Ancient Traditions

A religious miracle: The Cahokians believed that the divine hero Morning Star had been resurrected in the flesh. But not all is fine and stable in glorious Cahokia. To the astonishment of the ruling clan, an attempt is made on the living god's life. Now it is up to Morning Star's aunt Matron Blue Heron to keep it quiet until she can uncover the plot and bring the culprits to justice. If she fails, Cahokia will be torn asunder in warfare, rage, and blood as civil war consumes them all. 

You did not pick this book up by accident. Something in the title reached a place most books leave alone. The suspicion you have carried a long time, maybe your whole life, that what you were taught about the world, about God, about who a person actually is, was true as far as it went and did not go all the way down. That there is a layer underneath the one you were shown. And that no one in your life has ever been willing to say so. This is a book for that suspicion. His name was Manly P. Hall. He was born in 1901 with no father he ever knew, no money, and no permission from anyone. Before...

Examines the foundational texts and principles of Hermeticism and alchemy, showing how they offer a foundation for a psycho-spiritual creative practice Takes the reader on a Hermetic journey through each of the seven traditional planets, offering meditative discourses that speak directly...

A unique study of the engineering and tools used to create Egyptian monuments Presents a stone-by-stone analysis of key Egyptian monuments, including the statues of Ramses II and the tunnels of the Serapeum Reveals that highly refined tools and mega-machines were used in ancient Egypt...

Throughout history, humanity has searched for answers to questions that lie beyond the surface of ordinary experience. From the earliest civilizations to the modern world, philosophers, mystics, and scholars have attempted to understand the deeper nature of existence. Their ideas, symbols, and teachings form a vast body of knowledge that continues to inspire curiosity and reflection. This book explores that enduring legacy of ancient wisdom. Across cultures and centuries, traditions have emerged that speak of hidden patterns within the universe and within the human mind. Whether expressed ...

Legends of Norse Mythology is your practical guide for navigating the Norse realms and revealing the origins of these mythical stories, ranging from the gripping narratives of revered gods to Viking sagas of the Scandinavian seafaring adventures with longships, to the timeless rituals of the Nordic people.

Explains that angels are beings of light consciousness, here to help our individual and planetary cosmic evolution Explores angels from Judeo-Christian and Islamic faiths, Hinduism and Buddhism, the beliefs of ancient Egypt, Yezidism, and Zoroastrianism as well as what Theosophists...

The Odyssey — Journey, Trials and Return in the Ancient Tradition Most books about Odysseus begin where Homer's Odyssey begins — with the hero already lost at sea, ten years after the fall of Troy. This book begins earlier. To understand the homecoming, one must first understand the war. And to understand the war, one must go back further still — to the oath that bound a generation of Greek kings to a conflict none of them chose, to the ten years of battles, deaths and betrayals that shaped the men who survived, and to the acts of sacrilege that turned the gods against the very ...

"Drawing on resources as diverse as Sufism, Benedictine Monasticism, the Gurdjieff Work, and the string theory of modern physics, Cynthia Bourgeault has crafted her own unique vision of the Wisdom way in this very accessible book, nicely balanced between concept and practice." (Gerald May, senior fellow, Shalem Institute, and author, Addiction and Grace and Will and Spirit) 

From stories of resurrected mummies and thousand-year-old curses to powerful pharaohs and the coveted treasures of the Great Pyramids, ancient Egypt has had an unfaltering grip on the modern imagination. Now, in Egyptian Mythology, Geraldine Pinch offers a comprehensive introduction that untangles the mystery of Egyptian myth. 

This is the first volume in a bold new series that tells the stories of all peoples, connecting historical events from Europe to the Middle East to the far coast of China, while still giving weight to the characteristics of each country. Susan Wise Bauer provides both sweeping scope and vivid attention to the individual lives that give flesh to abstract assertions about human history. This narrative history employs the methods of "history from beneath" - literature, epic traditions, private letters, and accounts - to connect kings and leaders with the lives of those they ruled.

For nearly two thousand years, the ancient mystery schools preserved one of the most sophisticated traditions of inner transformation the Western world has produced. Eleusis ran continuously for nearly two millennia. Pythagoras founded a disciplined community whose influence shaped the future of philosophy. The Mithraic cult spread across the Roman Empire and left behind hundreds of identifiable temples, inscriptions, and initiatory images. Behind these institutions was a shared conviction: real knowledge was not merely information. It was transformation. The institutions ended. The work ...

Eliot Stein has traveled the globe in search of remarkable people who are preserving some of our most extraordinary cultural rites. In Custodians of Wonder, Stein introduces listeners to a man saving the secret ingredient in Japan's 700-year-old original soy sauce recipe. In Italy, he learns how to make the world's rarest pasta from one of the only women alive who knows how to make it. And in India, he discovers a family rumored to make a mysterious metal mirror believed to reveal your truest self.

In this beautifully illustrated guide, bring the power of ancient tradition to the modern world, and reconnect with nature and yourself through traditional folk wisdom. Organized around the pagan wheel of the year, The Ancient Ways introduces readers to the natural rhythms that governed our...

Who was Hercules according to the ancient traditions? This book presents the complete life of Hercules, from his extraordinary birth to his immortality, as it was understood in the myths of antiquity. Free from modern simplifications, cinematic distortions, or empty spectacle, it offers a faithful reconstruction of the hero’s path in all its human, tragic, and sacred dimensions. Beyond the famous Twelve Labours, the reader will discover: the hero’s genealogy and his place between gods and mortals the trials imposed by fate and divine will madness, guilt, and atonement the great ...

Most books about Achilles begin where Homer begins — with the wrath. This book begins earlier. It follows Achilles across the full arc of the ancient tradition — from the prophecy that drove the gods to give a divine goddess to a mortal king, to the cult that historical Greeks maintained in sanctuaries and islands of the Black Sea, centuries after his death. Beyond the fifty-one days Homer narrated, the reader will find here: the birth of Achilles and the divine origin that defined his fate the training on mount Pelion and the man it produced the flight to Scyros and the disguise that ...

Step into the tranquil and profound world of Shinto with "Shinto: A Beginner's Guide." This book is your gateway to exploring the ancient spirituality that lies at the heart of Japan's cultural and natural beauty. Discover the Essence of Shinto: Unveil the mysteries of Shinto, where every mountain, river, and tree is imbued with the sacred presence of kami. Learn how these spirits influence and guide the daily lives of those who honor them. This guide makes the complex philosophy of Shinto accessible and engaging, allowing you to integrate its wisdom into your own life. Immerse in Cultural ...

Western Esotericism - Hermeticism & Alchemy - Kabbalah for Beginners - Sacred Geometry - Numerology - Ancient Wisdom - Occult Philosophy - Mysticism & Symbolism What if the symbols, numbers, hidden texts, and mysterious diagrams of Western esotericism could finally be understood without vague claims, confusing jargon, or invented history? Western Hermetic and Esoteric Tradition brings together three complementary books that trace some of the most influential currents of Western mystical and esoteric thought, from Hermes Trismegistus and the alchemical laboratory to the Kabbalistic Tree of ...

Thomas Bulfinch introduces us to the gods of the Greek, Roman, and Norse mythologies. We learn their stories and we also observe the similarities between the deities of yore. Comparing these stories and characters to those of some modern religions may produce some surprising results!

Unlock the secrets of mystical wisdom in just a few minutes a day, even if you've never ventured into the mystical realm before! Are you longing to explore a deeper spiritual understanding but feel overwhelmed by the vast amount of information available? Have you ever wondered how to incorporate mystical practices into your busy life without feeling disconnected from the modern world? Do you crave a balance between mystical insights and scientific understanding? If these questions resonate with you, you're certainly not alone. Many spiritual seekers and intellectual explorers like yourself ...