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Best Sellers
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Mythos
- Written by: Stephen Fry
- Narrated by: Stephen Fry
- Length: 15 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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Here are the thrills, grandeur, and unabashed fun of the Greek myths, stylishly retold by Stephen Fry. The legendary writer, actor, and comedian breathes life into ancient tales, from Pandora's box to Prometheus's fire, and transforms the adventures of Zeus and the Olympians....
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Amazing
- By Kindle Customer on 2019-10-04
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The War on the West
- Written by: Douglas Murray
- Narrated by: Douglas Murray
- Length: 12 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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In The War on the West, Douglas Murray shows how many well-meaning people have been fooled by hypocritical and inconsistent anti-West rhetoric....
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One of the best audiobooks I've ever purchased
- By Mark on 2022-05-13
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Heroes
- The Greek Myths Reimagined
- Written by: Stephen Fry
- Narrated by: Stephen Fry
- Length: 15 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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In the newest installment of the best-selling series Mythos, legendary author and actor Stephen Fry moves from the exploits of the Olympian gods to the deeds of mortal heroes....
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Great stories wonderfully told
- By Valerie on 2020-11-22
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The Hero with a Thousand Faces
- The Collected Works of Joseph Campbell
- Written by: Joseph Campbell
- Narrated by: Arthur Morey, John Lee, Susan Denaker
- Length: 14 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Campbell outlines the Hero's Journey, a universal motif of adventure and transformation that runs through virtually all of the world's mythic traditions....
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Not sure why this is a classic.
- By Andrew Jones on 2018-02-20
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Hell's Angels
- A Strange and Terrible Saga
- Written by: Hunter S. Thompson
- Narrated by: Scott Sowers
- Length: 10 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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First published in 1966, Hell’s Angels is Thompson’s up-close and personal look at the infamous motorcycle gang during the time when its moniker was most feared....
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Thompson does it again
- By Jordan McMurray on 2018-09-19
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Women Who Run with the Wolves
- Myths and Stories of the Wild Woman Archetype
- Written by: Clarissa Pinkola Estés
- Narrated by: Clarissa Pinkola Estes
- Length: 2 hrs and 18 mins
- Abridged
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First published three years ago before the print edition of Women Who Run with the Wolves made publishing history, this original audio edition quickly became an underground best seller....
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Very misleading - not the same as the actual book
- By L Smith on 2019-02-10
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Mythos
- Written by: Stephen Fry
- Narrated by: Stephen Fry
- Length: 15 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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Here are the thrills, grandeur, and unabashed fun of the Greek myths, stylishly retold by Stephen Fry. The legendary writer, actor, and comedian breathes life into ancient tales, from Pandora's box to Prometheus's fire, and transforms the adventures of Zeus and the Olympians....
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Amazing
- By Kindle Customer on 2019-10-04
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The War on the West
- Written by: Douglas Murray
- Narrated by: Douglas Murray
- Length: 12 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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In The War on the West, Douglas Murray shows how many well-meaning people have been fooled by hypocritical and inconsistent anti-West rhetoric....
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One of the best audiobooks I've ever purchased
- By Mark on 2022-05-13
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Heroes
- The Greek Myths Reimagined
- Written by: Stephen Fry
- Narrated by: Stephen Fry
- Length: 15 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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In the newest installment of the best-selling series Mythos, legendary author and actor Stephen Fry moves from the exploits of the Olympian gods to the deeds of mortal heroes....
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Great stories wonderfully told
- By Valerie on 2020-11-22
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The Hero with a Thousand Faces
- The Collected Works of Joseph Campbell
- Written by: Joseph Campbell
- Narrated by: Arthur Morey, John Lee, Susan Denaker
- Length: 14 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Campbell outlines the Hero's Journey, a universal motif of adventure and transformation that runs through virtually all of the world's mythic traditions....
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Not sure why this is a classic.
- By Andrew Jones on 2018-02-20
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Hell's Angels
- A Strange and Terrible Saga
- Written by: Hunter S. Thompson
- Narrated by: Scott Sowers
- Length: 10 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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First published in 1966, Hell’s Angels is Thompson’s up-close and personal look at the infamous motorcycle gang during the time when its moniker was most feared....
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Thompson does it again
- By Jordan McMurray on 2018-09-19
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Women Who Run with the Wolves
- Myths and Stories of the Wild Woman Archetype
- Written by: Clarissa Pinkola Estés
- Narrated by: Clarissa Pinkola Estes
- Length: 2 hrs and 18 mins
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First published three years ago before the print edition of Women Who Run with the Wolves made publishing history, this original audio edition quickly became an underground best seller....
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Very misleading - not the same as the actual book
- By L Smith on 2019-02-10
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Do Nothing
- How to Break Away from Overworking, Overdoing, and Underliving
- Written by: Celeste Headlee
- Narrated by: Celeste Headlee
- Length: 7 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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In Do Nothing, award-winning journalist Celeste Headlee illuminates a new path ahead, seeking to institute a global shift in our thinking so we can stop sabotaging our well-being, put work aside, and start living instead of doing....
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Très intéressant comme livre
- By Amazon Customer on 2022-09-23
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The Lost Book of Enki
- Memoirs and Prophecies of an Extraterrestrial God
- Written by: Zecharia Sitchin
- Narrated by: Micah Hanks
- Length: 8 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Zecharia Sitchin’s best-selling series The Earth Chronicles provided humanity’s side of the story concerning our origins at the hands of the Anunnaki, “those who from heaven to earth came.” In The Lost Book of Enki, we now view this saga from Lord Enki's perspective....
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Can’t keep listening
- By JOHN MOLLOY on 2021-10-13
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A History of Magic, Witchcraft, and the Occult
- Written by: DK
- Narrated by: Susie Riddell
- Length: 8 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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Discover the beguiling history of witchcraft, magic, and superstition through the centuries and across the world in this stunning audiobook....
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I liked it didn’t love it.
- By 101mystic on 2020-08-27
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Courting the Wild Twin
- Written by: Martin Shaw
- Narrated by: Martin Shaw
- Length: 3 hrs and 37 mins
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Myth is our wild way of telling the truth, of sharing stories that have our living earth speaking through them. There is an old insistence that we each have a twin we know nothing about....
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Riffing Off Clarissa Pinkola Estés
- By PBridge on 2023-02-14
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The Mahabharata
- Written by: John D. Smith - translator
- Narrated by: Shaheen Khan, Sagar Arya
- Length: 44 hrs and 7 mins
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The Mahabharata is one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India. It is of immense importance to the culture of the Indian subcontinent and is a major text of Hinduism....
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Troy
- The Greek Myths Reimagined
- Written by: Stephen Fry
- Narrated by: Stephen Fry
- Length: 11 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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In this brilliant conclusion to his best-selling Mythos trilogy, legendary author and actor Stephen Fry retells the tale of the Trojan War....
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Thank you with all of my heart Stephen!
- By Ogopogo on 2021-11-24
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Scottish Myths and Legends
- Celtic Myths & Legends Retold, Book 1
- Written by: Daniel Allison
- Narrated by: Angus King
- Length: 7 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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The blue-skinned old woman who made the mountains. Finfolk, selkies, and the Makers of Dreams. Within these sections are the little-known stories of Scotland, collected and retold by an oral storyteller who performs them throughout the world....
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Loved it!
- By L Ell on 2024-04-24
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Spirits of the Earth
- A Guide to Native American Nature Symbols, Stories, and Ceremonies
- Written by: Bobby Lake-Thom
- Narrated by: Lorne Cardinal
- Length: 6 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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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....
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Highly recommend this beautiful book of knowledge!
- By Jaclyn on 2024-04-26
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Occidental Mythology
- The Masks of God, Volume III
- Written by: Joseph Campbell, David Kudler - editor
- Narrated by: Arthur Morey
- Length: 21 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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In this third volume of The Masks of God - Joseph Campbell’s major work of comparative mythology - the preeminent mythologist looks at the pagan religions of Greece, Rome, and the Celts, as well as the Abrahamic religions - Zoroastrianism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam....
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Trolldom
- Unlocking the Traditional Magic Practice of Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland (Spriritual Paganism)
- Written by: Mari Silva
- Narrated by: Eric Burr
- Length: 3 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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The Nordic religion, Asatru, and the interest in Norse mythology have increased over the last few decades, so it makes sense why everyone is talking about all things Norse....
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Hagitude
- Reimagining the Second Half of Life
- Written by: Sharon Blackie
- Narrated by: Sharon Blackie
- Length: 10 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Unearths the stories of the little-known but powerful elder women in European myth and folklore, inspiring listeners to radically reimagine the last decades of their lives as the most dynamic of all....
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Truly disappointing
- By Chelsea Patterson on 2022-09-26
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Warming the Stone Child
- Myths and Stories about Abandonment and the Unmothered Child
- Written by: Clarissa Pinkola Estés
- Narrated by: Clarissa Pinkola Estes
- Length: 1 hr and 29 mins
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The pain of abandonment, both real and metaphorical, can cast a shadow over our entire adult experience....
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Powerful insights
- By Anonymous User on 2019-07-10
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The Magic of Reality
- How We Know What's Really True
- Written by: Richard Dawkins
- Narrated by: Richard Dawkins, Lalla Ward
- Length: 6 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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Richard Dawkins, the world’s most famous evolutionary biologist, presents a gorgeously lucid, science book examining some of the nature’s most fundamental questions....
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Buried
- An Alternative History of the First Millennium in Britain
- Written by: Alice Roberts
- Narrated by: Alice Roberts
- Length: 10 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Professor Alice Roberts combines archaeological finds with cutting-edge DNA research and written history to shed fresh light on how people lived: by examining the stories of the dead....
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London, England - Travel Guide Book
- A Comprehensive 5-Day Travel Guide
- Written by: Passport to European Travel Guides
- Narrated by: Gabrielle Byrne
- Length: 1 hr and 17 mins
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Passport to European Travel Guides offers this comprehensive yet quick and concise five-day guide to London, England - one of the most distinguished focal points of the European showcase....
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The Origins and History of Consciousness
- Bollingen Series
- Written by: Erich Neumann, R. F. C. Hull - translator, Carl Jung - foreword
- Narrated by: William Roberts
- Length: 17 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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This audiobook, narrated by William Roberts, explores the evolution of consciousness through the archetypes and myths that are universal to all humanity....
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Not an easy read
- By Andre on 2020-11-24
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The Book of Unexplained Mysteries
- On the Trail of the Secret and the Strange
- Written by: Will Pearson
- Narrated by: Peter Noble
- Length: 8 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Sometimes, the questions can be more interesting than the answers....
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Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil
- Written by: John Berendt
- Narrated by: Jeff Woodman, Will Damron, John Berendt
- Length: 15 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Genteel society ladies who compare notes on their husbands' suicides. A hilariously foul-mouthed black drag queen....
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Great narration
- By Krista DeCarle on 2019-03-16
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Voices from Hudson Bay (Second Edition)
- Cree Stories from York Factory
- Written by: Flora Beardy - editor, Robert Coutts - editor
- Narrated by: Michaela Washburn
- Length: 3 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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In Voices from Hudson Bay Cree elders recall the daily lives and experiences of the men and women who lived and worked at the Hudson’s Bay Company post at York Factory in Manitoba....
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French Kids Eat Everything
- How Our Family Moved to France, Cured Picky Eating, Banned Snacking, and Discovered 10 Simple Rules for Raising Happy, Healthy Eaters
- Written by: Karen Le Billon
- Narrated by: Cris Dukehart
- Length: 8 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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French Kids Eat Everything is a wonderfully wry account of how Karen Le Billon was able to alter her children’s deep-rooted, decidedly unhealthy North American eating habits while they were all living in France.
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Bon contenu
- By Catherine Belanger Lavoie on 2023-03-15
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Witchcraft and Secret Societies of Rural England
- The Magic of Toadmen, Plough Witches, Mummers, and Bonesmen
- Written by: Nigel Pennick
- Narrated by: Andrew Panebianco
- Length: 5 hrs and 28 mins
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Providing insight into a world that has largely disappeared, one whose magic still echoes in lore and legend, Pennick shows that the rites, customs, and ceremonies of guilds and rural fraternities connect individuals to a wider community and to the power of Nature and the Cosmos....
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In Defense of Witches
- The Legacy of the Witch Hunts and Why Women Are Still on Trial
- Written by: Mona Chollet, Sophie R. Lewis - translator
- Narrated by: Carmen Maria Machado, Alix Dunmore
- Length: 7 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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Mona Chollet's In Defense of Witches is a “brilliant, well-documented” celebration (Le Monde) by an acclaimed French feminist of the witch as a symbol of female rebellion and independence in the face of misogyny and persecution....
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I am a Witch
- By Karen W. Lam on 2022-07-23
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Trickster Makes This World
- Mischief, Myth, and Art
- Written by: Lewis Hyde, Michael Chabon - foreword
- Narrated by: Michael Butler Murray
- Length: 14 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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In Trickster Makes This World, Lewis Hyde brings to life the playful and disruptive side of human imagination as it is embodied in trickster mythology—Hermes in Greece, Eshu in West Africa, Krishna in India, and Coyote in North America, among others....
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The Ecstasy of Being
- Mythology and Dance (The Collected Works of Joseph Campbell)
- Written by: Joseph Campbell
- Narrated by: David de Vries
- Length: 5 hrs and 27 mins
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The Ecstasy of Being brings together seven of Campbell’s previously uncollected articles on dance, along with “Mythology and Form in the Performing and Visual Arts,” the treatise that he was working on when he died, published here for the first time....
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Book of the Hopi
- Written by: Frank Waters
- Narrated by: Kaipo Schwab
- Length: 15 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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In this strange and wonderful book, thirty elders of the ancient Hopi tribe of Northern Arizona—a people who regard themselves as the first inhabitants of America—freely reveal the Hopi worldview for the first time in written form. The Hopi kept this view a secret for countless centuries, and anthropologists have long struggled to understand it. Now they record their myths and legends, and the meaning of their religious rituals and ceremonies as a gift to future generations.
Written by: Frank Waters
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Cunning Folk
- Life in the Era of Practical Magic
- Written by: Tabitha Stanmore
- Narrated by: Anna Wilson-Jones
- Length: 8 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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In historian Tabitha Stanmore’s beguiling account, we meet lovelorn widows, dissolute nobles, selfless healers, and renegade monks. We listen in on Queen Elizabeth I’s astrology readings and track treasure hunters trying to unearth buried gold without upsetting the fairies that guard it. Much like us, premodern people lived in a bewildering world, buffeted by forces beyond their control. As Stanmore reveals, their faith in magic has much to teach about how to accommodate the irrational in our allegedly enlightened lives today.
Written by: Tabitha Stanmore
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Comparative Mythology
- Written by: Jaan Puhvel
- Narrated by: Nigel Patterson
- Length: 13 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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In a magisterial work, Jaan Puhvel unravels the prehistoric Indo-European origins of the traditions of India and Iran, Greece and Rome, of the Celts, Germans, Balts, and Slavs. Utilizing the methodologies of historical linguistics and archaeology, he reconstructs a shared religious, mythological, and cultural heritage. Separate chapters on individual traditions as well as on recurrent themes—god and warrior, king and virgin, fire and water—give life to Comparative Mythology as both a general introduction and a detailed reference.
Written by: Jaan Puhvel
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Earth, Air, Fire & Water
- More Techniques of Natural Magic
- Written by: Scott Cunningham
- Narrated by: Paul Boehmer
- Length: 5 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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A leaf from an oak tree . . . a wildflower . . . water from a sparkling stream . . . dirt from a cool dark cave-these are the age-old tools of natural magic. Born of the earth, possessing inherent power, they await only our touch and intention to bring their magical qualities to life. The four elements are powerful magical tools. Using their energies, we can transform ourselves, our lives, and our world. This much-loved, classic guide offers more than seventy-five spells, rites, and simple rituals you can perform using the marvelous powers of the natural world.
Written by: Scott Cunningham
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Japanese Mythology Unleashed
- Discover Shinto Deities, Yōkai, and Historic Heroes on a Journey Through Ancient Japan
- Written by: Anthony Poe
- Narrated by: Ryan Collins
- Length: 3 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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Dive into the mystical world of ancient Japan and uncover its incredible deities, mythical creatures, and heroic tales, even if you're new to folklore! Are you fascinated by Japan's rich culture and history? Discover captivating tales of Shinto gods, Yōkai, and legendary heroes that shape Japan's cultural heritage. This comprehensive guide offers engaging narratives, vivid imagery, and captivating details, transporting you to the enchanting realm of the mysterious East.
Written by: Anthony Poe
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Exploring Norse Mythology
- Unravel the Fascinating Myths and Legends of Norse Culture from the Creation of the World, the Gods, and the Nine Realms
- Written by: Ancient Myths
- Narrated by: Ralph Mitchell
- Length: 3 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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This audiobook is crafted not just for myth enthusiasts but for anyone seeking to understand the profound impact of these ancient stories on our modern world. Embark on your Viking journey today. Don't let the sagas of old remain a mystery.
Written by: Ancient Myths
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Book of the Hopi
- Written by: Frank Waters
- Narrated by: Kaipo Schwab
- Length: 15 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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In this strange and wonderful book, thirty elders of the ancient Hopi tribe of Northern Arizona—a people who regard themselves as the first inhabitants of America—freely reveal the Hopi worldview for the first time in written form. The Hopi kept this view a secret for countless centuries, and anthropologists have long struggled to understand it. Now they record their myths and legends, and the meaning of their religious rituals and ceremonies as a gift to future generations.
Written by: Frank Waters
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Cunning Folk
- Life in the Era of Practical Magic
- Written by: Tabitha Stanmore
- Narrated by: Anna Wilson-Jones
- Length: 8 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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In historian Tabitha Stanmore’s beguiling account, we meet lovelorn widows, dissolute nobles, selfless healers, and renegade monks. We listen in on Queen Elizabeth I’s astrology readings and track treasure hunters trying to unearth buried gold without upsetting the fairies that guard it. Much like us, premodern people lived in a bewildering world, buffeted by forces beyond their control. As Stanmore reveals, their faith in magic has much to teach about how to accommodate the irrational in our allegedly enlightened lives today.
Written by: Tabitha Stanmore
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Comparative Mythology
- Written by: Jaan Puhvel
- Narrated by: Nigel Patterson
- Length: 13 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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In a magisterial work, Jaan Puhvel unravels the prehistoric Indo-European origins of the traditions of India and Iran, Greece and Rome, of the Celts, Germans, Balts, and Slavs. Utilizing the methodologies of historical linguistics and archaeology, he reconstructs a shared religious, mythological, and cultural heritage. Separate chapters on individual traditions as well as on recurrent themes—god and warrior, king and virgin, fire and water—give life to Comparative Mythology as both a general introduction and a detailed reference.
Written by: Jaan Puhvel
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Earth, Air, Fire & Water
- More Techniques of Natural Magic
- Written by: Scott Cunningham
- Narrated by: Paul Boehmer
- Length: 5 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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A leaf from an oak tree . . . a wildflower . . . water from a sparkling stream . . . dirt from a cool dark cave-these are the age-old tools of natural magic. Born of the earth, possessing inherent power, they await only our touch and intention to bring their magical qualities to life. The four elements are powerful magical tools. Using their energies, we can transform ourselves, our lives, and our world. This much-loved, classic guide offers more than seventy-five spells, rites, and simple rituals you can perform using the marvelous powers of the natural world.
Written by: Scott Cunningham
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Japanese Mythology Unleashed
- Discover Shinto Deities, Yōkai, and Historic Heroes on a Journey Through Ancient Japan
- Written by: Anthony Poe
- Narrated by: Ryan Collins
- Length: 3 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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Dive into the mystical world of ancient Japan and uncover its incredible deities, mythical creatures, and heroic tales, even if you're new to folklore! Are you fascinated by Japan's rich culture and history? Discover captivating tales of Shinto gods, Yōkai, and legendary heroes that shape Japan's cultural heritage. This comprehensive guide offers engaging narratives, vivid imagery, and captivating details, transporting you to the enchanting realm of the mysterious East.
Written by: Anthony Poe
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Exploring Norse Mythology
- Unravel the Fascinating Myths and Legends of Norse Culture from the Creation of the World, the Gods, and the Nine Realms
- Written by: Ancient Myths
- Narrated by: Ralph Mitchell
- Length: 3 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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This audiobook is crafted not just for myth enthusiasts but for anyone seeking to understand the profound impact of these ancient stories on our modern world. Embark on your Viking journey today. Don't let the sagas of old remain a mystery.
Written by: Ancient Myths
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The Stories We Tell
- Mythology to Make Sense of Modern Lives
- Written by: Devdutt Pattanaik
- Narrated by: Vijayan Menon
- Length: 5 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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In The Stories We Tell: Mythology to Make Sense of Modern Lives, renowned mythologist Devdutt Pattanaik presents 72 tales from India’s rich treasure of myths and legends. These stories, ranging from folk tales in Andhra Pradesh on Lakshmana to Vedic stories on Indra, urge you to reconsider ideas of good, bad, love, faith and culture.
Written by: Devdutt Pattanaik
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The Book of Japanese Folklore: An Encyclopedia of the Spirits, Monsters, and Yokai of Japanese Myth
- The Stories of the Mischievous Kappa, Trickster Kitsune, Horrendous Oni, and More
- Written by: Thersa Matsuura
- Narrated by: Thersa Matsuura
- Length: 6 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
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Welcome to The Book of Japanese Folklore: a fascinating journey through Japan’s folklore through profiles of the legendary creatures and beings who continue to live on in pop culture today. From the sly kitsune to the orgrish oni and mischievous shape-shifting tanuki, learn all about the origins of these fantastical and mythical creatures. With information on their cultural significance, and how it’s been spun into today’s popular culture, this tome teaches you about the stories and histories of the beings that inspired characters in your favorite movies, animes, manga, and games.
Written by: Thersa Matsuura
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Whispers of the Huldufólk
- Uncovering the Secrets of Iceland's Hidden People
- Written by: Freyja Gunnarsdóttir
- Narrated by: Tyler Kauffman
- Length: 44 mins
- Unabridged
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In the captivating audiobook "Whispers Of The Huldufólk: Uncovering the Secrets of Iceland's Hidden People", you'll be transported to the secluded village of Seyðisfjörður, where Detective Sara Jónsdóttir grapples with a series of inexplicable disappearances. But this isn't just any mystery– it's a tale woven with ancient curses, supernatural forces, and the chilling presence of the Huldufólk, Iceland's hidden people.
Written by: Freyja Gunnarsdóttir
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Egyptian Mythology Collection
- History, Myths and Legends of the Gods of Egypt as Well as Egyptian Magic and the Book of the Dead Unabridged
- Written by: E. A Wallis Budge
- Narrated by: James Francis Markert
- Length: 20 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Unveil the secrets of an ancient civilization renowned for its mystique and splendor through E.A. Wallis Budge’s unabridged collection. This expertly curated trilogy, featuring Legends of the Gods, Egyptian Magic, and The Book of the Dead, invites you to explore the depths of Egyptian mythology, magic, and the afterlife.
Written by: E. A Wallis Budge
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Greek Mythology
- A Timeless Collection of Greek Myths and Legends
- Written by: Adrian Danvers
- Narrated by: KC Wayman
- Length: 2 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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Dive into the enchanting world of "Greek Mythology: A Timeless Collection of Greek Myths and Legends" where the gods of Olympus reign supreme, heroes defy the impossible, and mythical creatures lurk in the shadows of ancient tales. Discover the Pantheon of Gods: Explore the majestic Mount Olympus in Chapter 1, where the Olympians weave their intrigues and wield their powers over mortals and immortals alike.
Written by: Adrian Danvers
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Etiquette Cheats, Hacks, Hints, Tips, and Tricks That Will Help You Navigate Any Social Situation
- Written by: Trevor Clinger
- Narrated by: Sarah Kuklis
- Length: 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Unlock the secrets to polished social interactions with “Etiquette Cheats, Hacks, Hints, Tips, And Tricks That Will Help You Navigate Any Social Situation.” Packed with valuable insights and practical advice, this book is your go-to resource for navigating various social situations with grace and confidence. From dining etiquette to professional networking tips, and from digital communication norms to cultural sensitivity, this comprehensive guide covers it all.
Written by: Trevor Clinger
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Making Witches
- Newfoundland Traditions of Spells and Counterspells
- Written by: Barbara Rieti
- Narrated by: Anita Best, Kenzie Delo
- Length: 9 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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By addressing the perennial human issues at the heart of witchcraft - construction of enmity and intertwined fate - these narrative accounts also illuminate older witch beliefs revealed in witchcraft trial documents. Making Witches shows that in storytelling communities with a rich legacy of witch lore, witch tradition has endured well into the twentieth century.
Written by: Barbara Rieti
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Gods, Heroes & Monsters
- Written by: Mark Daniels
- Narrated by: Mike Cooper
- Length: 4 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Since the dawn of communication, humankind has looked around itself and used myths and legends to make sense of the world. Gods, Heroes and Monsters invites you to take your place at the campfire that’s been glowing since the first tale was told. Discover the fascinating variety—and several surprising similarities—of the stories that have been shared for millennia, from one person to another, one lesson at a time. Ancient stories are retold under themes such as the beginning (and end) of the world, death, love, and monsters and spirits.
Written by: Mark Daniels
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The History of Santa Claus
- The Traditions & Origins of Santa as Practiced Around the World
- Written by: Tammy Hammond
- Narrated by: Simon Jackson
- Length: 3 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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The History of Santa Claus is a book that you will want to listen to again and again before passing it on to your children so that they’ll know the true identity of Saint Nicholas and what he has really been up to for so many centuries. You and your family will learn how Santa Claus has been influenced by dozens of diverse cultural influences in as many countries while nevertheless being embraced as the kindly figure named Saint Nick.
Written by: Tammy Hammond
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Cryptids
- How We Know They Are Real
- Written by: James Maxey
- Narrated by: Jake Urry
- Length: 3 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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Sasquatch! Mothman! Nessie! The Jackalope! Many cryptids are famous, but which ones are real? Search beyond blurry photos and sketchy eye-witness accounts to examine physical evidence of cryptids that shows... how we know they are real.
Written by: James Maxey
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Detours into the Paranormal
- Big Bend
- Written by: Denver Michaels
- Narrated by: Uncle Perry
- Length: 3 hrs and 25 mins
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Did ancient astronauts visit Big Bend? Are the Chisos Mountains haunted by the spirits of a vanished and forgotten people? Is Bigfoot lurking in the shadows of the Davis Mountains? What are the Marfa Mystery Lights? Is a pterosaur hiding in a cave in Mexico? Is a six-foot-tall bipedal lizard roaming the Chihuahuan Desert? Were Zoroastrians—practitioners of an ancient Iranian religion—living in West Texas more than 1,000 years before Christopher Columbus set sail?
Written by: Denver Michaels
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Gardener's Folklore
- The Ancient Secrets for Gardening Magic
- Written by: Margaret Baker
- Narrated by: Amanda Edmiston
- Length: 7 hrs and 40 mins
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Ever wondered if there's any truth behind planting by the moon? Or why wassailing is still a common folk practice in some parts of the world? In Gardener's Folklore, the record of these practices is unveiled, with plenty of tips and tricks to try in your own 21st century garden for blooming bushes and plentiful potatoes.
Written by: Margaret Baker