Basilisks And Beowulf

Author : Tim Flight
Publisher : Reaktion Books
Page : 263 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2023-07-25
Category : History
ISBN : 9781789144345

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Basilisks and Beowulf by Tim Flight Pdf

An eye-opening, engrossing look at the central role of monsters in the Anglo-Saxon worldview—now in paperback. This book addresses a simple question: why were the Anglo-Saxons obsessed with monsters, many of which did not exist? Drawing on literature and art, theology, and a wealth of firsthand evidence, Basilisks and Beowulf reveals a people huddled at the edge of the known map, using the fantastic and the grotesque as a way of understanding the world around them and their place within it. For the Anglo-Saxons, monsters helped to distinguish the sacred and the profane; they carried God’s message to mankind, exposing His divine hand in creation itself. At the same time, monsters were agents of disorder, seeking to kill people, conquer their lands, and even challenge what it meant to be human. Learning about where monsters lived and how they behaved allowed the Anglo-Saxons to situate themselves in the world, as well as to apprehend something of the divine plan. It is for these reasons that monsters were at the very center of their worldview. From map monsters to demons, dragons to Leviathan, we neglect these beasts at our peril.

Author : Francis Young
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2023-03-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9781009330367

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Twilight of the Godlings by Francis Young Pdf

A bold and field-defining exploration of the cultural and religious origins of Britain's small gods, fairies and other supernatural beings.

Author : Tony Sullivan
Publisher : Pen and Sword History
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2024-07-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781399048705

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King Arthur and the Battle for Britannia by Tony Sullivan Pdf

King Arthur and the Battle for Britannia is the last in a series of three books. The first, King Arthur: Man or Myth, weighed the evidence for and against a historical figure. The second, The Battles of King Arthur, looked in detail at the famous battle list from the Historia Brittonum. Having looked at the questions of whether and where, this final book takes on the different question of who was Arthur? The book is intended to save readers time and money wading through the scores of competing theories. It explains the problems with many of these theories to date, their failure to gain widespread support and why many historians remain sceptical about the existence of a historical Arthur. There is however a reasonable consistency in medieval genealogies and a good reason why Arthur does not appear in any of the list of kings of early kingdoms. Instead he is placed in the context of a fragmenting post-Roman provincial structure, alongside the emergence of petty kingdoms with new cultural identities. A heroic Brythonic culture in the west and north and a Germanic culture in the east and south. The book looks at the evolution of the legend comparing the chivalric French Romances with the Arthur of the darker Welsh tradition. A mythical figure may have emerged from the mead halls and war band culture of the sixth century. However the book describes how a historical figure may have been mythologised and who such a warrior may have been.

Author : Gerrie McCall,Chris McNab
Publisher : Amber Books Ltd
Page : 97 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2012-07-17
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781908696854

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Mythical Monsters by Gerrie McCall,Chris McNab Pdf

Discover the truth about the world's most terrifying mythical creatures that have been scaring people for generations, from Beowulf's Dragon to Frankenstein. Featuring ancient legends and folklore, movie and modern monsters, this collection of more than 40 creatures will scare and entertain with stunning illustrations, maps and fascinating facts.

Author : Carla Mooney
Publisher : ABDO Publishing Company
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2014-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781629681603

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Dragons by Carla Mooney Pdf

Dragons introduces you to one of the world's most popular legendary creatures. Learn where and why these legends began, how they are reflected in different cultures, and how they are understood today. Complete with well-researched, clearly written informational text, primary sources with accompanying questions, charts, graphs, diagrams, timelines, and maps, multiple prompts, and more. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Graphic Universe
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2008-01-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780822567578

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Beowulf by Anonim Pdf

In graphic novel format, retells the story of the warrior Beowulf who fought the monster Grendel and his mother, but who succumbed as an old man to a dragon's poison.

Author : Jessica Hooten Wilson
Publisher : Brazos Press
Page : 251 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2022-03-29
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781493435340

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The Scandal of Holiness by Jessica Hooten Wilson Pdf

How do we become better people? Initiatives such as New Year's resolutions, vision boards, thirty-day plans, and self-help books often fail to compel us to live differently. We settle for small goals--frugal spending, less yelling at the kids, more time at the gym--but we are called to something far greater. We are created to be holy. Award-winning author Jessica Hooten Wilson explains that learning to hear the call of holiness requires cultivating a new imagination--one rooted in the act of reading. Learning to read with eyes attuned to the saints who populate great works of literature moves us toward holiness, where God opens up a way of living that extends far beyond what we can conjure for ourselves. Literature has the power to show us what a holy life looks like, and these depictions often scandalize even as they shape our imagination. As such, careful reading becomes a sort of countercultural spiritual discipline. The book includes devotionals, prayers, wisdom from the saints, and more to help individuals and groups cultivate a saintly imagination. Foreword by Lauren F. Winner.

Author : Ian Serraillier
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1967
Category : Epic poetry, English (Old)
ISBN : OCLC:614810132

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Beowulf the Warrior by Ian Serraillier Pdf

Author : Andrew Lang
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 299 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2012-08-28
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781462909513

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Red Book of Animal Stories by Andrew Lang Pdf

This collection of children's animal stories is a classic of juvenile literature and still delights children today, just as in the past. Not only do we find fiery dragons here, but dangerous dogs and demons; bears, bats, boars, and baboons; greyhounds and griffins; cows and crocodiles; hyenas and hippopotamuses; snakes, saints, and sheep; monkeys, mermaids, and mammoths; lions and llamas; and dozens of others from the wide and wonderful animal world. What a menagerie to excite the senses and lure the adventurous! The Author, Lang, a noted historian, was also an incurable romantic—hence his great success in writing children's books. These stories, first published in 1899, were selected and edited by Lang. The ones about Tom the Bear are from the French work on natural history by Alexander Dumas. Most of the tales in the chapter "Thieving Dogs and Horses" were published by Sir Walter Scott. Sixty-eight excellent and evocative illustrations enhance the stories and the reader's enjoyment of them.

Author : Z'Nade Alexeevna Ragozin
Publisher : Sagwan Press
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2015-08-21
Category : History
ISBN : 1297879066

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Beowulf, the Hero of the Anglo-Saxons by Z'Nade Alexeevna Ragozin Pdf

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : H. E. Marshall
Publisher : Yesterdays Classics
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2005-11
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 159915000X

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Stories of Beowulf Told to the Children by H. E. Marshall Pdf

The Anglo-Saxon saga retold in excellent English prose, with the heroic qualities emphasized. Relates how Beowulf, the hero of the Anglo-Saxons, journeys to Daneland, and how he overcomes Grendel, the ogre, and his mother, the water witch, then returns to his own land to serve as king. After 50 years of peace, the fire dragon makes war on the Goth folk and Beowulf goes forth in combat against it, vanquishing his foe but in the end losing his life in ridding his people of its frightful enemy. An outstanding introduction to this tale for children ages 8 and up.

Author : Michael Alexander
Publisher : Penguin Classics
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0140433775

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Beowulf by Michael Alexander Pdf

Provides the Old English text of the epic poem faced with a page in which almost every word is glossed.

Author : Zenaide A. 1835-1924 Ragozin
Publisher : Palala Press
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2016-04-22
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1354248287

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Beowulf, the Hero of the Anglo-Saxons by Zenaide A. 1835-1924 Ragozin Pdf

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 784 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1939
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Voices of England & America: Volume 1: Beowulf to Burns by Anonim Pdf

Author : Vaughn Scribner
Publisher : Reaktion Books
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2020-08-13
Category : History
ISBN : 9781789143133

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Merpeople by Vaughn Scribner Pdf

People have been fascinated by merpeople and merfolk since ancient times. From the sirens of Homer’s Odyssey to Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid and the film Splash, myths, stories, and legends of half-human, half-fish creatures abound. In modern times “mermaiding” has gained popularity among cosplayers throughout the world. In Merpeople: A Human History, Vaughn Scribner traces the long history of mermaids and mermen, taking in a wide variety of sources and using 117 striking images. From film to philosophy, church halls to coffee houses, ancient myth to modern science, Scribner shows that mermaids and tritons are—and always have been—everywhere.