Download or read book The Tradition of Household Spirits written by Claude Lecouteux and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-07-21 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines how the ancient customs of constructing and keeping a house formed a sacred bond between homes and their inhabitants • Shares many tales of house spirits, from cajoling the local land spirit into becoming one’s house spirit to the good and bad luck bestowed by mischievous house elves • Explains the meaning behind door and window placement, house orientation, horsehead gables, the fireplace or hearth, and the threshold • Reveals the charms, chants, prayers, and building practices used by our ancestors to bestow happiness and prosperity upon their homes and their occupants Why do we hang horseshoes for good luck or place wreaths on our doors? Why does the groom carry his new bride over the threshold? These customs represent the last vestiges from a long, rich history of honoring the spirits of our homes. They show that a house is more than a building: it is a living being with a body and soul. Examining the extensive traditions surrounding houses from medieval times to the present, Claude Lecouteux reveals that, before we entered the current era of frequent moves and modular housing, moving largely from the countryside into cities, humanity had an extremely sacred relationship with their homes and all the spirits who lived there alongside them--from the spirit of the house itself to the mischievous elves, fairies, and imps who visited, invited or not. He shows how every aspect of constructing and keeping a house involved rites, ceremony, customs, and taboos to appease the spirits, including the choice of a building lot and the very materials with which it was built. Uncovering the lost meaning behind door and window placement, the hearth, and the threshold, Lecouteux shares many tales of house spirits, from the offerings used to cajole the local land spirit into becoming the domestic house spirit to the good and bad luck bestowed upon those who seek the help of the “Little Money Man.” He draws on studies and classic literature from old Europe--from Celtic lands and Scandinavia to France and Germany to the far eastern borders of Europe and into Russia--to explain the pagan roots behind many of these traditions. Revealing our ancestors’ charms, prayers, and practices to bestow happiness and prosperity upon their homes, Lecouteux shows that we can invite the spirits back into our houses, old or new, and restore the sacred bond between home and inhabitant.
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Download or read book The Hidden History of Elves and Dwarfs written by Claude Lecouteux and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-10-23 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive examination of the intertwined mythology, folklore, and literary history of the little people • Explores the pagan roots of dwarfs and elves and their evolution in myth and literature • Reveals the role the church played in changing them from fearless, shape-shifting warriors with magical powers into cheerful helpmates and cute garden gnomes • Traces their history from ancient Celtic and Germanic lore through their emergence in the literature of the Middle Ages to their modern popularization by the Brothers Grimm and Walt Disney Most people are familiar with the popular image of elves as Santa’s helpers and dwarfs as little bearded men wearing red caps, who are mischievous and playful, helpful and sly, industrious and dexterous. But their roots go far deeper than their appearance in fairy tales and popular stories. Elves and dwarfs are survivors of a much older belief system that predates Christianity and was widespread throughout Western Europe. Sharing his extensive analysis of Germanic and Norse legends, as well as Roman, Celtic, and medieval literature, Claude Lecouteux explores the ancient, intertwined history of dwarfs and elves. He reveals how both were once peoples who lived in wild regions as keepers of the secrets of nature. They were able to change their size at will and had superhuman strength and healing powers. They were excellent smiths, crafting swords that nothing could dull as well as magical jewelry, and often entered into the service of lords or heroes. They were a part of the everyday life of our ancestors before they were transformed by fairy tales and church texts into the mythical creatures we know today. Lecouteux shows how, in earlier folklore, elves and dwarfs were interchangeable, gradually evolving over time to express very different kinds of beings. “Dwarf,” “giant,” and even “elf” did not necessarily connote size but referred to races with different skills. Elves were more ethereal, offering protection and kindness, while dwarfs reflected a more corporeal form of spirit, often appearing as messengers from the underworld. Yet dwarfs and elves could be bargained with, and our ancestors would leave a broken object outside the door at night with the hope that a dwarf or elf (or other local spirit) would repair it. Revealing the true roots of these helpful and powerful beings, including an in-depth exploration of one of the most famous dwarf/elf/fairy beings of the Middle Ages, Auberon or Oberon, also known as Alberich, Lecouteux shows how the magic of dwarfs and elves can be rekindled if we recognize their signs and invite them back into our world.
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Download or read book Encyclopedia of Norse and Germanic Folklore Mythology and Magic written by Claude Lecouteux and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-06-16 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A thorough reference to the many deities, magical beings, mythical places, and ancient customs of the Norse and Germanic regions of Europe • Explores the legends and origins of well-known gods and figures such as Odin, Thor, Krampus, and the Valkyries, as well as a broad range of magical beings such as the Elf King, the Lorelei, the Perchten, dwarves, trolls, and giants • Draws upon a wealth of well-known and rare sources, such as the Poetic Edda and The Deeds of the Danes by Saxo Grammaticus • Examines folktales, myths, and magical beliefs from Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, and England The legends of the Norse and Germanic regions of Europe--spanning from Germany and Austria across Scandinavia to Iceland and England--include a broad range of mythical characters and places, from Odin and Thor, to berserkers and Valhalla, to the Valkyries and Krampus. In this encyclopedia, Claude Lecouteux explores the origins, connections, and tales behind many gods, goddesses, magical beings, rituals, folk customs, and mythical places of Norse and Germanic tradition. More than a reference to the Aesir and the Vanir pantheons, this encyclopedia draws upon a wealth of well-known and rare sources, such as the Poetic Edda, the Saga of Ynglingar by Snorri Sturluson, and The Deeds of the Danes by Saxo Grammaticus. Beyond the famous and infamous Norse gods and goddesses, Lecouteux also provides information on lesser-known figures from ancient Germanic pagan tradition such as the Elf King, the Lorelei, the Perchten, land spirits, fairies, dwarves, trolls, goblins, bogeymen, giants, and many other beings who roam the wild, as well as lengthy articles on well-known figures and events such as Siegfried (Sigurd in Norse) and Ragnarök. The author describes the worship of the elements and trees, details many magical rituals, and shares wild folktales from ancient Europe, such as the strange adventure of Peter Schlemihl and the tale of the Cursed Huntsman. He also dispels the false beliefs that have arisen from the Nazi hijacking of Germanic mythology and from its longtime suppression by Christianity. Complete with rare illustrations and information from obscure sources appearing for the first time in English, this detailed reference work represents an excellent resource for scholars and those seeking to reconnect to their pagan pasts and restore the old religion.
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Download or read book Muslim Culture in Russia and Central Asia from the 18th to the Early 20th Centuries written by Michael Kemper and published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. This book was released on 2021-10-11 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The series Islamkundliche Untersuchungen was founded in 1969 by the Klaus Schwarz Verlag. Since then, it has become one of the most important venues for publications in Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies. Its more than 350 volumes cover a wide range of topics from the history, culture and societies of the Middle East and North Africa as well as neighboring regions in central, south and southeast Asia.
Download or read book Goethe Yearbook 17 written by Daniel Purdy and published by Camden House. This book was released on 2010 with total page 425 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New articles on topics spanning the Age of Goethe, with a special section of fresh views of Goethe's Faust.
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Download or read book Walther Kabel Gesammelte Werke written by Walther Kabel and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-26 with total page 14772 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wir laden Sie ein, das Werk des beliebtesten Autors des Unterhaltungsgenres der 1920er Jahre zu entdecken. Vor allem die Kriminal- und Abenteuerromane sind von den persönlichen Erfahrungen des Autors inspiriert, der als Frontoffizier im Ersten Weltkrieg kämpfte. Diese außergewöhnlichen Erfahrungen haben auch die Figuren des Autors geprägt: Sie sind selbstbewusst und finden immer einen Ausweg aus jeder Situation. Wir haben über 200 seiner berühmtesten Romane für Sie gesammelt. Inhalt: Der Goldschatz der Azoren Die Geheimnisse von Malmotta Die Goldkarawane. Reiseabenteuer in Nordafrika und in der Sahara Die Mumie der Königin Semenostris Die Wolkenkönigin Das Haus der Geheimnisse Die Zauberinsel Die Höhlen von Saint-Pierre Der Mumiensaal Die Schlucht in der Wüste Der Gespensterlöwe Unter den Muka Lari-Zwergen Ibrahim ben Garb, der Pirat der Wüste Die Rätsel des Dschebel el Dachali Die Schätze des Wahhabiten Der versteinerte Wald Der Tempel Salomonis Das Tagebuch des Steuermanns Das Gold der Najade Die Meuterer der Frigga Das Land Gigantea Die Insel im Sargassomeer Das weiße Eiland Die Überlebenden der "Skandinavia" Die Pirateninsel C. 15 Ein Luftschifferabenteuer Kapitän Bergers Kinder Das Piratennest auf Neu-Helgoland Der goldene Geiser Am Ende der Welt Das Loch im Ozean (Fortsetzung von Am Ende der Welt) Gräfin Trixchen Des Schicksals Wunderwege Das Glück unterm Dach Der Millionär ohne Geld Die grüne Wand Die Verschleppten von Krapschaken Die Perle der Königin Das gesperrte Schloß Das Herz von Stein Seine Frau - sein Schicksal Die Fackel des Südpols Der Reiter am Himmel Im Niemandsland Der Erbe von Monte-Christo Das Grab der Namenlosen Die Stadt der Verbannten Die Wunderinsel im Tsad-See Erstarrte Tränen Das Schlangenhaupt der Medusa Der Mäusebussard von Norwood Das Wrack D O XII Die Treppe der Büßer Die Galgenbrüder Das Reich der Toten Das heilige Lächeln Die Säulen des Herkules Die Landstreicher Die blonde Geisha Die Kreuzspinne Der gestohlene Ruhm Das Mädchen für alles Das graue Gespenst Das Katzenpalais Das Geheimnis eines Lebens Das Dogmoore-Wappen Das Geheimnis um die Ginsterschlucht Der Schlingensteller Der Ring der Borgia Auf falscher Fährte Spuren im Neuschnee Der hüpfende Teufel Der Tempel der Liebe Das Haus am Mühlengraben Die Liebespost Das Gift des Vergessens Im Schatten der Schuld Das Haus des Hasses Die blaue Königin Der Doppelgänger Der Kobrakopf Der Obstkahn am Elisabethufer Der Stein der Wangerows Der Tote in der Burgruine Irrende Seelen Thomas Bruck, der Sträfling Das stille Haus Die Hand des Toten Die gelbe Wachskerze Der tote Missionar Die Insel auf dem Wyßtyter See Ming Tschuan Die rote Rose Das Atlantikgespenst Die Schildkröte Die grüne Schlange Das Teekästchen Die Todgeweihten Der Krokodillederkoffer Treff-Aß Der Wilddieb Die leere Villa Der Mann mit der Narbe Die silberne Scheibe Die Billionenbeute Die Tigerinsel John Goodsteaks Hochzeitsreise Das Radiogespenst Das Teufelsriff Der Zauberblick Die Ladygaunerin Zwei Taschentücher Das Geheimnis des Czentowo-Sees Der Sultan von Padagoa Der Fakir ohne Arme Das Kranichnest Das Kreuz auf der Stirn Der Spiritistenklub Die drei Päckchen Der rätselhafte Gast Lydia Salnavoors Testament Traudes Hochzeitsabend Amalgis Ahnengalerie Dämon Rache Einer von der Hammonia Die schwarzen Katzen Der neue Graf von Monte Christo Das Eiland der Toten Auf dem See des Schweigens Wie Doktor Amalgi starb Die Millionenerbin Doktor Amalgis Vermächtnis Timitri, das Leichenschiff Robbenfang Fürst Spinatri Das Urwaldrätsel Jakob Maschel, der Hausierer Die unerforschte Stadt Die Geheimnisse der Prinz Albert-Berge Pension Dr. Buckmüller Vier Tote Dr. Haldens Patient Das Ende einer Mainacht Drei Löwen Moderne Verbrecher Dämon Chanawutu Wer?! Salon Geisterberg Die Talmifabrik...
Download or read book Monatsschrift F r Das Deutsche Geistesleben written by and published by . This book was released on 1902 with total page 598 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
