Author; Aphrodite, stereotype or feminist icon? An awesome new title exploring identity, mythology and stereotypes.Aphrodite is a celebrated figure deeply connected with beauty, sexuality and love in ancient myth – but do we really know who she is and what she stands for? A captivating Greek goddess, who according to popular myth was born from sea foam, she is as...
Author; Laura Perry The myths of ancient Crete, her people, and their gods twine through our minds like the snakes around the priestess's arms in those ancient temples. They call to us across the millennia, asking us to remember. In answer to that call, Ariadne’s Thread provides a window into the spirituality, culture and daily life of the Minoan people,...
Author; Cyndi Brennen Cyndi Brannen brings a grounded and complete understanding of Hekate and witchcraft, as has rarely been seen before. Her joy and her craft shines with every word."-Amy Blackthorn, author of Blackthorn's Book of Sacred Plant MagicA comprehensive overview of modern Hekatean witchcraft, Entering Hekate's Cauldron is about doing witchcraft, specifically witchery centered on the beloved goddess Hekate, with her etheric...
Foreword by; Richard Buxton A potent pantheon of gods, heroes engaged in epic battles, fearsome mythical creatures and supernatural transformations – such fantastical elements infuse Greek myths with a wonder and excitement that’s hard to beat. These tales of love, courage, conflict and intrigue, shared for thousands of years, still exercise a powerful influence on our modern lives. This comprehensive...
Author; Veronica Goodchild A provocative book that reminds us that our soul's primary longing is for love and then explores that longing. Goodchild explains that our most important task is the growth of our consciousness and that this cannot be accomplished apart from an awareness of the complexities of love and its shadows. It takes the us into that domain...
Author : Barbara Stacy Here we find retold myths by the ancient Greeks, replete with amorous oddities and adventures. Discover divinities in all their fantastic eroticism, trickeries, and pursuits. Magic prevails, and transformations and wonders abound.Zeus shared an ecstatic three-hundred-year honeymoon with his sister/wife Hera and later tallied up 125 liaisons (both male and female). In addition, we come to...
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...
Author; Courtney Weber Learn the myths and legends behind this beloved goddess plus practices and suggestions for making Hekate part of your spiritual path. Courtney Weber (author of Brigid and The Morrigan) offers an informed, accessible journey through the lore and history of Hekate, the ancient goddess of crossroads, ghosts, and witchcraft, and reflects on Hekate’s relevance today. Tools and techniques for incorporating...
Author: Cyndi Brannen Over the past few years Hekate has gained increasing popularity around the world. While there are books written about the historical Hekate, there is a lack of information applying this knowledge for personal development and practicing witchcraft. Keeping Her Keys blends the ‘keys’ of personal development, magick and the ancient goddess, Hekate, together. Topics include the power of...
Author; Samantha Leaver Hellenic Paganism has been growing in interest for a number of years and steadily becoming a strong presence in neo-Paganism. As with most paths there are many differing practices in the Hellenic world, all underpinned by the values and ethics of what is understood to be the Hellenic way of life. This includes practitioners who simply...
Author; Robin Corak Embark upon a powerful journey with Persephone, Queen of the Underworld and Goddess of Spring, as she helps you to discover your personal power and take control of your life. 'There is something for everyone in this book, which will be of interest to long-standing devotees of Persephone as well as those feeling newly-called to work with this...
Author; John Opsopaus PHD A Complete Translation of the Surviving Contents of Plethon's Renaissance-Era Book of Laws George Gemistos (c. 1355–1452), who called himself "Plethon," helped trigger the Renaissance by reawakening an interest in Platonism, but his secret book on its Neopagan theology was burned after his death. Only sixteen chapters of Plethon's Book of Laws escaped the flames and, for the first...
Author: Patrick Dunn Discover the Powerful Poems & Incantations of Ancient GreeceUse the hymns of the great mystery religions in your practice todayThe Orphic hymns are fascinating historical artifacts-87 devotions, invocations, and entreaties to the Greek gods that are as potent today as they were when they were originally developed nearly two thousand years ago. Designed to be used in...
Author; M.A. Soupios & Panos Mourdoukoutas Living the good life doesn't require a lot of money or even any faith. The Ten Golden Rules condenses the wisdom of the ancient Greeks into 10 memorable and easy-to-understand rules that, if lived by, can enable modern readers to have rich, meaningful lives. Each chapter examines a rule:1. Examine life2. Worry only about...
Author; P.D. Newman Connects the magical practice of theurgy to the time of Homer• Explores the many theurgic themes and events in the Odyssey and the Iliad• Analyzes the writings of Neoplatonists Porphyry and Proclus, showing how both describe the technical ritual praxis of theurgy in Homeric terms• Examines the methods of telestikē, a form of theurgic statue animation and technique to divinize...
