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An introductory guide to Irish folklore and spiritual practices to help you determine if this spiritual path is right for you. This book thoroughly explains the Irish pagan calendar, represented as the Celtic Tree Calendar and the Wheel of the Year. You'll learn why there are two calendars and discover the key festivals of the year. The following chapter offers a list of tools commonly used in Irish pagan magical practices and describes how th...

Have you ever wondered about the gods and religion of ancient Canaan? Do you want to know more about its religion and mythology? This book explores the history and beliefs of the Canaanites from their earliest recorded beginnings through to their absorption into the larger ancient Near Eastern religious and cultural traditions. In this easy-to-read and comprehensive guide, you will learn about the gods and goddesses of Canaanite mythology, as ...

Who was Brigid? Why was she so important to the Celts? How did she become a saint? This book will explore the answers to these questions and more. While her story begins in Celtic Ireland, her influence has spread far and wide. Today, Brigid is venerated by Christians and pagans alike. Once you understand her story, it's easy to see why. Brigid was the Celtic goddess of fire, fertility, and healing. She was also the patroness of poets and smit...

Hawaiian mythology represents a complex belief system and a pillar of Hawaiian culture. Despite their mysticism and being banned by the Christian missionaries until the 20th century, Hawaiian myths survived by oral narratives passed down through generations and are still thriving today. The songs and chants tell those curious how life on earth was created on Po from utter darkness, with the appearance of the spirit of Keawe. Later, the spirit ...

Japanese mythology is rich and varied. They recount stories of deities, spirits, demons, monsters, animals, and legendary humans who struggled to overcome immense obstacles ... the list is endless. Most of the myths that have survived through the ages come from the Kojiki (Records of Ancient Matters) and the Nihon shoki (Chronicles of Japan), the former being dated back to 712, and the latter from 720. These books recounted the origins of Japa...

Hindu mythology is vast and features many gods and goddesses, most of whom have multiple variations of their names and associations. According to the Hindu religion, these deities were once human or superhuman beings. Some of them are still worshipped today as the gods and goddesses of the Hindu religion. In addition, many Hindus worship certain animals or objects that represent their deities.

Myths, legends, and folklore are more than incredible and magical stories and tales. They have a profound purpose in the human world. They explain how human beings perceived and tried to understand how our world operated. Myths give us insight into the working of the human mind from ancient times. Myths are timeless and offer guidance and solutions to many of our problems and misunderstandings. Korean mythology and folklore is full of gods, go...

Many people are drawn to the moon, and it's not surprising why. The moon is a powerful symbol of healing, transformation, mystery, and magic. It's been a vital force in human life for thousands of years, and it's no secret that the moon has always played an important role in witchcraft.The moon has long been thought to strongly influence our minds and bodies. Many cultures look to the phases of the moon to determine their practices, from sacre...

The Mayan people were natural storytellers, and their imagination knew no bounds. They took the traditional Mesoamerican versions of creation and the gods of the universe and molded them into their own, adding and shaping their unique version of mythology and folktales. This left us with a significant pantheon of gods and goddesses, each with a memorable and captivating story. The Mayans had an image of the universe and their place in it, and ...

The Aztec civilization of Central Mexico consisted of several communities with distinct cultures and languages. The Nahuatl-speaking tribes were the most popular and celebrated rituals based on their own version of myths and stories. While the Mesoamerican cultures shared many stories, rituals, and myths with the Aztecs, they were recognized as a separate community. The Aztecs were believed to come from the regions around Lake Texcoco and the ...

The myths, beliefs, and customs of the Cherokees remain illustrative and interesting even today. Cherokee mythology has been recognized as a creative amalgamation of the physical world with the mythical one. This is quite evident in the creation and spiritual tales that we read throughout this book.The Cherokees have been devout worshippers of the Creator, Unetlanvhi, who is their main god. They are still proud of their mythology and wish to k...

This book explains the foundation of Wicca, the beliefs and practices associated with the religion, and helps a beginner begin practicing Pagan witchcraft safely. If you are curious about Wicca, whether or not you wish to practice it, this book holds only truths about the Wiccan path of witchcraft.¿

Die Polizei dein Freund und Helfer? Für viele Bürger war das bislang so und viele sehen es immer noch so. Doch die Polizei selbst gerät immer mehr ins Fadenkreuz von Extremisten und Extremistenverstehern, von kriminellen Familienclans, wirren Einzeltätern, organisierter Kriminalität und randalierenden und plündernden Migrantenmobs. Doch wer steht zur Polizei? Sicher keine Parteivorsitzenden, die sich mit linksextremen und staatszersetzenden Sc...

Ancient Africa holds a rich legacy of oral cultures, philosophies, and standards that reflect today's deep moral standards. For centuries, African mythology has largely been overlooked by its Western neighbors, particularly Greece and Rome, where myths and legends are typically narrated as single stories, unlike their African counterparts. But in recent years, academics and popular readers are starting to steer back to this continent, where le...

Asatru is a religion that follows the Pagan beliefs that nothing is as important as nature and harmony. It encourages its followers to live a harmonious life, celebrating the wonders of the natural world and embracing ancient beliefs.You may believe that the Gods are out there and you may be interested in finding out more about an alternative way of living. No matter what your reasons, this book will help you understand the basic principles in...

Most fascinating about the ancient Egyptians is that they were natural-born storytellers, which shows not only in their myths and gods, but also in how they lived their lives. They invented a unique writing system unique containing over 1, 000 signs, including ideograms and phonograms, but that isn't all. The ancient Egyptians managed to fill the walls of their temples, palaces, tombs, obelisks, and even houses with their history, their storie...

Komm an Bord! Kabeljau Kidd erzählt von seinen Abenteuern Jeder sammelt Narben im Laufe seines Lebens, und jede erzählt ihre eigene, besondere Geschichte. Unser Piratenkapitän Kabeljau Kidd hat davon eine ganze Menge, und zu jeder gehört ein unglaubliches Abenteuer. Bei seiner Reise über die sieben Weltmeere hat er nämlich einige Kämpfe austragen müssen. - Oder waren es doch nur Missgeschicke? Mit vielen liebevollen, bunten und aufregenden B...

Norse mythology has had a profound impact on culture and folklore in Scandinavia and beyond, and, as such, it's important to learn about. This influence is also evident by the mythology's persistence in popular culture to this day. As such, Norse mythology and tradition make up one of the most important building blocks in European identity and continuity, serving as a bridge into a bygone era when the world was much different than what we know...

The actual origins of the runic alphabet are shrouded in a lot of mystery. The earliest inscription is the one that reads Harja that might mean warrior or comb, which can be found on the Vimose comb in Denmark that dates back to 160 CE. This uses the runes so maturely and confidently that scholars think it resulted from about 100 years' experience from writing the runes over this amount of time. How this tradition was created has been debated ...

Celtic mythology shows marked similarities between Christian Biblical stories and ancient tales of Celtic folklore. While there are varied characters in Celtic mythology, it is primarily filled with kings, warriors, deities, gods, goddesses, magicians, and some powerful animals too.