthed through ethnographic lore and archaeological reports of east and southeast Europe, translating enchanting folktales about these "dancing goddesses" as well as eyewitness accounts of traditional rituals - texts that offer new perspectives on dance in agrarian society.

Indian mythology stretches beyond the tales of creation. This audiobook will acquaint you with the gods and goddesses who shaped the world, as well as epic tales of hardship, struggle, and strife. Mythology attempts to explain the origins of the universe and delves deep into understanding the creation of time, matter, and life itself. Were humans born out of the light that spilled from Lord Brahma? Was the universe created out of a golden egg? Can all of the human race trace its lineage back to one man?

A curse that traps her in a web of impossible choices… Can love save her before time runs out? Ariana was cursed to live forever as a spider, but when she gifts the love goddess a dress spun from moonbeams, she earns the chance to trade her silk web for a silk dress. However, there’s a catch—she must fall in love before her magical spool of silk runs out. If she doesn’t, she’ll be condemned to an eternity in the grave instead of the web. Enter a dashing prince and his equally charming commander, both vying for her hand. Torn between the two, Ariana faces a heart-wrenching decision...

Getting possessed was the best thing to ever happen to me. My life was sad. Boring. And then I met Abby. She's a ghost. Abby may have taken over a bit, but I can't complain. She's turned my life into a paradise of fine clothes, fast cars, and a multi-million dollar home. Then they found us. And tore her out of me. Ghost hunters. Three of them. At least, that's what they say they are. But the more I get to know Kellan, Kasper, and Kyran Demos, the more I think they're not who they claim to be. The question is; if not ghost hunters, then what the hell are they? Triple Dog Dare is the first ...

This dance is deadly. Things are disappearing in the God Realm. Disappearing and then reappearing in strange places. Someone is playing games with Vervain and her people. A trickster is running wild. But as their game progresses, the tricks start getting more and more dangerous. Who is this god? How are they moving so freely around the God Realm? And what in all the worlds do they want? If the Godhunter wants to stop the trickster, she'll have to do more than find the answers to those questions. She'll have to win the game. The Godhunter Series continues with a battle unlike any the ...

Drawing together the mythology and tales of England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales, this book is a comprehensive collection of the fascinating gods, goddesses, heroes, and monsters that make up the compendium of Celtic myths and legends. Celtic Mythology offers an accessible exploration of the rich tapestry of stories and characters that define Celtic culture and have fascinated people for centuries.

Allow us to guide you through the mysterious and magnificent history of ancient Egypt with its gods, goddesses, kings, queens, pyramids, mythology, rituals, hieroglyphs, history, and much more. We promise that once you’ve finished this audiobook, you’ll not only take away a wealth of information, but you’ll own the experience as if you’ve lived it yourself! That's because we have a passion for presenting factual, enjoyable history and culture in a style that keeps you resisting the pauses.

The cold is spreading. After the battle in Asgard, Vervain Lavine, the Godhunter, just wants to celebrate the victory with her friends and family. The fact that those friends happen to be gods, and her family is a bunch of werewolves and werelions, only makes the victory that much sweeter. But the wound she took from Anubis' blade has scarred over, and the cold beginning to spread from it is worrisome. Not to mention the link it's established between her and the Egyptian God of the Dead, who seems intent on making her pay for having the audacity to attack him. Then there's Demeter, still ...

You're going to play whether you want to or not. Vervain thought she was done with the trickster god and his games. Then someone starts stealing the treasures of gods again and she knows the trickster is back. Hoping the game will end as well as it did the last time, the Godhunter deals herself in. But as it continues, the game gets more and more complicated. And more and more deadly. It becomes a question not of will they benefit from the game but will they survive it.

Have you ever wondered about the gods and goddesses in Hindu religion? Have you wondered about what goes on in a country where over a billion people live? Well, you’re at the right place. In this comprehensive guide to Indian mythology, you will listen to various aspects of what they used to worship and still worship in this subcontinent with its vast history. You will hear about the Hindu epics and stories, the deities in their respective forms, and so much more.