Myths of the Seasons
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Myths of the Seasons
9.99 €
"Myths of the Seasons" invites you on a grand journey through humanity's sacred calendar, where the passage of time and the changing seasons are guided by stories of love, loss, death, and rebirth. You'll learn why, according to legend, trees shed their leaves and only the pine remains evergreen; how Stingy Jack twice tricked the devil and became a restless Halloween corpse; and how the Aztec god of the morning star, in a confrontation with the sun, became the god of cold and darkness. You'll understand the meaning of the holidays of the Wheel of the Year—Samhain, Beltane, Yule, Mabon, and others—and how it connects to Celtic mythology. Immerse yourself in the mysteries of the ancient world: from the Hindu wheel of time, whose inexorability is embodied by the black deity Kala, to the cult of the dying and resurrecting god—the Egyptian Osiris, the Sumerian Tammuz, and the ancient Greek Adonis—whose destinies metaphorically reflect the cycle of life in nature. Why didn't the ancient Greeks have a goddess of winter, despite the well-known myth of Hades and Persephone? Where did the tradition of carving pumpkins into Jack-o'-lanterns for Halloween and making log rolls for Christmas come from? How did St. Walburga's Night become the traditional time of witches' sabbaths? You will discover the answers to these and other unexpected questions on the pages of this book, and also gain invaluable lessons in wisdom and caring for yourself and the world that nature teaches us. Color and black-and-white illustrations complement your immersion in the healing magic of nature and time.
The "Myths of the World" book series. "The Most Fabulous Stories of Humanity" will introduce you to the captivating stories of different countries and peoples. It's the perfect way to immerse yourself in the world of other cultures and broaden your horizons. Witness epic battles of the gods, mysterious rituals, and legendary heroes!
The "Myths of the World" book series. "The Most Fabulous Stories of Humanity" will introduce you to the captivating stories of different countries and peoples. It's the perfect way to immerse yourself in the world of other cultures and broaden your horizons. Witness epic battles of the gods, mysterious rituals, and legendary heroes!
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- All books by the publisher
- All books in the series Myths of the World: The Most Fabulous Stories of Humanity