The Smoke of the Gods
Author: Eric Burns
Publisher: Temple University Press
Published: 2006-10-06
Total Pages: 328
ISBN-13: 9781592134823
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFrom the author of The Spirits of America, an energetic history of tobacco use.
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Published: 1904
Total Pages: 214
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKTraditions of the Arikara
Author: George Amos Dorsey
Publisher: Washington, Carnegie Institution of Washington
Published: 1904
Total Pages: 218
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Gods of Pegāna
Author: Lord Dunsany
Publisher: Graphic Arts Books
Published: 2022-01-11
Total Pages: 55
ISBN-13: 1513223976
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Gods of Pegāna (1905) is a short story collection by Lord Dunsany. Published at the beginning of his career, The Gods of Pegāna would influence such writers as J. R. R. Tolkein, Ursula K. Le Guin, and H. P. Lovecraft. Recognized as a pioneering author of fantasy and science fiction, Dunsany is a man whose work, in the words of Lovecraft, remains “unexcelled in the sorcery of crystalline singing prose, and supreme in the creation of a gorgeous and languorous world of incandescently exotic vision.” “Whether the season be winter or whether it be summer, whether it be morning among the worlds or whether it be night, Skarl still beateth his drum, for the purposes of the gods are not yet fulfilled.” The Gods of Pegāna, Dunsany’s debut collection of stories, contains some of his finest tales of fantasy and adventure. The Mana-Yood-Sushai created the gods of Pegāna before falling asleep in the middle of Time. The only thing keeping him from creating new gods and worlds is the drummer Skarl, who can never cease his playing. In their creator’s absence, dozens of small gods and a thousand local deities have free reign to create the worlds and realities they want. As they compete to outdo one another, the order and peace of Pegāna hangs in the balance. Humorous and inventive, Dunsany’s tales of high fantasy continue to delight over a century after they first appeared in print. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Lord Dunsany’s The Gods of Pegāna is a classic of Irish fantasy fiction reimagined for modern readers.
The Gods Are Broken!
Author: Jeffrey K. Salkin
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
Published: 2022-05-17
Total Pages: 180
ISBN-13: 0827614330
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe story of Abraham smashing his father's idols might be the most important Jewish story ever told and the key to how Jews define themselves. In a work at once deeply erudite and wonderfully accessible, Rabbi Jeffrey K. Salkin conducts readers through the life and legacy of this powerful story and explains how it has shaped Jewish consciousness. Offering a radical view of Jewish existence, The Gods Are Broken! views the story of the young Abraham as the "primal trauma" of Jewish history, one critical to the development of a certain Jewish comfort with rebelliousness and one that, happening in every generation, has helped Jews develop a unique identity. Salkin shows how the story continues to reverberate through the ages, even in its connection to the phenomenon of anti-Semitism. Salkin's work--combining biblical texts, archaeology, rabbinic insights, Hasidic texts (some never before translated), philosophy, history, poetry, contemporary Jewish thought, sociology, and popular culture--is nothing less than a journey through two thousand years of Jewish life and intellectual endeavor.
Twilight of the Gods
Author: Erich von Däniken
Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser
Published: 2010-01-01
Total Pages: 233
ISBN-13: 1601631413
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDispels the prejudices and misconceptions that surround the Mayan Calendar, 2012, and the existence of extraterrestrial life.
Against the Gods
Author: John D. Currid
Publisher: Crossway
Published: 2013
Total Pages: 162
ISBN-13: 1433531836
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhat is the relationship between the Old Testament and ancient Near Eastern mythology? Currid examines the evidence, arguing that the Old Testament is highly polemical as he stresses differentiation over continuity.
Ohh! Gods Are Online
Author: Rashma Kalsie & George Dixon
Publisher: Sristhi Publishers & Distributors
Published: 2013-06
Total Pages: 228
ISBN-13: 9380349947
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOhh ! Gods Are Online.. is a surreal novel co-authored by two writers who have never met. The story was neither contrived nor planned; it was allowed to flow. What if the Gods were living in the midst of mankind? What if the Gods were as confused about life’s meaning as humans? What if the Gods were addicted to social media? Ohh ! Gods Are Online.. probes life’s questions as Christ, Krishna, Nick, Buddy Roy and all the bigger and smaller Gods get chatting online.
Changing of the Gods
Author: Bob Ping
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Published: 2010-07-27
Total Pages: 628
ISBN-13: 1449087116
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book is about the major changes taking place as the world begins to make the transition from the Modern to the Postmodern Era, especially those changes that are already affecting Judaism, Christianity and Islam. The author takes the reader through an account of how certain beliefs are formed -- including beliefs in magic, superstition, myth, legend, and morality. This is followed by a discussion of the world's present state of affairs and projections for the future. Finally, the reader is presented with the challenges that will most likely face each religion as this new world unfolds.
The Gods of Pegana
Author: Lord Dunsany
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
Published: 2021-01-01
Total Pages: 60
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Gods of Pegana by Lord Dunsany: In this captivating collection of fantasy tales, Lord Dunsany introduces readers to the mythical realm of Pegana and its pantheon of deities. Through evocative prose and vivid storytelling, Dunsany weaves a tapestry of otherworldly adventures and divine beings. "The Gods of Pegana" transports readers to a realm of imagination, wonder, and exploration of the human fascination with the divine. Key Aspects of the Book "The Gods of Pegana": Mythical World-Building: Dunsany crafts a rich and immersive fantasy world filled with gods, magic, and awe-inspiring landscapes. Exploration of Deities: The book delves into the characteristics and roles of the gods of Pegana, exploring the complexities of divine personalities. Themes of Creation and Existence: Readers encounter stories that ponder the origins of the universe and the existential questions that captivate the human mind. Lord Dunsany was an Anglo-Irish writer and dramatist born in 1878. His fascination with mythology, folklore, and ancient legends served as a wellspring of inspiration for his works. Dunsany's ability to conjure ethereal worlds and captivate readers with his storytelling earned him recognition as a leading figure in fantasy literature. Through "The Gods of Pegana," he invites readers to immerse themselves in a realm of imagination and wonder.
