Download or read book Habitrot and The Wood Maiden written by Carolyn Emerick and published by Carolyn Emerick. This book was released on with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: European Fairy Tales Series Vol 7 This volume builds off of discussions in previous volumes, but digs deeper into the native spirituality indigenous to Europe. In this volume we look deeply into spinning goddesses, feminine divinity, and the symbolic meaning behind spinning and weaving in European spirituality in relation to life force, creation of life, and fate/destiny. This volume culminates with an analysis and retelling of two European fairy tales that involve supernatural beings associated with spinning.
Download or read book The Wood Wife written by Terri Windling and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 1997-08-15 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A woman writer moves into a house she inherited from a poet in the hills of Arizona. The man died in mysterious circumstances and Maggie Black wants to find out why. So begins a terrifying introduction to the Indian spirits which roam the hills and feed on people's creative juices.
Download or read book The Star Money written by Carolyn Emerick and published by Carolyn Emerick. This book was released on with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The European Fairy Tales Series Vol 4 This series explores a different fairy tale in each volume. Every book begins with a discussion exploring some of the history, culture, and mythos that influenced the fairy tale, followed by the author's rendering of the story. "The Star Money" discusses a European version of the concept of Karma. In order to understand the connection, ancient Indo-European cultural history is discussed. The Germanic concept of "Wyrd," (fate or destiny), was already discussed on Volume I of this series. This volume builds off of that and explores the view of fate and harmony within the indigenous Baltic belief system. This, like the others in the series, is richly illustrated throughout.
Download or read book The Three Golden Hairs written by Carolyn Emerick and published by Carolyn Emerick. This book was released on with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: European Fairy Tales Series Vol 6 The Three Golden Hairs" is a fairy tale recorded from Czech storytellers in the 19th century. This book discusses several topics to help shed the historical and mythical insight into this tale. The early history of the Slavic people as well as their conversion to Christianity is explored. The phenomenon called "Dvoeverie," or the Slavic dual faith, is explained. We look at what is known about Slavic myth and how it lingered on in the folk consciousness. Further, the relationship between the ethnic-Germans and the Czechs is mentioned. Elements of Germanic myth found within this tale are overviewed, and differences between the Czech and German variations of the story are highlighted to discuss the evolution of myth and folklore. We will look at the figure of Baba Yaga, and how she makes an appearance in this tale - even though she appears very different here than in other fairy tales. Baba Yaga's origins as an ancient mother goddess is discussed. Other Slavic mythical elements that present in this text are also discussed. Finally, the book ends with the author's retelling of "The Three Golden Hairs." This volume is illustrated throughout.
Download or read book Scottish Fairy and Folk Tales written by George Douglas and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-11-01 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Treasury of fanciful, picturesque narratives tell of brownies, kelpies, mermen, and other supernatural creatures that assist, annoy, and otherwise meddle in the lives of simple Scottish country folk. A delightful collection of imaginative and entertaining nursery and fairy tales, animal fables, witchcraft lore, and stories with a comic twist.
Download or read book The Three Heads of the Well written by Carolyn Emerick and published by . This book was released on 2017-04-30 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This series explores fairy tales from the European tradition. Each book begins with an opening discussion on the history, culture, and mythos that help us understand elements of the following fairy tale."The Three Heads of the Well" explores an English fairy tale that retains a vestigial memory of the Norns, figures related to fate in Norse mythology.The introduction gives an explaination of Teutonic cultural heritage in Britain, discusses the figures of the Norns, and explores the Anglo-Saxon concept of "Wyrd," fate and destiny.Following the opening chapters, the fairy tale is retold by the author. The book is richly illustrated throughout.
Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Celtic Mythology and Folklore written by Patricia Monaghan and published by Infobase Publishing. This book was released on 2014-05-14 with total page 529 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents an illustrated A to Z reference containing over 1,000 entries providing information on Celtic myths, fables and legends from Ireland, Scotland, Celtic Britain, Wales, Brittany, central France, and Galicia.
Download or read book The Three Spinning Women written by Brothers Grimm and published by Lindhardt og Ringhof. This book was released on 2020-09-30 with total page 5 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What if we told you that you can marry a prince only after you spin all the flax in a room? You would be surprised if we told you that this is what happened with the girl in our story. However she neither loved to spin, nor did she spin the flax herself. She found a way to trick the queen and she married the prince. Will the secret be revealed and what will follow after that? Will they punish the lazy girl or this time she will get away with it? Children and adults alike, immerse yourselves into Grimm’s world of folktales and legends! Come, discover the little-known tales and treasured classics in this collection of 200 fairytales. Brothers Grimm are probably the best-known storytellers in the world. Some of their most popular fairy tales are "Cinderella", "Beauty and the Beast" and "Little Red Riding Hood" and there is hardly anybody who has not grown up with the adventures of Hansel and Gretel, Rapunzel and Snow White. Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm’s exceptional literature legacy consists of recorded German and European folktales and legends. Their collections have been translated into all European languages in their lifetime and into every living language today.
Download or read book Thomas the Rhymer written by Carolyn Emerick and published by Carolyn Emerick. This book was released on with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: European Fairy Tales Vol 3 In the Fairy Tales Series Volume 3, we explore the tale of "Thomas the Rhymer." This book 66 page, fully illustrated book discusses the different kinds of tales that developed in the oral tradition and what differentiates them as genres; such as myth, legend, folk and fairy tale. The origin and development of Thomas' tale is discussed, before moving into a discussion on shamanic elements in ancient European mythic belief. The continuance of shamanic practice in the European folk tradition into the Early Modern Era is explored, as well as how these elements are demonstrated in this tale. The second half of the book is the author's retelling of the story. And, the entire volume is richly illustrated throughout.
Download or read book Mythology Magazine Issue 1 written by Carolyn Emerick and published by Carolyn Emerick. This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mythology Magazine provides high quality content that explores world myth and folklore. This issue features articles on Dragons in Maori tradition, the Norse god Aegir, Celtic myth on Merrows, the Sumerian epic Gilgamesh, how magic was used in ancient Greece, an Irish artist whose art features Celtic myth and alchemical themes, Little People in Celtic and Iroquois myth, a figure from Scottish folklore called the Queen of Elphame, a photographic journey through Glastonbury, and more!
Download or read book Aschenputtel written by Carolyn Emerick and published by Carolyn Emerick. This book was released on with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: European Fairy Tales Series Vol 5. Each book takes a look at some of the deeper cultural elements found within a different tale from the European fairy tale canon. This volume explores some of the pagan elements that were preserved within the Brothers Grimm version of Cinderella, and focuses especially on animism and ancestor veneration. The text also explores the hybrid spirituality known as "popular religion," and the enchanted worldview of indigenous Europeans.
Download or read book Halloween Lore written by Carolyn Emerick and published by . This book was released on 2017-11-17 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Included here is a collection of writings on Halloween. There are researched articles exploring the origins of beliefs and traditions, retellings of folktales, and historical folklore accounts. Topics include witchcraft, haunted castles, the Jack-0-lantern, naughty Brownies acting like poltergeist, and more fantastic lore from British Halloween history!
Download or read book The Mountain Bard written by James Hogg and published by Gale and the British Library. This book was released on 1807 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a reproduction of the original artefact. Generally these books are created from careful scans of the original. This allows us to preserve the book accurately and present it in the way the author intended. Since the original versions are generally quite old, there may occasionally be certain imperfections within these reproductions. We're happy to make these classics available again for future generations to enjoy!
Download or read book Europa Sun Issue 5 written by and published by Carolyn Emerick. This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Europa Sun's fifth issue is here! Every issue seems to have its own feel and slight theme, and this issue is no different. This issue is slightly more literary than usual, with articles on William Butler Yeats (Irish patriotic poet), Homer's Iliad, Victorian writing conventions, and the work of the Brothers Grimm. Additionally, this turned out to be quite the German issue! In addition to the Grimm Brothers, articles discuss the famous ancient Germanic tribal hero Arminius and his famous Battle of Teutoburg Forest, and the medieval German mystic, Hildegard of Bingen. In addition to the Battle of Teutoburg Forest, fans of military history will enjoy reading about the 100 Years' War and a wonderful discussion about the history of the firearm in the West. An image spread exploring the Georgian Cross as a chivalric symbol used by nobility in dueling rounds out this issue with a bit of a military history theme as well. As always, there is a variety of topics from Western cultural heritage explored, and includes a lovely poetry spread featuring many of our previous writers. The issue is richly illustrated in beautiful full color throughout.
Download or read book Europa Sun Issue 3 written by Carolyn Emerick and published by Carolyn Emerick. This book was released on 2018-02-28 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Europa Sun Issue 3 is the "Hero Issue!" It wasn't planned that way, but synchronicity put all our writers on a similar wavelength. We've got articles on the need for heroes today, famous heroes from European history, the Anti-hero, hero and ancestor veneration in Aryan culture, and one of the most famous female heroes of all - Joan of Arc! This issue features original cover art for the first time, by Kitty Cancer, who also has an artist spread inside. Some favorite writers from Issue 2 return, while brand new authors have joined our ranks. The ancient Lusitanian culture is revisited, ancient Rome makes an appearance, and much more!
Download or read book A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology written by James MacKillop and published by Oxford Reference Collection. This book was released on 2017-01-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Dictionary is part of the Oxford Reference Collection: using sustainable print-on-demand technology to make the acclaimed backlist of the Oxford Reference programme perennially available in hardback format.A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology is a comprehensive and accessible survey of one of the world's richest mythological traditions. It covers the people, themes, concepts, places, and creatures of Celtic mythology, saga, legend, and folklore from both ancient pagan origins, and moderntraditions.
Download or read book Slavonci Fairy Tales written by John Theophilus Naaké and published by London : H.S. King. This book was released on 1874 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
