Epic
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The Elves and The Shoemaker
by The Brothers Grimm Title:The Elves and The ShoemakerAuthor: by The Brothers GrimmPublication: 1812 A shoemaker, by no fault of his own, had become so poor that at last he had nothing left but leather for one pair of shoes. So, in the evening, he cut out the shoes which he wished to begin to make the next morning, and as he had a good conscience, he lay down quietly in his bed, commended himself to God, and fell asleep. In the morning, after he had said his prayers, and was just going to sit down to work, the two shoes stood quite finished on his table. He was astounded and knew…
- Christmas Stories, Classic, Epic, Inspirational/Motivational Stories, Kids and Teen Books, Kids between 1-10 of Age, Teenagers
Papa Panov’s Special Christmas
by Leo Tolstoy Title: Papa Panov’s Special ChristmasAuthor: by Leo TolstoyPublication: Cedar Fort, Inc. on September 8, 2011 “For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me..” It was Christmas Eve and although it was still afternoon, lights had begun to appear in the shops and houses of the little Russian village, for the short winter day was nearly over. Excited children scurried indoors and now only muffled sounds of chatter and laughter escaped from closed shutters. Old Papa Panov, the village shoemaker, stepped outside his shop to take one last look around. The sounds of happiness,…
- Christmas Stories, Classic, Epic, Inspirational/Motivational Stories, Kids and Teen Books, Kids between 1-10 of Age, Teenagers
The Little Match Girl
by Hans Christian Andersen Title: The Little Match GirlAuthor: by Hans Christian AndersenPublication: 1845 Most terribly cold it was; it snowed, and was nearly quite dark, and evening– the last evening of the year. In this cold and darkness there went along the street a poor little girl, bareheaded, and with naked feet. When she left home she had slippers on, it is true; but what was the good of that? They were very large slippers, which her mother had hitherto worn; so large were they; and the poor little thing lost them as she scuffled away across the street, because of two carriages that rolled by dreadfully fast. One slipper was…
- Article, Christmas Stories, Epic, Kids and Teen Books, Kids between 1-10 of Age, Mythology, Teenagers
Christmas is Coming
Christmas originated from pagan celebrations of the winter solstice, and was later adopted by the Catholic Church to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christmas for most of us is the celebration of joy, happiness and prosperity with your loved ones. This year Christmas has brought happiness and sorrow into my life. Here I’m celebrating the joy and birth of Jesus our savior with my little bundle of joy my daughter as this year will be her first Christmas but I also feel the pain of losing my mother this year who stood by me in all the phrases of my life. One side the joy of being a parent is making…
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The Wits and Wisdom of Tyrion Lannister
– by George R.R Martin Illustrated by Jonty Clark Title: The Wits and Wisdom of Tyrion LannisterAuthor: by George R.R Martin Illustrated by Jonty ClarkEdition: HardcoverPublication: October 29, 2013 by BantamGenre: Fantasy, Fiction, Humor, Philosophy, Short Stories, Epic Fantasy, High Fantasy, Science Fiction Fantasy, Adult Fiction My Review The book is short and to the point. Every page you turn and read will make you smile. No matter how your mood is, believe me you won’t be able to resist a smile. While reading the book I would imagine hearing Tyrion Lannisters (Peter Dinklage) voice. This book is worth reading again and again if you are a big fan of…
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Mythos – The Greek Myths Retold- Stephen Fry
Title: Mythos – The Greek Myths RetoldAuthor: Stephen FryEdition: PaperbackPublication: November 2, 2017 by Michael JosephGenre: Mythology, Nonfiction, Audiobook, History, Greek Mythology, Classics, Historical, Retellings, Short Stories, Greece My Review If you love and are keen to know more about Greek Gods, Mythos – The Greek Myths Retold – by Stephen Fry is the best book to read. Stephen Fry has a unique style that would make the readers enjoy every page of the book. About the Author Mythos written by British author Stephen Fry, published in 2017. It is a retelling of a number of Ancient Greek myths selected by Fry. Stephen Fry is an English Actor, comedian, writer,…
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Jaya Illustrated Retelling of the Mahabharat By Devdutt Pattnaik
Book Title: Jaya Illustrated Retelling of the MahabharatAuthor: Devdutt PattnaikPublisher: August 16, 2010 by India PenguinGenres: Mythology, Fiction, India, Indian Literature, Religion, Classics, Fantasy, Philosophy, Spirituality, Hinduism, Epic More books by Devdutt Pattnaik My Review “Devdutt Pattnaik has broken the traditional way of thinking. He reveals how myths, legends, and stories are changed according to the difference in culture and places.” “Please read Devdutt Pattnaik’s Jaya because he has not only beautifully explained the events of the Mahabharata but also shares the details of the stories and myths. Additionally, he explains how these stories and myths change according to the different states and cultures.” About the Author Devdutt Pattanaik is…
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The Songs of Achilles by Madeline Miller
Book Title: The Songs of Achilles Author: Madeline Miller Publisher: August 28, 2012 by Ecco Genres: Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Romance, Fiction, LGBT, Historical, Greek Mythology, Queer, Retelling. More books by Madeline Miller My Review “Love has no boundaries. That can be seen in this novel.” “Have an open mind while you read this Book” About the Author Madeline Miller (born July 24, 1978) is an American novelist, author of The Song of Achilles (2011) and Circe (2018). Miller spent ten years writing The Song of Achilles while she worked as a teacher of Latin and Greek. The novel tells the story of the love between the mythological figures Achilles and…
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Similarities between Greek and Hindu Mythologies
Greek and Hindu mythologies, originating from different cultural and geographical contexts, exhibit fascinating similarities that reveal universal themes and possibly ancient connections through shared Indo-European roots. These mythologies are rich in stories of gods, heroes, creation myths, and moral lessons, reflecting the human desire to explain the mysteries of the universe and human existence. https://www.youtube.com/@nickysinhafrancis2639 Creation Myths Both Greek and Hindu mythologies present elaborate creation myths that start with a primordial void or chaos. In Greek mythology, the universe begins with Chaos, a gaping nothingness, from which emerged Gaia (Earth), Tartarus (the Underworld), and Eros (Love). This cosmogony emphasizes the emergence of order from disorder. Similarly, Hindu mythology describes the…
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The Polar Express – by Chris Van Allsburg
Book Title: The Polar Express Author: Chris Van Allsburg, Robert Zemeckis, William Broyle Publisher: January 1, 2000 by Houghton Mifflin Genres: Picture Books, Children, Christmas, Fiction, Classics, Fantasy, Holiday, Adventure, Kids More books from Chris Van Allsburg My Review “Seeing is believing, but sometimes the most real things in the world are the things we can’t see.“ About the Novel Embark on a timeless journey this holiday season with Chris Van Allsburg’s enchanting tale, “The Polar Express.” Transporting readers to a world where belief knows no bounds, the story follows a young boy who, despite skepticism, discovers the wondrous reality of Santa’s sleigh through a miraculous train ride to the…
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