The Downfall of the Gods
Author | : Sir Hugh Charles Clifford |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 368 |
Release | : 1911 |
Genre | : English fiction |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : Sir Hugh Charles Clifford |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 368 |
Release | : 1911 |
Genre | : English fiction |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Villy Sørensen |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 144 |
Release | : 1989 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : |
A wonderful first-excursion into Norse mythology for those unfamiliar with the stories. Based on the lyrical poetic Edda, the myths contained are presented in plain, no-frills prose, therefore making it readily accessible to the curious and the unviking.
Author | : K. J. Parker |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2016-03-31 |
Genre | : Goddesses |
ISBN | : 9781596067554 |
"This special signed edition is limited to 1,000 numbered copies. This is copy 246."--Preliminary pages.
Author | : S. T. Joshi |
Publisher | : Pitchstone Publishing (US&CA) |
Total Pages | : 529 |
Release | : 2024-11-12 |
Genre | : Philosophy |
ISBN | : 1634312597 |
Atheism has been on the rise in the West for several decades, but its roots, including those relating to secularism, agnosticism, and freethought, run deep in Western history, philosophy, and thought. Drawing on a multitude of sources from a number of disciplines, S. T. Joshi outlines the natural origins of religious belief in primitive times and charts the slow development of secular accounts of natural phenomena in the Greco-Roman world. Adopting the "Christ myth" theory, he surveys the emergence of a new faith— Christianity— that grew out of Judaism and explores its evolution through the medieval period. He then examines the increasing schisms within the church and conflicts between religious and political entities that caused a fracturing of the monolith of Christianity and the birth of the Renaissance, which not only brought to light the literary glories of the Greco-Roman world but also led to a scientific resurgence and the development of a secular view of the cosmos. Throughout this study, Joshi paints a portrait of emerging secularism that extends well beyond the work of philosophers and scientists and covers literary figures, social and political changes, and even developments in art, architecture, and music whereby religion was increasingly shorn of its dominance in Western culture. By the end of the sixteenth century, the stage was set for the emergence of a worldview free of religion.
Author | : Frederick Hadland Davis |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 376 |
Release | : 1916 |
Genre | : Japan |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Gordon Brewer |
Publisher | : Clovel Sword Chronicles |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2023-08-27 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781945590603 |
Not all quests are destined to end well. Chaos and bloodshed fill the three realms of the dark fantasy world of Kamin.
Author | : Stephanie Thornton |
Publisher | : Penguin |
Total Pages | : 450 |
Release | : 2014-05-06 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 110160767X |
Egypt, 1400s BC. The pharaoh’s pampered second daughter, lively, intelligent Hatshepsut, delights in racing her chariot through the marketplace and testing her archery skills in the Nile’s marshlands. But the death of her elder sister, Neferubity, in a gruesome accident arising from Hatshepsut’s games forces her to confront her guilt...and sets her on a profoundly changed course. Hatshepsut enters a loveless marriage with her half brother, Thut, to secure his claim to the Isis Throne and produce a male heir. But it is another of Thut’s wives, the commoner Aset, who bears him a son, while Hatshepsut develops a searing attraction for his brilliant adviser Senenmut. And when Thut suddenly dies, Hatshepsut becomes de facto ruler, as regent to her two-year-old nephew. Once, Hatshepsut anticipated being free to live and love as she chose. Now she must put Egypt first. Ever daring, she will lead a vast army and build great temples, but always she will be torn between the demands of leadership and the desires of her heart. And even as she makes her boldest move of all, her enemies will plot her downfall.... Once again, Stephanie Thornton brings to life a remarkable woman from the distant past whose willingness to defy tradition changed the course of history.
Author | : Dr. Evans Oniha |
Publisher | : Page Publishing Inc |
Total Pages | : 477 |
Release | : 2023-01-31 |
Genre | : Young Adult Fiction |
ISBN | : 1662435169 |
Every society promulgates culture to represent its shared values, traditions, and customs which define the way of life of her people. In some practices, cultural norms might be used to repress and intimidate certain members of society. Such was the culture of the Okale kingdom, where women's rights were suppressed and infringed on. Women and girls were seen only as marriage materials. Thus, education for girls was barely nonexistent. Ekiose, a brilliant daughter and fearless thinker of Okale, rose from ashes to challenge the cultural practices she claimed were used to rob women of their fundamental human rights and freedom of expression. In one of her outreach forums, she met a human rights advocate lawyer called Prince Ugo, a native of Abbar kingdom. They soon fell in love and planned to spend their lives together. However, their plan was cut short when Prince Idaghe, a native and crown prince of the Okale people, also desired to marry her. This controversy led to meetings between both families to resolve their differences. The purpose was to avert war which was acceptable as a last resort for resolving such conflict whereby the winner marries the woman. But Prince Ugo refused to back down, citing that he was unfairly treated because he was an outsider. When war became inevitable, the king's counselors, through divination, advised the crown prince to hunt down a lion with his bare hand as a necessity for his victory. They fought, and the battle ended in Prince Idaghe's favor. Prince Ugo, who was at the pinnacle of success in his legal profession, was severely maimed and lost it all for the sake of a woman. He allowed pride to rule his life and to dictate his decision-making process. Pride is a disease of the heart that, if not controlled, could lead someone to an early grave or some severe life consequences. Such was Prince Ugo's case, which objected to every meaningful measure to avert the fight that almost killed him. This book approaches the life storm by using the life experiences of Prince Ugo to illustrate how adversity could devastate anyone if pride and lack of contentment are not dealt with. While everyone desires to live a fruitful, stress-free life, crises might hit at any time. It might come about due to poor choices or circumstances simply beyond the person's control. A beacon of hope is always at the end of the tunnel if the victim doesn't allow his condition to hinder his foresight. When Prince Ugo came to his senses, he swallowed his pride and started over again. Through the power of perseverance and innovative ideas, he rose from rags and ashes to uplift his head above the waters that almost swallowed him alive to revolutionize his kingdom for the benefit of his people.
Author | : Michael Harrison |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
Total Pages | : 80 |
Release | : 1985 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 9780192741288 |
Follows the adventures of the inhabitants of Asgord, their magic weapons and their battles with their enemies.
Author | : Hans Blumenberg |
Publisher | : MIT Press |
Total Pages | : 727 |
Release | : 1988-03-18 |
Genre | : Philosophy |
ISBN | : 0262521334 |
In this rich examination of how we inherit and transform myths, Hans Blumenberg continues his study of the philosophical roots of the modern world. Work on Myth is in five parts. The first two analyze the characteristics of myth and the stages in the West's work on myth, including long discussions of such authors as Freud, Joyce, Cassirer, and Valéry. The latter three parts present a comprehensive account of the history of the Prometheus myth, from Hesiod and Aeschylus to Gide and Kafka. This section includes a detailed analysis of Goethe's lifelong confrontation with the Prometheus myth, which is a unique synthesis of "psychobiography" and history of ideas. Work on Myth is included in the series Studies in Contemporary German Social Thought, edited by Thomas McCarthy.