"Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome " is a comprehensive mythology collection, presenting all the major and minor gods of Rome and Greece, with descriptions of festivals and retellings of major mythological stories. The author, thoroughly details each Greek and Roman god, goddess, hero, demi-god and creature and gives the reader a clear and succinct idea of the religious beliefs of the ancients. An exceptional book for those interested in Greek or Roman mythology.
"Although these three modernist writers were not primarily playwrights, as expatriates they were interested in the Euripidean theme of women in exile: each independently chose to rewrite Euripides' Hippolytus, a play in which the protagonist is a woman in exile whose speech, writing, and passion are deeply problematic. Each author approaches the Euripidean material in a different way: Tsvetaeva focuses on gender in language, Yourcenar explores the gendering of a self, and H.D. performs the undoing of gendered oppositions."--BOOK JACKET.
(Paranormal fantasy with witches, demons, vampires, werewolves, fairies, dragons) A Haunting Nightmare I weep, even as the ground below me splits wider, the roots of the oak tree pulling me underground, jerking me into the moist depths, smothering me with the cool pressure of earth. I smell fabric softener and feel the touch of soft cotton even as voices cry out to me, voices I know as well as my own. Who are they? The fiery one, the one of the earth with the heart of green. The cool, white one with the logical mind… they fade away as a single, crisp voice breaks through, though not the one I was expecting. Not Liam’s. Syd. Her desperation is obvious, clear and poignant. I open my eyes and find Alison Morgan, my dead best friend, hovering before me. Go home. I gape at her, heart pounding. I can’t. I just can’t. I’ve left it all behind— SYD. She flies backward, voice a wail as the dark swallows her. GO HOME. Syd’s time with the drach has given her the respite she needed, the peace she’s craved for so long. But, frustrated by her inability to locate further pieces of Creator, she is driven back to the plane of her origin. Can she retain the calm she’s fought so hard for, given up her past to achieve, or will she be drawn once again into the turmoil of her old life? KEYWORDS: paranormal series, paranormal books, paranormal fantasy, witches, witch, witch books, magical realism, witch fantasy, magical fantasy, vampire series, vampire books, shifter books, shifter series, werewolf series, werewolf books, vampire book
Darkness brought them together, the Path will tear them apart. General Sato’s orders to quell a rebel uprising have become a quest to cleanse the sentinels of the corruption eating them from within. Despite the virtue of his charge, Sato can’t shake the feeling that every boil lanced from the order pollutes his own spirit. With every effort he makes, he finds his steps leading him farther from the Path, and he begins to wonder if there’s a way back. After bending the knee, the Bandit King is no more. Now, Beast is free to focus his deadly talents on a new foe. But the enemy which threatens Samas is like none he’s faced before. He’ll need new friends and new skills if he hopes to continue his fight. Shin’s power grows. With each passing day she moves farther away from the girl who hid from the sentinels in the attic. Now, the dark realm is her ally, a tool with which she can reshape the world to protect the innocent. A tool that threatens to consume her every time she uses it. The Maramans lost at Dahl, but they have wounded Samas in ways few could imagine. To save Samas, Sato, Shin, and Beast will need to unite, even as the Path tears them apart.
Giving Western literature and art many of its most enduring themes and archetypes, Greek mythology and the gods and goddesses at its core are a fundamental part of the popular imagination. At the heart of Greek mythology are exciting stories of drama, action, and adventure featuring gods and goddesses, who, while physically superior to humans, share many of their weaknesses. Readers will be introduced to the many figures once believed to populate Mount Olympus as well as related concepts and facts about the Greek mythological tradition.
Andrew Russ argues in this book that a closer look at their philosophical underpinnings finds that Rousseau, Marx, and Foucault are much less "historical" in their methodology than is widely believed. Instead, they share a more "timeless" view, one indebted to principles ordinarily seen as timeless or transcendent
Look for "The Golden Chariot: “Tales of the Sun-God.” "The Golden Chariot: “Tales of the Sun-God.” transports you to a world where divine grandeur collides with human ambition. This engrossing story brings readers to the ancient island of Rhodes, where the great Colossus once stood as a tribute to the sun god Helios' eternal power and splendor. Synopsis: In "The Golden Chariot," you'll be transported to one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World through vibrant storytelling and detailed historical information. Follow the islanders of Rhodes as they witness the growth and fall of the enormous statue, which represents their devotion to Helios. Through devastating catastrophes, complex ceremonies, and the unwavering spirit of the Rhodesian people, this novel addresses themes of faith, resilience, and the eternal tie between humanity and the divine. Highlights: The Majesty of Helios: Marvel at the awe-inspiring descriptions of the Colossus and the sacred offerings presented to Helios, which range from pure white rams to golden honey and represent different facets of the sun god's dazzling light and favor. A Legacy of Devotion: Follow the Rhodesians' emotional journey as they deal with the demolition of their cherished monument while maintaining their unshakeable devotion to Helios. Renewal and Creativity: Witness the birth of a new age with the development of the Sun Garden, an artistic monument to Rhodes' soul and Helios' immortal presence. Timeless concepts: Explore the concepts of human fragility and divine constancy, as well as how the Colossus' memory might serve as a source of inspiration and hope for future generations. Why You Will Love It: "The Golden Chariot," is more than just a historical fiction tale; it's an exploration of ancient beliefs and the resilience of the human spirit. This book is ideal for fans of mythology, ancient history, and stories about the convergence of the divine and mortal realms. It will leave you in wonder at Helios' tremendous legacy and the eternal power of faith. Get your copy today! Immerse yourself in the ancient tale of "The Golden Chariot: “Tales of the Sun-God.” and let Helios' golden beams guide you through a story of grandeur, grief, and ultimate renewal. Available now in your favorite bookstores and online merchants.
Modernism was the major Spanish American literary movement of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Leader of that influential movement was Rubén Darío, the Nicaraguan now recognized as one of the most important Hispanic poets of all time. Like the Romantics in England and the Symbolists on the Continent, Darío and other Modernists were strongly influenced by occultist thought. But, as the poet Octavio Paz has written, "academic criticism has ... preferred to close its eyes to the stream of occultism that runs throughout Darío's work. This silence damages our comprehension of his poetry." Cathy Login Jrade's groundbreaking study corrects this critical oversight. Her work clearly demonstrates that esoteric tradition is central to Modernism and that an understanding of this centrality clarifies both the nature of the movement and its relationship to earlier European literature. After placing Modernism in a broad historical and literary perspective, Jrade examines the impact of esoteric beliefs upon Darío's view of the world and the role of poetry in it. Through detailed and insightful analyses of key poems, she explores the poet's quest for solutions to the nineteenth-century crisis of belief. The movement that Ruben Darío headed brought Hispanic poetry into the mainstream of the "modern tradition," with its sense of fragmentation and alienation and its hope for integration and reconciliation with nature. Rubén Darío and the Romantic Search for Unity enriches our understanding of that movement and the work of its leading poet.
Our knowledge of ancient Greece has been transformed in the last century by an increased understanding of the cultures of the Ancient Near East. This is particularly true of ancient religion. This book looks at the relationship between the religious systems of Ancient Greece and the Hittites, who controlled Turkey in the Late Bronze Age (1400-1200 BC). The cuneiform texts preserved in the Hittite archives provide a particularly rich source for religious practice, detailing festivals, purification rituals, oracle-consultations, prayers, and myths of the Hittite state, as well as documenting the religious practice of neighbouring Anatolian states in which the Hittites took an interest. Hittite religion is thus more comprehensively documented than any other ancient religious tradition in the Near East, even Egypt. The Hittites are also known to have been in contact with Mycenaean Greece, known to them as Ahhiyawa. The book first sets out the evidence and provides a methodological paradigm for using comparative data. It then explores cases where there may have been contact or influence, such as in the case of scapegoat rituals or the Kumarbi-Cycle. Finally, it considers key aspects of religious practices shared by both systems, such as the pantheon, rituals of war, festivals, and animal sacrifice. The aim of such a comparison is to discover clues that may further our understanding of the deep history of religious practices and, when used in conjunction with historical data, illuminate the differences between cultures and reveal what is distinctive about each of them.
The first female monarch takes power of an extraplanetary empire in this “fast-paced fantasy epic” by the acclaimed author of the Apex Trilogy (Richark A. Knaak, New York Times–Bestselling Author of the World of Warcraft series). Station Aleon, a planetoid of System Helios, has withstood calamitous struggles thanks to the strong rule of its first two Masters of Station, Alexis Teirmont and his son, Alexis the Second. As it comes time for Alexis the Third to reign, the nobility wonders if they are ready for the first Mistress of Station Aelon. The first female monarch in the history of System Helios, Alexis the Third is a true Teirmont in temperament and passion. Yet she is unique in ways no one expected. Despite the disdain, aggression, contempt, and disgust of the male nobility for a female ruler, Alexis the Third proves that gender was not what made a monarch. Her rule is about to change System Helios forever.
