French Mythology

When Roland Barthes's groundbreaking Mythologies first appeared in English in 1972, it was immediately recognized as one of the most significant works in French theory - yet nearly half of the essays from the original work were missing. This new edition of Mythologies is the first complete, authoritative English version of the French classic. It includes the brilliant "Astrology", never published in English before.

Discover the Secrets and Legends of Greek Mythology Step into a world where gods and goddesses, powerful heroes, and terrifying monsters come alive through epic tales passed down for thousands of years. Greek Mythology: Tales of Gods, Monsters, and Mortal Destinies invites you to explore the fascinating stories that have shaped cultures and inspired people around the world. From the mighty gods of Mount Olympus to the brave heroes who faced impossible challenges, each story unveils the ancient mysteries of love, betrayal, revenge, and redemption. Ever wondered why some tasks are called “...

Do you know that the Olympians weren’t the original immortals? Or that the Goddess Hera restored her virginity each year? The ancient Greeks wove one of the richest and best-preserved collections of stories of all the early civilizations, from the dawn of creation to the bloody siege at Troy.

Greek mythology continues to appear in popular movies and books today, but have you ever wondered about where these characters started out? Discover the origins of your favorite characters from Greek mythology with this collection of profiles to tell you who’s who in classical lore! In Greek Mythology, you will discover the backstories of the heroes, villains, gods, and goddesses that enjoy popularity in today’s shows and films.

This captivating audiobook will take you on a beautiful journey through the fascinating world of Greek mythology. From the beginning of the cosmos to the Odyssey, be ready to venture into an exciting world of love, loyalty, infidelity, vengeance, deception, and intrigue!

The second book in Heloise Hull’s Adept At Fifty series. For all those who like their rosé chilled and their demons hot! I never expected to find my prim and proper mother harboring a secret life, but then again, I never thought I'd quit my job at age fifty and move into my cousin's occult shop in Southern France. C'est la vie. We sell tarot cards and trinkets to tourists, but there’s real magic thrumming through these walls, magic I’m finally learning to trust again. For the first time in years, I feel like myself. Yet my new powers are good at attracting new problems. My dead ...

Percy Jackson rencontre William Gibson dans ce monde passionnant de Myth, Gods and Tech. Que se passe-t-il quand une société reçoit un complexe de Dieu ? Découvrez-le dans notre série de livres. Décrit comme du cyberpunk léger, définitivement de la science-fiction et avec une nouvelle tournure sur la mythologie grecque. Les dieux sont de retour en ville. Des gratte-ciel surgissent de nulle part à Athènes. Les sociétés se rebaptisent dieux grecs. Tout a commencé avec la crise grecque de 2009 et changera à jamais le monde tel que nous le connaissons. Certains disent que les PDG ...

In the gripping finale of "The Will of Fire Trilogy," the cosmic saga reaches its zenith. "The Will of Fire" brings to a close the epic tale that has spanned realms both mystical and astral. After the heroic sacrifices and harrowing journeys of Sonja Hrafndottir and Erik Uglason, the final battle against the dark force of Fráfall looms, threatening to unmake the very fabric of existence. In this climactic installment, the fate of the cosmos hangs precariously in the balance. The alliances forged between gods and mortals are tested as they face the ultimate challenge. Sonja, rising beyond ...

Greek Mythology is one of the most popular of mythologies. The creativity and imagination of the Greek has lingered through time and inspired as well as influenced many of the heroes of nowadays Western fiction.

Partez à la découverte de la mythologie nordique. Grâce à ce manuel, vous pourrez partir à la découverte des mythes et légendes du Nord.

This bundle of books takes you to every corner of Greek mythology. It ranges from gods to drama. It covers legendary heroes like Heracles and Oedipus, and it sheds light on the dark side of the epic saga of these made-up creatures, gods, and historical men and women.

Nous commencerons par l'Égypte antique : Osiris, Horus, le dieu Anubis et bien d’autres ; avec les merveilleuses pyramides en arrière-plan. Puis, nous irons dans le froid du Nord pour découvrir les mythes nordiques, nous verrons ensemble en quoi consiste le culte des dieux, le rôle de la religion chez les Vikings et pour finir, nous découvrirons tous les mythes et légendes les plus importants.

Elmore Trent is a professor of Indigenous studies who finds himself entangled in an affair that's ruining his marriage; Paul North plays in the IHL (Indigenous Hockey League), struggling to keep up with the game that's passing him by; Detective Ruby Birch is chasing a string of gruesome murders, with clues that conspicuously lead her to both Elmore and Paul. And then there's Fabiola Halan, former journalist-turned-author and famed survivor of a plane crash that sparked a nationwide tour promoting her book.

This audiobook includes some of the standard views of Greek myth and history but also tantalizes your imagination with the possibilities that lie behind myth and legend. By the time you are finished with this book, you will have a good appreciation for the nature of Greek mythology and the gods, monsters, and heroes which populate it.

This comprehensive collection introduces you to Greek mythology and will also captivate your attention and imagination, so you can relive the tales of the most fabulous Greek gods, goddesses, heroes, and monsters.

This may just be your lucky day, since you are looking at the bundle of six different books that comprise stories of mythology and historical facts about several fascinating ancient societies. These are the titles: African Mythology, Celtic Mythology, Egyptian Mythology, Greek Mythology, Indian Mythology, Viking Mythology.

The ancient Greeks were explorers in many ways. They traveled to new places, creating colonies in strange lands far from their original homes. They were survivors. They were honorable thieves. They used their cunning to explore the frontiers of philosophy and they wrested from the chaos of the surrounding wilderness the building blocks of civilization.

Partez à la découverte de la mythologie grecque. Grâce à ce manuel, vous pourrez partir à la découverte des plus beaux mythes de tous les temps. Vous rencontrerez les héros les plus courageux et les plus valeureux de la mythologie grecque, tels que le puissant Achille, le rusé Ulysse ou l'invincible Héraclès.

For the curious minds wanting to uncover the secrets of ancient Greece, for the dreamers wishing to lose themselves in tales of valor, love, and betrayal, and for the scholars desiring a comprehensive yet engaging retelling of the world's most famous myths—this book is your beacon.

"Je suis passionnée par les mythes, car ce sont à mes yeux des histoires canons, dont les symboles continuent d'agir sur nous. Et dans nos traditions mythologiques, un motif en particulier me fascine, c'est la descente volontaire d'un héros ou d'une héroïne dans un monde souterrain invisible aux mortels, par exemple le monde des Enfers dans les épopées grecques, ou l'Enfer chrétien. C'est toujours une initiation afin d'acquérir un savoir, un pouvoir, une guérison, une quête à la recherche d'une âme, ou encore pour une transformation personnelle."