検索キーワード： 民話・神話の研究

What makes a place haunted? Ghosts and ghouls. Spooky sounds in the night. Whispering voices in dark rooms. Items moved by unseen forces. Shadowy figures vanishing into thin air. East to west, north to south, Pennsylvania is filled with unexplainable phenomena. Best-selling author Tony Urban has researched more than 50 purportedly haunted locations from all corners of the keystone state and is here to tell the tales. From the Pennhurst Asylum to the old Allegheny County Jail. From haunted houses to cursed cemeteries. Phantom founding fathers, fallen Civil War soldiers, and much more.

Un viaje fascinante por la historia cultural del miedo, desde los oráculos griegos hasta los monstruos posmodernos, que revela cómo nuestras sociedades han dado forma a sus terrores para comprender (y controlar) el mundo. Desde los oráculos de la antigua Grecia hasta los monstruos de la...

Miten antiikin tarujen yksisarvisesta tuli rakkauden ja kristinuskon symboli, miljardin dollarin arvoista yritystä kuvaava käsite ja sateenkaaren väreissä kimmeltävä satuolento? Yksisarvinen maailman myyteissä ja tarinoissa kuljettaa lukijan halki vuosisatojen antiikin maailmasta...

Voimaa ja viisautta pohjoisen luonnon eläinmyyteistä. Millaisia tarinoita esivanhempamme kertoivat karhusta, sudesta, ketusta ja linnuista? Miksi saukkoa pidettiin noidan ja tietäjän apulaisena? Myyttiset eläimet -kirja kertoo 40 Suomen luonnossa esiintyvästä eläinlajista ja niihin...

A collection of folktales highlighting famous and not-so-famous Southwestern ghosts, mysterious happenings, powers of darkness, and wonders of the invisible world. Here we have a collection of unnerving tales of events that happened—and still do happen—in the collective back yard of the...

A collection of folktales highlighting famous and not-so-famous New England ghosts, mysterious happenings, powers of darkness, and wonders of the invisible world. Pull up a chair or gather round the campfire and get ready for 35 creepy tails of ghostly hauntings, eerie happenings, and other...

Suitably, hauntings and paranormal happenings in the Lone Star state are larger than life. Included in this must-read collection are tales of the ghost lights of Marfa, the werewolf of Elroy, and the Devil’s brand in the eternal roundup of El Paso. Your hair will stand on end as you read about...

Pull up a chair or gather round the campfire and get ready for creepy tales of ghostly hauntings, eerie happenings, and other strange occurrences in the Peach State. Whether read around the campfire on a dark and stormy night or from the backseat of the family van on the way to grandma's, this...

Pull up a chair or gather round the campfire and get ready for thirty creepy tales of ghostly hauntings, eerie happenings, and other strange occurrences in California. Set in the Golden State's big cities, oceanside towns, rugged mountains, and sparsely populated deserts, the stories in this...

Pull up a chair or gather round the campfire and get ready for twenty-five creepy tales of ghostly hauntings, eerie happenings, and other strange occurrences in Michigan. Set in Michigan’s historic towns and sparsely populated backwoods, the stories in this entertaining and compelling...

Hawaii is more than turquoise water, palm trees, and postcard sunsets. Long before tourists arrived on its shores, the islands were shaped by gods, prophecy, fire, and sacred tradition. Volcanoes were believed to carry the spirit of Pele, ancient chants preserved history across generations, and myths warned of great change long before foreign ships appeared on the horizon. In Hawaiian Gods, Myths, and Legends, Ocean Breeze Adventures takes listeners beyond the resorts and into the deeper spiritual and historical heart of Hawaii.

Go out into the fields and woods, the parks and riverside at dawn, before humans properly stir and you will witness not the wonder of ‘the rising sun’, but also much more. You will see the fox trotting home, the hare in the corn washing her face; and the birds at song. The hour of dawn is a...

Vind diepe rust met sfeervolle slaapverhalen die de Griekse mythologie transformeren tot een dromerig toevluchtsoord. Laat de hectiek van de dag achter je en dwaal in gedachten door eeuwenoude landschappen waar zachte zeewinden en fluisterende olijfbomen je zintuigen kalmeren. Deze rustgevende...

Tales of gods and goddesses told around a crackling fire. The light of the rising sun streaming through an ancient site on a solstice morning. Hot cider poured over the roots of apple trees to wake them for the spring. Told through the pagan wheel of the year, The Ancient Ways explores how...

Norse Paganism for Beginners Through the Wisdom of the Northern Traditions: Discover the Ancient Beliefs, Mythology, Sacred Symbols, Rituals, and Spiritual Heritage of the Norse World transports listeners to a rich spiritual landscape molded by the beliefs, traditions, and values of the ancient Norse people.

Mitos, cuentos y leyendas del antiguo Egipto hace un breve recorrido por el universo fantástico de uno de los países más influyentes en la historia de la humanidad. El libro está bellamente ilustrado y presenta las figuras más importantes de la mitología del país de los faraones, con sus distintivos y características, el lenguaje jeroglífico y muchos otros elementos gráficos que te ayudarán a comprender el pensamiento de los antiguos egipcios, los creadores de una de las civilizaciones más prósperas de la historia humana.

This book delineates the huge impact of Indian culture on the world Civilizations. The universal appeal of our culture is so evidently reflected in every aspect of life - religion, culture, polity, science, customs, social norms and practices etc. across the globe...

Unearth mystical folklore and ancient spiritual wisdom to navigate life's ethical struggles through supernatural legends. Perfect for a reflective evening commute, this atmospheric journey transforms dry historical texts into a vibrant cosmic landscape. Encounter haunting dybbuks and protective...

Take a step – if you dare – into the shadows and the story of our primal fascination with fear, terror, and the macabre. This comprehensive and creepy audio guide that explores the dark and eerie landscapes of horror down the centuries and across the world – from prehistoric death rituals...

Há muito tempo atrás, antes mesmo do conceito de tempo, ao norte do mundo, se encontrava o reino de Asgard. Nele viviam deuses e deusas cheios de sabedoria, beleza e paz. Intocados pelo mal, suas vidas eram plenas até que os gigantes de Jotunheim perceberam o seu reino. E o desejaram...