The Oracle Of Cumae

Author : Melissa Hardy
Publisher : Second Story Press
Page : 181 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2019-10-08
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781772601152

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The Oracle of Cumae by Melissa Hardy Pdf

Mariuccia Umbellino is a young woman living in the remote mountain village of Montemonaco, Italy, in the early years of the 19th century. Nearby, the secret recesses of the Grotto of the Fates—home to an ancient oracle of Apollo—are about to be invaded and destroyed, on orders from the Pope. But the men sent to do the dirty work don’t know who (or what) they’re dealing with. This oracle and this girl won’t be messed with. In the dark of night, Mariuccia and her mother set out to rescue their revered oracle. In the adventure that ensues, things are blown up, love spells are miscast then recast, a downtrodden housekeeper gets her revenge, and the mysterious fate of a jettatore—a person born with the Evil Eye—is finally revealed.

Author : Milton S. Terry
Publisher : Jazzybee Verlag
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9783849621780

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The Sibylline Oracles (Annotated Edition) by Milton S. Terry Pdf

This is the extended and annotated edition including * an extensive annotation of almost 10.000 words about the oracles in religion * an interactive table-of-contents * perfect formatting for electronic reading devices THE Sibyls occupy a conspicuous place in the traditions and history of ancient Greece and Rome. Their fame was spread abroad long before the beginning of the Christian era. Heraclitus of Ephesus, five centuries before Christ, compared himself to the Sibyl "who, speaking with inspired mouth, without a smile, without ornament, and without perfume, penetrates through centuries by the power of the gods." The ancient traditions vary in reporting the number and the names of these weird prophetesses, and much of what has been handed down to us is legendary. But whatever opinion one may hold respecting the various legends, there can be little doubt that a collection of Sibylline Oracles was at one time preserved at Rome. There are, moreover, various oracles, purporting to have been written by ancient Sibyls, found in the writings of Pausanias, Plutarch, Livy, and in other Greek and Latin authors. Whether any of these citations formed a portion of the Sibylline books once kept in Rome we cannot now determine; but the Roman capitol was destroyed by fire in the time of Sulla (B. C. 84), and again in the time of Vespasian (A. D. 69), and whatever books were at those dates kept therein doubtless perished in the flames. It is said by some of the ancients that a subsequent collection of oracles was made, but, if so, there is now no certainty that any fragments of them remain.

Author : Mama Zogbé
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780971624566

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The Sibyls by Mama Zogbé Pdf

What is now currently the 'holy seat of the Vatican' in Italy, was originally the sacerdotal seat of these ancient black Sibyl Queen Mothers. Centuries before for Christ, they were known to heal the sick, restore dignity and strength to the weak, and restore sight to the blind. They were famous for curing lameness, epileptics, deaf mutes and lepers. They were said to 'cast out demons' and even to 'raise-up the dead' Their prophecies are the oldest and most authentic in the world. They were the basis for Greek and Roman tragedies and plays. More astonishing, their prophetic books were later collected by the Roman authorities, who needed a 'western theological' foundation in order to compete with the powerful levitical Jews. These Sibyl prophecies soon became the sole and undisputed precursor to the western, Christian Bible. .

Author : Virgil
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2012-03-12
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 9780486113975

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Aeneid by Virgil Pdf

Monumental epic poem tells the heroic story of Aeneas, a Trojan who escaped the burning ruins of Troy to found Lavinium, the parent city of Rome, in the west.

Author : Brian P. Copenhaver
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1995-10-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0521425433

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Hermetica by Brian P. Copenhaver Pdf

Highly acclaimed new translation of the Hermetica, the only English version based on reliable texts.

Author : Jacob E. Nyenhuis
Publisher : Wayne State University Press
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Art
ISBN : 0814330029

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Myth and the Creative Process by Jacob E. Nyenhuis Pdf

An original inquiry into how the artistic psyche interacts with myth; includes a catalogue of the works of British artist Michael Ayrton.

Author : Matt Kaplan
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2015-10-27
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781476777139

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Science of the Magical by Matt Kaplan Pdf

“Filled with cool cocktail-party tidbits, Matt Kaplan considers how things that were once the stuff of legends could one day become reality” (The Atlantic) in this fun scientific inquiry into the mystical places and magical objects of ancient and contemporary lore—from the fountain of youth, to love potions, to Super Mario’s mushrooms. Can migrations of birds foretell our future? Do phases of the moon hold sway over our lives? Are there sacred springs that cure the ill? What is the best way to brew a love potion? How do we create mutant humans who regenerate like Wolverine? “In Science of the Magical, Matt Kaplan takes us on a journey spiced with the wonders of myth, history and art, leavened with impeccable research, endlessly fascinating. And the result is both a compelling read and a deeply thoughtful exploration of the world around us and the ways we seek to understand it” (Deborah Blum, author of The Poisoner’s Handbook). Like Ken Jennings and Mary Roach, Kaplan serves as a friendly armchair guide to the world of the supernatural. From the strengthening powers of Viking mead to the super soldiers in movies such as Captain America, Kaplan explores cultures and time periods to point out that there is often much more to these enduring magical narratives than mere fantasy. Informative and entertaining, Science of the Magical is “a sprightly survey” (The Wall Street Journal) and “a joy to read…highly recommended” (Library Journal, starred review).

Author : K. W. Gransden,S. J. Harrison
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 122 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : History
ISBN : 0521539803

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Virgil: The Aeneid by K. W. Gransden,S. J. Harrison Pdf

The Aeneid is a landmark of literary narrative and poetic sensibility. This 2004 guide gives a full account of the historical setting and significance of Virgil's epic, and discusses the poet's use of Homer's Iliad and Odyssey, as well as the most celebrated episodes in the poem, including the tragedy of Dido and Aeneas' visit to the underworld. The volume examines Virgil's psychological and philosophical insights, and explains the poem's status as the central classic of European culture. The final chapter considers the Aeneid's influence on later writers including Dante and the Romantics. The guide to further reading has been updated and will prove to be an invaluable resource to students coming to The Aeneid for the first time.

Author : Trevor Curnow
Publisher : Bristol Classical Press
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2004-03-25
Category : History
ISBN : UVA:X004879561

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The Oracles of the Ancient World by Trevor Curnow Pdf

Ranging from Abai to Zeleia, from massive temples in Egypt to modest tombs in Turkey, oracles were a major feature of the religions of many ancient cultures until their demise under the Christian Roman emperors. This work is a guide to all the known oracles of the ancient world. The greater part of it is devoted to an alphabetical listing providing details of nearly 300 sites in more than 25 countries where oracles of one kind or another functioned in antiquity. The text is extensively cross-referenced and illustrated, and supplemented by indexes, a glossary, and a substantial introduction.

Author : William James Stillman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1892
Category : Painters
ISBN : UCD:31175010811324

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Old Italian Masters by William James Stillman Pdf

Author : Francis Coghlan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 590 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1857
Category : Electronic
ISBN : HARVARD:HN381J

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Handbook for Travellers in Italy, Comprising North, Central and Southern, Also the Island of Sicily by Francis Coghlan Pdf

Author : Francis Coghlan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1208 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1863
Category : Electronic
ISBN : HARVARD:32044011387701

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Coghlan's Handbook for Travellers in Southern Italy, Comprising Rome, Naples, and Sicily by Francis Coghlan Pdf

Author : Robin Raybould
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 263 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2016-10-18
Category : History
ISBN : 9789004332157

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The Sibyl Series of the Fifteenth Century by Robin Raybould Pdf

Raybould's The Sibyl Series of the Fifteenth Century examines the change that occurred in representations of the sibyls during the early Renaissance, representations intended to provide new witness by these pagan prophetesses to the universality of the Christian message.

Author : Harlan Ellison
Publisher : Gateway
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2012-02-09
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780575108035

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Dangerous Visions by Harlan Ellison Pdf

Anthologies seldom make history, but Dangerous Visions is a grand exception. Harlan Ellison's 1967 collection of science fiction stories set an almost impossibly high standard, as more than a half dozen of its stories won major awards - not surpising with a contributor list that reads like a who's who of 20th-century SF: Samuel R. Delany, Philip K. Dick, Brian Aldiss, Roger Zelazny, Philip José Farmer, Fritz Leiber, Larry Niven and Robert Silverberg. Unavailable for 15 years, this huge anthology now returns to print, as relevant now as when it was first published.

Author : Rick Riordan
Publisher : Disney Electronic Content
Page : 439 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2019-09-24
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781368001441

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Tyrant's Tomb by Rick Riordan Pdf

It's not easy being Apollo, especially when you've been turned into a human and banished from Olympus. On his path to restoring five ancient oracles and reclaiming his godly powers, Apollo (aka Lester Papadopoulos) has faced both triumphs and tragedies. Now his journey takes him to Camp Jupiter in the San Francisco Bay Area, where the Roman demigods are preparing for a desperate last stand against the evil Triumvirate of Roman emperors. Hazel, Reyna, Frank, Tyson, Ella, and many other old friends will need Apollo's aid to survive the onslaught. Unfortunately, the answer to their salvation lies in the forgotten tomb of a Roman ruler . . . someone even worse than the emperors Apollo has already faced.