Begleiten Sie uns auf eine literarische Weltreise!
Buch zum Bücherregal hinzufügen
Grey
Einen neuen Kommentar schreiben Default profile 50px
Grey
Jetzt das ganze Buch im Abo oder die ersten Seiten gratis lesen!
All characters reduced
Viking Magic - cover

Viking Magic

E. Kaman, Éva Pápes

Übersetzer Rachel Maltese

Verlag: Lokay

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

Beschreibung

"Viking Magic," the second installment in the Forbidden Knowledge series, embarks on a captivating journey into the mystical realms of Old Norse magic. This non-fiction book meticulously examines and interprets stories and poems of Icelandic sagas to bring forward the secrets of the magic wielded by the Norse people.The exploration begins with an immersive look into the magical worldview of the Vikings, unraveling concepts like Hugr – the unity of mind, or the protective force of Hamingja. As the narrative unfolds, readers are guided through captivating stories, displaying the depth of Viking magical traditions.Venturing into the supernatural, the book brings to life the mysteries of revenants and the enigmatic realm of Hel – the land of the dead. Trolls, both legendary and contemporary are studied, exploring their role in Norse mythology and their presence in today's digital landscape.The heart of the book delves into the intricacies of Viking magic, dissecting practices like divination and clairvoyance, the power of words, and the fascinating art of illusion.The encyclopedic content of the Appendices includes topics ranging from deviant burials to the Oseberg Ship, from ancient curses to the Shamanic Drum, presenting a supplement to the various facets of the subject.With over 50 illustrations, this book provides a unique and insightful analysis of Viking magic. The meticulous translation of every detail from original manuscripts, along with hyperlinks to relevant sources, ensures that readers gain an authentic understanding of the magical legacy left behind by the Norse people.
Verfügbar seit: 14.09.2024.
Drucklänge: 294 Seiten.

Weitere Bücher, die Sie mögen werden

  • Carmen's Legacy - cover

    Carmen's Legacy

    John Maher

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    Carmen's Legacy tells the story of a family's journey of tragedy and hope. At Age forty-two, John Maher was involved in a fatal car crash in which he was severely injured and, the eighteen-year-old driver of the other vehicle was killed. Thankfully, John was not at fault. His injuries were so severe that doctors informed him he would never work again. Married with four daughters in either secondary school or university, this was a tremendous blow to this young family.However, there was more tragedy to come for the Maher family. Just 30-months after John's horrific car crash, the youngest of their four beautiful daughters, 18-year-old Carmen, was killed in a car crash when she fell asleep at the wheel of her car and hit a tree.In an even crueller twist, her eldest sister Michelle was the third car on the crash scene when on her way to work.Carmen's Legacy has many lessons, and possibly the most powerful is how the love and support of family can overcome even the most devastating and tragic event.Two years after Carmen's death when four 18-year-old students were killed in a car crash in Bendigo, John decided to educate young drivers about the dangers on our roads. He developed Carmen's Road Safety presentation and presented it at secondary schools. Telling Carmen's story to years 10, 11, and 12 students hoping they would never do to their family what Carmen has done to his.Carmen's Legacy will take you on a journey of triumph over tragedy. It will also empower you to be a safer road user and help you understand who you are.The Maher family didn't know that on November 18, 1995, they would lose their beautiful Carmen forever and they would never be able to cuddle her again.We would love to give Carmen just one more cuddle.
    Zum Buch
  • 100 Amazing Facts about Japan - Unusual Discoveries of the Land of the Rising Sun - cover

    100 Amazing Facts about Japan -...

    Marc Dresgui

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    Discover Japan like never before with "100 Amazing Facts About Japan"! This fascinating book invites you to explore the hidden depths and glittering curiosities of a country rich in history, culture, and innovation. 🇯🇵 
    Have you ever wondered:How did samurai live and what were their codes of honor?What are the secrets behind the longevity and health of the Japanese population?How did Mount Fuji become such a powerful symbol in Japan?What mysterious traditions surround Japanese festivals?How has Japanese cuisine evolved to become a global culinary art?How are futuristic technologies shaping everyday life in Japan? 
    Here’s why "100 Amazing Facts About Japan" is the perfect gift for your children:Fascinating Educational Journey: Explore fascinating facts that open doors to a deeper understanding of Japan's culture, history, and modern life.Stimulate Curiosity: Each page awakens curiosity and encourages young minds to learn more about the world around them.Develop Cultural Empathy: Discover traditions and customs that help cultivate an appreciation for diversity and human history.Reading Skill Enhancement: Designed to captivate, this book encourages reading and vocabulary improvement in young readers.Timeless Learning Gift: Offer a gift that keeps on giving, enriching knowledge and imagination with each read.Family Interaction: Create memorable moments of reading and learning together, strengthening bonds and sharing discoveries. 
    This is not just a book, it’s an enriching learning experience that opens eyes. It’s an invitation to explore, wonder, and understand a country that continues to fascinate the world.
    Zum Buch
  • Foolproof - Why Misinformation Infects Our Minds and How to Build Immunity - cover

    Foolproof - Why Misinformation...

    Sander van der Linden

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    From fake news to conspiracy theories, from inflammatory memes to misleading headlines, misinformation has swiftly become the defining problem of our era. The crisis threatens the integrity of our democracies, our ability to cultivate trusting relationships, even our physical and psychological well-being—yet most attempts to combat it have proven insufficient. 
     
     
     
    With remarkable clarity, Sander van der Linden explains why our brains are so vulnerable to misinformation. Like a virus, misinformation infects our minds, exploiting shortcuts in how we see and process information to alter our beliefs, modify our memories, and replicate at astonishing rates. Once the virus takes hold, it's very hard to cure. 
     
     
     
    But we aren't helpless. As van der Linden shows based on award-winning original research, we can cultivate immunity through the innovative science of "prebunking": inoculating people against false information by preemptively exposing them to a weakened dose, thus empowering them to identify and fend off its manipulative tactics. Deconstructing the characteristic techniques of conspiracies and misinformation, van der Linden gives listeners practical tools to defend themselves and others against nefarious persuasion—whether at scale or around their own dinner table.
    Zum Buch
  • Franco-Prussian War - One of the Main Causes of World War I - cover

    Franco-Prussian War - One of the...

    Kelly Mass

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    The Franco-Prussian War, also known as the Franco-German War or, in France, the War of 1870, was a pivotal conflict between the Second French Empire and the North German Confederation, which was led by the Kingdom of Prussia. This war lasted from 19 July 1870 to 28 January 1871, and its consequences would shape European geopolitics for decades. The primary cause of the war stemmed from France's desire to reaffirm its dominance in continental Europe, which had been seriously challenged after Prussia's decisive victory over Austria in the Austro-Prussian War of 1866. This defeat shifted the balance of power in Europe, making France anxious about its standing. 
    Historians have debated the exact motivations behind the war, particularly regarding the role of Otto von Bismarck, the Prussian chancellor. Some argue that Bismarck intentionally provoked France into declaring war to unite the southern German states—Baden, Württemberg, Bavaria, and Hesse-Darmstadt—under the North German Confederation. Other historians maintain that Bismarck exploited the situation as it developed, recognizing the potential for new alliances but not necessarily seeking war. Regardless of the intent, Bismarck saw the war as an opportunity to strengthen German unity. 
    The war officially began when France mobilized its army on 15 July 1870, prompting the North German Confederation to follow suit with its own mobilization the same day. On 16 July, the French parliament declared war on Prussia, and by 2 August, France had invaded German territory. The German coalition responded swiftly and efficiently, invading northeastern France on 4 August. The Germans had several advantages: superior numbers, better training, more effective leadership, and access to advanced military technology, especially in railways and artillery.
    Zum Buch
  • Emotional Eating - Get your life back with a healthy relationship with food - cover

    Emotional Eating - Get your life...

    David Colombo

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    Do you have an emotional attachment to eating that is ruining your life? 
    Is it causing excess weight and leading to other health problems? 
    Have you tried to lose weight, but nothing seems to work? 
    Emotional eating is a serious problem that affects growing numbers of people who effectively binge eat as a way of coping with their emotional needs, rather than addressing the issues at hand. Left unchecked it can lead to chronic health problems as well as the mental issues that also remain. 
    This book, Emotional Eating - Get your Life Back with a Healthy Relationship with Food, has been written to help those who have a problem with emotional eating to stop what they are doing with helpful advice on:Identify new ways to cope with stressFinding the right support to help youFighting boredomRemoving the temptations that provoke bingesEating healthy snacksAnd much more… 
    A healthy lifestyle is essential if we want to have long and active lives and at the heart of this is eating sensible foods that provide us with the nutrition we need. 
    Emotional Eating provides you with the tools you will need to beat your food binging and provide you with a much healthier lifestyle. 
    Get a copy today and if you enjoy reading it why not leave a review so that others can benefit from beating emotional eating too!
    Zum Buch
  • The Confessions of Saint Augustine - cover

    The Confessions of Saint Augustine

    Saint Augustine

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    "The Confessions of Saint Augustine" is an autobiographical work by St. Augustine of Hippo, consisting of 13 books written between AD 397 and 400. This seminal work outlines his sinful youth and his conversion to Christianity. It is widely seen as the first Western autobiography ever written, and it provides deep philosophical and theological insights into faith and morality. Augustine explores the nature of time, memory, and the inner self, and the narrative is as much a chronicle of his spiritual journey as it is a theological treatise.
    Zum Buch