Myths and Symbols in Pagan Europe (Davidson H.)(Paperback)

Myths and Symbols in Pagan Europe (Davidson H.)(Paperback)

Most people know of Valhalla, the World-Tree and the gods of Norse mythology, or the strange hunts and voyages of the ancient lrish tales. Yet few people realise the significance of the similarities and contrasts between the religions of the pre-Christian people of north-western Europe.The Celts

Gods and Myths of Northern Europe (Davidson H. R. Ellis)(Paperback)

Surveys the pre-Christian beliefs of the Scandinavian and Germanic peoples. Provides an introduction to this subject, giving basic outlines to the sagas and stories, and helps identify the charachter traits of not only the well known but also the lesser gods of the

Myths and Symbols in Indian Art and Civilization (Zimmer Heinrich Robert)(Paperback)

Myths & Symbols of Vedic Astrology (Behari Bepin)(Paperback)

Vedic Astrology has a wealth of myths and symbols, some in common with Western Astrology. Many of the secrets of life and consciousness can be discovered through them. Students of mythology will also find it helpful in unlocking the astrological keys to the great archetypes of the psyche. This book

Pagan Portals - Gods and Goddesses of Ireland: A Guide to Irish Deities (Daimler Morgan)(Paperback)

A concise guide to the Gods and Goddesses of pagan Ireland, their history, mythology, and symbols. Rooted in the past but still active in the world today, the Gods and Goddesses of Ireland have always been powerful forces that can bless or challenge, but often the most difficult thing is to simply

Hitler's Empire - Nazi Rule in Occupied Europe (Mazower Mark)(Paperback / softback)

Hitler's empire was the largest, most brutal and most ambitious reshaping of Europe in history. Inspired by imperial legacy of those such as British, Third Reich cast its shadow from Channel Islands to Caucasus and ruled hundreds of millions. This title offers an account of the rise and fall of

Modern Albania: From Dictatorship to Democracy in Europe (Abrahams Fred C.)(Paperback)

In the early 1990s, Albania, arguably Europe's most closed and repressive state, began a startling transition out of forty years of self-imposed Communist isolation. Albanians who were not allowed to practice religion, travel abroad, wear jeans, or read 'decadent' Western literature began to devour

Images and Symbols: Studies in Religious Symbolism (Eliade Mircea)(Paperback)

Mircea Eliade--one of the most renowned expositors of the psychology of religion, mythology, and magic--shows that myth and symbol constitute a mode of thought that not only came before that of discursive and logical reasoning, but is still an essential function of human consciousness. He describes

Pandora's Jar - Women in the Greek Myths (Haynes Natalie)(Paperback / softback)

The Greek myths are among the world's most important cultural building blocks and they have been retold many times, but rarely do they focus on the remarkable women at the heart of these ancient stories.Stories of gods and monsters are the mainstay of epic poetry and Greek tragedy, from Homer to

Alchemy and Psychotherapy: Post-Jungian Perspectives (Mathers Dale)(Paperback)

Alchemical symbols are part of popular culture, most recently popularised in the Harry Potter books. Alchemy intrigued Carl Jung, the founder of analytical psychology. It inspired him as he wrote 'the Red Book' - the journal of his voyage of internal discovery. He devoted much of his life to it,

Facts and Fascism (Seldes George)(Paperback)

'This book names the most powerful forces in Europe which organized the Fascist and Nazi parties and movement, the powerful American forces which own, control and subsidize native Fascism, and the spokesmen, radio orators, writers and other agents of reaction in America.' Facts and Fascism is the

Understand Greek Mythology (Eddy Steve)(Paperback)

Ancient Greek myths shaped and were shaped by one of the most important culture in the history of the world. Even today, stories such as Oedipus, Narcissus, Odysseus and the Golden Fleece reverberate through our popular culture. This is the ideal introduction to Greek myth. The opening chapter is a

Celtic Art - The Methods of Construction (Bain George)(Paperback / softback)

The Pictish School of Celtic art from pagan symbols to monumental sculptures, thoroughly covered and

Journeys in the Kali Yuga: A Pilgrimage from Esoteric India to Pagan Europe (Cederberg Aki)(Paperback)

A beautifully evocative account of one man's odyssey to discover authentic and unbroken magical traditions in the East and reawaken them in the West - Details the author's encounters with the Naga Babas, his initiation into their tradition, and his experience at the Kumbh Mela, the largest

Wittgenstein and Davidson on Language, Thought, and Action (Verheggen Claudine)(Pevná vazba)

Wittgenstein and Davidson are two of the most influential and controversial figures of twentieth-century philosophy. However, whereas Wittgenstein is often regarded as a deflationary philosopher, Davidson is considered to be a theory builder and systematic philosopher par excellence. Consequently,

To Hell and Back - Europe, 1914-1949 (Kershaw Ian)(Paperback / softback)

In the summer of 1914 most of Europe plunged into a war so catastrophic that it unhinged the continent's politics and beliefs in a way that took generations to recover from. This title presents the narrative of events. It also deals with the most difficult issues that the events raise - with what

Greek Myths: Three Heroic Tales (Lupton Hugh)(Paperback)

Master storytellers Hugh Lupton and Daniel Morden bring three of the most famous myths of the ancient Greek world to life. Vividly illustrated by award-winning French illustrator Carole Henaff, Greek Myths is a captivating introduction to the stories of Demeter and Persephone, Theseus and the

Women in Love (Lawrence D. H.)(Paperback)

Two of D. H. Lawrence's most renowned novels - now with new packages and new introductions Widely regarded as D. H. Lawrence's greatest novel, Women in Love continues where The Rainbow left off, with the third generation of the Brangwens. Focusing on Ursula Brangwen and her sister Gudrun's

Hearts, Cupids, and Red Roses: The Story of the Valentine Symbols (Arndt Ursula)(Paperback)

Describes the celebration of St. Valentine's Day from pagan festivals to present-day activities. Each of our holidays has its own familiar traditions: Trick-or-treating on Halloween, eating turkey on Thanksgiving, waiting for Santa Claus on Christmas, exchanging cards on Valentine's Day. But where

Zalmoxis: Obscure Pagan (Blaga Lucian)(Paperback)

Lucian Blaga (1895-1961) is judged by many to be Romania's most original philosopher and greatest poet of the twentieth century. While scholars with access to his works in Romanian are well-aware of their importance, his writings have remained, until now, little known in the English-speaking world

Globalized Labour Markets and Social Inequality in Europe (Blossfeld H.)(Pevná vazba)

Lithuania Ascending: A Pagan Empire Within East-Central Europe, 1295 1345 (Rowell S. C.)(Paperback)

From 1250 to 1795 Lithuania covered a vast area of eastern and central Europe. Until 1387 the country was pagan. How this huge state came to expand, defend itself against western European crusaders and play a conspicuous part in European life are the main subjects of this book. Chapters are devoted

Dedalus Book of Decadence - Moral Ruins(Paperback / softback)

The Decadence Movement which flourished in the 1890s produced some of Europe's most striking and exotic works of literature The Decadents, convinced that civilization was in a state of terminal decline, refused to rebel as the Romantics had, but set forth instead to cultivate the pleasures of

The Mountains of Montenegro (Abraham Rudolf)(Paperback)

The mountains of Montenegro are some of the wildest, most spectacular, and least visited in Europe. Nevertheless they are easily accessible, and many areas have well-marked trails. They present an opportunity to travel through outstandingly beautiful and remarkably unspoilt natural scenery, which