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Aus der Wunderkammer ins Kinderzimmer, vom christlichen Motiv zum Symbol der Queer-Bewegung: Das Einhorn fasziniert die Menschen seit jeher. Während es sich heute als fantastisches Motiv auf T-Shirts tummelt, bestand in der Antike und im Mittelalter kein Zweifel an seiner Existenz. Erst im 17. Jahrhundert wiesen es Naturforscher dem Reich der Fabeltiere zu. Bernd Roling und Julia Weitbrecht erzählen von der bewegten Geschichte des Einhorns. Sie führen uns durch Naturgeschichte und Medizin, Literatur und Kunst, aber auch durch die Medienlandschaft der Gegenwart.

Neste audiolivro vamos conhecer a riqueza e as contradições desse povo que teve seu apogeu, um longo declínio e agora ressurge com força no mapa do mundo. Trata-se de um povo muito especial. Cinco séculos após ter conectado o Velho Mundo ao Novo, por meio das descobertas, dá por encerrado o ciclo e volta-se para a Europa como opção preferencial.

While the Puranas mention that Lord Brahma becomes an avatar whenever Lord Vishnu comes to Earth to establish dharma, it is in the Dasam Granth (one of the holy books of the Sikhs) that the avatars are actually listed. The common point in Hinduism and Sikhism regarding the avatars of Brahma is...

Neste audiolivro, imagens cristalizadas e mitos são discutidos pelo historiador João Fábio Bertonha, de forma agradável e saborosa, trazendo à tona origens e costumes de um povo que está presente na arvore genealógica de milhões de brasileiros. Além disso, o autor aborda o que é ser "italiano" hoje, a contínua mudança da identidade italiana no decorrer do tempo e como séculos de história influenciam não apenas a economia ou o sistema político da Itália, mas a sua própria cultura.

Whether you're a lover of mythology, a student of Korean culture, or simply in search of a mesmerizing listen, this collection offers a treasure trove of stories that have withstood the test of time. Delve into this book and let the magic of Korean mythology enchant you.

Journey into the dark recesses of the wilderness with terrifying and true tales of horrific encounters and unexplained phenomena. From bone-chilling run-ins with Bigfoot and elusive cryptozoological creatures, to mind-bending UFOs and ghost sightings, this collection of first-hand stories from park rangers, police officers, hunters, campers, hikers, and more will leave you wondering what really lurks beyond the safety of civilization.

Ce livre est le récit d’une rencontre avec un pays, avec la saisissante diversité géographique et humaine de la France, avec des lieux qui disent : ce que nous sommes, notre héritage, ce qui nous lie et nous relie.

Discover everything you’ve ever wondered about the legendary spirits, creatures, and figures of Japanese folklore including how they have found their way into every corner of our pop culture from the creator of the podcast Uncanny Japan. Welcome to The Book of Japanese Folklore: a fascinating...

In het weelderige landschap van de Chinese mythologie ontvouwen zich eeuwenoude verhalen als delicate lotusbloemen, elk petal gedrenkt in de rijke geschiedenis en diepgaande betekenis van het Oosten. "Hemelse Vertellingen" nodigt je uit voor een betoverende reis door de mysterieuze rijken van goden, godinnen, mythen en sagen die diep verankerd zijn in de ziel van China.

Welkom in de betoverende wereld van de Egyptische mythologie, een rijke schat aan verhalen, goden en godinnen die eeuwenlang de kern vormden van de oude Egyptische cultuur. Dit boek neemt je mee op een fascinerende reis door de diepten van de Nijl, waarin we de mysteries van het ontstaan van het universum verkennen, kennismaken met machtige goden en godinnen, en ons verdiepen in de betekenisvolle mythen en sagen die generaties hebben geïnspireerd.

Um país pequeno e distante abriga um povo longe de ser desconhecido pelos brasileiros: os libaneses imigraram em peso para cá e trouxeram seus costumes e sua cultura. Este audiolivro, escrito pelo historiador descendente de libaneses Murilo Meihy, mostra características, discute estereótipos e traz esse povo alegre e sofrido ainda mais perto dos brasileiros.

Fact: In 1945, the US military recovered an alien spacecraft. Fact: The United States shot down several flying disks in the late 1940s, a period marked by an unprecedented wave of unexplained aircraft crashes. The facts have continued only to mount over the past six decades in the classified files of military and intelligence agencies worldwide. Pilots the world over have reported incidents with UFOs that have often been accompanied by electrical interference and communications difficulties.

Welkom in de rijke en betoverende wereld van Afrikaanse mythologie, waarin de hemel en aarde doordrongen zijn van goddelijke krachten, heldhaftige avonturen en tijdloze verhalen die generatie na generatie worden doorgegeven. Dit boek neemt je mee op een reis door de diverse culturen van Afrika, waar goden en godinnen, mythische wezens en legendarische helden een diepgaande invloed hebben gehad op het weefsel van het dagelijkse leven.

Quem são os verdadeiros americanos? Sofisticados moradores de Nova York ou jecas da "América profunda"? Intelectuais vencedores do prêmio Nobel ou truculentos senhores da guerra? Qual a origem da autoconfiança e soberba dos americanos? E mais: como esse gigantesco vizinho do norte se tornou o que é, rico e poderoso? Com texto denso, brilhante e provocativo, o historiador Antonio Pedro Tota rastreia origens, costumes e paradoxos desse povo, desde o início até a eleição do primeiro presidente negro.

Alaska’s recent history is one of massive changes: Western contact, colonization, climate change. But some stories have survived—including stories of mysterious creatures that may still be out there.

"This book is about Black girl magick, queer girl magick, straight girl magick, trans magick, bisexual magick. This book is about giving yourself the power to be fierce . . . Black women are Hierophants, Magicians, Empresses, and High Priestesses."—Mawiyah Kai El-Jamah Bomani Authentic and...

Whether you carry an encyclopedic knowledge of the Iliad and the Odyssey, or think your Ajaxes belong in the cabinet under the sink, you'll enjoy the sonic feast in this audio, which reexamines the Greek myths with purposeful typos, a nod to modern sensibilities and literate, joyful wordplay.

The Sàmi are the indigenous people of Scandinavia. Residing in four countries. Lapland of Finland, Sweden, Norway and the Kola Peninsula in Russia. Learn about the connections between Sámi and Scandinavian mythology and Disney's Frozen II, which was made in collaboration with the representatives from Sámi nations. We will also dive into gender roles, motherhood, and ancestral beliefs.

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Examines spiritual and occult beliefs connected to cats from Mayan, Aztec, and Native American mythology as well as from ancient India, Samaria, Babylon, Japan, and Egypt Looks at spiritual behaviors attributed to cats as well as modern biological research into cat behavior and their...