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Epona

Author : P. D. MacKenzie Cook
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2016-05-13
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 1905297963

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Epona: Hidden Goddess of the Celts reflects the importance of gender in ancient religion, and the author explores the primacy of the Feminine through Epona's sovereignty as Horse Goddess among the Celts; her identity as "Mistress of Animals" in her love affairs and working relationships, and the surprising role she apparently played in the ancient Greek and Roman Mysteries. P.D. Mackenzie Cook's unique study of Epona positions her in a broad cross-cultural context. The story he presents is at the same time historical, speculative, and deeply personal - at once a scholarly survey, intriguing detective story, and spiritual message to be taken to heart. The author offers fresh and original perspectives on Epona's historical origins and her "birth" in human form. He explores her early presence in southern Italy; investigates her probable identity as "Macha" in Ireland and "Rhiannon" in Wales as well as her indirect influences on the ideals of chivalry and courtly love in the Middle Ages. We are then introduced to Epona's possible presence in a set of mysterious caves in the New World, and finally to her rediscovery by present-day equestrians, and in the personal lives and accounts of modern priestesses and men devoted to her. Written by someone whose "Celtic bones" resonate deeply with Epona, his talents as scholar, story-teller and poet-seer all contribute to this, the first full-length book in English devoted entirely to this fascinating Goddess. Epona: Hidden Goddess of the Celts is dedicated to the hidden goddess in every woman, and to men who genuinely love them in all their depth, complexity and nuance.

Warriors of Epona

Author : Adam Alexander Haviaras
Publisher : Adam Alexander Haviaras
Page : 441 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2018-09-20
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780991887392

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At the peak of Rome's might a dragon is born among eagles, an heir to a line both blessed and cursed by the Gods for ages. It is the year A.D. 208, and Emperor Septimius Severus’ legions are set to invade Caledonia in an effort to subdue the rebellious tribes north of Hadrian’s Wall once and for all. Ahead of the legions, the emperor has sent Lucius Metellus Anguis, prefect of an elite force of Sarmatian cavalry, to re-establish contact with Rome’s old allies and begin waging bloody war on the rebel tribes. As the guerrilla war rages on the edge of the highlands, the legions, the imperial court, and Lucius’ own family draw nearer to the front he was commanded to secure. With the help of his horse warriors, can Lucius snatch victory from the chaos and blood of war? Can he keep the family he has not seen in years safe? As Lucius is drawn into a mysterious world of violence and despair, he discovers that his greatest enemy may well be the one within. Find out if the Gods will turn their backs on Lucius, or if they will pull him out of the darkness before it is too late... Warriors of Epona is the fourth novel in Adam Alexander Haviaras’ ground-breaking Eagles and Dragons historical fantasy series. If you like books by Douglas Jackson, Manda Scott, and Marion Zimmer Bradley, or movies like Gladiator and Centurion, then you will love this historical series that combines adventure, romance, and the supernatural. Buy Warriors of Epona today and set off on a thrilling adventure on the edge of the Roman Empire! Here is what readers have to say about the Eagles and Dragons series: “Raw and unswerving in war and peace... New author to me but ranks along side Ben Kane and Simon Scarrow. The attention to detail and all the gory details are inspiring and the author doesn't invite you into the book he drags you by the nasal hairs into the world of Roman life sweat, tears, blood, guts and sheer heroism. Well worth a nights reading because once started it’s hard to put down.” “Graphic, uncompromising and honest... A novel of heroic men and the truth of the uncompromising horror of close combat total war...” “Loved this book! I'm an avid fan of Ancient Rome and this story is, perhaps, one of the best I've ever read.” “See ancient Rome through the eyes of a legionnaire... Join the adventure. You won't regret it.” “Wow - what a book. Well researched, well written and a cracking ripping yarn! Lots of blood and guts but this shows the REAL Roman way and also describes the reality of war and slaughter. Buy it and enjoy. I did and I am a woman - not a swashbuckling -story type bloke! Oh and there's Ancient Gods as well thrown into the mix.” “I would add this author to some of the great historical writers such as Conn Iggulden, Simon Scarrow and David Gemmell. The characters were described in such a way that it was easy to picture them as if they were real and have lived in the past, the book flowed with an ease that any reader, novice to advanced can enjoy and become fully immersed...”

The Horse Goddess

Author : Morgan Llywelyn
Publisher : Tor Books
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2010-12-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1429983469

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Troy is in crumbling ruin and Athens is rising far to the south. It is a time when mortal men and women are becoming gods and goddesses as news of their extraordinary adventures sweeps across the land. In this world, Epona, a woman whose life is celebrated in legend, meets Kazhak, a Scythian warrior and prince. Their stormy love affair sends them sweeping across eighth-century Europe, pursued from the Alps to the Ukraine by Kernunnos--a mysterious Druid priest known as the "Shapechanger." At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Greek and Roman Mythology, A to Z

Author : Kathleen N. Daly
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Mythology, Classical
ISBN : 9781438128009

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Alphabetically listed entries identify and explain the characters, events, important places, and other aspects of Greek and Roman mythology.

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild--Creating a Champion

Author : Nintendo
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2018-11-20
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9781506710105

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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild--Creating a Champion by Nintendo Pdf

"Prepare yourself for a thrilling behind-the-scenes exploration into the art and making of one of the most groundbreaking video games of all time -- The Legend of Zelda : Breath of the Wild! Your adventure starts with nearly fifty pages of sketches, promotional illustrations, and character art from illustrator Takumi Wada. Explore three hundred pages of concept art complete with notes and recollections from the developers. Stop and rest awhile as you pore over the history of Hyrule and its peoples as it is known now. Finally, meet the masters themselves as director Hidemaro Fujibayashi, art director Storu Takizawa, illustrator Takumi Wada, and series produce Eiji Aonuma discuss their journey to create a champion!"--Back cover.

Warriors of Epona

Author : Adam Alexander Haviaras
Publisher : Eagles and Dragons
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2022-11-22
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 198830959X

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Warriors of Epona is the fourth novel in Adam Alexander Haviaras' ground-breaking, #1 best selling Eagles and Dragons historical fantasy series set in the Roman Empire.

Symbol and Image in Celtic Religious Art

Author : Miranda Green
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2003-10-03
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781134893942

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Radical new interpretation of Celts and their way of life

The Shepherd Kings

Author : Victoria W. Spencer
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 165 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2022-08-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781663242808

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After the pharaoh of Egypt suddenly awakens and sits up in bed, sweat drips from his body. Continually plagued by horrifying nightmares, Rahotep is once again shaken to his core. While pacing the palace halls in the dark of the night, he wonders what is happening to him. The dreams surely carry a message from someone. Unfortunately, he has no idea of the source of the important message. Desperate to have his dreams interpreted, Rahotep is visited by Joseph, a faithful Hebrew servant who is rumored to have the gift of foretelling catastrophic events. When Joseph tells him what is to come in the future, Rahotep proclaims Joseph to be second in command of his kingdom. Meanwhile in the Palace of Knossos, the Minoan bull-leapers are preparing for their tournaments. But it is not long before a chain of archeological events, devastating famines, and ruinous plagues overshadow the land and instigate a Hebrew exodus. The Shepherd Kings is a voyage back to a time of pharaohs and prophets and tragedy and triumph that brings an ancient story to life.

An Archaeology of Images

Author : Miranda Aldhouse Green
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2004-08-02
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781134527779

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Using archaeology and social anthropology, and more than 100 original line drawings and photographs, An Archaeology of Images takes a fresh look at how ancient images of both people and animals were used in the Iron Age and Roman societies of Europe, 600 BC to AD 400 and investigates the various meanings with which images may have been imbued. The book challenges the usual interpretation of statues, reliefs and figurines as passive things to be looked at or worshipped, and reveals them instead as active artefacts designed to be used, handled and broken. It is made clear that the placing of images in temples or graves may not have been the only episode in their biographies, and a single image may have gone through several existences before its working life was over. Miranda Aldhouse Green examines a wide range of other issues, from gender and identity to foreignness, enmity and captivity, as well as the significance of the materials used to make the images. The result is a comprehensive survey of the multifarious functions and experiences of images in the communities that produced and consumed them. Challenging many previously held assumptions about the meaning and significance of Celtic and Roman art, An Archaeology of Images will be controversial yet essential reading for anyone interested in this area.

Celtic Myth and Religion

Author : Sharon Paice MacLeod
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2011-11-08
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780786487035

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This book provides a comprehensive overview of Celtic mythology and religion, encompassing numerous aspects of ritual and belief. Topics include the presence of the Celtic Otherworld and its inhabitants, cosmology and sacred cycles, wisdom texts, mythological symbolism, folklore and legends, and an appreciation of the natural world. Evidence is drawn from the archaeology of sacred sites, ethnographic accounts of the ancient Celts and their beliefs, medieval manuscripts, poetic and visionary literature, and early modern accounts of folk healers and seers. New translations of poems, prayers, inscriptions and songs from the early period (Gaulish, Old Irish and Middle Welsh) as well as the folklore tradition (Modern Irish, Scottish Gaelic, Welsh, Cornish, Breton and Manx) complement the text. Information of this kind has never before been collected as a compendium of the indigenous wisdom of the Celtic-speaking peoples, whose traditions have endured in various forms for almost three thousand years.

Divine by Mistake

Author : P. C. Cast
Publisher : Blackstone Publishing
Page : 560 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2019-08-27
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781982618414

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It’s the beginning of summer break, and high school English teacher Shannon Parker is ready to relax poolside with some red wine and a good book. She’s friggin’ earned it! But first—a little shopping, a la fancy estate auction. Surrounded by old folks and even older artifacts, Shannon never expects to find something that shocks her down to her very core: an ancient vase, complete with a beautiful painting of a goddess that looks just like her. And just as she’s stealing away with her seriously suspicious purchase, she’s magically thrown into the world of Partholon, where not only has she taken the place of Rhiannon, Goddess Incarnate and Epona’s Chosen, but she’s due to be married to a surly (but oh-so-handsome) High Shaman centaur, ClanFintan. But serving as Epona’s Chosen isn’t just luxury baths and buff horse-guys. A dark power grows in the wastelands to the north, and Rhiannon will need much more than just the favor of Epona to protect the land—and the man—she’s grown to love.

Regional Dynamics Burgundian Landscapes in Historical Perspective

Author : Carole Crumley
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 655 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2013-10-24
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780323144025

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Regional Dynamics Burgundian Landscapes in Historical Perspective by Carole Crumley Pdf

Regional Dynamics: Burgundian Landscapes in Historical Perspective challenges traditional practices and approaches to regional studies by anthropologists and economic geographers. This book attempts to incorporate various fields such as natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities for a more comprehensive framework in regional studies. A region that has historical record of depth, i.e., Burgundy, France, is chosen for this book. The book begins with a chapter on theories that critique the past approaches to regional studies and introduces relevant concepts covered in the book such as landscape, sociohistorical structures, heterarchy, etc. The following chapters focus on the physical structures of the region, the archaeological excavations, settlement and land use during the Iron Age and Gallo-Roman times, multiscalar research design, and Roman period beginning from its conquest until the Middle Ages. A summary of important themes is given in the last chapter. This book caters to many students and professionals in various fields like anthropology, geography, archeology, history, economics, and ecology.

The Lady of Han-Gilen

Author : Judith Tarr
Publisher : Tor Books
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1988-12-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0812556216

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Chronicles the adventures of the talented, headstrong, beautiful Elaine, the Lady of Han-Gilen, who yearn for the one man she cannot marry, the legendary Sun King, son of a god

The Book of Celtic Myths

Author : Jennifer Emick
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2016-12-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781507200872

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The Book of Celtic Myths by Jennifer Emick Pdf

"Looks at the history, folklore, religion, and myths of the Celts who lived in Ireland"--

Animals in Celtic Life and Myth

Author : Miranda Green
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2002-01-04
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781134665310

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Animals played a crucial role in many aspects of Celtic life: in the economy, hunting, warfare, art, literature and religion. Such was their importance to this society, that an intimate relationship between humans and animals developed, in which the Celts believed many animals to have divine powers. In Animals in Celtic Life and Myth, Miranda Green draws on evidence from early Celtic documents, archaeology and iconography to consider the manner in which animals formed the basis of elaborate rituals and beliefs. She reveals that animals were endowed with an extremely high status, considered by the Celts as worthy of respect and admiration.