Download or read book Fate and the Twilight of the Gods written by Gwendolyn Taunton and published by . This book was released on 2018-08-21 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fate and the Twilight of the Gods: The Norns and an Exegesis of Voluspa contains two sections, the first of which elaborates on the Norns (Nornir) and the concept of fate. In the Traditions of Northern Europe, fate is usually represented as a Goddess consisting of three aspects, known collectively as the Norns, who control the fate of the cosmos, and remain distinct from both the Aesir and the Vanir, but are nonetheless able to control the destinies of mortals and Gods alike. Respectively, the most common names for the Norns are Urdr, Verdandi, and Skuld - each of whom has a special function, weaving a tapestry of words in which the warp and weft of threads become a metaphor for human lives. Together, the three Norns offer a fascinating insight into the nature of magic, language, and metaphysical predeterminism in the Northern Traditions.The second half of the book examines Ragnarok, and provides an exegesis of Voluspa - the prophecy which outlines the inevitable destruction of the world, and the 'Twilight of the Gods'. Ragnarok refers to the doom of the Gods, and by the time Ragnarok concludes, almost every figure featured in the narrative will be dead, and the cycle of time shall begin anew. Ragnarok is examined from the perspective of perennial philosophy and comparative mythology, to explain the esoteric significance of core features in Voluspa and the events which led to Ragnarok, with particular emphasis laid on the Gods Odin and Loki.
Download or read book Twilight of the Gods written by David Penchansky and published by Westminster John Knox Press. This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the middle of the twentieth century, one of biblical scholarship's chief assumptions has been that ancient Israel evolved out of the polytheism of surrounding cultures into an ethical monotheism. However, this consensus has fallen apart in recent years. Scholars now know that early Israel was surrounded by a very polytheistic culture and that many Israelites thought of Yahweh as the chief God among many gods. Furthermore, archaeology has shown that Yahweh was worshiped along with other gods throughout the period after the exile, when many shrines were in honor of "Yahweh and his Asherah." David Penchansky's Twilight of the Gods is the first accessible book that shows a historical Israel where polytheism and monotheism existed simultaneously in great conflict. He provides a historical introduction, followed by close readings of key Old Testament passages, where he demonstrates how to interpret difficult biblical texts that depict other gods or claim Yahweh is the only God within this new understanding of Israelite religion.
Download or read book Ragnarok written by A.S. Byatt and published by Canongate Books. This book was released on 2011-08-06 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the bombs rain down in the Second World War, one young girl is evacuated to the English countryside. Struggling to make sense of her new wartime life, she is given a copy of a book of ancient Norse myths and her inner and outer worlds are transformed. Linguistically stunning and imaginatively abundant, Byatt’s mesmerising tale - inspired by the myth of Ragnarok - is a landmark piece of storytelling from one of the world's truly great writers.
Download or read book Twilight of the Gods written by Tory Quinn and published by . This book was released on 2025-07-08 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Odin calls, you answer. Matt Trudeau builds things. Big skyscraping things. Despite the storms, the fires, and the earthquakes, he's got no use for fairy tales about gods and "End of Days" and anything he can't hit with a hammer. Alva makes coffee for a living. Sure, she's had strange luck her whole life, but it hasn't helped keep creeps like Matt away from her. So when they learn that he is Thor's son and she is an Elven queen and the two are destined to be the last two people alive, spared by the gods in order to repopulate the earth after Ragnarök . . . you can imagine their disbelief (and her revulsion). But it's all too real, and they will indeed be stuck together unless they can stop the gods from destroying the planet. Sent on a wild adventure from a world we recognize to the strange and magical realm of Norse mythology, Matt and Alva will need to harness their unique powers in order to stand a chance against the angry gods, bent on destroying the world as we know it. But learning the true nature of heroism may be the most difficult challenge of all. "Supernatural adventures in the contemporary world. " - Screencraft Fans of Good Omens and Thor will love this fun adventure. (Screencraft)
Download or read book Siegfried the Twilight of the Gods written by Richard Wagner and published by Franklin Classics. This book was released on 2018-10-13 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book Avatars Book Three Kingdom of Twilight written by Tui T. Sutherland and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2008-11-11 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a post-apocalyptic future, four teenagers, created by mythological gods and goddesses to be pawns in a game, prove once more to be unpredictable as they battle in Africa and wander through the underworlds.
Download or read book Fate of the Norns written by Andrew Valkauskas and published by . This book was released on 2017-06-30 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lords of the Ash is the second full-sized lore book for the Fate of the Norns: Ragnarok universe. It covers the divine races of gods and giants.
Download or read book Twilight of the Gods written by Michael Dahl and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2016-08 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Loki has been punished for the death of Baldur, but Ragnarok has begun--the final battle between the Giants and the gods of Asgard in which the gods, and the old world will be destroyed.
Download or read book The Twilight of the Gods written by Richard Garnett and published by . This book was released on 1924 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Twilight of the Gods written by Michael Dahl and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2019-05-01 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The death of Odin's beloved son, Baldur, heralds the end of all creation--but also a new beginning. But before life can begin again, all must dieÑincluding the gods and goddesses themselves. In a battle of epic proportions, Loki and his sons, Surtur, and the giants wage war on the Viking gods. With the fate of the known world hanging in the balance, all bets are offÑbut one thing is certain: death is not the end, and the end is just the beginning.Ê Each book in this series features educational back matter, writing prompts, discussion questions, and a glossary. And each book in this graphic novel series is sure to engage readers with the weird and wonderful Norse Myths.
Download or read book The Twilight of the Gods written by Richard Garnett and published by . This book was released on 1903 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Twilight of the Gods written by Christian Kallias and published by Universe in Flames. This book was released on 2017-06-27 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Darkness Extinguished the Starlight and the Gods Wept. Chase tries to convince Thor and the Asgardians to reconsider Kvasir's fate as well as membership in the Earth Alliance. Oryn believes she knows a way to convince the Asgardians to join them in their fight against the Furies, but Thor is not easily manipulated. The Furies move en masse to Droxia to finish what they started earlier as Sarah is tested in unexpected ways. When Arakan sets his sights on Asgard, Chase sees this as an opportunity to assemble a strong and forceful Alliance. One that could bring down the Furies once and for all. Despite appearances, Supreme Commander Arakan knows exactly what he's doing. And as the battle draws near, he's determined to strike a blow to the heart of the opposition; one that will resonate throughout the ages.
Download or read book A Game of Fate written by Scarlett St Clair and published by Bloom Books. This book was released on 2021-09-03 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Twilight of the Gods written by Richard Garnett and published by . This book was released on 1927 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Twilight of the Gods written by Jenna Jenna Grey and published by . This book was released on 2017-04-19 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shiri has finally arrived back on Taiu, ready to fulfil her destiny and become Queen. It seems, however, that fate, and her hell-god grandfather, Abileck, have decided that it's not yet time for Shiri to claim the throne. When Abileck possesses her husband's body, Shiri is forced to flee the city of Men-nefer, along with most of her followers. Her one hope is that she can find a way to restore her husband to his body, and finally defeat Abileck. They leave behind a country in turmoil, on the verge of civil war, and it seems there is little that Shiri can do to save her people. Their one hope is to find Caranthus, the eccentric god, who lives in the wilds of the north. This time, though, Shiri fears that even he won't be able to help her. It seems that time is running out, not just for Shiri and Craig, but for the gods themselves.***Authors Note:Please note that there is another author publishing under the name of Jenna Grey, and as our books are usually displayed on the same page and appear quite similar at first glance, readers might inadvertently mistake our books for one another's. To avoid confusion ALL of my books now bear my logo ‒ the Eye of Horus ‒ on the front cover. If the cover does not have this logo on it, then it's not one of my books.
Download or read book Winter of the Gods written by Jordanna Max Brodsky and published by Orbit. This book was released on 2017-02-14 with total page 478 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Selene DiSilva, goddess of the hunt, squares off against a killer who threatens the very existence of the gods themselves in this stunning sequel to Jordanna Max Brodsky's The Immortals, "a lively re-imaging of classical mythology." (Deborah Harkness) Winter in New York: snow falls, lights twinkle, and a very disgruntled Selene DiSilva prowls the streets, knowing that even if she doesn't look for trouble, it always finds her. When a dead body is discovered sprawled atop Wall Street's iconic Charging Bull statue, it's up to Selene to hunt down the perpetrators. Her ancient skills make her the only one who can track a conspiracy that threatens the very existence of the gods, including Selene, who was once known as Artemis.
Download or read book Twilight of the Idols written by Friedrich Nietzsche and published by Hackett Publishing. This book was released on 1997-06-01 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Twilight of the Idols presents a vivid, compressed overview of many of Nietzsche’s mature ideas, including his attack on Plato’s Socrates and on the Platonic legacy in Western philosophy and culture. Polt provides a trustworthy rendering of Nietzsche’s text in contemporary American English, complete with notes prepared by the translator and Tracy Strong. An authoritative Introduction by Strong makes this an outstanding edition. Select Bibliography and Index.
