Описание: Explore Captivating Myths of Japanese Deities, Yokai, Heroes and Heroines The study of mythology and folklore is a peculiar one to the extent that we are looking into things which are generally regarded as untrue yet critically important to a culture. We are also taking on the study of the "lore of the folk," and this faces us with the question of exactly which folk we are talking about. Japan, of course, is a single nation, but its origins are so old and often so fragmented that unified mythology and folklore can be difficult to point to. Still, in all, there are some key texts, tales, and characters we can focus on which will give us a pretty good sense of Japanese mythology. In this book, you'll discover stories of mystery, horror, and romance while simultaneously learning about the Japanese culture. Within this book, you'll find the following Japanese myths and topics covered
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
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Описание: This collection contains more than 30 enthralling new retellings of favorite myths as well as some you might not have heard before Including Theseus and the Minotaur, The Twelve Labours of Herakles, and the escapades of Jason and the Argonauts, each myth is told in engaging modern language, which is easy for children to understand yet still retains the humor and intrigue of the original tales. Stunning illustrations by multi-award winning artist Katie Ponder breathe new life into each classic story. Additional feature pages delve deeper into the mythical world, providing profiles of the gods. The reference section provides key background information, such as Ancient Greek storytelling and the incredible beasts of the myths, and a pronunciation guide. Greek Myths is the perfect gift, featuring foil on the cover and beautiful illustrations throughout. Children will love exploring the tales by themselves or as bedtime stories. It will be treasured forever.
Автор: Davis Mary Название: Mrs. Witherspoon Goes to War: Heroines of WWII ISBN: 1638082472 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781638082477 Издательство: Bloomsbury Academic Цена: 6544.00 р. Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии.
Автор: Patterson Candice Sue Название: Saving Mrs. Roosevelt: WWII Heroines ISBN: 1636090893 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781636090894 Издательство: Gazelle Book Services Цена: 2068.00 р. Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии.
Автор: Tolsma Liz Название: A Picture of Hope: Heroines of WWII ISBN: 1638081115 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781638081111 Издательство: Gazelle Book Services Цена: 6544.00 р. Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии.
Автор: Patterson Candice Sue Название: Saving Mrs. Roosevelt: Heroines of WWII ISBN: 1638081794 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781638081791 Издательство: Gazelle Book Services Цена: 6544.00 р. Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии.
Автор: Mukhoty Ira Название: Heroines: Powerful Indian Women of Myth and History ISBN: 9384067490 ISBN-13(EAN): 9789384067496 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 6412.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The idea of heroism in women is not easily defined. In men the notion is often associated with physical strength and extravagant bravery. Women's heroism has tended to be of a very different nature, less easily categorized. All the women portrayed-Draupadi, Radha, Ambapali, Raziya Sultan, Meerabai, Jahanara, Laxmibai and Hazrat Mahal-share an unassailable belief in a cause, for which they are willing to fightto the death if need be. In every case this belief leads them to confrontation with a horrified patriarchy. In the book we meet lotus-eyed, dark-skinned Draupadi, dharma queen, whose story emerges almost three millennia ago; the goddess Radha who sacrificed societal respectability for a love that transgressed convention; Ambapali, a courtesan, who stepped out of the luxurious trappings of Vaishali to follow the Buddha and wrote a single, haunting poem on the evanescence of beauty and youth. Raziya, the battle-scarred warrior, who proudly claimed the title of Sultan, refusing its fragile feminine counterpart, Sultana; the courageous Meerabai who repudiated her patriarchal destiny as cloistered daughter-in-law of a Rajput clan; the gentle Mughal princess Jahanara: who claims the blessings of both Allah and the Prophet Muhammad and wishes 'never to be forgotten'; Laxmibai, widow, patriot and martyr, who rides into legend and immortality fighting for her adopted son's birthright; and Hazrat Mahal, courtesan, begum and rebel queen, resolute till the very end in defying British attempts to seize her ex-husband's kingdom.In these engrossing portraits, mythological characters from thousands of years ago walk companionably besides historical figures from more recent times. They rise to reclaim their rightful place in history. Daughters, wives, courtesans, mothers, queens, goddesses, warriors-heroines.
Автор: Keeton-Digby Melia Название: The Heroines Club: A Mother-Daughter Empowerment Circle ISBN: 1910559148 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781910559147 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 2935.00 р. Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии.
Автор: De Vries Susanna Название: Australian Heroines of World War One ISBN: 0980621658 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780980621655 Издательство: Gazelle Book Services Рейтинг: Цена: 3644.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This is an updated edition with additional information on some of the nurses supplied by their relatives after they read the first edition. Australian Heroines of World War One is the story of eight courageous women through diaries, letters, original photos, paintings and maps. These eight women had the courage and strength for which the Anzacs are renowned and the compassion and tenderness that only a woman can bring. One brave nursing sister Hilda Samsing became a whistleblower. Nursing aboard the hospital ship Gascon, outraged by the bungled evacuation of wounded Anzacs which was censored out of the press she let her diary be shown in high places which raised questions in the House of Commons. In Belgium, Louise Creed, a Sydney journalist caught in the besieged city of Antwerp made a hair-raising escape from a German firing squad and lived to tell the tale. Brisbanes Grace Wilson, ordered to establish an emergency hospital on drought ridden Lemnos Island, arrived there to find suffering Anzacs but no drinking water, tents or medical supplies. Grace and her nurses tore up their petticoats to use as bandages, survived for weeks on bully beef and biscuits and saved the lives of thousands wounded at Lone Pine and the Nek. In November 1915 after a blizzard hit the trenches of Gallipoli they cared for Anzacs with frostbitten or gangrenous feet. After surviving hardship on Lemnos, young Florence James-Wallace works in France near the front line in a Casualty Clearing, treating soldiers with hideous wounds or blinded by mustard gas. The Germans emerged from their trenches and advanced as Florence and her stretcher cases escaped by lorry. In 1918 after years spent nursing men smashed and pulverised by machine gun fire she faced yet another challenge - an epidemic of Spanish flu. They returned to a world that only recognised male courage and were quickly forgotten, two of them awarded such meagre pensions they died destitute and forgotten. "This book will become compulsory reading for every Australian." Dame Elisabeth Murdoch, convinced of the significance of these stories graciously assisted the funding of this book.
Автор: Mackin Roberts Roberts Ellie Название: Heroines of Olympus: The Women of Greek Mythology ISBN: 1787394921 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781787394926 Издательство: Carlton Books Рейтинг: Цена: 2374.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Illustrations accompany a fictional rewriting of each of 50 women`s stories, followed by a critical analysis of their role in the mythological canon.
Описание: A fully illustrated and thrilling look back at the lost supergirls of Golden Age comics
Автор: Walter Harriet Название: Brutus and Other Heroines ISBN: 1848422938 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781848422933 Издательство: TBS/GBS Рейтинг: Цена: 2473.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Award-winning actress Harriet Walter shares insights gleaned from her vast experience of performing some of Shakespeare`s most famous roles - both male and female.
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