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"Leyendas Del Caroní..." explores the rich tapestry of myths and legends surrounding the Caroní River in the Guayana region of Venezuela. Celestino Peraza masterfully recounts tales passed down through generations, offering a glimpse into the spiritual...

Leyendes Históricas Mexicanas... recopila una serie de relatos que entrelazan la historia y la leyenda de México, ofreciendo a los lectores una visión rica y evocadora del pasado. Heriberto Frías, un autor reconocido por su profundo...

Scent and Divination is a book for all lovers of cards and smoke, ritual fumigation and incense burning. While touching on historical records of the significance of fragrance in oracular settings, Camelia Elias offers insights into her personal practice...

The long-awaited follow-up to Scottish Myths & Legends, a USA Today bestseller by a renowned Scottish storyteller.Selkies, trowies and fairy wolves. Witches, clan chiefs and the King of the Cats...

The discipline of world literature has traditionally focused on written literatures, particularly the novel, with little emphasis placed on the unwritten verbal arts, despite the significance of oral literary expressions around the world, in the past as...

<p><strong>A grimoire of green magic, <em>The Folklore of Plants</em> explores the traditional beliefs and magical associations tied to flowers, herbs, and trees across many centuries and cultures...

<p><strong><em>Pow-Wows; or, The Long Lost Friend</em> gathers centuries-old spells, blessings, and symbolic rituals intended to safeguard individuals and households from harm or misfortune...

Freemasonry, the centuries-old institution, steeped in tradition, is at a crossroads in the 21st century. With membership long in decline, the once prominent society looks to an uncertain future. Its customs, inherited from a bygone time of Popes and...

"Usi, costumi e pregiudizi del popolo di Roma" by Giggi Zanazzo offers a fascinating glimpse into the everyday life, traditions, and biases of the Roman people. Written in Italian, this work captures the essence of early 20th-century Rome, providing...

"Källskrifter till Lapparnas mytologi" by Edgar Hans Casimir Reuterskiöld, originally published in 1910, offers a valuable insight into the mythology of the Sami people. This work, written in Swedish, explores the rich tapestry of Sami folklore,...

Vogul népköltési gyüjtemény. Saját gyüjtése és Reguly Antal hagyományai alapján közzéteszi Munkácsi Bernát Volume 2 is a collection of Vogul (Mansi) folklore assembled by...

Vogul népköltési gyüjtemény. Saját gyüjtése és Reguly Antal hagyományai alapján közzéteszi Munkácsi Bernát Volume 2, fu. 2 is a collection of Vogul (Mansi) folk poetry...

Découvrez le "Almanach du peuple Beauchemi, Volume 38", une fenêtre fascinante sur la culture et les traditions françaises. Cet almanach, publié en 2010, offre un aperçu unique de l'histoire locale, des coutumes et du folklore de la...

Moeurs Et Pratiques Des Démons Ou Des Esprits Visiteurs D'après Les Autorités De L'église, Les Auteurs Paiens, Les Faits Contemporains, Etc, by Roger Gougenot Des Mousseaux, is a fascinating exploration into the customs and...

"The Scotch Haggis" is a delightful collection of anecdotes, jests, epitaphs, and inscriptions that offers a humorous glimpse into Scottish culture and wit. This compilation provides a lighthearted look at Scottish life through its stories and memorial...

Découvrez les légendes et les histoires fascinantes de l'Île-de-France avec "L'ile De France Légendaire" par Hervé De Rauville. Ce livre explore le riche folklore et les traditions locales de la région, offrant un...

Cuadros De La Vida Privada De Algunos Granadinos offers a fascinating glimpse into the private lives and customs of the people of Granada, Spain, during the 19th century. Written by María Josefa Acevedo De Gómez, this posthumous work presents a series...

Two manuscripts in one book:Celtic History: An Enthralling Overview of the CeltsCeltic Mythology: An Enthralling Overview of Celtic Myths, Gods and GoddessesWhether you're already familiar with the Celts or whether you've never even heard of them, The...

Las cosmovisiones de las antiguas culturas de la Tierra coinciden en diversas referencias sobre el inicio del mundo. Ese es el caso del origen primordial del caos y la oscuridad, los abismos profundos. ¿Era esto literal o figurado? ¿Y si era ambas cosas?...

What If Everything You Knew About History Was a Lie?Beneath the surface of the history you were taught lies a world of secrets-shocking, chilling, and deliberately erased from the pages of time. The Forbidden Archives unlocks the hidden corridors of...

This is a compilation of the most striking events in the history of the so-called UFO phenomenon. It was in the 1940s when the use of nuclear technology caught the attention of other "civilizations" and put them on notice. This, along with concerns about...

Кніга з'яўляецца вынікам мэтанакіраванага і шматгадовага даследавання музычнага фальклору старавераў заходняга Падзвіння. Яна складаецца з трох раздзелаў: "Валачобныя песні", "Крутухі, хараводы, пахадушкі", "Лірычныя песні". Кожны з раздзелаў мае...

Posthuman Adventuring... immerses readers in a transdisciplinary methodology that merges images and sounds to inspire ongoing dialogue and provoke imaginative inquiry. The book connects readers to original presentations by renowned posthuman thinkers...

In Greek mythology the beautiful Narcissus glimpsed his own reflection in the waters of a spring and fell in love. But his was an impossible passion and, filled with despair, he pined away. Over the years the myth has inspired painters, writers, and film...

The religion practiced by Ancient Greeks is known as polytheism. They associated natural phenomenon to gods in Mount Olympus. This book will introduce you to some of these Greek gods and goddesses. Read about Ares, Athena, Artemis and Demeter. Learn of...

The history of racism in America is also the history of ordinary Black Americans who accomplished extraordinary things in their pursuit of freedom. Faced with oppression throughout their journey, they built vibrant communities and lived purposeful lives...

Ελληνική μετάφραση του αρχαιου Σκανδιναβικού ποιήματος Hávamál, σε μέγεθος τσέπης.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

The Shelf2Life Native American Studies Collection is a unique set of pre-1923 materials that explore the characteristics and customs of North American Indians. From traditional songs and dance of the Apache and Navajo to the intricate patterns of...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...