Brigantia

Author : Adrian Goldsworthy
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 411 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2019-06-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781788541886

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Brigantia by Adrian Goldsworthy Pdf

From bestselling historian Adrian Goldsworthy, a profoundly authentic, action-packed adventure set in Roman Britain. AD 100: BRITANNIA. THE EDGE OF THE ROMAN WORLD. Flavius Ferox is the hardbitten centurion charged with keeping the peace on Britannia's frontier with the barbarian tribes of the north. Now he's been summoned to Londinium by the governor, but before he sets out an imperial freedman is found brutally murdered in a latrine at Vindolanda fort – and Ferox must find the killer. As he follows the trail, the murder leads him to plots against the empire and Rome itself, and an old foe gathering mysterious artefacts in the hope of working a great magic. Bandits, soldiers, and gladiators alike are trying to kill him, old friends turn traitor, and Ferox is lured reluctantly to the sinister haunts of the old druids on the isle of Mona, and the bitter power struggle among the Brigantes, the great tribe of the north... 'An instant classic of the genre' HARRY SIDEBOTTOM. 'An authentic, enjoyable read' THE TIMES.

Author : Guy Ragland Phillips
Publisher : Routledge & Kegan Paul Books
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015061864461

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Brigantia by Guy Ragland Phillips Pdf

Author : Adrian Goldsworthy
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 387 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2017-06-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781784974671

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Vindolanda by Adrian Goldsworthy Pdf

Gripping, authentic novel set in Roman Britain from bestselling historian, Adrian Goldsworthy. AD 98: VINDOLANDA. A FORT ON THE EDGE OF THE ROMAN WORLD. The bustling army base at Vindolanda lies on the northern frontier of Britannia and the entire Roman world. In just over twenty years time, the Emperor Hadrian will build his famous wall. But for now defences are weak as tribes rebel against Rome, and local druids preach the fiery destruction of the invaders. It falls to Flavius Ferox, Briton and Roman centurion, to keep the peace. But it will take more than just a soldier's courage to survive life in Roman Britain. This is a hugely authentic historical novel, written by one of Britain's leading historians. 'A thrilling and engrossing novel' HARRY SIDEBOTTOM.

Author : Brian Wright
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2011-10-21
Category : History
ISBN : 9780752472027

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Brigid by Brian Wright Pdf

Brigid of Kildare, Ireland, is uniquely venerated as both a goddess and a saint throughout Ireland, Europe and the USA. Often referred to as Mary of the Gael and considered the second most important saint in Ireland after St Patrick, her widespread popularity has led to the creation of more traditional activities than any other saint; some of which survive to this day. As a result of original historical and archaeological research Brian Wright provides a fascinating insight into this unique and mysterious figure. This book uncovers for the first time when and by whom the goddess was 'conceived' and evidence that St Brigid was a real person. It also explains how she 'became' a saint, her historical links with the unification of Ireland under a High King in the first century and discusses in depth her first documented visit to England in AD 488. Today, Brigid remains strongly connected with the fertility of crops, animals and humans and is celebrated throughout the world via the continuation of customs, ceremonies and relics with origins dating back to pre-Christian times. Using a combination of early Celtic history, archaeology, tradition and folklore from Ireland, Britain and other countries, this comprehensive study unravels the mystery of a goddess and saint previously complicated by the passage of time.

Author : Walter Orlando Herrera Santoyo
Publisher : Palibrio
Page : 359 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2012-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781463333218

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Balthazar by Walter Orlando Herrera Santoyo Pdf

Balthazar, hijo de un joven matrimonio fallecido al momento de su nacimiento, emprende un viaje de autoconocimiento, buscando respuestas a los extraños poderes mentales que posee desde muy pequeño, ayudado de su abuelo, quien le mostrará la forma de mantener dominados sus impulsos, hasta que su subconsciente se vuelve turbio y sufre de un trastorno de personalidad. Luego del misterioso asesinato de su mentor, se encamina en a encontrar la razón de su muerte, volviéndose un sanguinario asesino, con lo cual, su mente se vuelve cada vez más oscura, llegando a no reconocerse a sí mismo.

Author : Charles Russell Coulter,Patricia Turner
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 609 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2021-12-06
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780786491797

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Encyclopedia of Ancient Deities by Charles Russell Coulter,Patricia Turner Pdf

Throughout history, humans have pondered the question of their existence. In nearly every society, part of the answer has included some form of god or goddess. For the Mayans, one such deity was Ajtzak, who tried to create humans from wood; for the Yorubas of Africa, Shango controlled the thunder and lightning. The Chinese of the Shang dynasty era worshipped Shang Ti. Evil deities were also part of the answer, as in the case of the Kuvera, the Hindu chief of evil in the Vedic period, and Tu, the Persian or Islamic demon of fatal accidents. All of the known ancient gods, many heretofore obscure or known only from mythological literature, are included in this exhaustive reference work. The focus is on their origins, histories, and functions. The people who believed in each deity are identified, along with alternate names or spellings both old and modern. The descriptions that follow are of the functions, origins and physical nature of the deities. Extensive cross references are provided for alternate spellings and names.

Author : Georgia Irby-Massie
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2018-07-17
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9789004351226

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Military Religion in Roman Britain by Georgia Irby-Massie Pdf

This volume deals with the religions of the Roman soldiers in Britain and the religious interactions of soldiers and civilians. Drawing on epigraphic and archaeological evidence, the discussion shows the complexities of Roman, Eastern, and Celtic rites, how each system influenced the ritual and liturgy of the others, and how each system was altered over time. The first part presents discursive chapters on topics such as the cult of the emperor, Mithraism in Britain, the cults of Celtic warriors and healers, the Romanization of Civilian religions, and Christianity; the second part consists of an annotated catalogue of the epigraphical sources. Of significance is the broad range of materials synthesized to show the extent to which native religions influenced and were influenced by imported Roman and Eastern cults.

Author : Morgan Daimler
Publisher : John Hunt Publishing
Page : 90 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2016-03-25
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781785353215

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Pagan Portals - Brigid by Morgan Daimler Pdf

Pagan Portals - Brigid is a basic introduction to the Goddess Brigid focusing on her history and myth as well as her modern devotion and worship. Primarily looking at the Irish Goddess but including a discussion of her Pan-Celtic appearances, particularly in Scotland. Her different appearances in mythology are discussed along with the conflation of the pagan Goddess with Catholic saint. Modern methods for neopagans to connect to and honor this popular Goddess include offerings and meditation, and personal anecdotes from the author's experiences are included as well. Who was Brigid to the pre-Christian pagans? Who is she today to neopagans? How do we re-weave the threads of the old pagan Goddess and the new? Learn about Brigid's myths among the pagan Irish, the stories of Bride in Scotland, and the way that people today are finding and honoring this powerful and important deity to find the answer.

Author : Manya Saadi-nejad
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2021-01-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781838601560

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Anahita by Manya Saadi-nejad Pdf

Anahita was the most important goddess of pre-Islamic Iran. From her roots as an ancient Indo-European water deity her status was unrivalled by any other Iranian goddess throughout the course of three successive Iranian empires over a period of a thousand years. The first scholarly book on Anahita, this study reconstructs the Indo-European water goddess through a comparison of Celtic, Slavic, Armenian and Indo-Iranian myths and rituals. Anahita's constantly-evolving description and functions are then traced through the written and iconographic records of Iranian societies from the Achaemenid period onwards, including but not limited to the Zoroastrian texts and the inscriptions and artistic representations of the great pre-Islamic Iranian empires. The study concludes by tracing survival of the goddess in Islamic Iran, as seen in new Persian literature and popular rituals. Manya Saadi-nejad demonstrates the close relationship between Iranian mythology and that of other Indo-European peoples, and the significant cultural continuities from Iran's pre-Islamic period into the Islamic present.

Author : Charles Wing
Publisher : Dorrance Publishing
Page : 532 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2015-12-08
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781480927193

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An Untold History by Charles Wing Pdf

An Untold History is the story of the growth of a city and a people as they seek a better way of life. Nuada is the Celtic warrior and leader of this city, a man who grew restless with the tribal ways and ventured out for other lands. Through his dependence on his creator, Creatrix, and teamwork with other leaders, Nuada helps his city prosper and become a safe haven for people from various lands. An Untold History gives the reader a close-up view of what it took to create a city in the time of the Celts.

Author : Francis Young
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 53,6 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 : Nicki Howarth
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : IND:30000110587312

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Cartimandua by Nicki Howarth Pdf

"This is the first major study of Cartimandua, queen of the Brigantes tribe in Northern Britain in the first century AD. Little is known about the tribal ruler, who fought off rebellion and civil war and managed to keep her lands when many other British leaders were forfeiting theirs in the aftermath of the Roman conquest of AD 43. Her story is one of power, intrigue, scandal and accusations of betrayal and yet surprisingly she is a figure who is often overlooked and marginalised in studies of British history." "Nicki Howarth re-examines the story of a queen who ruled independently in such unsettled times, where a strong leader adapted to circumstance in order to survive. Indeed with Roman support she held her position as queen until AD 69, whilst managing to prosper in the new Imperial world that was reluctant to acknowledge her role." --Book Jacket.

Author : Sarah Jane Stratford
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 317 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2009-10-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781429985499

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The Midnight Guardian by Sarah Jane Stratford Pdf

It's 1938, and the tentacles of Hitler's terrifying Third Reich have commenced their stranglehold on Europe. The Nazi empire will soon be clean of all bloodlines deemed tainted or undesirable...including vampires. London's ancient tribunal of vampires is aghast at the destruction taking place on the Continent. Though vampires try not to interfere with human politics, Hitler's terrible plans force them into action. They resolve to send five of their most formidable vampires to Berlin— millennials that have lived over 1000 years and whose age and wisdom make them close to invulnerable— to infiltrate, disrupt, and destroy the growing Nazi war machine. The brilliant and beautiful millennial Brigit is loath to go, but her powers are needed if the mission is to have any chance of success. She must summon all her strength to endure the separation from her lover Eamon, whom she made almost eight centuries ago, but whose lack of millennial status makes him an unacceptable choice for this operation. Though he longs to join her, his duty to Brigit is best served from afar, by nurturing their deep psychic connection and reinforcing her spirit with his fierce devotion and memories of his tender embrace. But as the millennials attempt to penetrate and sabotage Hitler's armies, they discover that the Nazis are more capable than any human force they've yet encountered and more monstrous than they'd ever imagined. Forced to take bolder, more dangerous steps, they soon attract the attention of specially trained vampire hunters loyal to Hitler and his vision of a vampire-free Europe. Exposed, deep inside enemy territory, with vicious Nazi officers and hunters at her heels, Brigit must attempt a daring escape from the Continent, guarding precious cargo that marks the only hope of salvaging their mission.

Author : Mishael Caspi
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 684 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Oral tradition in literature
ISBN : 0815320620

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Oral Tradition and Hispanic Literature by Mishael Caspi Pdf

First published in 1995. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Author : Rachel Patterson
Publisher : John Hunt Publishing
Page : 125 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2023-06-30
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781789046632

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Pagan Portals - Gods & Goddesses of England by Rachel Patterson Pdf

Rachel Patterson unearths and shines light on England’s ancient gods and goddesses - many of whom, until now, had long since been forgotten. Based on archaeological finds and ancient manuscripts, and including information about the tribes that once made their home in England's pleasant lands, this book serves as a guide to the gods and goddesses of England, with suggested ways to work and connect with these very special deities.