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Mythology & Folklore

Quinete Z: Encyclopedia of Mythical
Creatures - Norse and Viking Mythology

Encyclopedia of Mythical Creatures - Norse and Viking Mythology

An Illustrated Bestiary of Legendary Beasts, Monsters & Spirits from Ancient Worlds

Step into the Legendary Heart of Europe!
From the enchanted forests of Germany to the rugged peaks of the Alps and the sun-drenched shores of the Iberian Peninsula, Encyclopedia of Mythical Creatures: Continental European Mythology Volume reveals a world where gnomes guard hidden treasures, unicorns symbolize purity and wonder, and monstrous serpents slumber beneath mountain lakes. This richly illustrated bestiary gathers centuries of folklore, medieval chronicles, and oral traditions into a single, captivating volume.

Discover the Legends that Shaped a Continent:
Encounter the terrifying Krampus who haunts the winter nights, the Lorelei whose song spells doom along the Rhine, the spectral Revenant of Morbach rising from forgotten graves, and the eerie Night Monks of Roussillon drifting through cloisters after dusk. Each creature is presented with its history, cultural meaning, and the role it played in shaping Europe's imagination.

Stunning Original Artwork:
Every page features detailed illustrations that bring these mythical creatures to life, capturing their mystery, beauty, and terror in striking form.
A Treasure for Enthusiasts &amp; Creators Alike:
Perfect for lovers of folklore, fantasy worldbuilders, artists, and curious readers, this volume offers both an engaging journey into Europe's oldest myths and a wellspring of creative inspiration.

Inside this volume, you'll find:Gnomes, unicorns, Krampus, Lorelei, Tatzelwurm, and dozens more legendary beings.
Deep explorations of their origins, myths, and cultural significance.
Regional traditions from Germany, France, Italy, Switzerland, the Basque Country, and beyond.
Striking illustrations that make this bestiary a work of art as well as a guide to myth.



 Ideal for fans of: European Mythology, Folklore Studies, Legendary Creatures, Fantasy Worldbuilding, Medieval Legends, and Illustrated Bestiaries.

Encyclopedia of Mythical Creatures - Continental European Mythology

Color in your favorite characters, dragons, and moments from each movie in the How to Train Your Dragon trilogy with 60+ captivating coloring pages.

DreamWorks Dragons: The Official Coloring Book

Puzzle Challenge

Can you crack a logic puzzle in under a minute? 60 Second Logic Challenge turns brain teasers into a high-speed mental workout, where every second counts. &nbsp; Designed for puzzle lovers who thrive under pressure, this book combines the thrill of racing the clock with the satisfaction of solving clever challenges.&nbsp; You can start with easy puzzles and work your way up to expert level, while monitoring your improvements and pushing for personal bests with time-tracking charts. &nbsp; Puzzle types include:&nbsp;<ul><li>Happy Campers: place tents next to trees without breaking adjacency rules.&nbsp;</li><li>Signposts: navigate grids by following directional clues in sequence.&nbsp;</li><li>Islands: connect islands with bridges to form one network.&nbsp;</li><li>Numberclang: combine numbers using math operations to hit a target.&nbsp;</li><li>Dominoes: reconstruct hidden domino layouts from number clues.&nbsp;</li><li>Greater Than: fill grids with ordered numbers obeying chevron signs.&nbsp;</li><li>. . . and many more!&nbsp;</li></ul> Whether you’re a seasoned puzzler or a curious beginner, this book offers a fun, fast-paced way to sharpen reasoning skills, boost memory, and enjoy the thrill of beating the clock. Perfect for solo play or friendly competition.

60 Second Logic Challenge: Volume 12

Essential Knowledge to Tackle Everyday Challenges

They Don’t Teach This at School

Enter the mystical world of Russian mythology, where ancient Slavic gods reign over earth and sky, and supernatural creatures lurk in the depths of primeval forests. This illuminating guide takes you on an unforgettable journey through the rich mythological traditions that have shaped Russian culture for millennia-from the pre-Christian pagan pantheon to the enduring folklore that continues to captivate imaginations worldwide.
 
Meet Perun, the mighty thunder god who battles the serpent of chaos; Mokosh, the earth mother who weaves the threads of fate; and the enigmatic Veles, god of the underworld and cattle. Encounter the fearsome yet fascinating Baba Yaga in her chicken-legged hut, the seductive rusalki who dwell in rivers and lakes, and the firebird whose radiant feathers promise both fortune and peril.
 
Discover how Russian mythology reflects the harsh beauty of its landscape from the frozen steppes to the endless taiga-and how these ancient beliefs survived the Christianization of Kievan Rus by merging with Orthodox traditions. Explore the archetypal heroes like Ilya Muromets and the clever trickster figures who outwit demons and tyrants alike. 
 
Embark on this journey into the heart of Russian myth and discover the gods, goddesses, and creatures that still echo through storytelling today.

Exploring the Gods, Goddesses, and Creatures of Ancient Tales

Russian Mythology

Sound as world-making, music as metaphor: a critical inquiry into acoustheology, resonance, and the late-modern desire to hear the world as
unity.

Why has sound become one of the dominant metaphors of late modernity? From ASMR and data sonification to ecological theory and social philosophy, music and auditory perception increasingly promise connection, immersion, and meaning. In This is not music, Magdalena Zorn traces this acoustic turn through the concept of acoustheology: a mode of thinking in which sound becomes a substitute for theology, grounding worldviews, ethics, and social imaginaries.

Drawing on music history, sound studies, philosophy, and media theory, this book examines how composers, theorists, and artists since the mid-twentieth century have expanded music into a boundless explanatory model-often at the cost of critique, distance, and difference. Zorn challenges the widespread celebration of resonance, vibration, and sonic connectedness, revealing their political, epistemological, and affective implications. What appears as intimacy and togetherness, she argues, may also produce conformity, obedience, and exclusion.
This is not music is a rigorous intervention into contemporary debates on sound, ecology, and culture-insisting on reflection where immersion promises
comfort.

Acoustheology in Late Modernism

This is not Music

Beiträge zur Indologie

Das Einhorn ist ein Konglomerat, ein Patchwork, zusammengesetzt aus den unterschiedlichsten legendären Elementen, die sich um das herausragende Mythologem und Fruchtbarkeitssymbol Horn gruppieren. Seine Wurzeln liegen in vorchristlicher Zeit, in Indien und China. Der Charakter des mythischen Tieres stellt sich nicht einheitlich dar. Es fallen drei dominante Komponenten ins Auge: Erstens, der wilde Aspekt, bekannt aus dem "Tapferen Schneiderlein": Das Untier ist gefährlich und angriffslustig - zoologisch beeinflusst vom indischen Panzernashorn. Zweitens, der gezähmte Aspekt: Es kann gezähmt und beruhigt werden, und zwar durch eine Frau, ob Hetäre oder reine Jungfrau. Die entscheidenden Impulse hierzu hat das Einhorn mit der Clan-Legende des Stammherren "Gazellenhorn" (¿¿yä¿¿ga) in Indien erfahren, Sohn eines Einsiedlers und einer Gazelle. Drittens, das Glückssymbol, welches sich von dem chinesischen Fabeltier 
 Qílín
 ¿¿ herleitet, einem liebenswerten Mischwesen, das in seiner Gestalt die Attribute mehrerer Tierarten auf sich vereint, wie es in der Vorstellungswelt des Animismus den "Herrn der Tiere" auszeichnet. Mit Wunderkräften versehen, wird das Unicorn schließlich zum Heils- und Friedensbringer für 
 alle
 Wesen. Marion Meisig legt mit 
 Unicorn
 eine motivgeschichtliche Untersuchung auf philologischer Grundlage vor. Die relevanten Quellentexte in Sanskrit, P¿li und Chinesisch werden in deutscher Übersetzung dargeboten.

Der Weg des Einhorns

Unicorn

The New Middle Ages

This book focuses on minor characters in fiction, primarily nameless and unimportant figures found within medieval Icelandic sagas but weaving in examples from Shakespeare, Dostoyevsky, and the Pet Shop Boys. Jakobsson examines minor characters and their role, as well as their absence, through narratology. He also studies the sagas as literature, arguing that few elements open up sagas as much as how minor characters function.

A Narratological Study

Minor Characters in Icelandic Sagas

Untersuchungshaftanstalt (UHA) Halle (Saale)

#verhaftet - Eine Ortsbegehung

An FT Best Book of the Year'Saad Mohseni is one of the most remarkable figures in modern Afghanistan - brave, entrepreneurial, with a knack for imagining the impossible - he transformed the Afghan media landscape and brought serious news, and exceptional entertainment to millions in the most testing circumstances imaginable' Rory StewartThe deeply moving and surprising story of the attempt to build a truly independent media company in contemporary Afghanistan.
Saad Mohseni, chairman and CEO of Moby Group, Afghanistan's largest media company, charts a twenty-year effort to bring a free press to his country after years of Taliban rule, and how that effort persists even after the Taliban's return to power in 2021.In the heady early days of the American occupation, Mohseni returns to Kabul which he had last seen as a child before the Soviet invasion. Casting about for ways to be involved in the dawn of a new Afghanistan, Mohseni makes what seems like a quixotic decision to leave the comforts of a career in international banking to start a Kabul radio station with his three siblings. This unlikely venture quickly blossoms into a burgeoning television empire, bringing Mohseni and his family and employees into sometimes uncomfortable contact with everyone who has a stake in the country - from the government of Hamid Karzai to White House officials. Moreover, their radio and television networks soon become a necessary beacon for millions of Afghans, who rely on them not just for independent news but for joyful pleasures like soap operas and Afghan Star, a beloved national singing competition in a country whose previous rulers had banned (and would again ban) music.Mohseni's position at Moby affords him unique insights into this extraordinary yet troubled country, the youngest in the world outside of Sub-Saharan Africa, and his powerful account captures the spirit and resilience of the Afghan people - notably the hundreds of men and women still working in Moby's Kabul office today, who, once again under Taliban rule, create programs, report the news, and educate the public.Radio Free Afghanistan is a stunning, vibrant portrait of a nation in turmoil, poised between despair and hope.

A Twenty-Year Odyssey for an Independent Voice in Kabul

Radio Free Afghanistan

Examines how Johannesburg's 21st-century surge in speculative writing and film &amp; fantasy, comics, sci-fi, noir &amp; reflects the city's mutations, anxieties, and imaginative possibilities.

Johannesburg Imaginaries in Twenty-first Century Speculative Film and Fiction

Mutant City

Wegweisend und kompromisslos ehrlich – bell hooks im Gespräch***Dieses Buch ist in einer limitierten Erstauflage mit Motiv-Farbschnitt erhältlich. Sobald diese vergriffen ist, wird die Ausgabe ohne Farbschnitt ausgeliefert***Im Dialog mit einer der einflussreichsten Stimmen unserer Zeit: Mit unerschrockener Hingabe prägte bell hooks seit den 1970ern die feministischen und antirassistischen Bewegungen. Ihre Gedanken und Ideen wirken bis heute fort. In sieben Interviews, von den Anfängen ihrer Karriere bis zu ihrem letzten Gespräch 2017, spricht sie über Feminismus, Rapmusik und Männlichkeit, Buddhismus, die »Politik der Herrschaft«, Sexualität, Liebe und die Bedeutung kultureller Kommunikation.hooks forderte sich selbst und andere heraus, mischte sich in die Spannungen ihrer Zeit ein und verankerte ihr Denken stets in einem Ethos der Liebe. Ein Buch, das inspiriert, herausfordert und einen fundamentalen Einblick in die intellektuellen Debatten der letzten Jahrzehnte und das Werk einer Ikone bietet. 
 »bell hooks hat unser Verständnis von Feminismus verändert und damit die Art und Weise, wie wir über alles reden, von Kindern bis zu Männlichkeit.«
 Mikki Kendall

Eine Einführung in das Denken von bell hooks | Liebe | Feminismus | Schwarze Identität | Buddhismus | Rap | Männlichkeit | Politik der Herrschaft

Das letzte Interview und andere Gespräche

The Mysterious Case of the Missing Crime Writer

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