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"Among the epic themes exploited in the myths from ancient India are universal ideas, concepts, and topics of the creation of the universe and humanity; love; religious devotion; good versus evil; the recurring horrors of war; and human destiny. The people of ancient India consistently developed these and other similar themes in highly colorful ways"--Provided by publisher.
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Charles de Lint's beloved fictional city of Newford is the backdrop for this riveting urban fantasy which pays homage to ancient Native American legends of secret "animal people" living among us and features an afterword original to this edition.
Come join the misfits, marginalized and orphans of the modern world—street folks who sit around the fire by Moth's trailer in the junkyard in their own "family of choice." Meet a punky
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Discover the traditional stories and wisdom behind your favourite yoga poses in this stunningly illustrated book of Indian mythology for yogis of all levels. A beautifully written introduction to Indian mythology, join storyteller, scholar and teacher, Dr Raj Balkaran, and explore the unforgettable tales behind 50 key yoga poses.
10) History of India and Indian Mythology: An Enthralling Guide to Major Civilizations, Empires, Events
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Two manuscripts in one audiobook:
In the first part of this audiobook, you will discover:
In the second part of this audiobook, you will discover:
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12) Black sun
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"From the New York Times bestselling author of Star Wars: Resistance Reborn comes the first book in the Between Earth and Sky trilogy, inspired by the civilizations of the Pre-Columbian Americas and woven into a tale of celestial prophecies, political intrigue, and forbidden magic. A god will return when the earth and sky converge under the black sun in the holy city of Tova... The winter solstice is usually a time for celebration and renewal, but...
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A selection of myths from the various regions of North America are beautifully retold and illustrated in colorful scenes. The myths reflect people's lives and explain many tribal customs and rules of behavior. These aspects of Native American life and culture are explored using lifelike illustrations and factual texts. It includes sections on Native American tribes of the Northwest, Plateau and Basin, California, Northern forests, Plains, Southwest,...
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"Award-winning author Duncan Tonatiuh reimagines one of Mexico's cherished legends. Princess Izta had many wealthy suitors but dismissed them all. When a mere warrior, Popoca, promised to be true to her and stay always by her side, Izta fell in love. The emperor promised Popoca if he could defeat their enemy Jaguar Claw, then Popoca and Izta could wed. When Popoca was near to defeating Jaguar Claw, his opponent sent a messenger to Izta saying Popoca...
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Presents the origins and meaning of various Mesoamerican myths and discusses how these myths explained things about the natural world and daily life. Also illustrates the presence of Mesoamerican myths in contemporary culture. Includes full-color photographs, a glossary, a time chart, and further reading sources.