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. 

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 ...

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.

Have you ever felt pressured to compromise what you believe? To stay silent when you know something is wrong. To follow the crowd even when your conscience says otherwise. You're not alone. Throughout history, people of faith have faced the same struggle: how to remain true when the world demands compromise. That is the heart of the Books of Meqabyan. Hidden within the Ethiopian Bible tradition, these ancient writings explore courage, faithfulness, moral resistance, and the challenge of standing firm when forces push in the opposite direction.

What if the Bible you know is only a fragment of a much older and deeper sacred tradition? The Ethiopian Complete Bible Decoded reveals the most ancient and complete biblical canon still preserved today: the 88-book Ethiopian Orthodox Bible. This definitive English edition takes readers beyond the limits of Western canons and into a world of hidden symbols, sacred numbers, cosmic structures, and spiritual codes that have remained largely unknown for centuries. Unlike standard Bibles, the Ethiopian canon includes books such as the Book of Enoch, Jubilees, Meqabyan, Ezra, Wisdom texts, and ...

A study of the substantial evidence for a former race of giants in North America and its 150-year suppression by the Smithsonian Institution Shows how thousands of giant skeletons have been found, particularly in the Mississippi Valley, as well as the ruins of the giants’ cities ...

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 ...

Compiled from more than four hundred hours of channeling by Barbara Marciniak, Bringers of the Dawn imparts to us the wisdom of the Pleiadians, a group of enlightened beings who have come to Earth to help us discover how to reach a new stage of evolution. Master storytellers and humorists, they...

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.

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...

Before Rome became Christian, before Europe’s great cathedrals rose, before Christianity shaped the empires of the West, a small mountain nation made history. Armenia became the first nation to embrace Christianity—and the Armenian Apostolic Church has carried that ancient faith through kings and councils, monks and martyrs, exile and survival. Armenian Apostolic Church for Beginners is a clear, engaging, and accessible guide to one of the oldest Christian traditions in the world. Written for readers with little or no prior knowledge, this book opens the door to Armenia’s sacred story...

What clue connects a howling jackal, a vanishing mummy, and a big stone covered in hieroglyphics? Kid detective Zet is determined to find out. Zet has solved enough mysteries to know when something doesn’t add up, and this case is full of clues that don’t fit. A mummy that always disappears before anyone can catch it. A strange sandbank that wasn’t there before. A Mummy Maker with secrets he won’t share. A hieroglyph-covered stone where it shouldn’t be. So when the local police overlook the pieces that don’t fit, Zet does what he does best: he keeps asking questions, follows the...

An insider’s look into the decades of research behind Zecharia Sitchin’s books as well as an in-depth overview of his theories and discoveries Includes carefully selected chapters from the Earth Chronicles series as well as never-before-published letters, articles, and lectures Each...

What if the answer you've been seeking has never been absent? Daily Enlightenment is a year-long contemplative companion that guides you through the great Eastern traditions of awakening, one day at a time. This is not a book to be read once. It is a book to be lived with. Each of the 366 entries includes a passage from a primary source, a contemplative reflection, a concrete daily practice, and a closing question designed not to be answered but to be carried through the day. The book is organized into four quarters, each devoted to a single tradition: Quarter One (January through March): ...

Way of the Ancient Healer provides an overview of the rich tradition of Filipino healing practices, discussing their origins, world influences, and role in daily life. The book combines years of historical research with detailed descriptions of the spiritual belief system that forms the foundation of these practices. Giving listeners a rare look at modern-day Filipino healing rituals, the book also includes personal examples from author Virgil Mayor Apostol's own experiences with shamanic healing and dream interpretation.

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!

A Well‑Regarded, Beginner‑Friendly Guide to the Ethiopian Canon If you’ve ever wanted to understand the ancient Ethiopian texts but felt overwhelmed by dense translations, academic commentary, or confusing online summaries, this book gives you the clear, modern, accurate explanation you’ve been looking for. Highly Accessible, Step‑By‑Step Explanations This edition breaks down the text in a simple, structured format designed for new readers, casual seekers, and anyone exploring these writings for the first time. You’ll find: Modern language instead of archaic phrasing Short, ...

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 ...