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Book Synopsis Megaliths, Myths and Men by : Peter Lancaster Brown
Download or read book Megaliths, Myths and Men written by Peter Lancaster Brown and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2013-01-23 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fascinating study of early astronomical knowledge through the interpretation of such ancient monuments as Stonehenge, Carnac, other megalithic sites. Over 140 photos, maps, illustrations. "Fascinating."— Publishers Weekly.
Book Synopsis Megaliths, Myths and Men by : Peter Lancaster Brown
Download or read book Megaliths, Myths and Men written by Peter Lancaster Brown and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Megaliths, Myths, and Men by : Peter H. Brown
Download or read book Megaliths, Myths, and Men written by Peter H. Brown and published by HarperCollins Publishers. This book was released on 1978-01-01 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Shamans and Shamanism by : John Lee Maddox
Download or read book Shamans and Shamanism written by John Lee Maddox and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2003-01-01 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comparesnbsp;the development of the shaman, or medicine man, among tribal societies. A go-between for man and the spirit world, the shaman explains and resolves issues surrounding misfortunes, bodily ailments, and death. In drawing from tribal societies around the world, the author discusses causes (ill winds, evils spirits) and cures (exorcism, enchanted drinks).
Book Synopsis The Gods of Greece and Rome by : Talfourd Ely
Download or read book The Gods of Greece and Rome written by Talfourd Ely and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-04-12 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The characters of this rich history range from famous denizens of Olympus to anonymous river nymphs, each with individual chapters recounting both the Greek origins and the later Roman adaptations.
Book Synopsis The Dream in Native American and Other Primitive Cultures by : Jackson Steward Lincoln
Download or read book The Dream in Native American and Other Primitive Cultures written by Jackson Steward Lincoln and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2003-04-14 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This analysis opens with a historical review of dream interpretation, exploring the structure, theory, and function of dreams in primitive cultures and examining their predominant symbols, types, and forms. Focusing on Native American dreams, the study defines their significance to the individual and their relationship to the culture pattern.
Book Synopsis Ancient Astronomy by : Clive L.N. Ruggles
Download or read book Ancient Astronomy written by Clive L.N. Ruggles and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2005-10-21 with total page 549 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An authoritative introduction to the fascinating topic of archaeoastronomy—ancient peoples' understanding and use of the skies. Ancient Astronomy: An Encyclopedia of Cosmologies and Myth draws on archaeological evidence and oral traditions to reveal how prehistoric humans perceived the skies and celestial phenomena. With over 200 entries, it offers a number of ways to approach ancient astronomy, from key examples and case studies worldwide (Stonehenge; Mexican and Egyptian pyramids; Chaco Canyon, New Mexico; the Nazca lines in Peru) to general themes (cosmologies, calendars, ancient ideas of space and time, origin myths), to fundamental concepts and methods (how the sky has changed over the centuries, how to survey a site), and to the field's most frequently asked questions (How did ancient peoples navigate the ocean using the stars? How does astrology relate to ancient astronomy? Can ancient sites be dated astronomically?) By revealing the astronomical significance of some of the world's most famous ancient landmarks and enduring myths and by showing how different themes and concepts are connected, Ancient Astronomy: An Encyclopedia of Cosmologies and Myth brings a unique authoritative perspective to an area too often left to speculation and sensationalism.
Book Synopsis The History of Atlantis by : Lewis Spence
Download or read book The History of Atlantis written by Lewis Spence and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2003-01-01 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The romantic legend of Atlantis has captured imaginations since Plato first told of a glorious island in the Atlantic that sank beneath the waves. Speculation has abounded ever since, and scientists who formerly dismissed the possibility that Atlantis ever existed were obliged to reconsider--partly because of the author of this book. Lewis Spence (1874-1955) wrote five books about Atlantis, and this one is considered his best. Spence sifted through a tremendous body of research in fields from mythology and comparative religion to geography, geology, and archeology. The result is the most authoritative study ever published on the history, geography, animal life, government, and religion of this fabled island.
Download or read book The Hero written by Lord Raglan and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2013-05-27 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Heroic figures, all with the human desire for idealization in common, are the focus of this study — from Oedipus and King Arthur to heroes of the Trojan War and Robin Hood.
Book Synopsis Experimental Archaeology and Neolithic Architecture by : John Hill
Download or read book Experimental Archaeology and Neolithic Architecture written by John Hill and published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. This book was released on 2024-03-04 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Our understanding of the construction processes involved with British Neolithic architecture needs further investigation. The people were preliterate and there is no archaeological evidence of written or pictorial information regarding construction. So how could they build complex monuments like Stonehenge without a plan? This book argues that the Neolithic builders used rudimentary techniques to plan before building their monuments (circa 4000 – 2500 BC) – essentially, using ropes to set out the physical design of any structure they intended to build, whilst finger reckoning numeracy dictated how their measured ropes were folded to position the monument’s features. Finally, they used the sun’s shadow at midday to achieve orientation. To support this premise, the book offers both the results of the author’s “rope experiments” and instructions for repeating them. Importantly, this form of experimental archaeology delivers a unique approach for understanding the nature of complex Neolithic architecture. Essentially, the book explains the mental processes involved between design and construction.
Book Synopsis The Evil Eye by : Frederick Thomas Elworthy
Download or read book The Evil Eye written by Frederick Thomas Elworthy and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2003-07-30 with total page 498 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Classic text describes many afflictions said to result from being "stared at" — as observed from the days of the ancient Egyptians up to the late 19th century. Descriptions of gestures, charms, incantations, and other protective acts used to ward off power of the "evil eye." 199 illustrations.
Book Synopsis The Poetic Edda by : Henry Adams Bellows
Download or read book The Poetic Edda written by Henry Adams Bellows and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The vibrant Old Norse poems in this 13th-century collection known as the 'Lays of the Gods' recapture the ancient oral traditions of the Norsemen. These mythological poems include the Voluspo, one of the broadest conceptions of the world's creation and ultimate destruction ever crystallized in literary form; the Hovamol, a compilation of sagacious counsels reminiscent of the biblical book of Proverbs; the Lokasenna, a comedy bursting with vivid characterizations; and the Thrymskvitha, a ballad of enduring loveliness.
Book Synopsis Nordic Gods and Heroes by : Padraic Colum
Download or read book Nordic Gods and Heroes written by Padraic Colum and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-05-23 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Simple, dramatic tales of gods and goddesses who dwell in Asgard: exploits of Odin and Thor, winning of Brynhild, twilight of the gods, more. Over 40 illustrations.
Book Synopsis A Dictionary of Symbols by : J. E. Cirlot
Download or read book A Dictionary of Symbols written by J. E. Cirlot and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2013-05-27 with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A valuable reference, this informative and entertaining volume presents a key to elucidating the symbolic worlds encountered in both the arts and the history of ideas. 32 black-and-white illustrations.
Book Synopsis Anthropology and Modern Life by : Franz Boas
Download or read book Anthropology and Modern Life written by Franz Boas and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-08-28 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The great anthropologist's classic treatise on race and culture. One of the most influential books of the century, now available in a value-priced edition. Introduction by Ruth Bunzel.
Book Synopsis Arabic Proverbs by : John Lewis Burckhardt
Download or read book Arabic Proverbs written by John Lewis Burckhardt and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by a Swiss-born explorer of remote parts of the Arab world, this rich treasury of native Arab proverbs offers everything from homespun remarks on friendship and personal status to opinions on oppression. Carefully annotated with more than 780 sayings, it holds appeal for anyone interested in Middle Eastern cultures.
Book Synopsis Sacred Dance in the Ancient World by : W. O. E. Oesterley
Download or read book Sacred Dance in the Ancient World written by W. O. E. Oesterley and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2002-01-01 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Widely practiced in ancient times during such major events of life as initiations, puberty, marriage, and burial, sacred dances frequently served as emotional outlets for the performers. They were also a means of communicating with deities or the dead, securing a good harvest, and an integral part of many other rites and ceremonies important to man in ages past." --BOOK JACKET.
