Mythology
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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…
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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 Sandman Act – II By Neil Gaiman
Book Title: The Sandman Act – IIAuthor: By Neil GaimanPublisher: October 10, 2007 by VertigoGenres: Comics, Graphic Novels, Fantasy, Fiction, Horror, Graphic Novels Comics, Mythology , Comic Book, Urban Fantasy, Dc Comics My Review “The song of Orpheus is breath-stopping. Must follow the series.” About the Author Neil Richard MacKinnon Gaiman born Neil Richard Gaiman, 10 November 1960) is an English author of short fiction, novels, comic books, graphic novels, nonfiction, audio theatre, and films. His works include the comic book series The Sandman and novels Stardust, American Gods, Coraline, and The Graveyard Book. He has won numerous awards, including the Hugo, Nebula, and Bram Stoker awards, as well as…
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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 Sandman – Neil Gaiman
Book Title: The Sandman Author: Neil Gaiman Publisher: January 1, 1998 by Vision Genres: Fiction, Thriller, Mystery, Mystery Thriller, Suspense, Crime, Romance, Psychology, Drama More books by Neil Gaiman My Review The best comic book for the year. The best of Audible. About the Author Neil Richard Gaiman, (born November 10, 1960, Portchester, Hampshire, England), British writer who earned critical praise and popular success with richly imagined fantasy tales that frequently featured a darkly humorous tone. About the comic “The Sandman” The Sandman was a completely new kind of comic, and it became one of the flagship titles for Vertigo, a line of adult-themed horror and fantasy series launched by…
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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 Real Story Behind Easter Bunny
Books on Easter Stories for kids While growing up, I was excited about the Easter eggs and the Easter Bunny. But I never thought much about the origin or the story behind the Easter Bunny and Easter eggs. Easter is related to the resurrection of Christ but where the Bunny comes from.
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The Easter Story
Article Title: The Easter Story Author: Nicky Sinha Francis Genres: Mythology, Epic Books on Easter for kids About 1960 years ago, Jesus and his friends and followers were in Jerusalem preparing forthe special Passover celebrations.
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Mahagatha 100 Tales from the Puranas
Book Title: Mahagatha 100 Tales from the Puranas Author: Satyarth Nayak Publisher: HarperCollins, India Genres: Mythology, India, Spirituality, Religion, Indian Literature About the Author: Satyarth Nayak (born 29 October 1981) is an Indian author and screenwriter, known for his bestselling novel The Emperor’s Riddles, authoring the biography of Sridevi and scripting Sony’s historical television epic Porus. The Emperor’s Riddles was a bestselling thriller with the media calling it “a hit with young readers”. Porus created by Swastik Productions was one of the most expensive and acclaimed shows on Indian television. Satyarth’s biography of screen legend Sridevi titled Sridevi: The Eternal Screen Goddess published in 2019 by Penguin Random House also went on to win high praise. Satyarth has been named one of the Top 50 Indian authors…
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