History Myths

Once every decade, it is "decline time" in America. In recent years, it has been the unstoppable rise of China that has spelled "finis America." What the Chinese juggernaut is today, the Soviet Union ("We shall bury you") was in the 1950s. The Vietnam decade of the 1960s was described as America’s "collective suicide attempt," while in the 1970s, the United States succumbed to Jimmy Carter’s famous "malaise," as the dollar dangerously plummeted. .

Mafatu's name means Stout Heart, but the people of Hikueru call him a coward. He fears the sea and the powerful Sea God Moana because years ago, the powerful tides killed his mother. Such fear is shameful on this island, but it is especially humiliating for Mafatu, whose father reigns as Great Chief of Hikueru. One day, young Mafatu can no longer stand the jeers and taunts of the braver boys. With his faithful dog, Uri, he steals an outrigger canoe and paddles into the Polynesian sea to conquer his fear.

Anthropologist Susan Johnston turns a scholarly eye on one of humankind's primary interests throughout history: the spiritual belief system. Beginning her lectures with an attempt to define religion, Professor Johnston continues this intriguing study with an examination of mythology and symbols, rituals and witchcraft, gender, politics, and religion's place in the many customs surrounding death.

A very accessable guide that fills the gap between academic analysis and less-critical retellings of the myths and legends. Marytn Whittock provides an accessible overview while also assessing the current state of research regarding the origins and significance of the myths. Since all records of the myths first occur in the early medieval period, the focus is on the survival of pre-Christian mythology and the interactions of the early Christian writers with these myths.

This guide succeeds in presenting an overall sketch of the creation of the world and the battles that follow, resulting in Zeus taking his place as the supreme god and ruling the earth from Mount Olympus. It covers the creation of man, it seems as a bit of an afterthought for the amusement of the Olympians, and some of the most famous stories that have come down to us via the writings of the great dramatists of the Classical Age.

It can be challenging to find a comprehensive and engaging collection of Egyptian myths considering the number of versions and translations available. However, look no further, as you have found a captivating audiobook that includes many of the most popular Egyptian myths in an easy-to-listen-to format.

Wussten Sie, dass die alten Ägypter an ein Leben nach dem Tode glaubten? Sie werden erstaunt sein, wie intensiv sie sich auf das Jenseits vorbereiteten! Dieses Buch ist voller Geschichten über das Leben der alten Ägypter, ihre Götter und ein paar der größten Mythen der Antike. Die Götter spielten eine wichtige Rolle im Leben der Menschen. Sie werden vielleicht überrascht sein, wie sehr sie das tägliche Leben beeinflussten!

A big part of Hindu and Indian mythology is the lengthy Mahabharata, with stories about princes, princesses, monsters, and many mysterious creatures. Krishna is one of the prominent figures in many ancient mythology writings from this region, and his victories over evil have been applauded and believed by many.

This audiobook includes tales of gods and goddesses, both major and minor, as well as kings and heroes, both historical and mythical. One such king is the hero of what many scholars believe to be the first written epic: Gilgamesh. In addition to creating connections between the human world and the divine, Sumerian myths explain how the world came to be in the first place. These myths establish the cosmic order, which places the greater gods, or Annunaki, at the top of the hierarchy, with the lesser gods, or Igigi, below them.

All You Need Is Myth is a timely philosophical conversation about ancient concepts that continue to reverberate in the modern age of mass media and global communication. Author Steve Wagner proposes that the Beatles and the iconic stars of the classic rock era function as modern forms of classical archetypes familiar in mythologies and religious traditions throughout history.

Japanese mythology offers a fascinating lens from which to gaze upon the natural world. Through tales of heroic samurai, creepy vengeful ghosts, and deities that wield the mighty powers of nature, these stories and mythical figures emphasize the importance of humans living harmoniously with their surroundings. It is often said that in order to understand a country’s culture and history, one needs to simply look at the stories they tell about the world around them.

We’re going to explore the mythology, legends, heroes, epic stories, and much more from Roman history. As you will discover, it is filled with inspiring stories and interesting facts that are great to listen to at bedtime or in the day.

At 17 years old, I’m not ready to marry, and yet that’s what I must do as the crown princess of Austria. But getting to know the foreign princes visiting my kingdom becomes the least of my worries when I touch a bespelled nutcracker and unleash a deadly curse. I have 12 days to feed the nutcracker the magical nut Crackatook. If I fail, my soul will become trapped inside the toy for all eternity, and my body will turn to wood....

Críticos, expertos, historiadores y espectadores coinciden en afirmar que es el más grande actor en la historia del cine, el más completo, el más renovador, el más influyente sobre varias generaciones de actores, y también el más misterioso. Nació en Omaha (Nebraska, Estados Unidos) el 3 de abril de 1924. Su primer éxito teatral tiene lugar con la obra Un tranvía llamado deseo, de Tennesse Williams, que fue llevada al cine en 1951.

"Malen'kij oborvysh" povest' dlja detej britanskogo pisatelja i zhurnalista Dzhejmsa Grinvuda (1833-1929). Glavnyj geroj povesti - mal'chik, kotoryj okazyvaetsja na ulice. Emu prihoditsja promyshljat' na Koventgardenskom rynke, voruja chto popadjot pod ruku ili pitajas' otbrosami, nochevat' v katakombah i furgonah, a inogda i na syroj zemle.

There are rumors of a crown that will show the true whereabouts of those who were chosen to replace the gods. A crown that once belonged to the late queen of shadows. Nefari Ashcroft doesn’t care about rumors. She plans to take it for herself because with it, she can claim what’s rightfully hers: Her title as her peoples’ fated queen. First, Nefari must travel to her kingdom - a kingdom that hasn’t witnessed a living soul for a decade. This harrowing journey will test everything and everyone she thought she knew.

Do you like angels, or are you curious about them and how they came to be? Do you wish to learn about the origins of angels as shaped by history and mythology? If so, then this is the right book for you. Angels have been a critical part of humanity for as long as we can imagine. Often depicted as benevolent beings, they have been at the center of many religious texts—especially in Abrahamic religions—Christianity, especially.

Have you always been curious about demons and where they came from? Do you wish to understand the mythology and history that has shaped how we view demons today? If yes, then this book will answer all your demon-related questions. Demons have been part of human history, ever since we began believing in the concept of goodness by God. They are often depicted as evil, supernatural entities, and have been majorly featured in religious texts, most famously, in the Christian Bible.

Angels have been a critical part of humanity for as long as we can imagine. Often depicted as benevolent beings, they have been at the center of many religious texts, especially in Abrahamic religions, Christianity especially.

We'll explore the dark and distasteful topic that everyone prefers to avoid: death, represented as the Grim Reaper! According to scientists, death occurs in all living organisms at some point and is the complete end-of-life mechanism. Unfortunately, this definition isn’t very descriptive. It doesn’t describe how it feels to die. This book will explore everything you need to know about the Grim Reaper, who people believe he is, and the myths surrounding his existence.