Author: Finn Rose Publisher: epubli ISBN: 375414541X Category : Poetry Languages : en Pages : 30
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following the story of a medieval king who falls in battle and makes their way through the underworld back up to their kingdom. poems that barely count as poems and illustrations that barely count as such. thoughts that arose during quarantine and while imagining a life and beyond that is more magical than the one we are currently stuck in. a lot of drama dirt and death in this one, be sure to read the trigger warnings at the beginning and proceed with caution.
Author: Hilal ATAKAN Publisher: Hilal ATAKAN ISBN: Category : Comics & Graphic Novels Languages : en Pages : 120
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Are you ready for an exciting mythological adventure? This book opens the door to the rich world of ancient Greek mythology. Filled with epic stories of gods, heroes, monsters and humans, this book takes readers on a journey through time. From Prometheus stealing fire to Perseus defeating Medusa, from Orpheus' scarlet fever to Hercules' twelve labors, each page invites readers on a unique adventure. These stories will take you deep into the depths of human nature, while at the same time allowing you to discover the mysteries of the universe. The myths present human emotions in their purest form, woven with love, betrayal, triumph and tragedy. Discover the fascinating world of mythology and get lost in the magical atmosphere of this time from thousands of years ago to the present day with the book “Will You Be a Little Mythological? Greek Mythology”.
Author: Robert Gordon Wasson Publisher: Yale University Press ISBN: 9780300052664 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 260
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This fascinating book discusses the role played by psychoactive mushrooms in the religious rituals of ancient Greece, Eurasia, and Mesoamerica. R. Gordon Wasson, an internationally known ethnomycologist who was one of the first to investigate how these mushrooms were venerated and employed by different native peoples, here joins with three other scholars to discuss the evidence for his discoveries about these fungi, which he has called entheogens, or "god generated within."
Author: Holly Blackford Publisher: Routledge ISBN: 113664427X Category : Literary Criticism Languages : en Pages : 295
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In this book, Blackford historicizes the appeal of the Persephone myth in the nineteenth century and traces figurations of Persephone, Demeter, and Hades throughout girls’ literature of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. She illuminates developmental patterns and anxieties in E. T. A. Hoffmann’s Nutcracker and Mouse King, Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women, Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights, J. M. Barrie’s Peter and Wendy, Frances Hodgson Burnett’s The Secret Garden, E. B. White’s Charlotte’s Web, J. K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight, and Neil Gaiman’s Coraline. The story of the young goddess’s separation from her mother and abduction into the underworld is, at root, an expression of ambivalence about female development, expressed in the various Neverlands through which female protagonists cycle and negotiate a partial return to earth. The myth conveys the role of female development in the perpetuation and renewal of humankind, coordinating natural and cultural orders through a hieros gamos (fertility coupling) rite. Meanwhile, popular novels such as Twilight and Coraline are paradoxically fresh because they recycle goddesses from myths as old as the seasons. With this book, Blackford offers a consideration of how literature for the young squares with broader canons, how classics flexibly and uniquely speak through novels that enjoy broad appeal, and how female traditions are embedded in novels by both men and women.
Author: Tamara Agha-Jaffar Publisher: McFarland ISBN: 9780786413430 Category : Literary Criticism Languages : en Pages : 224
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The classical Greek myth of Demeter and her daughter Persephone as told in Homer's Hymn to Demeter has been used most often to explain the cycle of the seasons. However, a closer examination will reveal insights on living and dying, loss and reconciliation, and suffering and healing. This work demostrates the continued importance and relevance of the myth of Demeter and Persephone to today's society. The first three chapters provide a summary of the Homeric story and examine the myth from the perspectives of the mother and daughter. The following chapters discuss the symbolism of critical objects, the role of female mentoring, the role of Hades and the meaning of the underworld, the subject of rape, and the masculinist perspective presented by Zeus and Helios, and derive lessons useful for healing and knowledge. The Hymn to Demeter as translated by Helene Foley is included as an appendix in order to provide a basis for the discussion in the text. Notes and a bibliography also follow the text.
Author: Ellie Collins Publisher: Fresh Ink Group ISBN: 1947867172 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 92
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D.J. and her dad moved far from the small town and only home she ever knew. Now she’s starting middle school in the city with kids she’s never met. She tries to make friends, but they all appear to be slaves to screen time. D.J. just likes to garden, nurturing plants, watching them grow and thrive. It seems she’ll never find a way to fit in, but then she awakens in a gorgeous garden where she meets Persephone, Goddess of Spring. She must be dreaming; her new friend can’t possibly be real—and what could she know about getting along with gamers? D.J. really needs some ideas, or she might never find her own place in a complicated world. Daisy, Bold & Beautiful is the debut novel of middle-schooler Ellie Collins, daughter of award-winning author Stephanie Collins. Boys and girls alike will appreciate Ellie’s keen eye for the challenges of growing up that she and her friends must face. Discover the wonderful writing of Ellie now, then follow her to learn about her writing and more books to come.
Author: Kaitlin Bevis Publisher: ImaJinn Books ISBN: 1611946409 Category : Young Adult Fiction Languages : en Pages : 231
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The Daughters of Zeus, Book One "Persephone is a fun, imaginative, smart retelling of my favorite myth, fusing modern culture with a rich world of magic." Amazon Top Reviewer, Molly Ringle, Author of Persephone's Orchard. One day Persephone is an ordinary high school junior working at her mom's flower shop in Athens, Georgia. The next she's fighting off Boreas, the brutal god of Winter, and learning that she's a bonafide goddess--a rare daughter of the now-dead Zeus. Her goddess mom whisks her off to the Underworld to hide until Spring. There she finds herself under the protection of handsome Hades, the god of the dead, and she's automatically married to him. It's the only way he can keep her safe. Older, wiser, and far more powerful than she, Hades isn't interested in becoming her lover, at least not anytime soon. But every time he rescues her from another of Boreas' schemes, they fall in love a little more. Will Hades ever admit his feelings for her? Can she escape the grasp of the god of Winter's minions? The Underworld is a very nice place, but is it worth giving up her life in the realm of the living? Her goddess powers are developing some serious, kick-butt potential. She's going to fight back. "I enjoyed Hades and Persephone's sweet romantic relationship. Persephone has her flaws, but she is likable and learns along the way. The author's writing is descriptive and entertaining. I am looking forward to the next book." Rebecca Foote @ Paranormal Muse "Everyone needs to check this book out, I can't rave enough about it, Bevis is definitely a new talent to keep an eye out for. I give this 5/5." Sarah Brown @ Head Stuck in a Book "I found this book to be a fun and fast-paced adventure through Greek mythology with a modern twist." Stephanie Ward @ A Dream Within a Dream "From the first paragraph, I was enthralled with this story. I read it all in one sitting and enjoyed every minute of it. What a great spin on a Greek myth! Move over Rick Riordan!" Amazon Top Reviewer, Rita Webb, Author of Daughter of the Goddess "This story will completely suck you in . . . This book is the first of a trilogy, and I can't wait to see what's in store for these amazing characters." Amazon Top Reviewer, Melissa Groeling, Author of Beauty Marks Kaitlin Bevis spent her childhood curled up with a book and a pen. If the ending didn't agree with her, she rewrote it. Because she's always wanted to be a writer, she spent high school and college learning everything she could to achieve that goal. After graduating college with a BFA and Masters in English, Kaitlin went on to write The Daughters of Zeus series. kaitlinbevis.com
Author: Samantha Blackwood Publisher: Barghest Press Publishing ISBN: 1955624054 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 287
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A wayward goddess with a problem lover, a treacherous Fae prince, and a surprise visit from long lost family members nixes Alex's wish for a quiet life ... and propels her into a battle for the Fae throne that could destroy the realm. Persephone knew her affair with the Fae prince wasn’t a good idea, but she’s a sucker for a handsome face and polite manners. Now the prince wants to leverage her powerful magic to help him steal his father’s throne. Her affair has angered Danu, goddess of the Fae, and that spells divine trouble. Persephone calls in a favor and leaves the brewing mess in Alex’s lap. When a trio of dangerous goddesses arrive at the San Antonio Crossroads for a surprise visit, Alex soon discovers the Fates are not her only long-lost divine relatives—and that the magic she inherited from her Titan grandfather is vastly more dangerous than anyone suspected ... even the gods. Alex must use every scrap of her abysmal diplomacy skills and new-found death magic to wrangle her trio of crazy cousins, referee Persephone’s divine dispute, and prevent a bloody war for the Fae throne before it spills over into the Crossroads and endangers her heart family ... and everyone else in its path. * This book is the second in The Crossroads Keeper series. Greek gods of myth and legend mingle with the supernatural creatures of urban fantasy in this modern tale filled with danger, humor, and found-family ties.
Author: Dorothy Canfield Fisher Publisher: ISBN: Category : Accident victims Languages : en Pages : 330
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Novel describes the problems of a family in which husband and wife are oppressed and frustrated by the roles that they are expected to play. Evangeline Knapp is the ideal housekeeper, while her husband, Lester is a poet and a dreamer. Suddenly, through a nearly fatal accident, their roles are reversed; Lester is confined to home in a wheelchair and his wife must work to support the family. The changes that take place between husband and wife and between parents and children are handled in a contemporary manner.
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