Nature Mythology

Listen to the call of spirit and seek truth in wild groves, the shifting seasons, and the beauty of the Old Ways. Discover how to embark on this sacred green path and enrich your life with its ancient wisdom. Practicing Druid Penny Billington offers a clear and structured course of study grounded in Celtic history and mythology, and highlights the mysteries and modern practice of this nature-based tradition. Each chapter begins with an evocative visualization and captivating Welsh mythic tales from the Mabinogionare woven throughout, introducing lessons and key concepts.

This audiobook will help you deepen your connection to the natural world as you explore the magical, mystical world of the faerie folk.

An extraordinary compilation of legends and rituals about nature's ever-present signs. From the birds that soar above us to the insects beneath our feet, Native American healer Bobby Lake-Thom shows how the creatures of the earth can aid us in healing and self-knowledge.

The funny thing about myths is that they’re usually built upon a spore of truth. 2-3 hikers die every year along the Appalachian Trail even though every year the gear, weather forecasting, and preparation level increases. Davey Craster doesn’t buy into the mothman or wendigo legends, but he likes retelling a good campfire story to his clients on hiking trips. When Kathleen Arbor hires Davey to take her out for an extended period, she may have concealed exactly what it was she was looking for. She’ll apologize later over a couple beers if they’re able to survive what’s to come.

Explore the world through its most unlikely creatures: Cryptozoology, the study of hidden, monstrous, and legendary animals, is truly the art of discovering the unknown. Richard Freeman, Zoological Director of Centre for Fortean Zoology, has explored the corners of the five continents on the search for creatures that many people believe are non-existent. In this book, he shares the exciting stories of his investigations of the Yeti, Mongolian Deathworm, Loch Ness Monster, Orang-Pendak, Ninki-Naka, and more.

Asatru is a modern neo-pagan creed with roots in the pre-Christian religions of Scandinavia and northern Europe. Thanks to this audiobook, you will be taken by the hand and brought into a spectacular journey to discovering the Asatru world, starting from its most ancient origins, to how and why it survived over time, and how it is evolved today.

“Dr. E's epic landscape photography throughout the book truly exalts the spirit of Tao, complimenting his eloquent essays and stories behind the shots.” --Sarah Chen For the past five years, award-winning physicist Dr. Elliot McGucken has traveled thousands of miles with a tattered copy of the Tao te Ching he first picked up while hiking the John Muir Trail several years back. Since then, the Tao has mentored him on countless landscape photography trips through Yosemite and the High Sierras, across Death Valley, throughout the Colorado Plateau and Grand Escalante Staircase, and on all ...

I have written eight tales alongside Benjamin. Brothers bear was the last edition adapted for his autism and level of understanding. We both provide illustrations. We’ve made a tale of monsters, inspired by the likes of Snow White and Cinderella. They live in the land of snow. I can see now, that there’s a connection to the things I describe in here. The tales originate from various folklore stories and have - over time - transformed into popular tales among others. I have told them to Benjamin as child and due to his hindrance, it is now comforting that I continue these tales. He has ...

Journal to my naturals spirits and elementals oraclecards and guidebooks.I will have information about each card in 32 sessions.some are different in the oracle cards from the book. I will also have a session for all those other realms from the book that was not included in the card deck so you will understand. i have 9 licenses .Most from Doréen Virtue and Radleigh Valentine,Robert Reeves, Colette Baron-Reid but also from Kyle Grey,Denise Linn and Sharon Anne Klingler,Sandra Anne Taylor and in tarot cards CTAA certified from Dr Karen. I made my first silver moon cards 2005 after dancing 5...

Further Along the Road Less Traveled takes the lectures of Dr. Peck and presents his profound insights into the issues that confront and challenge all of us today: spirituality, forgiveness, relationships, and growing up. In this aid for living less simplistically, you will learn not to look for the easy answers but to think multidimensionally. You will learn to reach for the "ultimate step," which brings you face to face with your personal spirituality. It will be this that helps you appreciate the complexity that is life.

The retelling of an ordinary woman who had no voice in the literary classic of Beowulf. When a young girl’s life takes a crushing dark turn, she’s sacrificed to the dragon for shaming her community. Alone in the wild, she discovers special skills that enable her to survive, gives birth, and raises a child who has both physical and mental abnormalities. Grendel's Mother is an evocative story of a young woman whose life is shattered by circumstances beyond her control and paints a poignant picture of the history of one of the most infamous monsters of Norse mythology. - Amazon reader

CRYSTAL WOMAN: Tuatha Dé Danann - Book Five In a sun-drenched village bordered by lush woodlands, Elara, known as the Crystal Woman, embarks on a transformative journey to connect with the mystical realm of the Fae and the ancient beings of the Tuatha Dé Danann. Gifted with an unbreakable bond to the earth and an unparalleled knowledge of crystals, Elara's life is a harmonious dance of nature, magic, and self-discovery. As whispers of the Fae call to her, Elara feels an electric thrill of anticipation—an urge to explore the hidden wonders of the world around her. Guided by the ...

Unravel the mystical and enchanting world of ancient Celtic spirituality with this captivating eBook, The Celtic Spirit. Immerse yourself in the timeless wisdom and rich traditions of this ancient culture, as you explore rituals, symbols, stories, and beliefs that have captivated the hearts and minds of people for centuries. The Celtic Spirit offers a comprehensive and engaging journey through the foundations of Celtic spirituality, introducing you to the enchanting world of the Druids, Celtic mythology, the intricate Ogham alphabet, and the timeless practices at the heart of these beliefs....

The Magik of Freya and Frigg Unlock the secrets of ancient Norse deities with "The Magik of Freya and Frigg" and embark on a transformative journey to awaken the divine powers within. Step into an intricate tapestry of Norse mythology and modern magikal practice, where you can explore the passionate energies of Freya, the fierce goddess of love and war, and ascend to the tranquil realms of Frigg, the wise protector of home and hearth. With this compelling book, renowned expert David Thompson invites you to learn to balance the fiery passion of Freya with the deep wisdom of Frigg in your ...

Fairies abound in the realms of myth and folklore. They have enchanted humans for centuries—but are these mischievous, ethereal creatures more than just myth? One could ask for no better guide to the fairy realm than Ralph Harvey, one of England's foremost modern-day witches. In Fairy Lore he intersperses his own intriguing fairy encounters (among them, a mysterious musical interlude in an Irish valley) with succinct yet interesting introductions to the folktales of the fae.

This is a book of secrets. In unique journeys around the world, from Ireland and England to Taiwan and Hawaii, Arthur Versluis explores the archaic myths and traditional lore of sacred islands and their ancient cultures written in stone. Megaliths, standing stones, stone spheres, cairns, all are ancient markers for understanding sacred landscape in new and profound ways. More than a book, this is a series of portals into new ways of understanding who we are in relation to the sacred earth and waters and air around us.“This book generously opens a window into the inner life of a great ...

An epic guide to the history and mythology of dragons from around the world for fantasy-mad kids by medieval historian Cait Stevenson.

Iceland, Greenland, Northern Norway, and the Faroe Islands lie on the edges of Western Europe, in an area long portrayed by travelers as remote and exotic - its nature harsh, its people reclusive. Since the middle of the 18th century, however, this marginalized region has gradually become part of modern Europe, a transformation that is narrated in Karen Oslund's Iceland Imagined. This cultural and environmental history sweeps across the dramatic North Atlantic landscape, exploring its unusual geography, saga narratives, language, culture, and politics, and analyzing its emergence as a distinctive and symbolic part of Europe.

Sea monsters have a long history in lore and literature. Homer first wrote of them in 700 BCE. What Do We Know About the Kraken? lets curious young listeners explore what we actually know about this mysterious sea monster's long history. Dive into the facts behind this massive squid-like creature that was first described using the word "Kraken" in the beginning of the eighteenth century.

Forty-eight stories of brave sparrows, wilds winds, and how to live in times of climate change. A prize-winning book by the natural storyteller Georgiana Keable, sharing long experience with children in the forests and snows of Norway. Meet the girl who became a fish, married a bear, and had a tree as her mum and dad. Meet the boy who tried to stop the wind, fetched fire from the center of the earth on the back of a bird, and whose father was the river.