Travels Through Middle Earth

Author : Alaric Albertsson
Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Anglo-Saxons
ISBN : 9780738715360

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Travels Through Middle Earth by Alaric Albertsson Pdf

Tolkien's enduring vision of Middle Earth was largely inspired by the worldview of ancient Saxon Pagans. In this pagan guidebook, Alaric Albertsson presents a complete introduction to Anglo-Saxon cosmology, deities, spirits, and rituals. Travels Through Middle Earth offers practical information about the Saxon Pagan path, including many ways to incorporate Saxon rituals into contemporary spiritual life. Discover the húsel, a basic ritual for honoring personal ancestors, the Gods, and dwarves and elves. Learn how to set up a wéofod, the Saxon altar, to connect with the Gods. Also covered in this handbook: the concept of wyrd and how it shapes your destiny, the holy tides and how to celebrate them, rites of passage, worship, magic, and even instructions for making mead.

Author : Donato Giancola
Publisher : Dark Horse Comics
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2019-04-09
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781506710860

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Middle-Earth: Journeys in Myth and Legend by Donato Giancola Pdf

Nearly 200 stunningly realistic paintings and drawings bring the greatest fantasy epic of all time to life. Classical realism unites with contemporary storytelling as artist Donato Giancola explores the mythic grandeur and the iconic characters of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings saga. Donato has made it his life's work to translate Tolkien's words into compelling visuals, with gorgeous oil paintings and drawings reminiscent of Rembrandt and Caravaggio. His interpretations of Middle-earth span his entire career, from private commissions to the 2001 edition of the graphic novel adaptation of The Hobbit, all collected in this massive compendium--a must-have for collectors of Tolkien and fantasy "What struck me about J.R.R. Tolkien's work was how he filled Middle-earth with a wealth of history," says Author Donato Giancola. "From the simple beginnings of Bilbo and the dwarves in The Hobbit, to the personal trials of Frodo and the Fellowship in The Lord of the Rings, to the epic tragedies in The Silmarillion, these tales are woven together by a grand fabric of unifying mythologies, bringing depth to the cultures and characters within." "Amazing work from an astounding talent." - George R.R. Martin

Author : Martin S. Monsch
Publisher : Martin S. Monsch
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2021-07-29
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9783907323052

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Switzerland in Tolkien's Middle-Earth by Martin S. Monsch Pdf

A journey in search of Middle-earth In 1911, at the age of nineteen, J. R. R. Tolkien embarked on an adventurous journey through the Swiss Alps; with a heavy pack, he hiked over many high passes. More than fifty years later, he mentioned in a letter to his son Michael that this trip had deeply affected him. Bilbo's journey in The Hobbit from Rivendell to the other side of the Misty Mountains, he said, was based on his own adventures in 1911. Tolkien himself named a few specific sources of inspiration, most explicitly the Silberhorn (Silverhorn). So I wondered: Was this perhaps only the tip of the iceberg? Following in Tolkien's footsteps, I myself set out into the spectacular mountain world with its stories, myths, and legends, in search of his sources of inspiration; and little by little, a vivid and mysterious world revealed itself to me: a world that helped shape Middle-earth. More than 100 color images accompany the author's research and discovery journey, along with 11 hiking and 3 road trip suggestions that allow readers to recreate Tolkien's experience with all its impressions themselves in the Swiss mountains. "This book is above all else an invitation to step into Tolkien's hiking shoes, shoulder his pack, and step back a century into a world which is as far from today as Middle-earth is from our world; a guidebook of impressions, a walking tour of the nature of imagination and the imagination of nature." - John Howe

Author : Karen Haber
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2002-10-11
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781429974738

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Meditations on Middle-Earth by Karen Haber Pdf

NOMINATED FOR THE 2002 HUGO AND LOCUS AWARD When J.R.R. Tolkien created the extraordinary world of Middle-earth and populated it with fantastic, archetypal denizens, reinventing the heroic quest, the world hardly noticed. Sales of The Lord of the Rings languished for the better part of two decades, until the Ballantine editions were published here in America. By late 1950s, however, the books were selling well and beginning to change the face of fantasy. . . . forever. A generation of students and aspiring writers had their hearts and imaginations captured by the rich tapestry of the Middle-earth mythos, the larger-than-life heroic characters, the extraordinary and exquisite nature of Tolkien's prose, and the unending quest to balance evil with good. These young readers grew up to become the successful writers of modern fantasy. They created their own worlds and universes, in some cases their own languages, and their own epic heroic quests. And all of them owe a debt of gratitude to the works and the author who first set them on the path. In Meditations on Middle-earth, sixteen bestselling fantasy authors share details of their personal relationships with Tolkien's mythos, for it inspired them all. Had there been no Lord of the Rings, there would also have been no Earthsea books by Ursula K. Le Guin; no Song of Ice and Fire saga from George R. R. Martin; no Tales of Discworld from Terry Pratchett; no Legends of Alvin Maker from Orson Scott Card. Each of them was influenced by the master mythmaker, and now each reveals the nature of that influence and their personal relationships with the greatest fantasy novels ever written in the English language. If you've never read the Tolkien books, read these essays and discover the depthy and beauty of his work. If you are a fan of The Lord of the Rings, the candid comments of these modern mythmakers will give you new insight into the subtlety, power, and majesty of Tolkien's tales and how he told them. Meditations on Middle-Earth is a 2002 Hugo Award Nominee for Best Related Work.

Author : Sam Gamgee
Publisher : RP Minis
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2002-01-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0762413085

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Hobbit's Travels by Sam Gamgee Pdf

Printed on deluxe recycled parchment paper, this journal celebrating J. R. R. Tolkien's classic tales makes a lovely gift, and is just as nice to keep! With magical two-color illustrations throughout (drawings made by Frodo Baggins's devoted companion, Sam Gamgee, on their travels throughout Middle-earth), it provides ample space for recording personal thoughts, reflections on Tolkien's masterpiece, or fantasies of your own creation.

Author : Mike Urick
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2021-05-25
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781800715271

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Leadership in Middle-Earth by Mike Urick Pdf

By examining leadership examples, Leadership in Middle-Earth explores evidence-based leadership and management practices from the unique perspective of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-Earth, making actionable recommendations you can implement in your organization.

Author : Alaric Albertsson
Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2017-09-08
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780738753584

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A Handbook of Saxon Sorcery & Magic by Alaric Albertsson Pdf

Discover the secrets of Saxon sorcery, and learn how to craft rune charms, brew potions, cast effective spells, and use magical techniques to find love and prosperity. Exploring the practices and customs of the Anglo-Saxons hidden in English folk traditions, this book shares techniques for making wands and staffs, consecrating and using a ritual knife, healing with herbs (wortcunning), soothsaying, and creating your own set of runes. The meaning and magical properties of the thirty-three Old English Futhorc runes are classified by theme, helping you in your quest to know yourself and influence your world for the better. Previously published with the title Wyrdworking.

Author : Donald Murray Anderson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2016-04-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1987850289

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Middle Earth Journals (Second Volume) by Donald Murray Anderson Pdf

Middle Earth Journals: Looking Into The Centre Of The World II is the sixth volume of the Terrian Journals: Living As A Newcomer series. By thumb and waterways the adventures of Don and Mariko continue, from Canada's central cities to the shores of l'Acadie; from "the land God gave to Cain" to the great bergs drifting from the eastern Arctic.

Author : Alaric Albertsson
Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Druids and druidism
ISBN : 0738721336

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Wyrdworking by Alaric Albertsson Pdf

Within the pages of this magical handbook, you'll find everything you need to know to practice Saxon sorcery. Alaric Albertsson once again uncovers the practices and customs of the Anglo-Saxons hidden in early charms and English folk traditions. His first book, Travels Through Middle Earth, taught readers how to connect with the Saxon cosmology, deities, spirits, and rituals. Now, Wyrdworking tells how to craft rune charms, brew potions, cast effective spells, and use magical techniques to find love and prosperity. This guide explores the folklore, meanings, and magical properties of all thirty-three Old English Futhorc runes, classifying them by theme, such as animals or trees, to help you learn. Discover how to make a wand or staff, consecrate and use a seax (knife), and practice the herbal healing known as wortcunning. Design effective spells through the use of galdor (incantations), practice wiglung (the art of soothsaying), and create your own set of powerful divinatory runes.

Author : Charles Thompson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 730 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1810
Category : Middle East
ISBN : BSB:BSB10469867

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Travels Through Turkey in Asia, the Holy Land, Arabia, Egypt, and Other Parts of the World by Charles Thompson Pdf

Author : Charles Thompson (Traveller.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 720 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1810
Category : Electronic
ISBN : NLS:V000387792

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Travels Through Turkey in Asia, the Holy Land, Arabia, Egypt, and Other Parts of the World ... by Charles Thompson (Traveller.) Pdf

Author : Trent Hergenrader
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2018-10-18
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781350016699

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Collaborative Worldbuilding for Writers and Gamers by Trent Hergenrader Pdf

The digital technologies of the 21st century are reshaping how we experience storytelling. More than ever before, storylines from the world's most popular narratives cross from the pages of books to the movie theatre, to our television screens and in comic books series. Plots intersect and intertwine, allowing audiences many different entry points to the narratives. In this sometimes bewildering array of stories across media, one thing binds them together: their large-scale fictional world. Collaborative Worldbuilding for Writers and Gamers describes how writers can co-create vast worlds for use as common settings for their own stories. Using the worlds of Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, A Game of Thrones, and Dungeons & Dragons as models, this book guides readers through a step-by-step process of building sprawling fictional worlds complete with competing social forces that have complex histories and yet are always evolving. It also shows readers how to populate a catalog with hundreds of unique people, places, and things that grow organically from their world, which become a rich repository of story making potential. The companion website collaborativeworldbuilding.com features links to online resources, past worldbuilding projects, and an innovative card system designed to work with this book.

Author : Breanne A. Kirsch
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 247 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2014-01-28
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780786474912

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Games in Libraries by Breanne A. Kirsch Pdf

Librarians are beginning to see the importance of game based learning and the incorporation of games into library services. This book is written for them--so they can use games to improve people's understanding and enjoyment of the library. Full of practical suggestions, the essays discuss not only innovative uses of games in libraries but also the game making process. The contributors are all well versed in games and game-based learning and a variety of different types of libraries are considered. The essays will inspire librarians and educators to get into this exciting new area of patron and student services.

Author : Adolph Erman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1850
Category : Siberia (Russia)
ISBN : HARVARD:32044010628923

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Travels in Siberia by Adolph Erman Pdf

Author : Matthew Ash McKernan
Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide
Page : 197 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2023-01-08
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780738772110

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Wyrdcraft by Matthew Ash McKernan Pdf

Weaving Germanic Paganism with mysticism, magic, and his background as a transpersonal therapist, Matthew Ash McKernan introduces you to wyrd, a mysterious web of being that connects everything. Wyrd encompasses all organisms, ecosystems, matter, phenomena, purposes, and possibilities. It is destiny, nature, soul, magic, and mystery intertwined. In Wyrdcraft, McKernan guides you through a process of attuning to wyrd as it manifests within all the domains of your life, teaching you how to sense and intuit the ways of wyrd more clearly than ever before. Exploring the intersections of psychotherapy, ecotherapy, Heathenry, and magic, this contemplative and experiential book offers nearly fifty exercises to help you cultivate wyrd consciousness—an awareness that is naturally revealing, healing, transformative, and becoming. Becoming what, you may ask? You will see as you align with the wisdom of wyrd, heal yourself and our interconnected world, and remember the nature of your Higher Self.