検索キーワード： 民話・神話の研究

Take an unforgettable journey across the heart of India and Sri Lanka, tracing the path of the epic Ramayana across sacred geographies. Travel from the sprawling temple city of Ayodhya in northern India where Rama was born and the dense forests of Dandakaranya where he was exiled, to the misty...

এজন চচ্-চেফ নাচিকেত অনন্ত সাৱন্ত। তেওঁৰ পত্নী গাৰ্গী, শহুৰ ধৰ্মৰাজ আৰু শাহুৱেক লোপামুদ্ৰাৰ মাজত সাধাৰণতে...

अलिफ लैला एक ऐसी नवयुवती की कहानी है, जिसने एक ज़ालिम बादशाह से विवाह करने के बाद न केवल उसका हृदय परिवर्तित कर...

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...

You’ve heard of epic battles and mighty gods, but what about the theory that Alexander the Great was still alive as his body was being prepared for burial? This is the hidden face of ancient Greece where superstition ruled, omens guided kings, and history blurred into myth. These are the tales cloaked in mystery, culture and superstition. Get ready to learn more about unforgettable whispered legends and chilling truths rooted in history.

A seminal work of scientific and philosophical exploration. Ever since the Greeks coined the language we commonly use for scientific description, mythology and science have developed separately. But what if we could prove that all myths have one common origin in a celestial cosmology? What if the gods, the places they lived, and what they did are but ciphers for celestial activity, a language for the perpetuation of complex astronomical data?

A comprehensive overview of modern Hekatean witchcraft, Entering Hekate's Cauldron is about doing witchcraft, specifically witchery centered on the beloved goddess Hekate, with her etheric cauldron as the source. This book is for anyone interested in deepening their spiritual journey as a witch. Entering Hekate's Cauldron completes Cyndi Brannen’s trilogy, including Entering Hekate's Garden and Entering Hekate's Cave, which may be enjoyed in any order.

Tom Lyons, author of the best-selling cryptic series, Living Among Bigfoot, has pulled together several volumes of his insanely popular Bigfoot Frightening Encounters series for your enjoyment. This collector’s edition features 31 chilling, true, and, life-altering stories from individuals who were eager to share their own chilling encounters with the mysterious sasquatch species.

Step into a world where reality and myth intertwine, where the veil between worlds is lifted, and where the ancient tales of the Caribbean come to life. Are you ready to embark on a journey into the unknown? Listen to this audiobook and let the enchantment begin!

Myths help in understanding the cultural heritage of a given society to enable the coming generations to better understand the world and improve their cultural worldviews. Hence, Celtic mythology is all about understanding the cosmos and nature from their own point of view. However, Celtic mythology is not just about ordinary tales; it is seen as a connection, link and, symbol that exhibits the Celts’ real nature and perception of the world.

Folktales were humble stories, passed down generations by those on the fringes of society: women, peasants, outcast groups. Across the world, these ancient stories are filled with strange characters, complicated figures who hold up a mirror to the world that dreamt them up. From outspoken women cast as witches to anti-authority figures denounced as criminals, flawed heroes to relatable villains, Rebel Folklore celebrates 50 of these misfits and what they mean for us today.

The folklore roots of Christmas under its many other guises (Yule, the Winter Solstice, Saturnalia) is examined in a different, darker light. The Winter Solstice is a time to be afraid. It’s the shortest day of the year, the longest night. In some parts of the world, the sun doesn’t rise at all. It’s dark, and we have to wonder if the sun will ever come back at all. Christmas has always been creepy and with The Fright Before Christmas, you'll see that side. This is a book for everyone who loves a little darkness around the holidays.

Natalie Haynes returns to the world of Greek myth and this time she examines the role of the goddesses. We meet Athene, who sprang fully formed from her father’s head: goddess of war and wisdom, guardian of Athens. We run with Artemis, goddess of hunting and protector of young girls (apart from those she decides she wants as a sacrifice). Here is Aphrodite, goddess of sex and desire – there is no deity more determined and able to make you miserable if you annoy her. And then there’s the queen of all the Olympian gods: Hera, Zeus’s long-suffering wife.

Learn more about your favorite Norse gods, goddesses, and heroes with this collection of profiles that share the real stories behind the characters. With characters from Norse myths coming to life on the big and small screens, and in new and exciting fiction, this guide can give you all the details you need to understand your favorite heroes, villains, and powerful deities. With entries that outline each character’s names, roles, related symbols, and foundational myths, you can get to know the roots of these personas, and better understand the new stories we tell about them today.

Journeying alongside scholars, spies and saints, from western Europe to the Far East and the Antipodes, this is no ordinary travel guide. From profane pilgrim badges and Venetian laxatives to encounters with bandits and trysts with mysterious medieval witches, this book mixes fact and folklore to offer an entertaining encyclopaedia of wondrous stories and peoples. Offering a vivid and unforgettable insight into how medieval people understood their world, A Travel Guide to the Middle Ages blurs the distinction between real and imagined places.

In the groundbreaking tradition of In the Dream House and The Collected Schizophrenias, a gorgeously illustrated speculative memoir that draws upon the Japanese myth of the Hyakki Yagyo—the Night Parade of One Hundred Demons—to shift the cultural narrative around mental illness, grief, and remembrance.

This audiobook is an excellent guide for novices interested in Norse spiritual practices and experienced pagans alike.

Together, these books offer a fascinating glimpse into the world of Slavic mythology, with its unique blend of fantasy, folklore, and ancient wisdom. Whether you're a mythology enthusiast, a lover of fairy tales, or simply looking for an immersive story, this collection is sure to delight.

The Nordic religion, Asatru, and the interest in Norse mythology have increased over the last few decades, so it makes sense why everyone is talking about all things Norse.

¿Le gustan las historias sobre dioses y espíritus, gigantes y monstruos, damiselas en apuros y héroes inteligentes? Puede disfrutar todo esto dentro del folclore africano, en un vasto y variado entramado de historias de cientos de culturas, cada una con sus propias tradiciones y valores.