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Signifying (on) Scriptures eBook Series

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  • Divining the Self

    A Study in Yoruba Myth and Human Consciousness

    by Velma E. Love ...
    Series series Signifying (on) Scriptures
    Divining the Self weaves elements of personal narrative, myth, history, and interpretive analysis into a vibrant tapestry that reflects the textured, embodied, and performative nature of scripture and scripturalizing practices. Velma Love examines the Odu—the Yoruba sacred scriptures—along with the accompanying mythology, philosophy, and ritual technologies engaged by African Americans. Drawing ... Read more

    $22.79 USD

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  • The Golden Bough

    by Frazer, James George ...
    The Golden Bough is a seminal work of comparative mythology and religion written by Sir James George Frazer, first published in 1890. Frazer's masterpiece explores the evolution of myth, magic, and religion across different cultures and civilizations. Through meticulous research and analysis, he traces the rituals and beliefs surrounding the concept of the "Golden Bough" in various societies, ... Read more

    $0.99 USD

  • Myths of the Norsemen: From the Eddas and Sagas

    by Helene Adeline Guerber ...
    The prime importance of the rude fragments of poetry preserved in early Icelandic literature will now be disputed by none, but there has been until recent times an extraordinary indifference to the wealth of religious tradition and mythical lore which they contain. The long neglect of these precious records of our heathen ancestors is not the fault of the material in which all that survives of ... Read more

    $6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Golden Fleece

    by Padraic Colum ...
    Series series Unabridged Start Publishing LLC
    The Argonautica is the dramatic story of Jason's quest for the Golden Fleece and his relations with the dangerous princess Medea. The only surviving Greek epic to bridge the gap between Homer and late antiquity, this epic poem is the crowning literary achievement of the Ptolemaic court at Alexandria, written by Appolonius of Rhodes in the third century BC. Appollonius explores many of the ... Read more

    $1.99 USD

  • The Quest For Hermes Trismegistus

    by Gary Lachman ...
    From the sands of Alexandria via the Renaissance palaces of the Medicis, to our own times, this spiritual adventure story traces the profound influence of Hermes Trismegistus -- the 'thrice-great one', as he was often called -- on the western mind. For centuries his name ranked among the most illustrious of the ancient world. Considered by some a contemporary of Moses and a forerunner of Christ, ... Read more

    $17.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Iliad

    by Homer ...
    Translated by Ernest Myers, Walter Leaf, Andrew Lang ...
    Discover more about the heroes of The Odyssey, now a major film directed by Christopher Nolan. Taking place before the events of The Odyssey, Homer's The Iliad tells the legendary story of the Trojan War.Paris, a Trojan prince, wins Helen as his prize for judging a beauty contest between three goddesses, and abducts her from her Greek husband Menelaos. The Greeks, enraged by his audacity, sail to ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

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  • Norse Mythology: All about Vikings

    Norse Mythology for Kids

    by Baby Professor ...
    Series series Children's Norse Folk Tales
    How much do you know about Vikings, other than them being a really brave people? Add more facts to your knowledge of them by going over this wonderfully graphic educational book. Composed of images in vibrant colors, this book will make learning a much more personalized experience. The use of pictures is admirable because these are universal languages that facilitate effective learning strategies. ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • On Greek Religion

    by Robert C.T. Parker ...
    Series Book 60 - Cornell Studies in Classical Philology
    "There is something of a paradox about our access to ancient Greek religion. We know too much, and too little. The materials that bear on it far outreach an individual's capacity to assimilate: so many casual allusions in so many literary texts over more than a millennium, so many direct or indirect references in so many inscriptions from so many places in the Greek world, such an overwhelming ... Read more

    $28.99 USD

  • Greek Mythology

    A Traveler's Guide from Mount Olympus to Troy

    by David Stuttard ...
    A hands-on traveler's guide to the enthralling tales of Greek mythology, organized around the cities and landscapes where the events are setThe Greek myths have a universal appeal, beyond the time and physical place in which they were created. But many are firmly rooted in specific landscapes: the city of Thebes and mountain range Cithaeron dominate the tale of Oedipus; the city of Mycenae broods ... Read more

    $15.99 USD

  • The Norse Myths

    A Guide to the Gods and Heroes

    by Carolyne Larrington ...
    Series series Myths
    An exhilarating introduction to the vivid, violent, boisterous world of the Norse myths and their cultural legacy—from Tolkien to Game of ThronesThe Norse Myths presents the infamous Viking gods, from the mighty Æsyr, led by Óðinn, and the mysterious Vanir, to Thor and the mythological cosmos they inhabit. Passages translated from Old Norse bring this legendary world to life, from the myths of ... Read more

    $15.19 USD

  • Scylla

    Myth, Metaphor, Paradox

    by Professor Marianne Govers Hopman ...
    What's in a name? Using the example of a famous monster from Greek myth, this book challenges the dominant view that a mythical symbol denotes a single, clear-cut 'figure' and proposes instead to define the name 'Scylla' as a combination of three concepts – sea, dog and woman – whose articulation changes over time. While archaic and classical Greek versions usually emphasize the metaphorical ... Read more

    $39.99 USD

  • The Romans and Their Many Gods - Ancient Roman Mythology | Children's Greek & Roman Books

    by Baby Professor ...
    Did you know that myths are more than just stories? They are reflective of the local culture, beliefs and traditions too. By learning mythology, you are adding the element of magic and imagination in the discussion of peoples and societies. This time, let’s read about the Romans and Their Many Gods in this mythology book. Have fun reading! ... Read more

    $3.99 USD