Download or read book Tales of Ancient Egypt written by Roger Lancelyn Green and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published: London: Bodley Head, 1967.
Download or read book Ancient Egypt written by Marcia Williams and published by Candlewick Press. This book was released on 2011 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Retells nine tales of ancient Egypt, including the story of Ra rising from the waters of the Nile to create the gods of the earth, sky, and rain.
Download or read book Tales of Ancient India written by J.A.B. van Buitenen and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2015-07-24 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This admirably produced and well-translated volume of stories from the Sanskrit takes the Western reader into one of the Golden Ages of India. . . . The world in which the tales are set is one which placed a premium upon slickness and guile as aids to success. . . . Merchants, aristocrats, Brahmins, thieves and courtesans mingle with vampires, demi-gods and the hierarchy of heaven in a series of lively or passionate adventures. The sources of the individual stories are clearly indicated; the whole treatment is scholarly without being arid."—The Times Literary Supplement "Fourteen tales from India, newly translated with a terse and vibrant effectiveness. These tales will appeal to any reader who enjoys action, suspense, characterization, and suspension of disbelief in the supernatural."—The Personalist
Download or read book Ancient Tales and Folklore of China written by Edward Theodore Chalmers Werner and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 494 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "My aim, after summarizing the sociology of the Chinese as a prerequisite to the understanding of their ideas and sentiments, and dealing as fully as possible, consistently with limitations of space (limitations which have necessitated the presentation of a very large and intricate topic in a highly compressed form), with the philosophy of the subject, has been to set forth in English dress those myths which may be regarded as the accredited representatives of Chinese mythology - those which live in the minds of the people and are referred to most frequently in their literature, not those which are merely diverting without being typical or instructive - in short, a true, not a distorted image."-- Preface.
Download or read book Ancient Tales and Folklore of Japan written by Richard Gordon Smith and published by Arcturus Publishing. This book was released on 2024-05-01 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This enthralling collection brings together over 50 ancient tales from Japanese folklore, gathered and retold by 19th century traveler and naturalist Richard Gordon Smith. During his journeys around Japan, Smith recorded ancient Japanese myths and legends in his personal diaries. The result is a fascinating collection of historical legends from all over Japan, with themes including ghosts, unrequited love, Shinto landscape, tree and ocean spirits, samurai culture and tales driven by Bushido and Buddhist ethics. Gordon Smith's writing combines a realist style with supernatural elements, resulting in an anthology of 'magic realist' tales which will bewitch and captivate readers. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus World Mythology series brings together captivating retellings of myths and legends from different oral traditions, from Greek and Roman to Norse and Native American, offering rich insight into their cultures and beliefs.
Download or read book Tales of Ancient Greece written by Enid Blyton and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-08-01 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Tales of Ancient Greece" by Enid Blyton. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
Download or read book Tales from Ancient Greece written by and published by Doubleday Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 1988 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book captures the heroic adventures of gods and semimortals as they waged superhuman battles at a time when the great Greek ruins were whole and new. Full color.
Download or read book Norse Mythology Ancient Tales and Their Influence on Today s Culture from Viking Traditions to the Gods of Asgard An Enthralling Exploration of Norse Mythology Stories of Norsemen written by Rory Smith and published by Rory Smith. This book was released on 101-01-01 with total page 105 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A mesmerizing tale revolving around the mysterious and profound Norse folklore and the beguiling lifestyle of the legendary Vikings. This book has connected all the pieces of the puzzle and presents a unique tapestry interwoven with multiple threads from the different sides of Norse mythology that contains all the answers about the legendary Vikings and their beliefs In contrast to the common misconception about the Vikings that they were ruthless agnostics and brutes and not much more than that, the book provides valuable insight into the polytheistic religion of the Vikings and gives an in-depth knowledge about their culture. In the first part of this book, you will discover: · The impact of the Ice Age on Norse landforms · The first known Viking raid · Ragnar and other famous Vikings · Ivan the Boneless and the Blood Eagle · The Great Heathen Army and its famous battles The Norse Legends that wait within will enrich your knowledge and allow you to explore the tales that have inspired countless artworks and stories.If you like characters like Thor and Loki or if you want to learn about the Scandinavian heritage, Then you will love to hear the stories about where these characters came from and how they shaped the Viking age if you’re up for the quest.
Download or read book Ancient Tales The Prophecy in the Land written by Sudeep Nair and published by Blue Rose Publishers. This book was released on 2020-06-09 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the ancient lands of mystical India, where there are monsters and asuras. Rudra is an ordinary boy who lives with his friends and Guru Malleshwara in their settlement and learns the ancient art of fighting techniques, mantras and siddhi. The students live a very unremarkable life where their only adventure is learning yoga and meditation to develop siddhi. That is until Guru Malleshwara sends them on an epic journey and all hell breaks loose! Read and find out how Rudra discovers his true heritage at the Kingdom of Rudrabag, the reason behind his father’s mysterious death, who is out to kill him, and how he uncovers the most amazing secret of all time.
Download or read book Swedish Fairy Tales written by and published by Skyhorse Publishing. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tales of knights in search of princesses, forest creatures frequenting caverns, and wish-granting fairies are told in the spirit of tradition and imagination in this anthology. With spellbinding art by Sweden's greatest fairytale illustrator, John Bauer. Age 6+.
Download or read book Tales of Old Earth written by Michael Swanwick and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2016-05-31 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of nineteen short stories from the Nebula and Hugo Award–winning author of The Iron Dragon’s Daughter and Stations of the Tide Written over the course of a decade, Tales from Old Earth contains nineteen masterful pieces of short fiction—including the Hugo Award–winning stories “The Very Pulse of the Machine” and “Scherzo with Tyrannosaur;” the World Fantasy Award–winning novella “Radio Waves;” Hugo Award finalists “The Dead,” “Radiant Doors,” and “Wild Minds;” and World Fantasy Award finalist “The Changeling’s Tale”—as well as an introduction by Bruce Sterling. From pure fantasy to hard science fiction, this finely crafted collection from one of the greatest science fiction writers of his generation promises to stretch readers’ minds far beyond ordinary limits. These tales are guaranteed to delight and are an excellent introduction to this highly praised author.
Download or read book Tales of the Narts written by John Colarusso and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2020-11-03 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An exciting collection of mythology about heroes, heroines, villains, and monsters in the intriguing world of the nomad warriors of the Caucasus The Nart sagas are to the Caucasus what Greek mythology is to Western civilization. Tales of the Narts expands the canon of this precious body of lore by presenting a wide selection of fascinating tales that are part of a living tradition among the peoples of Ossetia in southern Russia. A mythical tribe of nomad warriors, the Narts are courageous, bold, and good-hearted, but also capable of envy, cruelty, and violence. In this wonderfully vivid and accessible collection, colorful and exciting heroes, heroines, villains, and monsters pursue their destinies though a series of exploits, often with the intervention of ancient gods.
Download or read book An Ancient Evil Canterbury Tales Mysteries Book 1 written by Paul Doherty and published by Headline. This book was released on 2012-11-27 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the travellers set out on their pilgrimage, the first tale of death and deceit falls to the Knight... Paul Doherty relates the Knight's tale in An Ancient Evil - a tale of mystery and murder as he goes on pilgrimage from London to Canterbury. Perfect for fans of Ellis Peters and Susanna Gregory. As the travellers gather in the Tabard Inn at the start of a pilgrimage to pray before the blessed bones of St Thomas à Becket in Canterbury, they agree eagerly to host Harry's suggestion of amusing themselves on each day of their journey with one tale, and each evening with another - but the latter to be of mystery, terror and murder. The Knight begins that evening: his tale opens with the destruction of a sinister cult at its stronghold in the wilds of Oxfordshire by Sir Hugo Mortimer during the reign of William the Conqueror, and then moves to Oxford some two hundred years later where strange crimes and terrible murders are being committed. The authorities seem powerless but Lady Constance, Abbess of the Convent of St Anne's, believes the murders are connected with the legends of the cult and she petitions the King for help. As the murders continue unabated, special commissioner Sir Godfrey Evesden and royal clerk Alexander McBain uncover clues that lead to a macabre world sect, which worships the dark lord. But they can find no solution to a series of increasingly baffling questions, and matters are not helped by the growing rift between Sir Godfrey and McBain for the hand and favour of the fair Lady Emily... What readers are saying about Canterbury Tales Mysteries: 'Simply one of the best books ever written' 'An intriguing tale which keeps one entertained up to the last page' 'Spellbinding'
Download or read book Ancient Epic Tales from Around the World written by and published by August House Publishers. This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collects famous tales from folklore around the world, including such epics as "Beowulf," "Gilgamesh," and the "Odyssey."
Download or read book Two Tales of Brothers from Ancient Mesopotamia written by John Heffernan and published by . This book was released on 2016-05-14 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lively and exciting retelling by popular author John Heffernan of two tales from the ancient Mesopotamian Epic of Gilgamesh, illustrated in striking sumptuous style by new illustrator Kate Durack.
Download or read book Ancient Tales of Wit and Wisdom written by Anant Pai and published by Amar Chitra Katha. This book was released on 1999-01-01 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collection of the following titles: A Bag of Gold Coin, Choice of Friends, How Friends are Parted, Tiger and the Woodpecker, Friends and Foes.
Download or read book Mexican Folk Tales written by and published by University of Arizona Press. This book was released on 1977-12-01 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Intriguing collection of authentic stories preserves a colorful part of the Mexican heritage. Tales center around Legends of the Devil, The strange Doings of the Saints, and The Mysteries of Human Life.
