Download or read book The Waning Sword Conversion Imagery and Celestial Myth in Beowulf written by Edward Pettit and published by Open Book Publishers. This book was released on 2020-01-14 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The image of a giant sword melting stands at the structural and thematic heart of the Old English heroic poem Beowulf. This meticulously researched book investigates the nature and significance of this golden-hilted weapon and its likely relatives within Beowulf and beyond, drawing on the fields of Old English and Old Norse language and literature, liturgy, archaeology, astronomy, folklore and comparative mythology. In Part I, Pettit explores the complex of connotations surrounding this image (from icicles to candles and crosses) by examining a range of medieval sources, and argues that the giant sword may function as a visual motif in which pre-Christian Germanic concepts and prominent Christian symbols coalesce. In Part II, Pettit investigates the broader Germanic background to this image, especially in relation to the god Ing/Yngvi-Freyr, and explores the capacity of myths to recur and endure across time. Drawing on an eclectic range of narrative and linguistic evidence from Northern European texts, and on archaeological discoveries, Pettit suggests that the image of the giant sword, and the characters and events associated with it, may reflect an elemental struggle between the sun and the moon, articulated through an underlying myth about the theft and repossession of sunlight. The Waning Sword: Conversion Imagery and Celestial Myth in 'Beowulf' is a welcome contribution to the overlapping fields of Beowulf-scholarship, Old Norse-Icelandic literature and Germanic philology. Not only does it present a wealth of new readings that shed light on the craft of the Beowulf-poet and inform our understanding of the poem’s major episodes and themes; it further highlights the merits of adopting an interdisciplinary approach alongside a comparative vantage point. As such, The Waning Sword will be compelling reading for Beowulf-scholars and for a wider audience of medievalists.

Download or read book Celestial Rivalry written by Pascally Makgoba and published by Pascally Makgoba. This book was released on 2021-09-29 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is the fictionalized untold stories of the Bible that is based on genesis. The other side of Lucifer and Eve. The celestial war that resulted with his banishment from heaven, and it focuses more on angels than mortals. Also includes the angels that fell in love with mortals as it is written on genesis 6:2.

Download or read book Celestial Sword written by Wan Doujiajia and published by Funstory. This book was released on 2019-12-30 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "My father was a famous scientist and philanthropist. He had invested in many charity projects in S City. The biggest one was the one he had personally designed, the project called the 'New Human Miracle' by foreign media, 'Healthy Water'. If the project is completed, the seawater can be converted into directly drinking purified water and sent directly to every family in the city through the complex pipeline designed by the whole project. Not only can the problem of the city's water shortage be solved thoroughly, the project can also provide a large number of employment opportunities.

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Download or read book Six Celestial Swords written by T. A. MILES and published by Celestial Empire. This book was released on 2016-04-19 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: INSPIRED BY the rising chaos in Sheng Fan, Xu Liang, mystic and officer of the Imperial Court, leaves his homeland for the barbarian outer lands in search of four magical blades to unite with two sacred weapons already in the possession of the Empire. His plan is to bring all of the blades together and return them to Sheng Fan's Empress as a symbol of unity that will bolster the people's faith in the Imperial family and assist against the surge of dark forces. Complicating his plan is not the finding of the blades, but finding them with bearers; foreigners who have no intention of parting with them and less intention of serving an Empire they've scarcely heard of. It becomes Xu Liang's task to ally himself with these barbarians of the outer realms and unite them with his cause, as well as with one another. Only the complete reunion of all six blades and their fated bearers can stand against chaos, rising like a dragon from slumber beneath the foundation of a nation unprepared.

Download or read book Heavenly Sword Evil Sovereign written by Liu FengHuiXue and published by Funstory. This book was released on 2020-09-13 with total page 794 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The path to becoming an immortal, reversing to becoming a devil, that would only take a flick of a finger from time to time. Trampling through the cycle of reincarnation with blood, breaking through life and death on the Vast Expanse Society. Buried love reverses the Road to River Styx, the sword aura shook the nine universe. Wrong me now to create eternal tribulation, who to me read the red candle.

Download or read book Stefan and the Celestial Sword written by Frank L. Amoroso and published by . This book was released on 2022-01-02 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Stefan and the Celestial Sword" is an historical fantasy set in 15th century Moldova chronicling the rise of Stefan the Great. After his father was assassinated, the young prince escapes and stumbles upon the sacred mountain of Dacia. There, he finds Aparator, the broken celestial sword of the origin myth. Stefan must unravel the mysteries in the map of Zalmoxis to survive the many hazards on his journey to the Forges of Ezrok where only the cosmic blacksmith can restore the sword. While on this perilous quest, he encounters magical creatures, a mysterious Lady in White, Vlad Tepes, a.k.a., Dracula, and a telepathic land octopus. To restore peace and prosperity to his beloved country, the fugitive prince must devise an ingenious strategy to slay the dragon Ismeju and evade the murderous mercenaries hunting him. Surrounded by treachery and danger, who can Stefan trust to help him rescue his family and save his country from a reign of terror? Can he defeat the assassin know as Bloody Scourge? Stefan will have to enter the Neck of Hell to find out.

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Download or read book Celestial Ashes written by Emma L. Adams and published by Emma L. Adams. This book was released on with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The netherworld is far from done with Devi Lawson... Now the celestials are set on eradicating anyone who carries the demonic virus, Devi finds herself a fugitive. Joining with the demons is the easy way out, but that would mean giving up her home to the denizens of the infernal realms. With everyone in the netherworld queuing to stake a claim on her, she's not all that keen on handing Earth over to them, too. But now her demon mark is taking on a life of its own, she might not have a choice in the matter. The shadow of war descends, and Devi must find a way to protect the people she loves, without losing her humanity in the process... Keywords: free fantasy, free paranormal books, free supernatural books, free supernatural thrillers, demon urban fantasy, urban fantasy, British fantasy, supernatural mystery, female protagonist urban fantasy, dark urban fantasy, angels and demons, paranormal thriller, supernatural suspense, complete fantasy series, vampires, urban fantasy series, strong heroine, paranormal fantasy, free urban fantasy novel, divine, demon hunter, monsters, urban fantasy with demons

Download or read book Six Celestial Swords written by T a Miles and published by . This book was released on 2016-04-15 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inspired by the rising chaos in Sheng Fan, Xu Liang, mystic and officer of the Imperial Court, leaves his homeland for the barbarian outer lands in search of four magical blades to unite with two sacred weapons already in the possession of the Empire. His plan is to bring all of the blades together and return them to Sheng Fan's Empress as a symbol of unity that will bolster the people's faith in the Imperial family and assist against the surge of dark forces. Complicating his plan is not the finding of the blades, but finding them with bearers; foreigners who have no intention of parting with them and less intention of serving an Empire they've scarcely heard of. It becomes Xu Liang's task to ally himself with these barbarians of the outer realms and unite them with his cause, as well as with one another. Only the complete reunion of all six blades and their fated bearers can stand against chaos, rising like a dragon from slumber beneath the foundation of a nation unprepared.

Download or read book Celestial Storm written by Emma L. Adams and published by Emma L. Adams. This book was released on with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The end is here for Devi Lawson… Devi may have killed the arch-demon Lythocrax, but in the process, something much worse has been unleashed. The Divine Agents, rogue angels, have given Devi an ultimatum: join them, or watch Earth crumble to ashes. Preparing for war would be difficult enough without the nether realms getting involved, but two demonic overlords would like a piece of Devi, too. Meanwhile, her warlock partner Nikolas fights a battle of his own, for leadership over Earth's warlocks. And in the background, an old enemy might not be as dead as Devi thinks. Keywords: free fantasy, free paranormal books, free supernatural books, free supernatural thrillers, demon urban fantasy, urban fantasy, British fantasy, supernatural mystery, female protagonist urban fantasy, dark urban fantasy, angels and demons, paranormal thriller, supernatural suspense, complete fantasy series, vampires, urban fantasy series, strong heroine, paranormal fantasy, free urban fantasy novel, divine, demon hunter, monsters, urban fantasy with demons The celestials want her as their saviour. The demons want her dead. The rebel angels want the worlds to burn. And to save the ones she loves, Devi must make an impossible choice…

Download or read book Celestial Fire written by Emma L. Adams and published by Emma L. Adams. This book was released on with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The stakes are higher than ever for Devi Lawson. Former celestial soldier Devi Lawson is now working for the warlocks, but the fragile peace between the celestials and the preternaturally gifted rests on a knife's edge. When a mysterious demonic virus sweeps across the city, turning vampires and celestials alike into bloodthirsty killers, it's up to Devi to work with the enigmatic and dangerous warlock Nikolas to discover the cause before the city is overrun. But with power forces shifting in the demonic realms and the shadows of old enemies pursuing them, it becomes clear that everyone is keeping secrets, none more so than Nikolas himself. To survive and protect those she cares about, Devi must embrace her terrifying new demonic powers, at the risk of losing her soul to the netherworld... Keywords: free fantasy, free paranormal books, free supernatural books, free supernatural thrillers, demon urban fantasy, urban fantasy, British fantasy, supernatural mystery, female protagonist urban fantasy, dark urban fantasy, angels and demons, paranormal thriller, supernatural suspense, complete fantasy series, vampires, urban fantasy series, strong heroine, paranormal fantasy, free urban fantasy novel, divine, demon hunter, monsters, urban fantasy with demons

Download or read book Eternal Saint Doctor written by Xie JiaoZhu and published by Funstory. This book was released on 2020-04-01 with total page 698 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The sky was filled with killing intent as it moved stars to change places. Killing intent filled the air. Dragons, snakes, and landings. The people wanted to kill, and the world seemed to be spinning around them. A combination of the gods and men, a myriad of variations. A 'Cyan Sack Scripture', a bell with a golden ring on it. The heart of a doctor was able to contain the world. 

Download or read book Asura Continent written by Ban MuFangTang and published by Funstory. This book was released on 2019-11-24 with total page 851 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perhaps for Lu Yang, fate is unfair.He is the childe of the Lu family, but also the most humble illegitimate of the Lu family. The father and his principal wife lived in the exquisite courtyard, but Lu Yang and his mother who were abandoned by the family lived in the most deserted cottage. Lu Yang dod not understand literature, nor did he have the martial cultivation. Even if he is ridiculed as a waste by the people, there is no way.That year, Lu Yang was humiliated and lost his loved ones. Now, returning from the Asura world, Lu Yang wants to change all of this, and let Heaven and Earth submit to his feet.☆About the Author☆Banmu Pond is an excellent fantasy novel writer. He has written a total of eight novels, including Asura Continent, Piggy's School Years, Yin and Yang Ghost Emperor and so on. The pen name of Banmu Pond was taken from the poem of Zhu Xi, a poet of the Song Dynasty. The author expressed his attitude towards reading and the pursuit of new knowledge.

Download or read book Against the Heaven written by Qing Shuizhuqingwa and published by Funstory. This book was released on 2019-12-30 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "F * ck, always going against laozi. If I say go east, you go west!" Lin Jun started swearing as he walked out of the subway. His girlfriend, the Mathematics faculty's Flower Flower Snow Wei, had always been against him. Originally, Tian Lin wanted to skip his lessons today and go climb the mountain, but Xue Wei had to go to school. This time, his plan had been completely ruined.

Download or read book Desire for Immortality written by Zun Huang and published by Funstory. This book was released on 2020-05-08 with total page 1478 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ancient cultivators of great powers, once they thought of becoming demons, and once they thought of becoming buddhas, there were also experts of the martial way that broke through the void. They were the only ones who had the right to do so. In chaotic times, geniuses would rise to prominence. The imperial government, sects, aristocratic families, and foreign races would battle with each other for karmic luck. Who could emerge from the masses and become a true dragon, reaching the peak of perfection? Like this book... 

Download or read book Ancient Saint Sovereign written by Zhi RanMoHen and published by Funstory. This book was released on 2020-05-16 with total page 674 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On the path of cultivation, the spirit was revered, the mysteries of yin and yang were stolen, and the fortune of heaven and earth was seized! Defying ten thousand principles, defying the will of the heavens, finally becoming a saint! Don't ask about the path of life or death when you're on the verge of death. To live one's life as a sovereign, to tread across thousands of rivers and thousands of mountains, to visit the nine heavens of the Azure Dragons! Even as a man, he would rule the world! [Previous Chapter] [Table of Contents] [Next Chapter] Close]