Download or read book Ritual and Mythology of the Chinese Triads written by Barend ter Haar and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2021-08-30 with total page 533 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The extensive ritual and mythological lore of the Chinese Triads form the scope of this new paperback title in Brill’s Scholars’ List. The author critically evaluates the extant sources and offers a wealth of contextual information. The core of the book is formed by a close reading of the initiation ritual, including the burning of incense, the altar, the enactment of a journey of life and death, and the blood covenant. Different narrative structures are also presented. These include the messianic demonological paradigm, political legitimation, and the foundation of myth. Triad lore is placed in its own religious and cultural context, allowing radically new conclusions about its origins, meanings and functions. This book is of special interest to social historians, anthropologists, and students of Chinese religious culture.
Download or read book The Imperial Lexicon of the English Language written by John Boag and published by . This book was released on 1850 with total page 854 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Suggestions for Primary and Intermediate Lessons on the Human Body written by Ella Boldry Hallock and published by . This book was released on 1898 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Every Blade of Grass An Existential Parable written by Wayne Kyle Spitzer and published by Hobb's End Books. This book was released on 2019-08-12 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Three futuristic landscapers battle nature, fatigue, and each other on a terraformed Mars ... The medical rocket is wasted—its consoles smashed, its stores emptied—to the extent that we have collapsed outside its open hatch in total exhaustion and despair. Worse, the air is filled with the roar of machinery—a roar with a band-saw edge—one we know all too well for it is the sound of Cap’s Big Track coming closer every second. And then he has arrived, riding his tractor like a chariot, goading it forward into the clearing, motoring directly toward us until Taylor jumps up in a panic and sprints for the next bridge—his dark skin shining, his heels kicking up sod—as the Captain veers toward him suddenly and seems to gun the engine. And then I am running, shouting at him to stop, as Taylor vanishes beneath the blades and the Big Track jounces, once, twice, the Captain laughing and throwing back his head, the iron tracks seeming to catch—until blood begins spewing like grass clippings from the mulch-vents and all I can hear is my friend screaming—gargling—dying beneath the Cap’s iron beast.
Download or read book Nothing But Grass written by Will Cohu and published by Random House. This book was released on 2015-06-11 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the summer of 1875, two travellers walk south across the Lincolnshire Wolds to a village riven with dark secrets. When Norman Tanner kills his workmate on a cold February morning a century later, he thinks he’s got away with murder. But Norman doesn’t know about the workmate’s girlfriend, or the child that will come back to haunt him; and how he is caught up in a story that stretches back to that Victorian summer. For some in the village of Southby and its nearby grand estate, man is master of his fate, and the world is full of meaning; for others there is nothing but grass.
Download or read book In the Province of Saints written by Thomas O'Malley and published by Little, Brown. This book was released on 2007-09-03 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: O'Malley sets a haunting local mystery against the tense backdrop of a country tormented by bloodshed and deep schisms. In the tradition of Seamus Deane and John McGahern, a stirring, beautifully written, but unsentimental portrait of an Irish boyhood. Thomas O'Malley's work has appeared in literary journals such as "Ploughshares, Glimmer Train, Shenandoah, Gulf Stream, and "Blue Mesa Review".
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Download or read book Myths and Legends of the British Isles written by Richard W. Barber and published by Boydell & Brewer. This book was released on 1999 with total page 622 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE BRITISH ISLES have a long tradition of tales of gods, heroes and marvels, hinting at a mythology once as relevant to the races which settled the islands as the Greek and Roman gods were to the classical world.The tales drawn together in this book, from a wide range of medieval sources, span the centuries from the dawn of Christianity to the age of the Plantagenets. The Norse gods which peopled the Anglo-Saxon past survive in Beowulf/I>; Cuchulainn, Taliesin and the magician Merlin take shape from Celtic mythology; and saints include Helena who brought a piece of the True Cross to Britain, and Joseph of Arimathea whose staff grew into the Glastonbury thorn. Tales of the British Arthur are followed by legends of later heroes, including Harold, Hereward and Godiva. These figures and many others were part of a familiar national mythology on which Shakespeare drew for Lear, Macbeth and Hamlet, creating the famous versions that are known today. Here the original stories are presented again. RICHARD BARBER's other books include King Arthur: Hero and Legend, Arthurian Legends: An Anthology, and The Knight and Chivalry; he is currently working on a study of the legend of the Holy Grail.Borders.com: England and the British Isles have a rich and still thriving tradition of myths and legends - and this wonderful volume collects together more than thirty of the best from a number of sources... an incredible insight into the fascinating yet complex history of the British Isles and its peoples... Those fascinated by mythology will want to add this wonderful book to their collections.
Download or read book General Sketch of the History of Pantheism written by Constance E. Plumptre and published by . This book was released on 1878 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book FRANCES HODGSON BURNETT Ultimate Collection Illustrated written by Frances Hodgson Burnett and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2023-12-16 with total page 5283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: FRANCES HODGSON BURNETT Ultimate Collection (Illustrated) is a compendium of some of the most beloved works by the prolific author, featuring classics such as "The Secret Garden", "A Little Princess", and "Little Lord Fauntleroy". Burnett's writing style is characterized by its vivid descriptions, heartfelt storytelling, and profound themes of resilience, love, and the transformative power of nature. Her works stand as timeless classics in children's literature, captivating readers of all ages with their timeless charm and universal messages. Frances Hodgson Burnett was a British-American novelist and playwright whose own tumultuous life experiences inspired her to write stories of hope and resilience. Born in 1849, she faced personal tragedies and financial hardships, which are reflected in the themes of her works. Through her writings, Burnett sought to provide escapism and comfort to readers facing similar hardships, emphasizing the importance of inner strength and perseverance. I highly recommend FRANCES HODGSON BURNETT Ultimate Collection to readers of all ages who appreciate beautifully crafted tales that resonate with the human spirit. Burnett's timeless stories continue to inspire and enchant generations of readers, making this collection a must-read for anyone seeking literary classics that celebrate the power of love, nature, and the triumph of the human spirit.
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Download or read book Tattoo Journeys on My Mind written by Tina Marie L. Lamb and published by Dog Ear Publishing. This book was released on 2017-01-25 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sometimes exploring places and meeting people outside your familiar world can reveal who you are or where you’re from—perhaps even more clearly than looking in a mirror. We recommend it! Most likely, you will eventually harden to the retort, “Why are you going there?” After a lifetime of exploring on her own terms, author Tina Marie L. Lamb calls this delightful collection of stories her midlife crisis. And she’s determined to pull you along with her. Embark with Tina Marie from the peacefulness of an overnight in a South Carolina tree house (albeit with spiders and snakes) to being held captive on the Ganges River by a boatman haggling for extra Rupees before he’ll navigate her ashore. Or, accompany Tina Marie as she wrestles a halibut off the Alaskan coast, wears bruises like medals after a stint on a dog sled team, and ventures into narrow cave tunnels where a single wave could scatter hundreds of bats. And just keep still as she tries to avoid buying a cow at a cattle auction. Perhaps in an unconscious effort to justify her life, Tina Marie shares this eclectic mix of stories that have become deeply imbedded in her. With dry wit and deep insight, you’ll be alternately entertained and pleasantly jolted by her perceptions. Tina Marie swears there is not much to tell about her. But these pages will likely tell you more about Tina Marie than she intended. She’s clear about her intent: “How fortunate I am to live in a time and place where an ordinary person like me can act on her wanderlust! I’m not looking for someplace better. I’m just looking.” ...the world is just waiting for you to come dance. -Tina Marie L. Lamb Tattoo—Journeys on My Mind
Download or read book The Fairies Return written by Peter Davies and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2012-09-09 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A satirical look at fourteen classic fairy tales retells such stories as "Jack and the Beanstalk," "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves," and "The Little Mermaid."
Download or read book Letters written by and published by . This book was released on 1927 with total page 1018 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
