Edited by; Jean Menzies Stories of the ancient Greek gods and goddesses woven together with an expert commentary from classicist and author Jean Menzies.The myths of the gods and goddesses of ancient Greece are sprawling, dramatic, and strange; lives intertwine and behaviours fluctuate wildly from benevolent to violent, from didactic to fickle, from loving to enraged. Here, Jean Menzies sets out...
Edited by: Jean Menzies Fifteen thrilling stories of heros and heroines from the world of Greek mythology.In Greek Myths: Heroes and Heroines, classicist and writer Jean Menzies has brought together fifteen retellings of famous Greek myths from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The result? An enlightening and lively volume of stories and a treat for mythology fans.Greek myths have been...
Author; Jamie Waggoner Build a Life-Affirming Relationship with the Lord of the DeadMy name is more often spoken with revile than gratitude or adoration. If only the living could see the power of their veneration. . . . Why would they not want to see the home of their ancestors thrive?Aides. Aidoneus. The Unseen One. Known by many monikers, Hades is one...
Hecate, the maiden-matron-crone holding triple sway over heaven, earth, and underworld. Her torch of lunar fire, serpent of immortality and knife of midwifery imbued her with primal power, especially in Greek, Egyptian and Celtic cultures. Christian tradition diabolized her as queen of witches to obscure her importance to the agrarian societies of medieval Europe as a source of healing magic.Size; 4...
Goddess of the Night In these midnight colors, the Triple Goddess reveals her wisdom and healer aspects, which were vital to midwives and common people well into the Middle Ages. Hecate embodies the original Holy Trinity who held sway over heaven, earth and the underworld. Her torch of lunar fire, serpent of immortality, and knife of midwifery imbued her with...
Hecate, the maiden-matron-crone holding triple sway over heaven, earth, and underworld. Her torch of lunar fire, serpent of immortality and knife of midwifery imbued her with primal power, especially in Greek, Egyptian and Celtic cultures. Christian tradition diabolized her as queen of witches to obscure her importance to the agrarian societies of medieval Europe as a source of healing magic.Size; 11...