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Smoke Hole
- Looking to the Wild in the Time of the Spyglass
- Narrated by: Martin Shaw
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For more Smoke Hole content subscribe to the Smoke Hole Sessions podcast to hear amazing conversations between Martin Shaw and some of our most admired writers, actors, comedians, and musicians like Sir Mark Rylance, John Densmore, and others...
“With potent, lyrical language and a profound knowledge of storytelling, Shaw encourages and illuminates the mythic in our own lives. He is a modern-day bard.” (Madeline Miller, author of Circe and The Song of Achilles)
At a time when we are all confronted by not one, but many crossroads in our modern lives - identity, technology, trust, politics, and a global pandemic - celebrated mythologist and wilderness guide Martin Shaw delivers Smoke Hole: three metaphors to help us understand our world, one that is assailed by the seductive promises of social media and shadowed by a health crisis that has brought loneliness and isolation to an all-time high.
Smoke Hole is a passionate call to arms and an invitation to use these stories to face the complexities of contemporary life, from fake news, parenthood, climate crises, addictive technology, and more. Shaw urges us to reclaim our imagination and untangle ourselves from modern menace, letting these tales be our guide.
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 45
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 41
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 42
Do you know that the Mayans believed that the Earth was flat with four poles supporting the sky? Or that the Inca Emperors were thought to be the direct descendant of the sun god himself? The early Mesoamericans were a mysterious bunch. In this audiobook we will dive deep into their world of Myths and captivating stories of the creation of the world, adventures of heroes and even love stories between goddess and mortal.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Modern Twist
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By: Simon Lopez
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The Water of Life
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 112
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Story5 out of 5 stars 100
"One of the few places left to look for meaning in our contemporary culture is in story and myth," suggests Michael Meade. Weaving rhythm and words, this master storyteller, drummer, and scholar of mythology takes us on a compelling journey of self-discovery down the "roads of fire and water". Through two timeless stories - "The Spirit in the Bottle" and "The Water of Life" - we will learn how to relocate the spirit in our lives and awaken "the elder", an inner wisdom source.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Michael Meade is magical, healing, real yet hopeful
- By Nancy LaPlaca on 11-14-17
By: Michael Meade
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Goddess Power
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- By: Yung In Chae
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The goddesses of classical mythology ruled the heavens, mingled with mortals, and overcame tremendous odds. Goddess Power: A Kids' Book of Greek and Roman Mythology takes you on an extraordinary journey through the triumphs and tragedies of these remarkable women. From Gaia, Goddess of Earth, to Aphrodite, Goddess of Love and Beauty, these legendary ladies’ stories are paired with stunning artwork that brings the myths to life. How will you be inspired by these tales about Greek mythology for kids?
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3 out of 5 stars
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it was ok
- By Samantha Combs on 12-16-22
By: Yung In Chae
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The Celtic Twilight
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- Unabridged
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One of the best-known collections of W. B. Yeats' prose, The Celtic Twilight explores the old connection between the Irish people and the magical world of fairies. Yeats, by traveling the land in the early 20th century and talking to the common people about their experiences with the creatures, yielded a colorful overview of Celtic fairy folklore.
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4 out of 5 stars
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A compilation of Irish folklore in prose
- By MolllyT on 07-26-16
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Odin
- Ecstasy, Runes, & Norse Magic
- By: Diana L. Paxson
- Narrated by: Jo Anna Perrin
- Length: 7 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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Odin: Ecstasy, Runes, and Norse Magic is the first book on Odin that is both historically sourced and accessible to a general audience. It explores Odin's origins, his appearances in sagas, old magic spells, and the Poetic Edda, and his influence on modern media, such as Tolkien's Lord of the Rings. Each chapter features suggestions for rituals, exercises, and music so that listeners can comprehend and become closer to this complicated god.
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Too Much Wicca
- By Christopher M. on 11-03-21
By: Diana L. Paxson
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Dreamwalker
- The Ballad of Sir Benfro, Book 1
- By: J.D. Oswald
- Narrated by: Wayne Forester
- Length: 12 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 126
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 120
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Story4 out of 5 stars 120
Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable, audiobook edition of The Ballad of Sir Benfro: Dreamwalker, the first installment in the new fantasy series from JD Oswald, read by Wayne Forester. Miles from the great cities of the Twin Kingdoms, a young boy called Errol tries to find his way in the world. He's an outsider, and no one, not even himself, has any knowledge of his true lineage. Deep in the forest, Benfro, the young male dragon begins his training in the subtle arts.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Entertaining, albeit predictable
- By Marilyn C on 02-05-15
By: J.D. Oswald
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Smith of Wootton Major
- By: J. R. R. Tolkien
- Narrated by: Derek Jacobi
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Tolkien's acclaimed modern classic 'fairie' tale, read by Derek Jacobi. Smith of Wootton Major journeys to the Land of Faery thanks to the magical ingredients of the Great Cake of the Feast of Good Children.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Charming
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By: J. R. R. Tolkien
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Elric of Melniboné
- Volume 1: Elric of Melnibone, The Fortress of the Pearl, The Sailor on the Seas of Fate, and The Weird of the White Wolf
- By: Michael Moorcock, Neil Gaiman
- Narrated by: Samuel Roukin
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When Michael Moorcock began chronicling the adventures of the albino sorcerer Elric, last king of decadent Melniboné, and his sentient vampiric sword, Stormbringer, he set out to create a new kind of fantasy adventure, one that broke with tradition and reflected a more up-to-date sophistication of theme and style. The result was a bold and unique hero: a rock-and-roll antihero who would channel all the violent excesses of the '60s into one enduring archetype.
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Skip the first chapter, it's not Moorcock.
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- By: Soman Chainani
- Narrated by: Polly Lee
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 68
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 68
Twelve tales, 12 dangerous tales of mystery, magic, and rebellious hearts. Each twists like a spindle to reveal truths full of warning and triumph, truths that free hearts long kept tame, truths that explore life...and death.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The Book & the Narrator
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By: Soman Chainani
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The Colour of Magic
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,793
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,573
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,564
Somewhere on the frontier between thought and reality exists the Discworld, a parallel time and place that might sound and smell very much like our own, but which looks completely different. Particularly as it’s carried though space on the back of a giant turtle (sex unknown). It plays by different rules. But then, some things are the same everywhere. The Disc’s very existence is about to be threatened by a strange new blight: the world’s first tourist, upon whose survival rests the peace and prosperity of the land.
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3 out of 5 stars
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TERRIBLE Narration!
- By Kayla I on 07-08-22
By: Terry Pratchett
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Homer Box Set: Iliad & Odyssey
- By: Homer, W. H. D. Rouse - translator
- Narrated by: Anthony Heald
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- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,951
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2,661
Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey are unquestionably two of the greatest epic masterpieces in Western literature. Though more than 2,700 years old, their stories of brave heroics, capricious gods, and towering human emotions are vividly timeless. The Iliad can justly be called the world’s greatest war epic. The terrible and long-drawn-out siege of Troy remains one of the classic campaigns. The Odyssey chronicles the many trials and adventures Odysseus must pass through on his long journey home from the Trojan wars to his beloved wife.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Oddball Translation
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The Fairy Godmother
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,318
Elena Klovis was supposed to be her kingdom's Cinderella - until an accident of fate left her with a completely inappropriate prince! Determined not to remain with her stepfamily, Elena set out to get a new job - and ended up becoming the Fairy Godmother for the land. But "Breaking with Tradition" was no easy matter. True, she didn't have to sleep in the chimney, but she had to deal with arrogant, stuffed-shirt princes who kept trying to rise above their place in the tale.
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5 out of 5 stars
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An excellent start to a new series
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The Fairy Tales of Herman Hesse
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- Highlights
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 51
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 53
Step into a world of visions, philosophy, and passion in which dreamers, seekers, princesses, and wandering poets dwell. The 6 wonderful, romantic tales in this collection are reminiscent of ancient Oriental and German fairy tales. The selections, "The Poet," "The Flute Dream," "The Dwarf," "Faldum," "Ziegler," and "Dream of the Gods" were hand-picked by the narrator, legendary folk and rock musician Donovan.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The reading is quiet and heavenly
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Mesoamerican Mythology
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- By: Matt Clayton
- Narrated by: Randy Whitlow
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- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 56
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 55
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If you're looking for a captivating collection of Inca myths, then pay attention.... This audiobook includes four captivating manuscripts: Maya Mythology, Aztec Mythology, Inca Mythology, and Central American Mythology.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Horrible pronouncing of names
- By Time2C on 09-27-21
By: Matt Clayton
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Norse Mythology
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 69
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 62
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Paying attention to every detail, Amy Hughes collected many stories, myths, legends, and tales of the pagan Scandinavian rituals, gods, and heroes. Narrated in such a descriptive way, the stories will transfer you to a time long gone, and you’ll feel as if you’re been a witness to the Viking’s incredible history! But this book does not only present the mythological, abstract world of Scandinavian beliefs and religion.
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1 out of 5 stars
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just terrible...
- By Chelsea B. on 06-14-22
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The Charmed Wife
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Cinderella married the man of her dreams - the perfect ending she deserved after diligently following all the fairy-tale rules. Yet now, 13 and a half years later, things have gone badly wrong, and her life is far from perfect. One night, fed up and exhausted, she sneaks out of the palace to get help from the witch who, for a price, offers love potions to disgruntled housewives. But as the old hag flings the last ingredients into the cauldron, Cinderella doesn't ask for a love spell to win back her Prince Charming. Instead, she wants him dead.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Warning
- By Ijw on 01-26-21
By: Olga Grushin
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Fantastic stories
I really loved the stories read by the author. His analysis of the stories is fascinating. I will certainly listen to this book again.
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super awesome
a most wonderful collection of stories. a wonderful narrative to fit our current time.
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- Brenda
- 10-11-22
well worth the time
all three stories are very powerful and I agree with the interpretations and I think people would do well to listen and ponder how life could be so much better if we can return to some of the wildness and the power of community and the power of learning ourselves being responsible for ourselves
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- sadie muhlestein
- 01-18-23
Smoke Hole
Loved everything about this book, the stories, message and energy in which is was presented
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- Jbinx
- 11-16-23
Martin Shaw is a master storyteller and teacher
Sensuous and striking versions of old old stories. Powerful insights that bring the stories through us and through the current culture. I’ve listened to it 3 times.
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- P. T. H.
- 08-01-21
The stories we need right now from long ago…
Martin Shaw thank you! For your exquisite attention to detail, for your permission and encouragement to carry stories, for your explosive illumination and your lowering of the lamp, and your ecstatic navigation of the water that lies in between. This is a beautiful book of delicious medicine that has dirt under it’s fingernails. I am just gearing up to wander through my third listen, and I’ve just made some room in my split Ashwood pack, for a little nest for these stories to live in.
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- Jordan
- 09-15-21
Flawless
One of the most important things ever written/spoken. You will not regret the time with these words.
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- Anonymous User
- 09-30-21
A balm for our times
Brilliant. Do yourself a favor, listen and listen well. This man is the voice of the ancients shining their light, love and guidance through. Hope rests in Remembering. And these stories help us do just that. Thank you Martin Shaw.
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- tm
- 05-29-22
Beautiful
This book, and the epic reading of it, left me where only the best books do- inspired, confused, shaken up, and thoughtful. I have no better compliment for the author or his work than that I will think about it forever.
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- VB
- 05-24-22
Mixed reviews
I liked the concept of bringing back old tales and telling stories with a lesson involved but this book did not go into extensive depth and was repetitive at the end without new learning. Lots of soundbites. Could be done better. The author does draw you in to listen, however, so it was an easy audiobook.
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