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Hindu Myths: A Sourcebook Translated from the Sanskrit
By Wendy Doniger. 1975
Recorded in sacred Sanskrit texts, including the Rig Veda and the Mahabharata, Hindu Myths are thought to date back as…
far as the tenth century BCE. Here in these seventy-five seminal myths are the many incarnations of Vishnu, who saves mankind from destruction, and the mischievous child Krishna, alongside stories of the minor gods, demons, rivers and animals including boars, buffalo, serpents and monkeys. Immensely varied and bursting with colour and life, they demonstrate the Hindu belief in the limitless possibilities of the world - from the teeming miracles of creation to the origins of the incarnation of Death who eventually touches them all.Les plus anciens contes de l'humanité: mythes et légendes d'il y a 3500 ans (Petite bibliothèque Payot #369)
By Theodor Herzl Gaster. 2001
Gnosis: The Secrets of Solomon's Temple Revealed
By Philip Gardiner. 2006
Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem—reputed to be the source of the most esoteric knowledge in human history—has fascinated scholars, seekers, and…
dreamers for centuries. For generations, scholars and researchers have tried in vain to discover the fabled Temple of Solomon, only to be confronted by one problem after another. All the problems raised by these disparate and often desperate people have now been fully answered and can be revealed to the world. Through his own involvement in secret societies and his tenacious spirit, Philip Gardiner has unearthed the secrets of the Temple. From the Queen of Sheba and the arcane secrets of the Christian Gnostics to the Muslim Sufi and Hindu Avatars, Gnosis weaves a tale that is both profound and precise. Gardiner declares that the truth of Solomon's Temple has been known all along within the realm of esoteric understanding. Only one question remains: Is the world ready for the truth? Find the true secret of the Knights Templar and the mysteries of the ancients. Find the truth for yourself in Gnosis.Les héros de la mythologie grecque
By Nathaniel Hawthorne. 2003
Découvrez les plus célèbres légendes de la mythologie grecque racontées par un grand romancier américain du XIXe siècle : vous…
tremblerez avec Persée face à la terrible Gorgone et avec Bellérophon affrontant la Chimère. Vous entrerez dans le labyrinthe sur les pas de Thésée et vous partirez, avec Jason, à la conquête de la Toison d'Or. -- 4e de couvWindigo et la naissance du monde (Critiques / Vents d'ouest)
By Bernard Assiniwi. 1998
" Chaque nation indienne possède ses mythes relatifs à la création du monde, mythes qui ont survécu au passage du…
temps grâce à la tradition orale de ces peuples. Ces mythes contiennent toutes sortes d'enseignements sur la vie elle-même, la nature, la communauté. Ils sont l'expression du lien intime qui existe entre les pratiques spirituelles et la vie même des Autochtones lors de l'apprentissage et de la réalisation de toute tâche. Bernard Assiniwi s'est donné la mission de faire connaître cette tradition. Tout au long de sa carrière, d'un océan à l'autre du Canada, il a rencontré de nombreux Autochtones et a prêté l'oreille aux récits que ceux-ci tenaient de leurs aînés. Windigo et la naissance du monde constitue donc un important document ethnologique. " -- 4e de couvThe Word on the Brazos: Negro preacher tales from the Brazos bottoms of Texas
By John Mason Brewer. 1953
This is a delightful collection of "preacher tales" from the Brazos River bottoms of Texas, collected and related by one…
of the nation's leading black folklorists. The author worked side by side with field hands in the Brazos bottoms; he lived in their homes and worshipped in their churches. He sought out elderly ministers and other tradition-bearers and recreated them in the distinctive dialect of the regionEl milagro de la primera flor de Nochebuena: un cuento mexicano sobre la Navidad
By Joanne F. Oppenheim, Fabian Negrin, Joanne Oppenheim, Barefoot Books Inc. 2003
Juanita, a young Mexican girl, has nothing to offer the Christ child for Christmas. But when she enters the church…
carrying a handful of weeds, they miraculously transform into the perfect gift: beautiful red flowers. For grades 2-4. Spanish language. 2003The golden bough: the roots of religion and folklore
By James George Frazer. 1981
Explores and analyses a multitude of myths and folktales pointing out the striking similarities in the mythologies of different peoples…
and different epochs. First published in 1890, this work is considered a milestone in modern anthropologyMyths to live by
By Joseph Campbell. 1973
Explains the necessity of myths to human well-being and deplores the fact that no religious myth at present meets this…
need. Campbell describes the similarities between Eastern and Western religious myths, and the divergent uses that the Occident and Orient make of the same fables. 1972Iduna and the magic apples
By Marianna Mayer. 1988
In ancient times the Norse gods dwelt in the land called Asgard. Of all the gardens there, none was more…
beautiful than Iduna's for nothing withered and nothing died. Iduna possessed a special treasure--a golden chest of magic apples that kept the gods immortal. But the evil giant Thiassi vowed to capture Iduna and her magic apples. For grades 3-6 and older readersTransformations of myth through time
By Joseph Campbell. 1990
Transcripts of thirteen television lectures, by teacher-mythologist Joseph Campbell, on human beings' use of myth to understand the mysteries of…
life. He discusses rites of initiation, Native American myths, neolithic gods and goddesses, Egyptian myths, Buddhism, yoga, the Tibetan Book of the Dead, and the legends of Arthur and Parzival. 1990The hero's journey: the world of Joseph Campbell : Joseph Campbell on his life and work
By Joseph Campbell, Phil Cousineau. 1990
Campbell's lifelong interest in the similarities between art, religion, mythology, psychology, and literature is explored in this series of interviews.…
Traces his development of a personal revelation of "inner bliss" and the ability to translate the eternal myths into everyday experiences. Outgrowth of the film Hero with a Thousand Faces. 1990Historical atlas of world mythology: v. 1, The way of the animal powers
By Joseph Campbell, Campbell. 1988
Introduces primitive art in the form of rock paintings and sculpture and interprets each in terms of religious beliefs. Traces…
the mythologies connected with this art to the migration of people from Africa and Europe eastward through Asia to Australia and North and South AmericaThe golden deer
By Margaret Hodges, Daniel San Souci. 1992
It is believed that Buddha, the holy one, visited Earth many times and appeared in many different shapes--each time becoming…
wiser until he came as the man called Buddha. In one of his lifetimes, however, he came to Earth as a golden deer. This is the story of how he saved all creatures killed for their meat by humankind. For grades K-3 and older readersThe Holy Grail: imagination and belief
By Richard W. Barber. 2004
Author of Penguin Guide to Medieval Europe (DB 23799) and Knight and Chivalry (DB 29779) explores the myths and legends…
of the Holy Grail, beginning in the Middle Ages. Studies the origins and symbolism of the Grail in Christian literature. Considers cults, conspiracy theories, and popular culture. 2004Solomon and the ant: and other Jewish folktales
By Sheldon Oberman. 2006
More than forty tales from oral tradition, with historical notes and commentary. In the title story, an ant teaches the…
great king a lesson in humility. In "The Smell of Money," wise Solomon pays for the smell of bread--with the sound of coins. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 2006Stories behind the traditions and songs of Easter
By Ace Collins. 2007
Award-winning author explores historical and religious origins of customs associated with the Christian holiday of Easter. Discusses the roots of…
Lent, passion plays, sunrise services, Easter parades, Easter eggs, and the Easter bunny as well as the inspiration for such hymns as "He Lives!" and "The Old Rugged Cross." 2007In the days of sand and stars
By Francois Thisdale, Marlee Pinsker. 2006
Ten stories based on women from the Bible: Eve Naamah, Sarai, Sarah, Rebecca, Leah, Rachel, Dina, and Yocheved. In "Rebecca…
Comes Home," a compassionate young woman's trip to the community well leads her to a husband. For grades 5-8. 2006Whitethorn Woods
By Maeve Binchy. 2006
The town of Rossmore is a special place, full of character and charm. Nestled beside the Whitethorn Woods, the town…
has grown since the days when it was small and friendly and everyone knew everyone else. But it still has the woods, with the well dedicated to St Ann, where generations have come to pray or make wishes or just to look back at the pretty little town. Which is why there is going to be such a fuss about the plans for the new road, cutting through Whitethorn Woods.The people of Rossmore are divided. No one is more concerned than the curate, Father Brian Flynn, who has no idea which faction to support. Surely Neddy Nolan's family should take the compensation being offered for their land? But wasn't Neddy's mother given a cure at the well many years ago? And what about the childless London woman who came to Whitethorn Woods begging the saint for help, with unexpected consequences?Read by Caroline Lennon and Steven Armstrong(p) 2007 Audible Ltd