Eastern Mythology

An ancient Indian epic that follows the journey of Lord Rama, who sets out to rescue his wife Sita from the demon king Ravana. Along the way, he is joined by loyal companions like Hanuman and Lakshmana, and together they teach timeless lessons of courage, duty, and righteousness.

The gods of ancient Canaan once ruled the imagination of an entire region. They governed rain and drought, love and war, life and death. Their stories shaped the religious world out of which biblical faith later emerged—yet most modern readers know almost nothing about them. This book brings that forgotten pantheon back into view with clarity, intelligence, and narrative drive. An Introduction to Canaanite Deities takes you inside the sacred world of the ancient Levant and shows how ordinary people understood the forces that shaped their lives. Rather than presenting dry lists of gods and...

With her husband off fighting at World War I’s eastern front, Petra Kurková embraces her fleeting freedom, roaming the city at night with her camera. A born witch, she’s discovered that she can capture the souls of the dead on film. Her supernatural skills don’t go unnoticed by the enigmatic Josef Svoboda. He’s recruiting a team of sorcerers to infiltrate the front lines, where the bloodshed of combat has resurrected foul creatures. Petra’s unique abilities will be needed against the most dangerous enemies of all—those ever present, undead, and unseen.

A sacred collection of stories, legends, and teachings centred around Lord Shiva, this book offers deep insight into his divine form, wisdom, and cosmic role—retold in simple English for easy understanding.

Have you ever wondered about the deepest human stories, passed down for millennia? The Rig Veda, the world's oldest surviving text, holds the key to unlocking ancient wisdom that can transform your life. Imagine: Unveiling the secrets of a bygone era, filled with rich poetry, captivating folklore, and profound mythology. Discovering the scientific and cultural practices of ancient India. Understanding the connection between humanity and the universe through the Rig Vedic gods and goddesses.Intrigued? This book dives deeper than a simple translation. It offers faithful translations of ...

The best and most comprehensive book on the most important and best-loved Chinese goddess. Walk down the streets of Chinatown in any American or western European city and look around. She is there. Walk through the downtown streets, look in a shop window. She is there. Go to any city in China...

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.

Was there a woman before Eve? The question does not arise from a single text or a single moment in time. It moves across centuries, reappears in different forms, and is often attributed to writings that never posed it in this way. Between what is written and what later came to be told, a space opens—and it is within that space that legend takes hold. This book traces the emergence and development of this idea through the very texts and traditions that shaped it. It begins in the ancient world, where names associated with night, wilderness, and desolation belonged to the religious and ...

Petra Kurková—a witch who wields magic worth its weight in gold—is tasked with combating the undead on World War I’s eastern front. The battlefield has yielded a newfound closeness for her spellbound team, especially for Josef Svoboda, a recruiter for the Order of the Seven Stars. But Josef was bitten at the start of the war, leaving his blood tainted by a strain of the vlkodlak curse, which makes him a target of the Order’s latest mission: slay the werewolves prowling the eastern front under the moonlight.

An enchanting journey through the divine life of Krishna, exploring ancient wisdom and timeless devotion. In this mesmerizing exploration of India's most beloved deity, acclaimed mythologist Anand Neelakantan invites listeners on a profound journey through the mystical life of Lord Krishna.

"[Narrator] Nikki Massoud's strong performance complements this audiobook...Massoud draws out Malka's and Nimrah's opposing energies with clear, emotionally engaged characterizations, imbuing their journey with depth." — Kirkus “A dark and endlessly enchanting fairy tale ... I adored every...

This special edition brings together three classic works by Western scholars of ancient Chinese texts. The men were family friends and colleagues, and were all living in Shanghai during the late 19th century. Much of their combined transcription became shaped into the book we know today as the "Tao Te Ching." "China and the Manchus" by Herbert Giles is a series of legends and recollections from ancient China, ordered by chronology. Herbert Giles is also known for creating the first Chinese-English Dictionary and helping to develop the system of Chinese translation now known as the "Wade-...

TEMPTRESS. MONSTER. WARRIOR. Aicha is the story of Morocco's warrior goddess, her strange magic, fierce rebellion, and devastating romance. Soraya Bouazzaoui weaves an epic tale of female rage and hidden myths, perfect for fans of The City of Brass and The Stardust Thief. The Portuguese empire...

An entertaining and insightful history of martial arts and the role of the warrior, drawing on pop culture, philosophy, mythology, religion, and spirituality The urge to forge one’s character by fighting, in daily life as well as on the mat, appeals to something deep within us. More than a...

Alan Watts is today remembered as a trailblazing interpreter of Eastern philosophy, but The Two Hands of God reveals a different side of his multifaceted genius. In this ambitious work, Watts takes listeners on a fascinating journey through the mythology of China, Egypt, India, the Middle East, and medieval Europe. His theme is the human experience of polarity, a condition in which opposing qualities define and complement each other. Watts illustrates the way great sages and artists across time have seen beyond the apparent duality of the universe to find a deeper unity.

Embark on a captivating journey into the heart of Eastern Europe's rich tapestry of folklore with Slavic Mythology for Beginners: Baba Yaga, Domovoi, and the Forest Spirits of Eastern Europe. This immersive audiobook delves deep into the enchanting world of Slavic myths, unraveling tales that have been whispered through generations, shaping the cultural and spiritual landscape of nations.

What if a forgotten library of clay tablets could open a new window onto ancient Canaanite religion, the world behind the Hebrew Bible, and the beliefs of a civilization lost for more than three thousand years? Ugaritic Texts for Beginners introduces readers to one of the most important discoveries in the study of the ancient Near East. Unearthed at Ras Shamra in modern Syria, the tablets of Ugarit revealed a vanished kingdom filled with epic poetry, divine rivalries, royal crises, ritual practice, diplomatic correspondence, and a writing system unlike anything scholars had seen before. ...

Have you ever wondered about the gods and goddesses in Hindu religion? Have you wondered about what goes on in a country where over a billion people live? Well, you’re at the right place. In this comprehensive guide to Indian mythology, you will listen to various aspects of what they used to worship and still worship in this subcontinent with its vast history. You will hear about the Hindu epics and stories, the deities in their respective forms, and so much more.

THE WOLVES OF WAR ARE BARING THEIR FANGS The Clans once lived freely, honouring their gods and traditions. Then the northern invaders unleashed a tide of blood and fire. Now the Clans are a conquered people. Ivan cares not for wars or kings. His only concern is the safety of his family...

The mythology, rituals, meditations, and practices used in Tantric worship of the goddess Kali in the tradition of Kashmiri Shaivism Reveals the practices of Vamachara, known as the Left-hand Path but more accurately translated as the Path of Shakti Includes a Kali ritual from the...