Mythologies Religions

In The Heretic’s Handbook, the internationally bestselling author of The Secret History of the World has collected and codified ancient, secret wisdom from around the world, formulating a complete philosophy on how to live a happy and successful life. An acclaimed author and public speaker, Black shows how this body of knowledge has been declared ‘heretical’ both by the established church and by today’s atheistic intellectual elite.

New England's history is marked with witch executions, curses, and an untold number of cemeteries hiding mysteries beneath their stones. In this sometimes harsh landscape, the truth is often stranger than fiction. Examine the footprints burned into the ledge of Devil's Foot Rock in Rhode Island. Spend a night at the Kennebunk Inn in Maine, where the mischievous specter of Silas Perkins still resides.

It's the dead of night; you are fast asleep. Suddenly, you are wide awake but unable to move. Hunched over you in the shadows is an eight- or nine-foot-tall gaunt entity with spider-thin limbs, dressed in an old-style black suit, its pale face missing eyes, nose, ears, and mouth. You finally manage to cry out. The monstrous thing disappears as suddenly as it appeared. You just had a terrifying encounter with the Slenderman. Who - or what - is the Slenderman? His existence began on the Internet, but he didn't stay online.

Organized by season, Rituals for Magic and Meaning offers a suggested ceremony for each day of the year and includes hundreds of simple rites, suggestions, meditations, and holiday celebrations that can make the ordinary extraordinary. Author Cerridwen Greenleaf has poured her years of study into this guide to creating meaning in daily life. Rituals for Magic and Meaning fully explores the hows and whys behind ritual - allowing listeners to truly master the art of creating personalized rituals.

Uncover the eerie, untold mysteries that lie beneath the surface of Japan's rich and storied past. Unsolved Mysteries of Japan: Murders, Mysteries, and the Paranormal by Theodore F. Johnboro invites you to explore the dark and mysterious events that have puzzled investigators, fueled local legends, and stirred the imagination of generations.

Exploring the diverse and dynamic ancestral veneration rites of the ancient Mesoamericans as well as those practiced in contemporary curanderismo, Erika Buenaflor shows how we can draw from these traditions to reconnect with our ancestors, deepen our healing journeys, and shape our lives. She explains how ancestors contain sacred energy that can continue in their direct physical heirs, be reborn in the landscape at sacred sites, or manifest in other beings that inhabit the same lands.

For the curious minds wanting to uncover the secrets of ancient Greece, for the dreamers wishing to lose themselves in tales of valor, love, and betrayal, and for the scholars desiring a comprehensive yet engaging retelling of the world's most famous myths—this book is your beacon.

Hoodoo is a bold spiritual tradition that helps enhance your wellbeing and solve everyday problems. This practical, do-it-yourself guide shows you how to use spells, rites, recipes, mojos, and curios to enrich your life and be ready for whatever comes your way. 365 Days of Hoodoo, by renowned Hoodoo author Stephanie Rose Bird, starts by providing the basics of Hoodoo, and then gradually builds your knowledge day after day.

From the acclaimed author of "Finding God in the Unexpected," S. M. Carlson returns with "The Jesus Dilemma: Faith, History, and Mythology," a riveting exploration into the complex narratives surrounding Jesus Christ. This book weaves through the historical evidence, theological debate, and mythological tales to present a nuanced perspective on one of history's most scrutinized figures. Leveraging his journey from skepticism to belief, Carlson invites listeners to delve into the questions that have puzzled scholars and faithful alike for centuries.

Further Along the Road Less Traveled takes the lectures of Dr. Peck and presents his profound insights into the issues that confront and challenge all of us today: spirituality, forgiveness, relationships, and growing up. In this aid for living less simplistically, you will learn not to look for the easy answers but to think multidimensionally. You will learn to reach for the "ultimate step," which brings you face to face with your personal spirituality. It will be this that helps you appreciate the complexity that is life.

In the US and Canada, spiritualism's primary focus was on communication between the living and the dead. The spiritual tradition traveled around the world, especially in Latin America, where it evolved in different ways. The Puerto Rican influence on modern Western magic is profound but largely unheralded. Beginning in the early 20th century, Puerto Rican immigrants to the US introduced espiritismo to the US spiritual landscape, strongly affecting the way magic was practiced. Hector Salva's book places Puerto Rican espiritismo in this broader perspective.

Queering the Runes is a love letter to the runes, the gods, and the people who follow the Nordic path. The author presents an alternative approach to the runes, one that creates a gentle container for those who want to follow this heathen path. Based on the author's personal gnosis, as well as deep academic research on runes and Nordic culture, this book is an invitation into the root culture of the runes, both in terms of myth and in terms of lived, real folkloric experience.

Las leyendas y los cuentos de terror han acompañado al ser humano desde los inicios de la sociedad. En este audiolibro Alberto Granados ha querido reunir todas las leyendas urbanas conocidas, tanto las más clásicas como las más actuales, un compendio de historias macabras, inquietantes, terroríficas, inverosímiles o incluso divertidas. Desde la historia de la chica de la curva a la de hamburguesas de rata, la colección reúne leyendas de todo tipo y para todos los gustos.

Bring ancient methods of healing and magic into the modern world with this impressive book on Ozark folk magic. Providing lore, herbs, magical alignments, verbal charms, and more, folk healer Brandon Weston sheds light on the region's secretive culture and tells you how to heal both yourself and others.

Do you want to learn about Sumerians? The changes that took рlасе on the Mesopotamian рlаin bеtwееn the Tigris аnd Euрhrаtеѕ rivers in thе fourth аnd third millеnniа BC are of сruсiаl importance in understanding ѕubѕеԛuеnt developments in Wеѕtеrn Aѕiа аnd bеуоnd. Sinсе 1991, it hаѕ nоt bееn possible tо dig in Irаԛ itѕеlf, аnd аѕ a dirесt result оf this, thеrе hаѕ bееn аn еxрlоѕiоn of аrсhаеоlоgiсаl асtivitу in nеighbоring countries, ѕuсh аѕ Sуriа and thе Gulf Stаtеѕ.

Do you want to learn about Greek mythology? Grееk mythology is not only interesting, but it iѕ аlѕо the foundation оf аlluѕiоn аnd сhаrасtеr genesis in litеrаturе. In thiѕ lеѕѕоn plan, ѕtudеntѕ will gain аn undеrѕtаnding оf Greek mythology аnd the Olympian gоdѕ аnd goddesses. Evеn thоugh these Greek myths wеrе created so long аgо, they аrе ѕtill еntеrtаining to аudiеnсеѕ tоdау.

Kartikeya, the god of war and victory, leads battles against demonic forces. This story highlights his valor, wisdom and the lessons he brings as a warrior deity.

The divine union of Shiva and Shakti embodies balance, strength, and creation. This tale illustrates the cosmic relationship that fuels the energy of the universe.

The 12 sacred Jyotirlingas represent Shiva’s presence on earth. This story takes listeners on a journey to these holy shrines, highlighting their spiritual significance.

I miti sono storie che sono state raccontate per centinaia di anni per aiutare a spiegare perché il mondo funziona nel modo in cui funziona. Sono pieni di magia potente, mostri misteriosi e bestie fantastiche, ma anche di eroi coraggiosi in avventure emozionanti che ci insegnano cosa è giusto e cosa è sbagliato. Con tanti personaggi provenienti da diverse culture del mondo, questa enciclopedia della mitologia dalla A alla Z è l'unica che vi farà viaggiare tra potenti dei e dee, guerrieri e re, creature incantate e giganti che scuotono la terra.