Author: Carole Devereux
Publisher: Windhorse Press
ISBN: 9781884422249
Category : Animal intelligence
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Spirit of the Horse is a book of empowerment for animal lovers. It builds upon the already established foundation of books in the field of animal communication by boosting beginners to the next level of spiritual growth. Through visualizations and writing exercises, inspired by the horses' creation myths, Spirit of the Horse helps readers to raise their kundalini and co-create a new vision for themselves and the world. --Amazon.com.
Spirit of the Horse
Author: Carole Devereux
Publisher: Windhorse Press
ISBN: 9781884422249
Category : Animal intelligence
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Spirit of the Horse is a book of empowerment for animal lovers. It builds upon the already established foundation of books in the field of animal communication by boosting beginners to the next level of spiritual growth. Through visualizations and writing exercises, inspired by the horses' creation myths, Spirit of the Horse helps readers to raise their kundalini and co-create a new vision for themselves and the world. --Amazon.com.
Publisher: Windhorse Press
ISBN: 9781884422249
Category : Animal intelligence
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Spirit of the Horse is a book of empowerment for animal lovers. It builds upon the already established foundation of books in the field of animal communication by boosting beginners to the next level of spiritual growth. Through visualizations and writing exercises, inspired by the horses' creation myths, Spirit of the Horse helps readers to raise their kundalini and co-create a new vision for themselves and the world. --Amazon.com.
The Horse in Ancient Greek Art
Author: Peter Schertz
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780996890533
Category : Art, Greek
Languages : en
Pages : 145
Book Description
Horses were revered in ancient Greece as symbols of wealth, power, and status. On stunning black- and red-figure vases, in sculpture, and in other media, Greek artists depicted the daily care of horses, chariot and horseback races, scenes of combat, and mythological horse-hybrids such as satyrs and the winged Pegasus. This richly illustrated and handsomely designed volume includes over 80 objects showing scenes of ancient equestrian life. Essays by notable scholars of ancient Greek art and archaeology explore the indelible presence and significance horses occupied in numerous facets of ancient Greek culture, including myth, war, sport, and competition, shedding new light on horsemanship from the 8th through the 4th century BCE.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780996890533
Category : Art, Greek
Languages : en
Pages : 145
Book Description
Horses were revered in ancient Greece as symbols of wealth, power, and status. On stunning black- and red-figure vases, in sculpture, and in other media, Greek artists depicted the daily care of horses, chariot and horseback races, scenes of combat, and mythological horse-hybrids such as satyrs and the winged Pegasus. This richly illustrated and handsomely designed volume includes over 80 objects showing scenes of ancient equestrian life. Essays by notable scholars of ancient Greek art and archaeology explore the indelible presence and significance horses occupied in numerous facets of ancient Greek culture, including myth, war, sport, and competition, shedding new light on horsemanship from the 8th through the 4th century BCE.
The Mythology of Horses
Author: Gerald Hausman
Publisher: Crown
ISBN: 0307824756
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 291
Book Description
An extraordinary collection of myths and facts about horses, their honored place in human history, and the mystique that has surrounded them in cultures around the globe. Horses have always held a mystical sway over the human imagination; no other creature has inspired the same reverence or cross-cultural fascination. The Mythology of Horses offers a comprehensive look at horse breeds around the world, exploring their heritage, physical attributes, and place in human society, as well as the folklore, popular mythology, and true stories surrounding each breed. In this evocative, one-of-a-kind reference, folklorists Gerald and Loretta Hausman present stories from breeders, Olympic equestrians, and cowboys, along with tales about famous horse owners from Buffalo Bill to Roy Rogers, Genghis Khan to Napoleon. Vividly capturing the aura that has surrounded horses throughout time, this collection will fascinate horse lovers of all kinds.
Publisher: Crown
ISBN: 0307824756
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 291
Book Description
An extraordinary collection of myths and facts about horses, their honored place in human history, and the mystique that has surrounded them in cultures around the globe. Horses have always held a mystical sway over the human imagination; no other creature has inspired the same reverence or cross-cultural fascination. The Mythology of Horses offers a comprehensive look at horse breeds around the world, exploring their heritage, physical attributes, and place in human society, as well as the folklore, popular mythology, and true stories surrounding each breed. In this evocative, one-of-a-kind reference, folklorists Gerald and Loretta Hausman present stories from breeders, Olympic equestrians, and cowboys, along with tales about famous horse owners from Buffalo Bill to Roy Rogers, Genghis Khan to Napoleon. Vividly capturing the aura that has surrounded horses throughout time, this collection will fascinate horse lovers of all kinds.
The Horse in Magic and Myth
Author: M. Oldfield Howey
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Animals, Mythical
Languages : en
Pages : 262
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Animals, Mythical
Languages : en
Pages : 262
Book Description
The Wooden Horse of Troy
Author: Cari Meister
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1404878246
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
Odysseus and the Greeks had been fighting the Trojans for 10 years before something finally happpened. Odysseus came up with a brilliant idea! Will Odysseus plan put an end to the war? Or will the Greeks and trojans fight another 10 years?
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1404878246
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
Odysseus and the Greeks had been fighting the Trojans for 10 years before something finally happpened. Odysseus came up with a brilliant idea! Will Odysseus plan put an end to the war? Or will the Greeks and trojans fight another 10 years?
Winged Stallions and Wicked Mares
Author: Wendy Doniger
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780813945750
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
"Explores the horse in Indian mythology and history. Despite the fact that horses were imported to India and associated with foreigners and conquerors, Indian villagers created wonderful stories and brilliant visual images of horses. The author relates how Turkish horses, tribal horses, Dalit horses, Hindu stallions, and Arab mares all mix in streams of story that raise issues about the assimilation of foreign cultures in India"--
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780813945750
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
"Explores the horse in Indian mythology and history. Despite the fact that horses were imported to India and associated with foreigners and conquerors, Indian villagers created wonderful stories and brilliant visual images of horses. The author relates how Turkish horses, tribal horses, Dalit horses, Hindu stallions, and Arab mares all mix in streams of story that raise issues about the assimilation of foreign cultures in India"--
The Horse Goddess
Author: Morgan Llywelyn
Publisher: Tor Books
ISBN: 1429983469
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 482
Book Description
Troy is in crumbling ruin and Athens is rising far to the south. It is a time when mortal men and women are becoming gods and goddesses as news of their extraordinary adventures sweeps across the land. In this world, Epona, a woman whose life is celebrated in legend, meets Kazhak, a Scythian warrior and prince. Their stormy love affair sends them sweeping across eighth-century Europe, pursued from the Alps to the Ukraine by Kernunnos--a mysterious Druid priest known as the "Shapechanger." At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Publisher: Tor Books
ISBN: 1429983469
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 482
Book Description
Troy is in crumbling ruin and Athens is rising far to the south. It is a time when mortal men and women are becoming gods and goddesses as news of their extraordinary adventures sweeps across the land. In this world, Epona, a woman whose life is celebrated in legend, meets Kazhak, a Scythian warrior and prince. Their stormy love affair sends them sweeping across eighth-century Europe, pursued from the Alps to the Ukraine by Kernunnos--a mysterious Druid priest known as the "Shapechanger." At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
The History and Romance of the Horse
Author: Arthur Vernon
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486493849
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 545
Book Description
This sweeping, illustrated panorama of horse-related history and lore will appeal to readers of all ages. Starting with the miniature Eohippus, the work follows the evolution of the horse through Greek mythology, the Middle Ages, the American West, and beyond, profiling race horses, working and war horses, and much more.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486493849
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 545
Book Description
This sweeping, illustrated panorama of horse-related history and lore will appeal to readers of all ages. Starting with the miniature Eohippus, the work follows the evolution of the horse through Greek mythology, the Middle Ages, the American West, and beyond, profiling race horses, working and war horses, and much more.
Tatanka and the Lakota People
Author:
Publisher: South Dakota State Historical Society
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 58
Book Description
Creation story of the Lakota in which Tatanka turned himself into a Buffalo and sacrificed his powers for the people.
Publisher: South Dakota State Historical Society
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 58
Book Description
Creation story of the Lakota in which Tatanka turned himself into a Buffalo and sacrificed his powers for the people.
The Wonder-book of Horses
Author: James Baldwin
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Horses
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Horses
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description