Mythology Global

Embark on a Thrilling Journey Through Viking Lore Step into the mystical world of Norse mythology, where gods like Odin, Thor, and Loki face giants, monsters, and fate itself. In Norse Mythology: Legends and Legacy, author Shari Claire takes you on an adventure through timeless stories, blending captivating storytelling with modern insights. This book provides an accessible yet comprehensive guide to Norse myths, exploring the origins, adventures, and cultural significance of these legendary figures. Shari Claire bridges the gap between scholarly research and engaging storytelling, delving ...

A sweeping history of the Greeks, from the Bronze Age to today More than two thousand years ago, the Greek city-states, led by Athens and Sparta, laid the foundation for much of modern science, the arts, politics, and law. But the influence of the Greeks did not end with the rise and fall of...

Vishnu and His 24 Avatars: The Science, Symbolism, and Spirit of Cosmic Evolution What if the story of God was also the story of life itself? This book reimagines the twenty-four avatars of Vishnu - not as mythological tales frozen in time, but as a breathtaking tapestry of evolution, ecology, and consciousness. Each avatar, from the first aquatic Matsya to the yet-to-come Kalki, mirrors a profound step in nature’s unfolding - from water to land, instinct to intellect, chaos to balance. But beyond symbolism, these stories carry a timeless ecological and ethical message: that all life - ...

The Lost Continent: At the edge of the world, an impossible relic from the fables of antiquity has risen from the frozen wastelands of Antarctica. Professor Logan and his exploration team rush to investigate this historic find, but this unique discovery puts their lives in peril when they unearth the remnants of a long-forgotten civilization left buried beneath the ice. Within the twisting labyrinths below the melting glaciers, they uncover an ancient culture which had perished from a mysterious cataclysm. They soon realize it was a polar shift which had caused their destruction, and our ...

Death in Global Folk Tales is a collection of stories filled with wisdom, pain, laughter and yes, dying. Everyone’s fated end is grappled with by storytellers from across a multitude of cultures, centuries and continents. Included is a global collection of death superstitions and legends. Ours is a somber subject, but maybe stories about dying can teach us something about living.

At the edge of the world, an impossible relic from the fables of antiquity has risen from the frozen wastelands of Antarctica. Professor Logan and his exploration team rush to investigate this historic find, but this unique discovery puts their lives in peril when they unearth the remnants of a long-forgotten civilization left buried beneath the ice. Within the twisting labyrinths below the melting glaciers, they uncover an ancient culture that had perished from a mysterious cataclysm. They soon realize it was a polar shift which had caused their destruction, and our world was presently ...

Ever wondered why a god has an elephant’s head? Or why people celebrate festivals by throwing colorful powders into the air? Step into Cosmic Chai with Uncle Pai, where ancient stories meet science, and curiosity brews with every sip! Hinduism - or Sanātana Dharma - comes alive through questions, laughter, and mind-blowing discoveries that connect timeless wisdom with today’s world. Join Uncle Pai and his super-curious friends - Emma, Aarav, Sophie, Jia, and Michael - as they explore rainbow-colored gods, superhero avatars, magical mantras, and the secrets behind rituals, symbols, and ...

A beleaguered young lecturer. A striving adventurer. A remote Arctic community beset by modern problems and an ancient mystery. Jennifer Ritter, biologist, is stuck in New York. She yearns to get back to stunning Svalbard and the supportive relationships she found there. But Svalbard is moving forward on its own. Heavy snowfall and random violence are creating their own chaos in the wretched dark of polar winter. Will the sparkling Arctic spring ever arrive? And will Jen arrive with it? The surprising conclusion to the evocative Svalbard series.

Wrath of the Dragons Dive into the global mythology of dragons and their shocking connection to UFOs, extraterrestrials, and reptoids! Wrath of the Dragons unveils a thrilling conspiracy of reptilian extraterrestrials secretly shaping Earth's history. From ancient legends carved in stone to modern UFO encounters, explore how these scaly beings might be more than mere myth. Journey through centuries of dragon lore across cultures, from the feathered serpents of Mesoamerica to the great wyrms of European folklore. Discover startling parallels between ancient dragon descriptions and ...

Rebel Folklore gathers 50 of the darkest and most complicated folktale characters from around the world, showing readers why we should care about the rebels and misfits of ancient stories. Folktales were humble stories, passed down generations by those on the fringes of society: women, peasants...

Deep in the mist-shrouded mountains of Eastern Europe, where ancient castles crumble into forgotten valleys and village elders still whisper warnings after dark, lies the truth behind humanity's most enduring nightmare. Eastern European Shadows takes you on a chilling journey through newly discovered historical documents, archaeological evidence, and testimonies that will make you question everything you thought you knew about vampire folklore.

In The Fox in Global Folk Tales, the reader will find a collection of stories from across the centuries and continents. The fox has fascinated those who create and consume stories since time immemorial. The all-time animal antihero is of course clever and cunning and many of these tales reflect that. However, foxes in stories can also be benefactors, gods and even, occasionally, fools. The rich storytelling tradition tapped into in this book says as much about us as it does about the sly red beast this collection is about. Why are the adventures of a thief and a scoundrel so alluring? Why ...

GREAT LEADERS CANNOT AFFORD TO BE GOOD MEN. 1986: Old scores settled, U.S. President Temple must consolidate control over a volatile nation and a changing world. A nuclear explosion in far-off Russia, political shifts in Western Europe, the AIDS virus... amid the disarray, three former allies refuse to cede command over the oil sector. The Kingsleys, the Sheppards, and the Barronses have united under the woman Temple once thought of as his daughter. Neither she nor the decorated Navy SEAL who used to be her childhood sweetheart will concede. Then there’s the American aristocrat she’s ...

GREED MAKES MEN ADMIT TO CRIMES THEY DON’T HAVE THE BRAINS TO COMMIT. The ’nineties loom. The Cold War is ending, and an information revolution is on its way. Freedom remains under attack... in death threats to writers, in the brutal crushing of political protests. Just as Temple concludes his time in the White House, the oil empire he built falls into the hands of a criminal. His allies—the Kingsleys, the Sheppards, and the Barronses—are once again at war. Temple’s chosen heir, the woman he thinks of as his daughter, is on the run. A pretender—Steven Kingsley—now sits on her ...

A SINGLE LIE COULD WIN THE WAR WITHOUT SHEDDING A DROP OF BLOOD. The chaotic ’eighties... political assassinations, drug wars, the computer revolution... Jared Sanders, the criminal oilman, is inches away from controlling the White House. His old nemesis, Senator Temple, stands in the way. This time, the senator is not alone. The heirs of the three oldest clans in the oil business join Temple. An aspiring lawyer with her eye on a supreme court seat, a Navy SEAL with a target on his back, and a dashing blueblood from New York City. Together, they could defeat the enemy without firing a ...

In this paranormal thriller, Ashley is the son of a Norn, abandoned by his mother at birth. With no guidance, he can only smell how people are likely to die. He works for the UN Carbon Authority, which makes inroads to fix climate change until terrorists bomb his office building. Because of evidence Ashley records during the attack, he’s placed on an elite team to track down the bombers. His future-sensing talents are pushed to the limits as people try to kill his team daily. Worse, everyone has secrets, even the attractive doctor heading the investigation. Eventually, he finds that the ...

From internationally acclaimed independent author, Milton Keene, comes another action filled and thought provoking science fiction thriller. It is 2030. Our heroine, Skye Cambridge, is much older and wiser. Since helping her husband, FBI Agent Jacob Cambridge, and his ETV team solve an extraterrestrial threat in 2008, she retired to raise her twin boys. Until recently, Skye's prophetic dreams hadn't recurred while living a comfortable life as an ordinary mom. In 2017, the 45th President shut down the secret FBI Extraterrestrial Visitation team and other essential government departments ...

The "Terror from the Sky" sci-fi adventure series continues with Book 5 — Dronescape:The Rise of Dreamers and Angels. From highly acclaimed independent author, Milton Keene, comes another action-packed and character-driven apocalyptic thriller about mankind's innate survival abilities. Chinese, AI, xenobot-driven entities linked with human stem cells produce and control massive mother drones and their weapons of mass destruction. Their pre-programmed mission is to destroy all of Earth's living organisms and man-made infrastructure. Book 5 begins where Book 4 ended. Skye Cambridge, her FBI...

A Legendary Pendant. A Forgotten Curse. A Race Against Time. When relic hunter Miles Bordel calls AnaRose Preston for help, she knows trouble isn’t far behind. This time, it’s personal and deadly. A nationalist cult bent on restoring ancient Greece to its former glory is hunting the Medusa pendant, said to petrify anyone who meets its cursed gaze. AnaRose and Miles find the pendant, but it’s stolen before they can secure it. Now the cult is after its missing ruby eyes, hidden somewhere along the Aegean coast. From sunken ruins to mountaintop shrines, AnaRose must follow the clues, ...