If you're looking for a captivating collection of Inca Myths, then keep reading...
The myths of the Inca gods in the first section of the book explain how the world was created and also detail the adventures of various deities as they vie for supremacy or act as tricksters in the worlds of mortals and huacas alike.
The second section contains the origin myth of the Inca Empire, which was used to justify Inca political legitimacy. This section also presents other tales involving the mythologized deeds of Inca emperors and their interactions with divine beings.
The final section contains a collection of Andean folktales and a prose narrative version of the eighteenth-century drama Apu Ollantay, which may have been based on an ancient Inca tale and which tells the story of the forbidden love between Cosi-Collyur, daughter of the Inca Pachacuti, and the brave warrior Ollantay, whose name also graces the Inca fortress of Ollantay-tambo just north of Cuzco.
Inca Mythology: Captivating Inca Myths of Gods, Goddesses, and Legendary Creatures invites you to go on a startling journey and discover:
Stories of the Gods
Inca Political Myths
Five Andean Folktales and an Inca Play
And much, much more
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If you're looking for a captivating collection of Central American myths, then keep reading...
Mexico and the Central American states are home to many indigenous peoples, each of whom speaks their own language and lives according to their own customs.
These diverse peoples have rich storytelling cultures, passing down myths about gods and the work of creation, and about the humans who for good or ill interact with these otherworldly beings. The loving god Olocupinele creates the world of the Cuna of Panama, while the goddess Nakawe' destroys and then remakes the world of the Huichol of Mexico.
In the story "Mother Scorpion Country," from the Miskito of Nicaragua, we learn that even the goddess of the land of the dead cannot break the bond of love between a husband and wife.
The stories presented in this volume are but a small sample of the abundant variety of myths and legends from Mexico and Central America.
Nevertheless, they give us important glimpses into the ways people from this part of the world see themselves, as humans trying to understand their place within a larger universe containing beings both seen and unseen, and as people doing their best to live ethical lives that respect their fellow humans and the other creatures that live alongside them.
Central American Mythology: Captivating Myths of Gods, Goddesses, and Legendary Creatures of Ancient Mexico and Central America invites you to go on a startling journey and discover the following myths:
Olocupinele Creates the World (Dule/Cuna, Panama)
Watakame' and the Great Flood (Wix ritari/Huichol, Mexico)
Yomomuli and the Talking Tree (Yoeme/Yaqui, Mexico)
How the Sea Was Made (Cab car, Costa Rica)
Mother Scorpion's Country (Miskito, Nicaragua)
The Childhood of the Sun and the Moon (qne-a tnya-e/Chatino, Mexico)
The Invisible Hunters (Miskito, Nicaragua)
The King of the Peccaries (Bribri, Costa Rica)
How Opossum Stole Fire (Mazatec, Mexico)
Uncle Rabbit and Uncle Tiger (Nicaragua)
And much, much more
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If you're looking for a captivating collection of Aztec myths then keep reading...
The Aztecs believed that offerings of human blood and human lives were necessary to the continued running of the universe. Indeed, in Aztec myths the gods themselves make sacrifices of their own blood and even of their entire bodies in order to create a universe humans can live in and, in one story, to create humans themselves; humans therefore must make blood sacrifices in turn to feed the gods and to keep the universe in existence.
To the ancient Aztecs, these practices seemed fitting, necessary, and honorable, helping to connect the world of humans to the divine world of the gods, a universe that in Aztec myth took shape in cycles of creation, destruction, and rebirth.
Aztec Mythology: Captivating Aztec Myths of Gods, Goddesses, and Legendary Creatures invites you to go on a startling journey to discover stories such as:
The Legend of the Suns
The Deeds of Mixcoatl
The Origin of Maize and the Creation of Pulque
The Fall of Xochiquetzal
The Fate of Souls
Huitzilopochtli and the Founding of Tenochtitlan
Huemac Plays the Ball Game
And many more
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Описание: Introducing: An Asian Mythology Trilogy From the Creator of the Captivating History SeriesThis book includes three captivating manuscripts:
Chinese Mythology: A Captivating Guide to Chinese Folklore Including Fairy Tales, Myths, and Legends from Ancient China
Japanese Mythology: A Captivating Guide to Japanese Folklore, Myths, Fairy Tales, Yokai, Heroes and Heroines
Hindu Mythology: A Captivating Guide to Hindu Myths, Hindu Gods, and Hindu Goddesses
The first part of this book contains an amazing collection of Chinese myths will allow you to enter the Chinese mind so you can gather secrets and wisdom from a proud and respected country. And best of all, the myths are written in an exciting language and has an easy-to-read format that doesn't require you to be a specialist in order to understand. In the first part of this book, you will discover:
A Story about Origin of Earth and Humans
A Captivating Tale about the Poor Boy Ma Liang and the Paintbrush
Stories about Natural Disasters
Li Tieguai - A Taoist Myth
Sun Wukong - The Monkey King
The Investiture of the Gods
A Story about Three Kingdoms
Modern Mythology
And much, much more
In the second part of this book, you'll discover captivating stories of mystery, horror, and romance while simultaneously learning about the Japanese culture. Here are just some of the topics and myths that the second part of this book covers:
The Creation Stories
The Myths of Origins
The Journey to the Underworld
The Wanderings of Susano-o
The Birth of Amaterasu, Trukuyumi, Susawono, and the Leech-Child
The Story of the Comb and the Curse
Amaterasu and Susanowo
The Contract of Amaterasu and Susawono
Stories of the Three Most Evil Yokai of Japan
Stories of Helpful Yokai
My Lord Bag of Rice
The Story of Urashima Taro
The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter and Kaguya hime
The Legend of Yamato Takeru
Contemporary Versions of Japanese Mythology
And more
Within the third part of this book, you'll find the following Hindu myths covered:
Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu, and the Beginning of the World
The Birth of Lord Shiva
Saraswati & Brahma's Fifth Head
Shiva Tests Parvati
Shiva Snares a Whale
Ganesha Loses His Head
Ganesha Spills a River
Kubera's Pride
Ganesha Injures a Goddess
Ganesha Wins a Race
Shiva Skips Success
Ravana's Ten Heads
The Birth of Rama
Urmila's Slumber
Deer of Deception
Hanuman's Torch
Suvannamachha Steals a Bridge
Hanuman Moves a Mountain
The Final Battle
Sita's Purity
Krishna Steals Butter
Krishna Trades for Jewels
Krishna Swallows the Flames
Agni Spreads a Curse
Vayu Humbles the Silk Cotton Tree
Savitri Chooses a Husband
Savitri's Fidelity
So if you want to learn more about these three Asian mythologies without having to go through boring textbooks, click "add to cart"
Описание: Captivating Stories of the Ancient Gods, Goddesses, Heroes, and Monsters This book on Greek mythology is part of the best-selling series "Norse Mythology - Egyptian Mythology - Greek Mythology." In this ultimate guide on Greek Mythology, you will discover captivating stories of the Ancient Gods, Goddesses, Heroes, and Monsters. By the time you are finished with this book, you will have a good appreciation for the nature of Greek mythology and the gods, monsters, and heroes which populate it. Just some of the topics covered in this book include
Uranus: Betrayal by Cronus
Cronus: Fear of His Children
Titans vs. Olympian Gods
Olympian Rule
Zeus and His Ladies
Prometheus and Herakles
An Unhappy Tale of the Underworld
The Beauty Contest that Led to the Fall of Troy
Poseidon, Metis, Athena and Atlantis
Kraken and Other Monsters
Jason, the Argonauts, and Medea's Dragon
Menelaus, Agamemnon, and the Trojan War
Solon, the Athenian Law Giver
300 Spartans
Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle
Alexander the Great
Greek myth is full of fascinating tales of Titans and Olympian gods. Some of it makes us wonder if there might be some hint of truth behind those stories, no matter how outrageous they may sound. What parts of those stories were merely symbolic and what parts were literal?Buy the book now and learn more about Greek mythology
Описание: Captivating Stories of the Gods, Goddesses, Monsters and Mortals This book on Egyptian mythology is part of the best-selling series "Norse Mythology - Egyptian Mythology - Greek Mythology." In this ultimate guide on Egyptian Mythology, you will discover captivating stories of the Gods, Goddesses, Monsters, and Mortals. In this book, you will also find factual history as well as insightful information regarding Egyptian mythology. This book is broken into two parts:
Fantastic Images-Ancient Egyptian myths and legends as we know them today.
Factual History-Covering pre-history through classical antiquity.
This book is jam-packed with fascinating facts and stories. For instance, it covers perhaps the most popular of all the Egyptian stories - the myth of Osiris. Pieces of this story have been found throughout Egypt. One of the most appealing aspects of the Osiris myth is the human-like behavior of the gods within the story. Many of the other gods of the Egyptian pantheon were rather emotionless and their stories far less interesting. With the Osiris story, the gods display a broad range of emotions that made them more real to mere mortals. Just some of the questions and topics covered in this book include:
Creation
Fall of Humanity
Osiris Myth
Chief Gods of the Egyptian Pantheon
Lesser Known Pantheon
Ancient Egyptian History
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Описание: If you're looking for a collection of Chinese myths that speaks to all ages and want to get insights into the Chinese culture without reading a college textbook, then keep reading... Most Americans know about Greek, Roman and Egyptian mythology. But folk stories from ancient China give different viewpoints and a deeper understanding of society's roots. It can be challenging for Americans to find a comprehensive collection of Chinese myths considering that there are several versions and translations available. How many of these Americans miss out supernatural Chinese tales that could educate and excite them...without even realizing? Could you be one of them? You see, most readers make the same mistakes - they either can't find a good collection of Chinese myths, or they only find dull textbooks. You may even fall asleep while reading them. But now, you have the opportunity to go on a remarkable journey that will spark your imagination. Introducing... Chinese Mythology: A Captivating Guide to Chinese Folklore Including Fairy Tales, Myths, and Legends from Ancient China. This amazing collection of Chinese myths will allow you to enter the Chinese mind so you can gather secrets and wisdom from a proud and respected country. And best of all, this new book is written in an exciting language and has an easy-to-read format that doesn't require you to be a specialist in order to understand. In this book, you will discover:
A Story about Origin of Earth and Humans
A Captivating Tale about the Poor Boy Ma Liang and the Paintbrush
Stories about Natural Disasters
Li Tieguai - A Taoist Myth
Sun Wukong - The Monkey King
The Investiture of the Gods
A Story about Three Kingdoms
Modern Mythology
And much, much more
So if you want a collection of powerful Chinese myths that can cause some people to scream for more as oppose to falling asleep, click the "Add to Cart" button
Описание: If you're looking for a collection of Roman myths that speaks to all ages then keep reading... Feats of strength and skill, monsters, magic, divine interventions, and the overcoming of impossible odds by larger-than-life figures all feature in this book. The Roman myths contained in this collection will be brought to life so all the details are more than merely a bunch of dry facts. Not only does this book offer captivating stories for you to enjoy, but it also gives you impressive knowledge about history. For example, the story of the rape of Lucretia, an incident that supposedly sparked the revolt against the early Roman monarchy and led to the development of the early Republic, may have been based on actual historical persons and events. Roman Mythology: Captivating Roman Myths of Roman Gods, Goddesses, Heroes and Mythological Creatures includes stories such as:
The Wanderings of Aeneas
The Story of the Founding of Rome
The Rape of Lucretia
Hercules and the Giant of Latium
The Quest for the Golden Fleece
The Creation of the World
And many more
So if you want a collection of engaging Roman myths that can cause some people to scream for more as oppose to falling asleep, click the "add to cart" button
Описание: If you want a huge collection of the best myths and discover captivating stories of gods, goddesses, monsters and mortals, then keep reading...This book includes five captivating manuscripts:
Greek Mythology: A Captivating Introduction to Greek Myths of Greek Gods, Goddesses, Heroes, and Monsters
Norse Mythology: A Captivating Guide to Norse Folklore Including Fairy Tales, Legends, Sagas and Myths of the Norse Gods and Heroes
Egyptian Mythology: Captivating Egyptian Myths of Egyptian Gods, Goddesses, and Legendary Creatures
Celtic Mythology: Captivating Celtic Myths of Celtic Gods, Goddesses, Heroes and Legendary Creatures
Roman Mythology Captivating Roman Myths of Roman Gods, Goddesses, Heroes and Mythological Creatures
In the first part of this book, you'll find the following Greek myths and topics covered
In The Beginning: The Creation of the World, and the Titan-Olympian War
Описание: Introducing: A Mythology Trilogy From the creator of the Captivating History Series This book includes three captivating manuscripts:
Greek Mythology: A Fascinating Guide to Understanding the Ancient Greek Religion with Its Gods, Goddesses, Monsters and Mortals
Norse Mythology: A Fascinating Guide to Understanding the Sagas, Gods, Heroes, and Beliefs of the Vikings
Egyptian Mythology: A Fascinating Guide to Understanding the Gods, Goddesses, Monsters, and Mortals
The first part of this book will explore Greek heroes, what they were like and what they accomplished. Furthermore, the book will tackle Greek religion-the gods and goddesses which establish the backdrop against which Greek legends were formed. We will also take a close look at the myths of Greek monsters. Here are just some of the topics that the first part of this book will cover:
Greek Heroes
Honorable Thieves
Legends of Pride
Legend of Cadmus, Founder of Thebes, Greece
The Illiad
The Odyssey
Myths of Wonder
Cecrops and Dragons
Greek Religion
The Burdens of Selfishness and Hubris
The Ages of Man
Morals of the Gods
Zeus Giving Birth to a New Kind of Chaos
Greek Monsters
Typhon and Echidna
Perseus and Cetus
Herakles and His Labors
And More
The second part of this book is jam-packed with fascinating facts and stories of Norse mythology. For instance, part 2 covers all that you need to know about the nine realms as well as captivating tales of Odin, Thor, Loki, and Ragnar k. Here are just some of the topics that the second part of this book will cover:
The Icelandic Sagas
The Varangian Guard
Vikings in America
The Vikings of Sicily
Norman Conquest of England
Berserkers
Vanir against the Aesir
The Nine Realms
The Giants and Midgard's Humans
Lesser Divine Beings
Tales of Odin and Thor
Loki and Ragnar k
And More
In the third part of this book, we will start by looking at the gods and goddesses of Kemet-Ancient Egypt. Then, we will turn our attention to the monsters which likely gave them nightmares and humbled them in their quest to bring order to the world around them. Here are just some of the topics that the third part of this book will cover:
Osiris, Isis, Seth, and Horus
The Sun and Creation
Gods and Humans
Apep: Great Snake of Chaos
Sett: God of Desert, Storms, War, Evil, and Chaos
Imhotep, the 27th Century BC Polymath
Akhenaten, the King Who Upended Tradition
Ramesses the Great
Cleopatra, End of an Epoch
And More
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