Encyclopedia of Imaginary and Mythical Places
Encyclopedia of Imaginary and Mythical Places

Author: Theresa Bane

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2014-03-28

Total Pages: 203

ISBN-13: 1476615659

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The heavens and hells of the world’s religions and the “far, far away” legends cannot be seen or visited, but they remain an integral part of culture and history. This encyclopedia catalogs more than 800 imaginary and mythological lands from all over the world, including fairy realms, settings from Arthurian lore, and kingdoms found in fairy tales and political and philosophical works, including Sir Thomas More’s Utopia and Plato’s Atlantis. From al A’raf, the limbo of Islam, to Zulal, one of the many streams that run through Paradise, entries give the literary origin of each site, explain its cultural context, and describe its topical features, listing variations on names when applicable. Cross-referenced for ease of use, this compendium will prove useful to scholars, researchers or anyone wishing to tour the unseen landscapes of myth and legend.

Sacred Spaces: Stations on a Celtic Way (Large Print 16pt)
Sacred Spaces: Stations on a Celtic Way (Large Print 16pt)

Author: Margaret Silf

Publisher: ReadHowYouWant

Published: 2013-04-30

Total Pages: 264

ISBN-13: 9781459663503

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There are many books that explore actual, physical, sacred space and pilgrimage sites. This is a different kind of book. It introduces seven traditional 'sacred spaces' but then leads readers into a deeper reflection on what such 'sacred space' means in our own lives and experience. The various sacred spaces explored are: the Celtic Cross; the infinite knot; hilltops; wells and springs; causeways and bridges; thresholds and burial grounds; and boundaries. In each chapter, the author introduces a 'sacred space' as the main theme and then illustrates this by associating it with a particular stage of life and a particular sacramental experience. The ideas are then brought together by means of a scripture story.

Haunted Places
Haunted Places

Author: Dennis William Hauck

Publisher: Penguin Group

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 506

ISBN-13:

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Sites in the Charleston area include the naval base, city hall, Fenwick Hall, Heyward House, Ladd House, Medway, St. Philips graveyard, Simmon's Alley, Sword Gate, and Yeoman's Hall.

Sacred Spaces
Sacred Spaces

Author: Margaret Silf

Publisher:

Published: 2013-05

Total Pages: 322

ISBN-13: 9780369317049

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There are many books that explore actual, physical, sacred space and pilgrimage sites. This is a different kind of book. It introduces seven traditional 'sacred spaces' but then leads readers into a deeper reflection on what such 'sacred space' means in our own lives and experience. The various sacred spaces explored are: the Celtic Cross; the infinite knot; hilltops; wells and springs; causeways and bridges; thresholds and burial grounds; and boundaries. In each chapter, the author introduces a 'sacred space' as the main theme and then illustrates this by associating it with a particular stage of life and a particular sacramental experience. The ideas are then brought together by means of a scripture story.

The National Directory of Haunted Places
The National Directory of Haunted Places

Author: Dennis William Hauck

Publisher: Athanor Books

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 402

ISBN-13: 9780963791412

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Describes over 2000 sites of supernatural occurances in the United States, including places visited by ghosts, UFOs, and unusual creatures