Full color ANIME-infused stories inspired by Philippine folklore from SUPERSTAR CREATORS! Mythspace: Ignition is a graphic novel collection of six stories exploring a universe where the old tales of monsters and folklore creatures from the Philippines – Tikbalangs, Kapres, Manananggals – were inspired by actual alien civilizations. From a young man’s journey into myth, to a Kapre war, to a Manananggal coming of age, these stories (now depicted in full color) will take readers on an unforgettable journey both strange and familiar. The collection was written and co-created by Paolo Chikiamco and features art from a cadre of acclaimed Filipino illustrators including Koi Carreon, C.R. Chua, Borg Sinaban, Jules Gregorio, Paul Quiroga, and Mico Dimagiba.
Mythspace: Ignition is a graphic novel collection of six stories exploringa universe where the old tales of monsters and folklore creatures from thePhilippines - Tikbalangs, Kapres, Manananggals - were inspired byactual alien civilizations. From a young man's journey into myth, to aKapre war, to a Manananggal coming of age, these stories (now depicted in fullcolor) will take readers on an unforgettable journey both strange and familiar. The collection was written and co-created by Paolo Chikiamco andfeatures art from a cadre of acclaimed Filipino illustrators including KoiCarreon, C.R. Chua, Borg Sinaban, Jules Gregorio, Paul Quiroga, and MicoDimagiba. Mythspace: Black Mark with Paul Quiroga A story which givesreaders a glimpse into the fractious society of the crafty Nuno, where politicalzealots (who tint their skins to signify their party loyalties) have thegovernment in a persistent state of gridlock. Yet, legend has it that thereexists a faction that transcends politics: the legendary Black, a task forcethat is authorized to go to extreme measures to safeguard Nuno society. HelmlessMang, a pariah on his home planet, is about to find out that the Black are bothmore powerful and more terrible than that the stories would have you believe...Art by Paul Quiroga and story by Paolo Chikiamco. Mythspace: Devourers ofLight with Jules Gregorio The reasons behind the centuries-long hatredbetween the Kapre and the Laho unfolds in this tale. At a turning point inhistory, the Laho lead an inter-species alliance to punish the Kapre forviolating a galaxy-wide taboo... but when Supreme Apex Barkarilkarilmon loseshis patience with the other races, the Laho take independent action -- withdisastrous consequences for the Kapre race. Art by Jules Gregorio and story byPaolo Chikiamco. Mythspace: Uncommon Ground with Mico Dimagiba It's tough being a detective on a planet of shapeshifters. But InquestHaskra's life takes a turn for the worse when he's hired by a Lahoto find a missing jewel to prevent the onset of civil war. But does Haskrareally want to help a member of the race that destroyed his home planet? Art byMico Dimagiba and story by Paolo Chikiamco. Mythspace: Humanity with C.R.Chua In a galaxy where humans have no rights, Danny and Marta work as slavesin the mines of the Kataw. But when they are miraculously rescued by somethingout of legend, they must decide what freedom means to each of them, and whatthey are willing to pay for it. Art by Cristina Chua and story by PaoloChikiamco. Mythspace: Unfurling of Wings with Borg Sinaban Ri-En,Books, and Zu are orphans who eke out a living in the slums of an aging spacestation, under the protection of their mentor, Ka-Ang. But Ka-Ang's healthis deteriorating, and the three friends hatch a desperate plan to save him-- one which places them on a collision course with the station'sworst criminal gang, as well as one of the dreaded and immortal"Sixths". Art by Borg Sinaban and story by PaoloChikiamco.
An intrepid detective tracks a girl lost amidst Manila's many temptations. Can he crack the case and find the girl before the city erupts into violence? Muros is an urban fantasy set in an alternate Manila which has been sealed off from the rest of the world for decades. In this fast-paced graphic novel the walled city of Manila, recently freed from a dictator's iron-fisted rule, is a magical metropolis where monsters flit and feed along neon-lit streets. The city, now governed by mysterious Societies, faces rising tensions between the human and nonhuman inhabitants that are nearing a breaking point. The story's hero, Carlos "Caloy" Loyzaga, a "Taga-Sagot" (literally translated to Person Who Answers), is tasked with finding the runaway daughter of a small town Mayor. Caloy knows that there's more to the story — but in a world where magic and modernity make for uneasy bedfellows, there are some secrets you simply can't prepare for. Especially secrets that involve a cast of nonhuman characters, such as one-eyed Yomaws (hybrid human-canines), Asu-Gamis (half Aswang, half Inugami) and slinky Silat immortals—the hated weapons of the tyrant God. Readers looking for a different take on magic, or those interested in seeing an alternative history set in the Philippines, will find plenty to sink their teeth into here. Fans of Tan & Baldisimo's Trese or Jim Butcher's Dresden Files will also find a heady mix of the familiar and the strange.
Gather round to hear of how the earth came to be -- told from ancient myths around the world Dawn of Time gathers seven diverse creation stories in one book so readers can discover the unique differences and surprising similarities between these world myths -- all recreated in gripping graphic novel format. Dive into legends from various mythologies and traditions, including Inuit, Mayan, Egyptian, Chinese, and more. With the Universal Myth series, readers can experience exciting multicultural tales brought to life
Reconstructs a theoretic parent cosmology that underlies ancient religion • Shows how this parent cosmology provided the conceptual origins of written language • Uses techniques of comparative cosmology to synchronize the creation traditions of the Dogon, ancient Egyptians, and ancient Buddhists • Applies the signature elements of this parent cosmology to explore and interpret the creation tradition of a present-day Tibetan/Chinese tribe called the Na-Khi--the keepers of the world’s last surviving hieroglyphic language Great thinkers and researchers such as Carl Jung have acknowledged the many broad similarities that exist between the myths and symbols of ancient cultures. One largely unexplored explanation for these similarities lies in the possibility that these systems of myth all descended from one common cosmological plan. Outlining the most significant aspects of cosmology found among the Dogon, ancient Egyptians, and ancient Buddhists, including the striking physical and cosmological parallels between the Dogon granary and the Buddhist stupa, Laird Scranton identifies the signature attributes of a theoretic ancient parent cosmology--a planned instructional system that may well have spawned these great ancient creation traditions. Examining the esoteric nature of cosmology itself, Scranton shows how this parent cosmology encompassed both a plan for the civilized instruction of humanity as well as the conceptual origins of language. The recurring shapes in all ancient religions were key elements of this plan, designed to give physical manifestation to the sacred and provide the means to conceptualize and compare earthly dimensions with those of the heavens. As a practical application of the plan, Scranton explores the myths and language of an obscure Chinese priestly tribe known as the Na-Khi--the keepers of the world’s last surviving hieroglyphic language. Suggesting that cosmology may have engendered civilization and not the other way around, Scranton reveals how this plan of cosmology provides the missing link between our macroscopic universe and the microscopic world of atoms.
A comprehensive collection of creation stories ranging across widely varying times and cultures, including Ancient Egyptian, African, and Native American.
A comprehensive collection of creation stories ranging across widely varying times and cultures, including Ancient Egyptian, African, and Native American. --Publisher's description.
Did the universe start with a bang, or has it existed always? Was there a supernatural being behind it all, or just mindless forces? The beginning of things has forever tested the limits of curiosity, and such questions have both challenged atheists and inspired believers. Ancient cultures resorted to myth and symbolism to tell vibrant stories about human origins. Later civilizations added philosophical and scientific explanations: but these are not definitive. The nature and meaning of existence - the 'why' as much as the 'how' questions - are in the end mysterious. In this lively and wide-ranging book, G R Evans explores the world's myriad creation stories against the background of the biggest question there is: what are we doing here? Discussing Swahili legends that resemble the Book of Genesis, Greek tales about the Titans, Native American, Inca and Mesopotamian mythologies, and Vedic creation cycles that begin with a cosmic egg or seed, the author surveys polytheist, monotheist and dualist ideas about supernatural power. Tracing the history of humanity as it has struggled, over many millennia, to make sense of itself, The Creation Myth will attract students of religion, history and philosophy and general readers alike.
