Eastern Myths

Master mythologist Joseph Campbell had a genius for finding the unifying symbols and metaphors in apparently distinct cultures and traditions. In Myths of Light: Eastern Metaphors of the Eternal, Campbell explores, with his characteristic clarity and humor, the principle that underlies all the great religions of India and East Asia, from Jainism and Hinduism to Buddhism and Taoism: the transcendent World Soul.

The civilizations that grew up in the Tigris and Euphrates River Valleys many thousands of years ago have left important legacies: agriculture, mathematics, astronomy, the wheel, and writing. This present volume of Mesopotamian myths is divided into three sections.

Before Santa was Santa, he was North, Nicholas St. North - a daredevil swordsman whose prowess with double scimitars was legendary. Like any swashbuckling young warrior, North seeks treasure and adventure, leading him to the fiercely guarded village of Santoff Claussen, said to be home to the greatest treasure in all the East, and to an even greater wizard, Ombric Shalazar. But when North arrives, legends of riches have given way to terrors of epic proportions! North must decide whether to seek his fortune… or save the village.

We need a sense of myth for our individual and collective equilibrium. Sanity itself may be tied to having some kind of lively imagination so that one can feel the strange fantasies that continue to insist themselves into consciousness in both waking and dreaming states.... – from the Foreword by Robert Sardello The essential paradox is this: Myth points to a baseline that can never be fully drawn; there exists no lowest layer for myth. – from the Introduction by Glen Slater and Dennis Patrick Slattery ... rituals in fact do not require complementary myths to ’explain’ them, nor is ...

Get ready for the Easter holidays with a collection of entertaining short stories which will keep your little ones entertained during the day and send them off to a deep sleep at night. Easter holidays will never be the same allowing you to have some Quiet Time, and get the holiday you need as well. Don’t miss out! Press play and let the magical adventures begin now!

Three brothers embark on separate journeys to fulfill their father's dying wish. In their journeys, they go to distant lands, find curious treasures, and learn the true meaning of giving. Illustrated by Baird Hoffmire.

Las civilizaciones que se desarrollaron en los valles de los ríos Tigris y Éufrates hace miles de años nos dejaron unos legados importantes: la agricultura, las matemáticas, la astronomía, la rueda y la escritura. ¡Consiga este libro ahora si desea saber más sobre mitología mesopotámica!

A big part of Hindu and Indian mythology is the lengthy Mahabharata, with stories about princes, princesses, monsters, and many mysterious creatures. Krishna is one of the prominent figures in many ancient mythology writings from this region, and his victories over evil have been applauded and believed by many.

Little Wind and the trees of Jerusalem can't wait for Real King to visit. But Little Wind is puzzled when the king doesn't look how he expected. His wise friend, Bare Tree, helps him learn that sometimes strength is found in sacrifice, and new life can spring up even when all hope seems lost.

In the magical land of Bunnyville, where joy and wonder fill the air, the Golden Egg holds the key to Easter's magic. When the precious egg is stolen just days before the big day, Sunny the Easter Bunny and his team of loyal friends must embark on a thrilling adventure to retrieve it. From facing clever traps in the mysterious Whispering Woods to confronting an old rival, Thistle, Sunny and his team prove the power of forgiveness, teamwork, and second chances.

Sixteen Welsh legends and myths from north-eastern Wales. Wales is a land filled with mythology. Every breathtaking valley, towering mountain, shimmering lake and magical castle has a mythical tale to entertain and enchant you. The Welsh, like other Celtic races, love to tell stories. From before the time of the Mabinogion and the Black Book of Carmarthen they have passed dark winter nights telling Welsh fables, fairy tales and legends.

"A sweeping, breathless romance" and "deliciously twisty" ~Jennifer deBie of Rosie's Book Review Team General Bakr, a half-human djinn warrior, has always felt like an outsider in the magical land of Qaf. Torn from his first love by war, he yearns to feel her touch—to hear her voice and kiss her lips. But the only reason he survived the searing scar across his torso was because a lilith demon made him her pet, and she doesn't like to share. Back at home in the magical kingdom of Shihala, Sheikha Sezan, a djinn princess, is just starting her war. Determined to be more than a marriage token...

Are you desperate to lose weight or feel more energised? Have you tried everything, but nothing has worked? There are some very simple steps you can take today that will turn your body around, and get you on a lasting road to health and vitality. Feeling and looking good is no longer a mystery. In this book, A.C Miller shares the secrets that will change your body forever. You'll discover: • Which foods to eat, and which foods to avoid. • Free and easy ways to get fit, lean and strong. • A simple method for fighting disease and ageing.

Dieses Buch macht Ostern zu einem unvergesslichen Erlebnis! Mit 20 liebevollen Geschichten können Sie entweder gemeinsam mit Ihrem Kind die Osterzeit genießen oder Ihr Kind kann sich von den Hörabenteuern animieren lassen. Das Buch enthält 20 inspirierende Ostergeschichten, die wichtige Werte wie Freundschaft, Mut, Zusammenhalt, Dankbarkeit, Anderssein und Freude vermitteln. Zudem regen sie die Vorstellungskraft der Kinder an und vermitteln ihnen wertvolle Lebenslektionen. Die liebevollen Geschichten vermitteln wichtige Werte und fördern die soziale und emotionale Entwicklung.

What are Myth and Culture and what is their importance for understanding the development of societies, human evolution and the search for meaning? What is the purpose of culture and how do cultures evolve? What are the elements of a culture and how can those elements be broken down and the constituent parts of a culture understood and compared? How do cultures interact? How does enculturation occur and how do people interact with other cultures? How do the processes of acculturation and cooptation occur and what does this mean for the development of a society? How can the study of myths and...

In this book you will find a selection of 16 well known legends, each of which relates to a particular place in South-eastern Wales. Wales is a land rich in folklore and legend. The beauty and mystery of the land enchants us with tales from the past.

Danny and Dino are searching for Easter eggs in Fairytale Land! They hunt up beanstalks and inside the houses of the three pigs, and soon they have plenty of chocolate treats. But when they take an egg from a magical cave, they get into trouble with the cave's owner...a grumpy dragon! Can Dino's quick thinking and rumbly tummy save the day?

O, bu sharq ertaklari, naqadar ajoyib! Undagi siymolar Sahroyi Kabir qumlaridan bunyod bo'lgan, turk qahvasining xushbo'y bug'ida gavdalangan yoki Gang daryosining sermavj to'lqinlarida tug'ilgandek go'yo... Ehtimol, yapon sitrasining nafis ohangi ularni biz tomon eltgan, yo nogoh, Eron gilamlaridagi naqshlardan o'qib olgandirmiz... Sharq ertaklarini farzandlaringiz bilan tinglang va ularning xushbo'y iforidan bahra oling!

Märchen gibt es auch zum Osterfest. Vor allem für Kinder ist Ostern besonders aufregend, denn sie freuen sich auf den Frühling und den Osterhasen, der ihnen die bunten Ostereier versteckt. Um die Vorfreude drauf zu steigern, gibt es jetzt diese spezielle Sammlung von Märchen einiger berühmter Literaten: Christian Morgenstern, Hans Christian Andersen, die Brüder Grimm, Joachim Ringelnatz und Hoffmann von Fallersleben. Eine illustere Mischung, die das kommende Ostern zu einem ganz Besonderen werden lässt.

Maxat and his gang are on the way to Greece. Next stop: the wonderful island of Crete! Crete is a land of fabulous stories about gods, heroes...and monsters, like the fierce beast trapped in a dark maze that’s impossible to escape from.