Eastern Myths

Master mythologist Joseph Campbell had a genius for finding the unifying symbols and metaphors in apparently distinct cultures and traditions. In Myths of Light: Eastern Metaphors of the Eternal, Campbell explores, with his characteristic clarity and humor, the principle that underlies all the great religions of India and East Asia, from Jainism and Hinduism to Buddhism and Taoism: the transcendent World Soul.

The civilizations that grew up in the Tigris and Euphrates River Valleys many thousands of years ago have left important legacies: agriculture, mathematics, astronomy, the wheel, and writing. This present volume of Mesopotamian myths is divided into three sections.

The stories in Hindu myth stem from traditions within Hinduism, drawing on stories from ancient texts, like the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. Keep in mind that because different versions of Hinduism inspire different people, many different versions of the stories float through the jungle and over the stones of temples and traditions. The stories in this volume are my version, though I’ve stuck as closely to the original myths and legends as imagination allows.

Sixteen Welsh legends and myths from north-eastern Wales. Wales is a land filled with mythology. Every breathtaking valley, towering mountain, shimmering lake and magical castle has a mythical tale to entertain and enchant you. The Welsh, like other Celtic races, love to tell stories. From before the time of the Mabinogion and the Black Book of Carmarthen they have passed dark winter nights telling Welsh fables, fairy tales and legends.

Las civilizaciones que se desarrollaron en los valles de los ríos Tigris y Éufrates hace miles de años nos dejaron unos legados importantes: la agricultura, las matemáticas, la astronomía, la rueda y la escritura. ¡Consiga este libro ahora si desea saber más sobre mitología mesopotámica!

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.

Maxat and his gang are on the way to Greece. Next stop: the wonderful island of Crete! Crete is a land of fabulous stories about gods, heroes...and monsters, like the fierce beast trapped in a dark maze that’s impossible to escape from.

Hold onto your magic hats for another spellbinding adventure! Greece just keeps on getting more and more exciting, but when Maxat sets foot on special island Naxos, he can feel that something’s not right. Which is why Ermek should have thought carefully before approaching the crying noise. It’s also why Maxat should think carefully before disagreeing with powerful forces. Before they know it, Maxat and his tiger cub friend have upset one-half of the islanders and confused the other half...not to mention the angry gods!

Hold on to your magic hats for another spellbinding adventure! Maxat the magician is having a sensational time in Greece. He should be taking it easy on his holiday, but somehow, adventures keep on finding him and his buddy, Ermek the tiger cub. Today starts like any other day, until the boy and his cub come across someone who’s been trapped for a very long time. After all, when you annoy the king of the heavens and the Earth, there is a high price to pay.