A Cycle of Myths

A Cycle of Myths
Author: John E. Smelcer
Publisher: Salmon Run Press
Total Pages: 124
Release: 1993
Genre: Social Science
ISBN:

A collection of twenty myths from the Eyak, Tsimshian, Haida, & Tlingit Peoples of southeast Alaska. Each chapter includes an introduction & the book is illustrated throughout. These narratives keenly capture the mystical world of Alaska Native Legend--a world in which the supernatural is natural. To order contact SALMON RUN, P.O. Box 231081, Anchorage, AK 99523, (907) 561-8371, or contact BAKER & TAYLOR, PACIFIC PIPELINE, QUALITY BOOKS, or BODART CO.

Cycles of Norse Mythology

Cycles of Norse Mythology
Author: Glenn Searfoss
Publisher: Andrews UK Limited
Total Pages: 625
Release: 2019-04-11
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1789820693

These stories are old, old as the Behmer Wold and seldom in life has there been such a brewing... Cycles of Norse Mythology captures the passion, cruelty, and heroism of an ancient world. Encompassing Odin's relentless pursuit of wisdom across the nine worlds, Gullveig's malicious death at the hands of the Æsir that sparks a brutal war with the Vanir, Thor’s battles against the giants of Jotunheim, the tragedy of Volund, the many devious machinations of Loki, and the inescapable events of Ragnarök, this lyrical re-imagining of the Norse myths presents the gripping adventures of the Norse gods and their foes in a style to delight modern readers of all ages. A detailed glossary provides a quick reference to the meaning behind names and terms used in the book. A Source Reference is included for persons who want to delve deeper into the study of Norse mythology.

Earthing the Myths

Earthing the Myths
Author: Daragh Smyth
Publisher: Merrion Press
Total Pages: 543
Release: 2020-07-06
Genre: History
ISBN: 1788551370

In Ireland, the link between place and myth is strong, and there is no more enlightening way to understand the rich tapestry of Irish mythology, and its relationship to our true history, than by reading the landscape. Earthing the Myths is an engaging and exhaustive county-by-county guide to the vast number of fascinating places in Ireland connected to myth, folklore and early history. Covering the period 800 BC to AD 650, this book spans the Late Bronze Age, the Iron Age and the early Christian period, and explores the ways in which the land evolved, and with it our catalogue of myths and legends. Smyth chronicles sites the length and breadth of the country, where druids, fairies, goddesses, warriors and kings all left their mark, in tales both real and imagined. With over one thousand locations recorded, from Rathlin Island to the Beara Peninsula, Earthing the Myths breathes life into places throughout Ireland that find their origins in our pre-Christian and pre-Gaelic past, and shows that they still possess unique wisdom and vibrant energy.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to World Mythology

The Complete Idiot's Guide to World Mythology
Author: Evans Lansing Smith
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 372
Release: 2008
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 9781592577644

The dictionary defines mythology as a collection of ancient tales handed down over millennia, mainly dealing with gods and goddesses, that explains the way the world works, from natural events to society at large. Many people think of the deities of Greece and Rome when they think of mythology, forgetting that almost every culture has its own set of myths to interpret and explain its distinct worldview, often showing striking and fascinating similarities to the classical myths most people are familiar with. The Complete Idiot's Guide to World Mythologyexplores the gods and goddesses, heroes and heroines, monsters and angels of the myths from every corner of the globe - the Americas, the Middle East and Africa, Asia, and more. Additionally, it explores the parallels between every culture, including Greece and Rome - striking similarities in mythic figures and the structure, action, wording, and result of the stories themselves.

Lebor Gabála Érenn

Lebor Gabála Érenn
Author: R. A. Stewart Macalister
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Total Pages: 350
Release: 2020-07-08
Genre: History
ISBN: 9789354036330

This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have represented this book in a print format as the same form as it was originally first published. Hence any marks or annotations seen are left intentionally to preserve its true nature.

Early Irish Myths and Sagas

Early Irish Myths and Sagas
Author:
Publisher: Penguin UK
Total Pages: 321
Release: 1981-09-17
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0141934816

First written down in the eighth century AD, these early Irish stories depict a far older world - part myth, part legend and part history. Rich with magic and achingly beautiful, they speak of a land of heroic battles, intense love and warrior ideals, in which the otherworld is explored and men mingle freely with the gods. From the vivid adventures of the great Celtic hero Cu Chulaind, to the stunning 'Exile of the Sons of Uisliu' - a tale of treachery, honour and romance - these are masterpieces of passion and vitality, and form the foundation for the Irish literary tradition: a mythic legacy that was a powerful influence on the work of Yeats, Synge and Joyce.

Myths America Lives By

Myths America Lives By
Author: Richard T. Hughes
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
Total Pages: 374
Release: 2018-09-05
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0252050800

Six myths lie at the heart of the American experience. Taken as aspirational, four of those myths remind us of our noblest ideals, challenging us to realize our nation's promise while galvanizing the sense of hope and unity we need to reach our goals. Misused, these myths allow for illusions of innocence that fly in the face of white supremacy, the primal American myth that stands at the heart of all the others.

The Illustrated Book of Myths

The Illustrated Book of Myths
Author:
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2007
Genre: Folklore
ISBN: 9780756622237

A collection of myths from many cultures.