Great Mythologies

The 10 enlightening (and often humorous) lectures of Medieval Myths and Mysteries will show you how far from the “dark” times of legend these centuries were. Uncover the facts about the Knights Templar. Reveal the truth behind the tales of legendary creatures like the Questing Beast and the unicorn. Trace the events of the Black Death and the ways it altered the world in its wake, and much more. With Professor Armstrong, you will dig deep into the ways that later generations reshaped the narrative of the medieval years and perpetuated the myths.

Explore Captivating Viking Tales and Sagas Two captivating manuscripts in one book: Viking Sagas: The Captivating Tale of Ragnar Lothbrok, Ivar the Boneless, Lagertha, and More, in Their Historical Context Tales from the Viking Age: Captivating Legendary and Historical SagasThe period between the end of the eighth century CE and the middle of the eleventh is often called the “Viking Age” because this is the period in which Scandinavian people expanded their contacts with the outside world through trade, raiding, exploration, and colonization. The first manuscript of this book presents a...

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.

Kṯāḇā Rabbā d-Sūryāyā — The Great Syriac Codex — emerges not as a conventional book, but as a recovered transmission from the fault line between memory and empire. Commonly known as The Codex of the Unreal Architects, this mythic grimoire gathers fragments of cosmic law, fallen intelligences, hidden civilizations, sacred architecture, forgotten sciences, and the long struggle for human sovereignty beneath systems of manufactured reality. Written in the voice of preserved antiquity yet charged with modern existential unease, the Codex moves through: Göbekli Tepe and the First ...

It begins with a golden apple and ends with the founding of Rome. In between lies the greatest story the Western world ever told—and, for three thousand years, almost no one has been able to read it whole. Until now. Everyone knows the Iliad and the Odyssey. Far fewer know that Homer's two poems were only ever parts of something larger: an eight-poem epic cycle that told the entire arc of the Trojan War, from the wedding that caused it to the death of the last hero to survive it. Six of those poems were lost. Their stories endured only in fragments, ancient summaries, and the work of ...

Step into the world that shaped civilization. Ancient Greece: The Complete Story of Ancient Greek Civilization brings to life the rise, glory, and legacy of one of history’s most powerful and fascinating cultures. From the first settlements and legendary Bronze Age kingdoms to the sweeping conquests of Alexander the Great, this book delivers a vivid, fast-paced account of the Greek world like never before. Discover the drama of the Trojan War, the collapse of early civilizations, and the rebirth of Greece in the age of city-states. Experience the fierce rivalry between Athens and Sparta, ...

READ BY PALLAS ERDRICH “Pulitzer winner Erdrich dives deep into the American psyche in this spectacular collection. . . . A staggering sense of empathy infuses the stories. With its range of voices and styles, this puts Erdrich’s powers on full display.” — Publishers Weekly (Starred...

Lift the veil of ancient goddesses and you will likely find the hidden Serpent Goddess. The goddesses of the ancient world – Isis, Athena, Lilith, Medusa, Lady White, Melusine, Ix Chel, Mami Wata, Benten, and the Nagini – share many serpentine aspects. They are all forms of the ancient Serpent Goddess, a symbol of royal power, prosperity, and renewal. Goddess in the Grass examines the multivalent symbolism of the Serpent Goddess and reveals her origins as the life-giving, death-dealing Great Goddess. This updated edition includes additions to the dictionary of over 125 forms of the ...

Death, dishonour or duty. Time is running out and someone is going to die.Trapped on Beta Earth, Julius has no memory of the past two years, and everything feels wrong. As he struggles to make sense of his surroundings, he is taken under the wing of a very unexpected group of people and their existence will change everything. Back on Alpha Earth, treacherous coalitions with the worst of Beta humanity are being formed and only Neith knows the full extent of the danger. Searching for help, she approaches those she trusts, but each encounter ends in violent death. She is on her own. Julius and...

It takes a remarkable writer to make an old story as fresh and compelling as the first time we heard it. With The Winter King, the first volume of his magnificent Warlord Chronicles, Bernard Cornwell finally turns to the story he was born to write: the mythic saga of King Arthur. The tale begins...

A retelling of the classic myths and timeless tales by bestselling author Annette Giesecke that underlie the 88 named constellations in the night sky--from Andromeda to Orion to Ursa Major. Classical Mythology of the Constellations is a stargazer's guide to the wondrous stories of the gods...

While there are many books that explore China’s history, public knowledge is still lacking. Many people can name more than one Roman Emperor, but how many can name a Chinese Emperor?

NEW SECOND EDITION Everything You Thought You Knew About History—Revealed! Did King Arthur really exist? Was Atlantis a lost civilization or just a philosophical allegory? Did Columbus actually “discover” America? History is full of captivating stories—but how much of what we’ve been told is true? In Truths Behind History’s Greatest Myths, uncover the fascinating realities hidden beneath centuries of legend, folklore, and misinformation. This book takes a deep dive into some of the most enduring historical myths, separating fact from fiction with compelling evidence, expert ...

An immersive, awe-inspiring tour of the ancient sites that kindle our imagination and afford us a glimpse into our shared history “This fascinating book is brimming with stories of people and places, all told with Bettany’s natural sense of wonder and adventure.” —Simon Sebag Montefiore...

A startlingly original voice makes her literary debut with this wondrous coming-of-age story infused with Chinese folklore, romantic intrigue, adventure, and fascinating, dreamlike twists One evening, my father asked me whether I would like to become a ghost bride. . . . Though ruled by British...

At the end of The Winter King Arthur fought the battle that forces unity on the warring British kingdoms and now he sets out to face the real enemy—the English (it is one of the great ironies of the Arthur stories that he should have become an English hero when, if he existed at all, he was a...

One thousand years after the Norse first settled in North America, they are heading back to try again. The choice to migrate away from Iceland is not their own. Their island has been an oasis of civilization in a world gone mad following The Long Night – when artificial intelligence failed and took down all computer controlled processes around the world, wiping out over 90% of humanity. Insulated by a cold but bountiful Atlantic Ocean, Iceland has maintained order in a world plunged into darkness. Now Iceland's volatile geology is the greatest threat her people face. The volcanoes ...

Warriors. Daughters. Lovers. Two of Greek mythology’s most complex and powerful women—a powerful witch and a renowned huntress—join forces on an epic quest in this suspenseful, sapphic reimagining from the acclaimed author of Psyche and Eros. Medea possesses both witchcraft and cunning...

The Encyclopedia of Asian Mythical Creatures (Vol 3): Dragons, Qilin, Yakshini, Kitsune, Rakshasas, and More Discover the Secrets of the World's Most Fascinating Mythical Creatures! The definitive entry point to the fascinating realm of Giants, Dwarves, Elves, Cerberus, Centaur, Harpy, and more is "The Encyclopaedia of European Mythical Creatures (Vol 1): Centaurs, Trolls, Gorgons, Banshees, Jotuns, and More" from Greek, Norse, and Celtic Mythology. Take in the enthralling stories of the animals that have inspired human imagination for ages. - Greek mythology: Exploring Myths Discover the ...

With Excalibur Bernard Cornwell draws his Arthurian trilogy to an exciting close that will have listners gripping their headphones. If Arthur existed (and I am quite certain he did) then he was probably the great British war leader who won the battle of Mount Badon. No one knows where it was...