Enter a world where gods and goddesses mingle with the supernatural beings of the Tuatha de Danaan, where heroes fight epic battles and monsters are thwarted, and where legendary tales are told with an eye toward eternal glory--the treasure that is Celtic mythology is an undeniable pleasure to read. Explore another world of ancient times, never to be forgotten.
The motifs of Celtic legends are similar to that of many other mythologies: Magic is a handy way to explain the extraordinary; heroes are larger-than-life, with superhuman strength and wisdom to spare; gods are tricky and should be approached with caution; harrowing journeys are undertaken; romance is dramatic, often tragic; battles are fought and champions are forged. The Celts were the victims of internecine battles and foreign conquests, yet their legacy survives with a long-standing oral tradition that, eventually, was written down. We can see the Celtic evolution from warring tribes to triumphant kingdoms to Christian converts through the thread of a treasure trove of myths and tales.
This book can take you through that journey, beginning with an overview of the Celtic people and cultures and into an understanding of their pantheon of gods and goddesses, their amazing tales of adventure and sometimes sacrifice, and a glimpse into who they actually were via the stories they held dear. Some specific elements you will encounter:
Some of the main gods of the Celtic pantheon, with all their quirks and foibles
The beauty of the Tuatha de Danaan and their supernatural realm
The wily ways in which Celtic myths survive foreign invasions and new religions
One of the greatest heroes in all of Celtic mythology--Cuchulainn
The contribution of the Welsh to the set of Celtic tales
Early medieval romance and its tragically fated nature
Fellowship between warriors and knights--before Tolkien
The evil of the Fomorian hordes, invaders and monsters
The development of courtly tales and Arthurian legends--the inheritors of ancient Celtic mythology
A glimpse into all of the myriad ways that Celtic culture and its mythology still yet influence our world today
Celtic mythology is diverse and fascinating, offering us an insight into how ancient people believed and lived, into what they valued and vilified, and into how they loved and thrived. Finally, if you have enjoyed these treasured tales of Celtic mythology, don't forget to explore the other fantastic realms of mythological magic in this series of books: Treasures of Egyptian Mythology, Treasures of Norse Mythology, Treasures of Roman Mythology, and Treasures of Greek Mythology. You will find yourself in awe of the sweeping scope of history and culture represented by these mythological traditions--as well as obtain a better understanding of how we continually make and re-make these myths for our own times. That's the fabulous thing about myths: They never truly die.
Enter a world where gods and goddesses mingle with the humans that worship them in elaborate temples, where heroes fight epic battles and monsters are thwarted, where legendary tales are told with an eye toward eternal glory: The treasure that is Greek mythology is an undeniable pleasure to read. Explore another world of ancient values, virtues, and vices--never to be forgotten.
The motifs of Greek mythology are similar to that of many other mythologies: Supernatural power is a handy way to explain the extraordinary; heroes are larger-than-life, with superhuman strength and wisdom to spare; gods are tricky and should be approached with caution; harrowing journeys are undertaken; battles are fought, and champions are forged. The Greeks developed a highly sophisticated government and developed both the Western epic and the philosophical tradition; their influence is undeniable still yet today. We can see the Greek evolution from their legendary founding, to their epic expansion, to their continued presence in our popular imagination through the thread of their treasure trove of myths and tales.
This book can take you through that journey, beginning with an overview of the Greek peoples and cultures, and into an understanding of their pantheon of gods and goddesses, their amazing tales of adventure, restless search for meaning, and a glimpse into who they actually were via the stories they held dear. Some specific elements you will encounter include:
Some of the main gods of the Greco-Roman pantheon, with all their quirks and foibles
The Greek Council of Twelve Gods and their all-too-human role in the peoples they oversee
The first epic tales that have defined Western literary culture for thousands of years
The multiple myths surrounding the gods, their heroes, and their foes
The unique philosophy and government of ancient Greece, which created the foundation for all of the Western civilization
From the Minotaur to Medusa to the Cyclops--fascinating creatures fueling mythological tales
Stories about some of the most legendary figures in mythological history: Theseus and Perseus
Contemporary visions of Greek characters and how they inform our Western institutions, our literary and artistic history, and our contemporary culture
Greek mythology is diverse and fascinating, offering us an insight into how ancient people believed and lived, into what they valued and vilified, and into how they lived and thrived. Finally, if you have enjoyed these treasured tales of Greek mythology, don't forget to explore the other fantastic realms of mythological magic in this series of books: Treasures of Egyptian Mythology, Treasures of Celtic Mythology, Treasures of Norse Mythology, and Treasures of Roman Mythology. You will find yourself in awe of the sweeping scope of history and culture represented by these mythological traditions--as well as get a better understanding of how we continually make and re-make these myths for our own times. That's the fabulous thing about myths: They never truly die.
Enter a world where gods and goddesses mingle with the humans that worship them in elaborate temples, where heroes fight epic battles and monsters are thwarted, where legendary tales are told with an eye toward eternal glory--the treasure that is Roman mythology is an undeniable pleasure to read. Explore another world of ancient values, virtues, and vices, which are never to be forgotten.
The motifs of Roman mythology are similar to that of many other mythologies: Supernatural power is a handy way to explain the extraordinary; heroes are larger-than-life, with superhuman strength and wisdom to spare; gods are tricky and should be approached with caution; harrowing journeys are undertaken; battles are fought and champions are forged. The Romans developed a highly-sophisticated government and military, and successfully conquered much of the known Western world; their influence is undeniable still yet today. We can see the Roman evolution from their legendary founding, to their epic expansion, to their continued presence in our popular imagination through the thread of their treasure trove of myths and tales.
This book can take you through that journey, beginning with an overview of the Roman peoples and cultures, and into an understanding of their pantheon of gods and goddesses, their amazing tales of adventure and restless search for meaning, and a glimpse into who they actually were via the stories they held dear. Some specific elements you will encounter:
Some of the main gods of the Greco-Roman pantheon, with all their quirks and foibles
The Roman Council of Twelve Gods and their all-too-human role in the peoples they oversee
The epic tales of the founding of one of the greatest empires in history
The multiple myths of the Metamorphoses, from tales of transformation to love stories, both tragic and magical
The politics and history of Rome that informed the stories the ancient Romans told about themselves and their culture
From the Minotaur to the Medusa--fascinating human-animal hybrids
The vision of women in Roman culture, from temptress to protector
Stories about one of the most legendary figures in mythological history: Hercules
The first Roman emperor and his desire to create a new story of Rome
Contemporary visions of Roman characters and how they inform our Western institutions, our literary and artistic history, and our contemporary culture
Roman mythology is diverse and fascinating, offering us an insight into how ancient people believed and lived, into what they valued and vilified, and into how they loved and thrived. Finally, if you have enjoyed these treasured tales of Roman mythology, don't forget to explore the other fantastic realms of mythological magic in this series of books: Treasures of Egyptian Mythology, Treasures of Celtic Mythology, Treasures of Norse Mythology, and Treasures of Greek Mythology. You will find yourself in awe of the sweeping scope of history and culture represented by these mythological traditions, as well as get a better understanding of how we continually make and re-make these myths for our own times. That's the fabulous thing about myths: They never truly die.
Enter a world where gods and goddesses bring about the most mysterious of worlds, where a lasting kingdom is formed and a legendary empire follows; where myths are told that echo throughout centuries and beyond: The treasure that is Egyptian mythology is an undeniable pleasure to read. Explore another world of ancient times, never to be forgotten.
The motifs of the famous Egyptian tales are similar to that of many other mythologies: Magic is a handy way to explain the extraordinary; the heroes are larger-than-life, as they are quite literally the gods that bring about the nature of the universe; harrowing journeys are undertaken; the underworld is as real as this world, and the afterlife must be carefully prepared for; battles are fought and empires are forged. The Egyptians were one of the most successful empires in history, and their legacy survives because their traditions and texts were preserved in the most elaborate tombs created by civilization. We can see the Egyptian evolution from warring tribes, to a unified kingdom, to a triumphant and long-lasting empire through the thread of their treasure trove of myths and tales.
This book can take you through that journey, beginning with an overview of the Egyptian peoples and cultures, and into an understanding of their pantheon of gods and goddesses, to beautiful and haunting tales of creation and ritual, and into a glimpse into who these peoples actually were via the stories they held dear. Some specific elements you will encounter:
Some of the main gods of the Egyptian pantheon, with all their quirks and foibles
The beauty of the devotion of Isis to the tragic god Osiris and their son Horus
The lasting devotion to animal heroes--from Anubis the Jackal to Bastet the Cat
One of the most complex and fascinating stories of Creation--Maat and Time
The everlasting brilliance of the ultimate Sun God, Ra
The making of the pharaohs--from kings to divine beings
Mystical ritual and unending cycle of life--from Osiris to the Book of the Dead
The devotion to death and the devourers of light
The unfailing devotion in all daily life to the preservation of balance and harmony
A glimpse into all of the myriad ways that Egyptian culture and its mythology still yet influence our world today
Egyptian mythology is diverse and fascinating, offering us an insight into how ancient people believed and lived, what they valued and vilified, and how they existed and thrived. Finally, if you have enjoyed these treasured tales of Egyptian mythology, don't forget to explore the other fantastic realms of mythological magic in this series of books: Treasures of Egyptian Mythology, Treasures of Norse Mythology, Treasures of Roman Mythology, and Treasures of Greek Mythology. You will find yourself in awe of the sweeping scope of history and culture represented by these mythological traditions, as well as have a better understanding of how we continually make and re-make these myths for our own times. That's the fabulous thing about myths: They never truly die.
Enter a world where gods and goddesses mingle with the supernatural beings of the Asgard and Jotunheim, where heroes fight epic battles and monsters are thwarted; where legendary tales are told with an eye toward eternal glory--the treasure that is Norse mythology is an undeniable pleasure to read. Explore another world of medieval times, never to be forgotten.
The motifs of Norse legends are similar to that of many other mythologies: Magic is a handy way to explain the extraordinary; heroes are larger-than-life, with superhuman strength and wisdom to spare; gods are tricky and should be approached with caution; harrowing journeys are undertaken; battles are fought and champions are forged. The Norse were the victims of internecine battles and foreign conquests, yet their legacy survives with a long-standing oral tradition that, eventually, was written down. We can see the Norse evolution from settled farmers to raiding Vikings to Christian converts through the thread of their treasure trove of myths and tales.
This book can take you through that journey, beginning with an overview of the Norse peoples and cultures, and into an understanding of their pantheon of gods and goddesses, their amazing tales of adventure and restless search for meaning, and a glimpse into who they actually were via the stories they held dear. Some specific elements you will encounter:
Some of the main gods of the Norse pantheon, with all their quirks and foibles
The mystery of the Nine Worlds, including Asgard and Valhalla
The wily ways in which Norse myths weave moral lessons throughout
The greatest hero, Thor, and the greatest trickster, Loki, in all of Norse myth
The story of Beowulf--the greatest literary hero to emerge out of Scandinavia
Tales of the race of giants--the devourers--who spread chaos and destruction
The twisted tale of the Mead of Suttungr, the inspiration for poets
The original version of Ragnarok--end of the universe
Profiles of trolls and Valkyries, elves and dwarves--the supernatural population of Norse mythology
The relationship between Midgard and the gods
A glimpse into the myriad ways that Norse culture and its mythology still yet influence our world today
Norse mythology is diverse and fascinating, offering us an insight into how ancient people believed and lived, what they valued and vilified, and how they lived and thrived. If you have enjoyed these treasured tales of Norse mythology, don't forget to explore the other fantastic realms of mythological magic in this series of books: Treasures of Egyptian Mythology, Treasures of Celtic Mythology, Treasures of Roman Mythology, and Treasures of Greek Mythology. You will find yourself in awe of the sweeping scope of history and culture represented by these mythological traditions, as well as gain a better understanding of how we continually make and re-make these myths for our own times. That's the fabulous thing about myths: They never truly die.
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