Greek Science

This audiobook will trace Western civilization back to its roots. In this epic quest, we head all the way back to Greece when Greek philosophers like Socrates and Plato pondered the very meaning of life. Explore the depths of knowledge that were probed by Greek schools of thought, such as the Stoics and the Cynics.

When Hekate's tyrannical father - a powerful mage - makes one demand too many, Hekate flees to the Caves of the Dead, where her father's magic cannot reach. But the Caves are protected by a spell of terror and revulsion. To remain there without going mad, Hekate reluctantly takes on a second binding - to the Caves themselves - which will kill her if she fails to satisfy the forces that rule them.

The myth of King Midas is a cautionary tale about the dangers of believing that gold should be coveted above all things, and the foolishness of wishing without thinking. It appeared in Ovid's "Metamorphosis", and has inspired many works of art and literature through the centuries. This is a retelling of the complete tale of "The King with the Golden Touch", from the Gordian knot to the ears of an ass, in great detail and with an elegant style that will edify children and adults alike.

Phaeton is the son of Apollo and a mortal woman, and his heart's desire is to be seen but once driving his father's chariot, the one used by the god to make the sun travel in the sky. This myth is an ageless story of failure at the hands of pride, similar to that of Icarus. It is a fundamental part of Greek mythology and of modern culture. This short story is a retelling of the myth in great detail and with an elegant style that will edify children and adults alike.

The myth of Echo and Narcissus appears in Ovid's "Metamorphosis", a Latin mythological epic from the Augustan Age. It is one of the most touching stories ever written and has inspired countless works of art through the centuries. The nymph Echo angers Hera, queen of the gods, who curses her: henceforth, Echo will only be able to repeat the last words that struck her ears. One day, the beautiful Narcissus, son of a nymph and a river god, passes through the forest.

The myth of Icarus is an ageless story of failure at the hands of pride, similar to that of Phaeton. It is a fundamental part of Greek mythology and of modern culture. This short story is a retelling of the myth from 1914, a year in which it was easy to fear for a son who would soar in the sky with metal wings; the story of Icarus and Daedalus is told in great detail and with an elegant style that will edify children and adults alike.

"The Death of Adonis" is a fundamental part of Greek mythology and one of its most touching stories. Accidentally wounded by one of Eros' arrows, the goddess Aphrodite falls desperately in love with the handsome Adonis, son of a king and a beauty among mortals. Yet his only passion is hunting and he refuses to take her warnings seriously when he hears about a great boar he would love to slay. There is something of the idea of coming of age in this tale, when the moment of realisation brings forth the understanding of what could have been and where the real beauty lays.

El gran filósofo griego Sócrates ha pasado a la historia como uno de los pensadores más importantes de la humanidad, y, debido a que no llegó a dominar la escritura, la gran mayoría de sus enseñanzas fueron transmitidas por su discípulo Platón.

En este libro se desgranan y explican de forma clara y pragmática los principales pilares de esta filosofía milenaria y una serie de técnicas que te ayudarán a comprender y poner en práctica el estoicismo en la vida cotidiana. Navegando sus páginas encontrarás más de treinta ejercicios prácticos que tienen como objetivo ayudarte a llevar una vida que merezca la pena ser vivida.

POLITEIA (Teil 15 der sämtlichen Dialoge). Die Politeia gilt zu Recht als das Hauptwerk Platons, bringt er doch darin die verschiedenen Themen und Ergebnisse seines bisherigen Philosophierens nun zu einer großen Einheit. Dabei fasst Platon nicht weniger als den Entwurf eines idealen Staates ins Auge.

"De la Ira" es un tratado filosófico escrito por el filósofo romano Lucio Anneo Séneca. Séneca fue un destacado representante del estoicismo, una escuela filosófica que promovía la virtud, la moderación y el control de las emociones para alcanzar la felicidad. En "De la Ira", Séneca explora la naturaleza destructiva de la ira y ofrece consejos prácticos sobre cómo controlar esta emoción. Argumenta que la ira es perjudicial tanto para el individuo que la experimenta como para aquellos que la rodean.

El diálogo comienza con Séneca conversando con su hermano Galión, a quien le pregunta qué es la felicidad. Galión responde que la felicidad es la posesión de todos los bienes, pero Séneca lo contradice, argumentando que la felicidad no es una cuestión de posesión, sino de actitud. Séneca sostiene que la felicidad es un estado de ser, no de tener. Es una condición que se alcanza cuando se vive en armonía con la naturaleza y con la razón. Es un estado de paz interior, de serenidad y de satisfacción. Para alcanzar la felicidad, Séneca propone una serie de consejos

El "Enquiridión" o "Manual de Epicteto" es una obra filosófica escrita por el filósofo estoico griego Epicteto. Se trata de un manual práctico que resume las enseñanzas de Epicteto sobre la ética y la filosofía de vida. La palabra "Enquiridión" se traduce comúnmente como "manual" o "manual de instrucciones".

Zeus, Athena, Apollo, Aphrodite, and the other denizens of Mount Olympus feel almost as present and larger than life today as they did when they were worshipped as gods. Humanity has been telling and retelling stories about the characters from Greek and Roman myth for centuries—heck, the Romans liked the Hellenic originals so much, they remade them faster than Marvel remakes Spider-Man movies. And from Virgil's Aeneid to Xena: Warrior Princess to Percy Jackson to The Song of Achilles, the obsession has never waned.

Everything you need to know to fulfill your every creative desire is in this book! Get rid of your guilt about happiness, clearly define your goals, and realize them by harnessing the infallible energy laws of the Science of Abundance.

A classic epic fantasy on another world. Tyler's journey continues. New land, misadventures, friends, foes, skills, and knowledge. Confused encounters of the female kind. More deities become aware of Tyler as he continues his quest to survive, reach his potential, and carry out his burden. The god of wine wants to be his friend. Ares, the battle-god, is coming to say hello together with his sons, Phobos and Deimos - war, terror, and fear. Accompanied by an army or three and the war god’s pets - a drakon, a sphinx, some wonderful birds, and other unique fauna.

De la vejez (Cato Maior de Senectute) es un ensayo escrito por Cicerón en el año 44 a.C. sobre el tema del envejecimiento y la muerte desde un punto de vista optimista. Su propósito es mostrar que la vejez no solo es tolerable, sino también cómoda gracias a los recursos internos de la felicidad.

Escritas em grego pelo único imperador romano que também era filósofo, sem intenção de publicação, as Meditações de Marco Aurélio oferecem ao ouvinte uma série notável de reflexões espirituais desafiadoras e exercícios desenvolvidos à medida que o imperador lutava para entender a si mesmo e dar sentido ao universo.

Este audiolibro, que puede cambiar tu vida en muchos aspectos, es una invitación positiva y entusiasta para explorar el desapego que sana y libera. Al practicar el desapego y soltar todo el lastre emocional que nos pesa, la vida podrá fluir con mayor libertad. Aprenderás a confiar, aceptar y abrazar el cambio. Porque sólo cuando practicamos el desapego, podemos levantarnos y volver a empezar.

Flying from his beloved island home of O'ahu to Seattle, Max is confused and conflicted about where he's headed and why. Talking about his feelings seems like an uncomfortable prospect, so he intends to just make it through the minimal two-week stay, then retreat to his comfort zone. As it turns out, two weeks is more than enough to change your life forever.