Mythology Global

Embark on an epic mythology journey to confront ancient gods and discover the profound meaning behind human grief. Whether you are commuting or seeking thought-provoking wisdom to navigate personal trials, these timeless folklore traditions offer reflective clarity. Witness how primal tales of...

A sweeping history of the Greeks, from the Bronze Age to today. “With suave latitude and dependable detail, Beaton takes his readers from a bright prehistoric ‘dawn’ in the Aegean to the heavy skies of contemporary geo-politics.” —The New Criterion More than two thousand years ago, the...

What if the ancient stories of monsters, gods, and heroes were not primitive superstitions, but the ultimate encyclopedias of human survival? Most traditional history books treat global folklore as a collection of childish fairy tales or bury the profound psychological truths of the ancient world under thousands of pages of dense academic prose. For the modern reader seeking to understand how our ancestors made sense of a terrifying universe before the advent of the scientific method, uncovering the real meaning behind these myths is a daunting, time-consuming task. THE HISTORY OF MYTHOLOGY...

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 ...

The “king of hardcore action” (Brad Thor, New York Times bestselling author) and New York Times and #1 international bestselling author weaves a breathless thriller starring Jack West, Jr. that’s “a clever mix of history, mythology, and geography” (Associated Press). A shadow world...

🐍 NAGAS: HUMANS, SERPENTS, SHAPESHIFTERS Uncover the enduring mystery of the Naga—the ancient serpent deities woven into the foundation of history, myth, and faith across the world. The Naga is more than a mythological monster; it is a foundational archetype that spans continents and thousands of years, capable of chaos, wisdom, and cosmic creation. Yet, despite its centrality to Buddhist, Hindu, and indigenous cultures, the true breadth of its influence remains largely misunderstood. In this definitive, meticulously researched volume, Dr. Kaelen Thorne provides the first comprehensive...

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.

What if the world’s most terrifying monster was never meant to frighten us, but to remind us of what it means to be human? Across centuries and continents, one figure has refused to rest. The zombie, so often portrayed as a creature of horror and apocalypse began as something far more sacred and tragic. In Souls of the Undead, historian and storyteller Ethan Blackwood takes readers on a haunting journey through time, revealing how this misunderstood myth rose from the ashes of enslavement and became a mirror to humanity’s greatest fears. From the lush spiritual landscapes of pre-...

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 ...

What if the dead never truly left us, just changed the way they speak? From the dawn of humanity to the age of artificial intelligence, one question has haunted us all: what happens when we die? Across civilizations and centuries, the belief in ghosts has remained unshakable, shifting its form but never its presence. When the Dead Refuse to Leave is a sweeping exploration of why we see, hear, and feel the dead, and what that says about what it means to be alive. Blending history, psychology, anthropology, and neuroscience, author Ethan Blackwood traces the evolution of ghost belief from ...

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 ...

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, ...

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...

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 ...

Sanctuary is an ancient right. But what does it mean today? Drawing on a lifetime of engagement with literature, myth, history and tradition from different cultures, Marina Warner's Sanctuary is an ambitious attempt to grapple with the sharpest questions that we are facing in today's world of...

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 ...

Journey through global mythology and ancient folklore to uncover the timeless stories that shaped human civilization. Perfect for an inspiring morning commute or a reflective evening listen, this immersive audio museum tour brings ancient gods, legendary heroes, and clever tricksters vividly to...

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.

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 ...

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 ...