Eastern Myths

Master mythologist Joseph Campbell had a genius for finding the unifying symbols and metaphors in apparently distinct cultures and traditions. In Myths of Light: Eastern Metaphors of the Eternal, Campbell explores, with his characteristic clarity and humor, the principle that underlies all the great religions of India and East Asia, from Jainism and Hinduism to Buddhism and Taoism: the transcendent World Soul.

The civilizations that grew up in the Tigris and Euphrates River Valleys many thousands of years ago have left important legacies: agriculture, mathematics, astronomy, the wheel, and writing. This present volume of Mesopotamian myths is divided into three sections.

In this book you will find a selection of 16 well known legends, each of which relates to a particular place in South-eastern Wales. Wales is a land rich in folklore and legend. The beauty and mystery of the land enchants us with tales from the past.

Sixteen Welsh legends and myths from north-eastern Wales. Wales is a land filled with mythology. Every breathtaking valley, towering mountain, shimmering lake and magical castle has a mythical tale to entertain and enchant you. The Welsh, like other Celtic races, love to tell stories. From before the time of the Mabinogion and the Black Book of Carmarthen they have passed dark winter nights telling Welsh fables, fairy tales and legends.

Las civilizaciones que se desarrollaron en los valles de los ríos Tigris y Éufrates hace miles de años nos dejaron unos legados importantes: la agricultura, las matemáticas, la astronomía, la rueda y la escritura. ¡Consiga este libro ahora si desea saber más sobre mitología mesopotámica!

A big part of Hindu and Indian mythology is the lengthy Mahabharata, with stories about princes, princesses, monsters, and many mysterious creatures. Krishna is one of the prominent figures in many ancient mythology writings from this region, and his victories over evil have been applauded and believed by many.

O, bu sharq ertaklari, naqadar ajoyib! Undagi siymolar Sahroyi Kabir qumlaridan bunyod bo'lgan, turk qahvasining xushbo'y bug'ida gavdalangan yoki Gang daryosining sermavj to'lqinlarida tug'ilgandek go'yo... Ehtimol, yapon sitrasining nafis ohangi ularni biz tomon eltgan, yo nogoh, Eron gilamlaridagi naqshlardan o'qib olgandirmiz... Sharq ertaklarini farzandlaringiz bilan tinglang va ularning xushbo'y iforidan bahra oling!

Maxat and his gang are on the way to Greece. Next stop: the wonderful island of Crete! Crete is a land of fabulous stories about gods, heroes...and monsters, like the fierce beast trapped in a dark maze that’s impossible to escape from.