Sacred Myth

Tackling nine specific financial myths, Killing Sacred Cows is a must for mission-driven individuals. It plainly reveals shocking truths kept hidden by the traditional financial industry. By the time you're done listening to this book, you'll know more about personal finance than most financial advisors - and this is no joke! You'll discover how to take control of your finances now.

What if the Bible was never meant to be small? For centuries, Ethiopian Christianity has preserved one of the world’s most expansive biblical canons and one of its most enduring monastic traditions. While much of Western Christianity narrowed Scripture to what could be explained, systematized, or defended, Ethiopian monks safeguarded a way of reading the Bible that remained mythic, cosmic, embodied, and spiritually demanding. Reading the Ethiopian Bible Radically invites readers into this largely overlooked world of sacred imagination, where angels remain real, Scripture shapes ...

Mircea Eliade Explained: Sacred and Profane, Myth of the Eternal Return, Hierophany, Shamanism, Initiation Rites, and the Structure of Religious Consciousness in Modern Life is a comprehensive and accessible guide to one of the most influential scholars of religion in the twentieth century. Designed for students, thinkers, and curious readers alike, this in depth exploration unpacks Eliade’s major ideas and shows why his work continues to shape conversations about myth, symbolism, spirituality, and modern meaning. Through clear explanations and structured analysis, this book examines ...

What if you have been lied to about money and investing? How soon would you want to find out? A sacred cow is an unquestioned belief that holds people captive and prevents them from having wealth, freedom, or their best life. Most financial books want you to believe building wealth is a game of endurance. They claim that if you just start early enough, cut back and delay long enough, or stay in it for the long haul, then one day, someday, you can have the life you have always wanted… when you retire.

The gods of ancient Canaan once ruled the imagination of an entire region. They governed rain and drought, love and war, life and death. Their stories shaped the religious world out of which biblical faith later emerged—yet most modern readers know almost nothing about them. This book brings that forgotten pantheon back into view with clarity, intelligence, and narrative drive. An Introduction to Canaanite Deities takes you inside the sacred world of the ancient Levant and shows how ordinary people understood the forces that shaped their lives. Rather than presenting dry lists of gods and...

Enter a land of gods, samurai, and spirits—where ancient stories still echo today. Japanese Legends isn’t just another dry history book—it reveals how sacred myths still shape Japan’s festivals, rituals, and national identity. Whether you're drawn to samurai history, yokai tales, or the traditions of shrines and emperors, this book offers a fresh, accessible way to explore the myths and legends that built Japan.

One of the most recognizable but misunderstood Greek gods, Hades plays a valuable role that has not garnered much adoration. Using myth, storytelling, and practical exercises, author Jamie Waggoner shows how Hades is more than the keeper of souls and the land of the dead. She reveals his true nature and provides everything you need to build your own rich devotional practice.

Joseph Campbell’s The Masks of God Explained: Mythology Across Civilizations, Archetypes, Ritual, Symbolism, and the Evolution of Sacred Stories in Human History offers a sweeping and accessible guide to one of the most ambitious mythological works ever written. In this in depth exploration, readers are guided through Campbell’s four volume masterpiece to understand how myths evolve from primitive tribal rituals to the great religious traditions of the East and West, and finally into the creative mythology of the modern individual. This book breaks down complex ideas into clear language...

Final Fantasy is one of the most iconic and beloved video game series in the world. Since its inception, its titles have adopted names, themes, and stories from across global mythology, including the beliefs of the Vikings. This book embarks on a detailed exploration of how Norse lore in particular influenced the writing and design of Final Fantasy VII - arguably the most critically acclaimed of the franchise - and its wider Compilation. This work is presented as a tribute to the metaseries Compilation of Final Fantasy VII.

What if Norse Paganism wasn’t myth—but a living tradition of gods, rituals, and magick still holding power today? For centuries, Norse Paganism was dismissed as legend. But the truth is far richer: a spiritual path of deities, runes, and rituals that shaped the Viking world—and still inspires and transforms today.

What if the universe itself was built from a forbidden language—an architecture of light that only the awakened can read? The Codex of Forbidden Architectures is a revelation disguised as fiction, a metaphysical manuscript unearthed from the dream of existence itself. Etzel Edelweiss, author of We Are and The Architects of the Unreal, returns with a haunting mythos of creation, collapse, and remembrance. When the veil between matter and mind begins to thin, an unseen order reveals itself: the divine blueprint behind time, thought, and the human soul. Each page of the Codex transmits a ...

From lightning-wielding Zeus, the supreme Greek god, to protective Hathor, the Egyptian goddess of love - heroes, gods, and monsters are brought to life in these retellings of myths from around the world. Myths, Legends, and Sacred Stories is a children's audiobook that invites you to explore...

Each chapter of “Self-Care: Selfish or Sacred? An Interactive guide to Myths and Misunderstandings” looks at a myth about self-care, shares Susan’s personal struggle, and identifies misconceptions. Scriptural explanations, questions, and prayer prompts are included.

Exploring history, folklore, mythology, and science, this book gives you a unique look at two of the most popular magical creatures of all time. The crow and his cousin, the raven, are featured players in many cultures throughout the world, including Norse, Celtic, Jewish, and Indigenous traditions. This guide teaches you how to welcome these highly intelligent birds into your own spiritual practice, whether you follow Wicca, Heathenry, Druidry, or any other path.

Human and divine energies complement each other; when joined, they become a potent catalyst for true magick and change. Celtic Myth & Magick describes the energies of over 300 cross-referenced Celtic deities and heroic figures so you can quickly determine which one can best help you in attaining specific goals through magick - such as greater prosperity (Cernunnos), glowing health (Airmid), or a soul partner (Aengus MacOg). This guidebook explains how to use creative Pagan ritual and pathworking to align yourself with the energy of these powerful archetypes.

IT BEGAN WITH SIX STONES . . . From the deserts of Israel to the tsunami-lashed coasts of Japan, from the steppes of Mongolia to the most mysterious island on Earth—this is what we have come to expect from Matthew Reilly: stupendous action, white-knuckle suspense, heroes to cheer for, and an...

Before angels ruled the heavens, before humanity forgot its origin, there existed a knowledge so dangerous it was erased from history. The Black Codex of Enoch is a forbidden reconstruction of the teachings attributed to Enoch—the man who walked between worlds, spoke with the Watchers, and mapped the architecture of human consciousness before the Veil fell. This book explores: • The Architects who predated angels • The Watchers and the corruption of the human blueprint • The Incarcerated Logos and the fracture of divine consciousness • Lost cosmologies erased from canonical ...

Mythology, Symbolism, and Meaning: Interpreting Myths, Archetypes, and Symbolic Systems Across Cultures and Eras BOOK 3: Mythology of Asia, Africa, and the Americas: Symbols, Spirits, and Sacred Stories Beyond the Classical World explores the rich and powerful myth traditions that developed far beyond Greece and Rome. This book offers a clear, accessible guide to how cultures across Asia, Africa, and the Americas used myth to explain creation, structure society, understand nature, and find meaning in life and death. Written for curious readers with no prior background, it presents mythology...

Get ready to journey into a land of magical creatures, brave heroes, and sacred traditions – welcome to the world of Thai Legends! From giant guardians and sacred serpents to daring monkey warriors and ghostly spirits, the stories of Thailand are bursting with mystery, adventure, and wisdom that will capture your imagination. Wave goodbye to boring history books – this one is packed with tales that will make you laugh, wonder, and cheer as you meet kings, queens, demons, and mythical creatures from a rich culture of storytelling.

Examines the complexities of Indigenous legends and creation myths and reveals common oral traditions across much of North America Explores the history of Cahokia, the Mississippian Mound Builder Empire of 1050-1300 CE, told through the voice of Honga, a Native leader of the time ...