Author; Cyndi Brannen, Ph.D An in-depth spiritual journey through the truths and traumas of one's past to a rebirth and renewal of personal wholeness.To the ancients, the goddess Hekate symbolized the inner journey back to the soul.Indeed, ancient philosophers identified her as Anima Mundi, the "soul of the world." As such, she connects many archetypes associated with the cycle of...
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...