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De Voornaamste Godsdiensten, Part 1: De Godsdienst Der Oude Noormannen (1874) is een boek geschreven door Louis Susan Pedro Meijboom. Het boek gaat over de religie van de oude Noormannen en is het eerste deel van een serie die verschillende religies...

Can a bump on the head cause someone to speak with a different accent? Can animals, aliens, and objects talk? Can we communicate with gods, demons, and the dead? From ancient curses carved on tablets to modern-day affirmations, supernatural language is...

Conspiracy theories are a popular topic of conversation in everyday life but are often frowned upon when it comes to academic discussions. Looking at the recent spate of philosophical interest in conspiracy theories, The Philosophy of Conspiracy Theories...

When I was young, I asked God if he existed and he answered. When I became a man, I asked God for the truth. What he showed me made me look at life, history, and what's going on in the world differently. I saw how beautiful life could be but how an...

Dans ce recueil de littératures populaires de toutes les nations, les lecteurs trouveront une variété de contes, légendes, chansons et superstitions du monde entier. Cet ouvrage est une ressource précieuse pour ceux qui s'intéressent à la mythologie, aux...

In diesem Buch erforscht Wilhelm Friedrich Karl Stricker die historischen Wurzeln und kulturellen Bedeutungen des Amazonenmythos. Er betrachtet antike und mittelalterliche Texte und untersucht, wie die Vorstellungen von Amazonen im Laufe der Zeit...

This book is a collection of Japanese mythology and folklore. It includes stories of gods and goddesses, spirits, and legendary creatures. The editor, Atsutane Hirata, was a 19th-century Japanese author and scholar who worked to preserve and document...

Maurers Buch enthält eine Sammlung von isländischen Volkssagen, die er vorwiegend mündlich überliefert und ins Deutsche übersetzt hat. Die Geschichten reichen von Mythen und Legenden bis zu realen historischen Begebenheiten und geben Einblick in die...

Ein faszinierender Einblick in die Folklore und Traditionen der Regionen Ortenau und Kinzigthal in Deutschland. Der Autor J.J. Hoffmann teilt sein Wissen und seine Erfahrungen über die Geschichte, Kultur und Bräuche dieser Orte.This work has been...

Dieses Buch ist ein unverzichtbares Werk für alle, die sich mit der altdeutschen Mythologie beschäftigen. Es enthält eine umfangreiche Sammlung von Mythen und Legenden über die alten Götter und ihre Beziehungen zur Natur.This work has been selected by...

Dans ce livre, Emile Souvestre explore les traditions et les croyances du peuple breton durant la période du XIXe siècle. Il rassemble des contes, des légendes et des anecdotes de la vie quotidienne, offrant ainsi un aperçu fascinant de cette culture...

Cet ouvrage rassemble les légendes et les récits les plus fascinants du Pays Basque, une région riche en histoire et en tradition. Les contes, les mythes et les légendes ont été soigneusement sélectionnés et traduits de l'euskara en français pour que les...

Written with the assistance of local informants, this book offers readers a fascinating insight into Cape Verdean folk culture, including superstitions, legends, and traditional customs. This volume is part of the Hispanic Society of America's...

This fascinating collection of German folklore and legends offers readers a window into the rich cultural heritage of the Harz region. With captivating stories of witches, goblins, and other mystical creatures, this book is a must-read for anyone...

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...

Krishna is the single most beloved figure in Hinduism. Such is his popularity that he is considered a supreme god in his own right even though he is only an avatar. In this book, we journey through Krishna's life--spanning his birth, childhood, youth,...

Gardening can deeply nurture our heart and soul, especially if we become aware of the invisible realms and want to be a co-creator with the spirits of nature. We can be shamans in our own backyards practising ‘divine gardening’ with the...

After the Vedic era, the triad of gods comprising Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva propelled to power. Among them, Brahma initially became the supreme deity, but he could not hang on to his position for long. A judgmental lapse is said to have caused his...

Valérie is a Starlady. Her mission is to speak of the sacred Aborigine Alcheringa Stone, the seven sisters of the Pleiades, the early evolution of Planet Earth and creation of the first humans. She also reveals...

After Troy falls, Polyxena, daughter of King Priam, faces death for having rejected the advances of her captor. She relates her thoughts to Aphrodite, the Goddess she believes orchestrated her fate, to find solace and overcome her fear of...

Dr. Sudhir R. Deore is well-known as a committed researcher of languages - especially Ahirani - arts, literature, folk life and folk literature. Additionally, he has earned fame as an erudite writer-thinker, who, since childhood, has imbibed the social...

The Foodie's Guide to Antiques & Collectables, An Expert Guide to Buying Antique Kitchenalia Like a Professional If you eat food for pleasure as well as sustenance, then guess what? You're a Foodie. Are you a food lover who enjoys using vintage...

In "Awakening Amidst the Chaos: Unveiling the Economic Deception," readers are taken on a compelling journey through the intricate web of economic and political maneuvers shaping today's global landscape. The book delves deep into the actions and plans...

Aino Folk-Tales: With Introduction By Edward B. TylorThis book is a result of an effort made by us towards making a contribution to the preservation and repair of original classic literature.In an attempt to preserve, improve and recreate the original...

War in unserer Vergangenheit alles so, wie es uns die Geschichtsbücher lehren? In diesem reich illustrierten Buch dokumentiert Bernd Grathwohl, dass im alten Griechenland einiges nicht mit den Geschichtsbüchern übereinstimmen kann.Ob mysteriöse...

Snedgus and Mac Riagail, two Colomban pupils who travel by "drifting wherever the waves take them" are visiting the enchanted islands. In the middle of one of them a stream flows "of new milk". In another, the salmon are "as big as an ox".In a third one...

With so many reports of big cat sightings around Britain, it's clear that these animals are out there. But why are they here? And what are their origins? In this fascinating book, Jonathan McGowan investigates the phenomenon and shares what he's learned...

"In Splash Fields, Joseph Cooper picks up where James Tate left off in such books as Memoir of the Hawk and The Government Lake. Like Tate, Cooper creates a memorable wacky ¿rst-person narrator, a ¿aneur of sorts, wandering an imaginary landscape peopled...

SECRET MARS: THE ALIEN CONNECTION – A New, Revised & Expanded Edition (2017) that includes controversial and astounding images from NASA's Curiosity Rover... WHY HAS NASA not announced to the world the greatest scientific discovery...

Ni puc ni vull acceptar la teoria de que llargues seqüències d’accidents no relacionats determinen els esdeveniments mundials. És inconcebible que els que tenen el poder i la riquesa no puguin unir-se amb un llaç...

Athinsint i gcaint chraicneach ar cheann de sheanscéalta Chloich Cheann Fhaola.Two new tellings in Irish and English by Cathal Ó Searcaigh and Seán Ó Gaoithín of a Donegal Folktale concerning the troublesome Balor and...

The Seven Names of Lamaštu is an exploration of the religions and mysteries of the cradle of civilisation, Mesopotamia by Jan Fries, author of Kālī Kaula and Dragon Bones. The Sumerians developed the first functional...

Police officers are widely regarded as amongst the most highly credible of eyewitnesses. And yet here they risk professional ridicule by revealing their otherworldly encounters with things that shouldn't exist - but do. Gathered together for the first...

America is a land steeped in history and legend, and with that comes a wealth of unsolved mysteries that continue to captivate the public imagination. Here are five of the most intriguing and enduring mysteries in American history. 1. The D.B...

Issue six of the Cornish Folklore periodical. Published annually every February, each issue contains a wealth of original research, recorded lore and traditional folk narratives from across the ancient land of Cornwall. The journal regularly features...

2019 Reprint of 1893 Edition Edited by Andrew Lang.  Robert Kirk (1644 –1692) was a minister, Gaelic scholar and folklorist, best known for The Secret Commonwealth, a treatise on fairy folklore, witchcraft, ghosts, and second sight (a type of...

This material presents topics on God; angels & men. It is transcribed from my views and the knowledge of great teachers near & far! There are no discoveries only understandings. Creatio ex Nihilo: Something from Nothing. Theology of St. Augustine. As...

Aphrodite women always stand out. Go to any public venue and wait for the moment of recognition: There she is―the "it" girl. Tall and slim, or short and slim, blond or raven or red-haired, it matters not. Whether she dresses like a princess or...

Alison Stone's sixth collection deals with the myths, both classic and contemporary, that shape our psyches and our world. From Caligula and Medusa to Gabby Douglas and Ivanka Trump, these speakers illuminate the timeless struggles for power and love...

This book reveals the higher science needed to understand the soul and covers its inner teachings. The author states that a complete understanding of this higher science is not possible until one fully grasps the science of the physical world. The...

This book, written by philosopher and futurist Neil Freer, actually began thousands of years ago with the oldest recorded stories in the world. These records speak of the gods having been here on Earth and can be found in all major cultures worldwide...

This book is a collection of Danish folk tales, legends, riddles, and folklore. Jens Kamp does an exceptional job of presenting the stories in a way that is both engaging and authentic. This book will appeal to readers of all ages who are interested in...