Ergebnis für "Monster" in Bräuche & Traditionen

Discover everything you’ve ever wondered about the legendary spirits, creatures, and figures of Japanese folklore including how they have found their way into every corner of our pop culture from the creator of the podcast Uncanny Japan. Welcome to The Book of Japanese Folklore: a fascinating...

Welcome to the United States of Cryptids, where mysterious monsters lurk in the dark forests, deep lakes, and sticky swamps of all fifty states. From the infamous Jersey Devil to the obscure Snallygaster, travel writer and chronicler of the strange J. W. Ocker not only uncovers the bizarre stories of these creatures but investigates the ways in which communities have embraced and celebrated their local cryptids.  

Unlock the Primordial Secrets of Ancient CivilizationsBefore modern cities mapped the continents, our ancestors looked out upon an untamed universe and asked a defining question: Who forces the sun to break the horizon, and what shadows lurk within the deep water?To the ancient world, the cosmos...

The human mind needs monsters. In every culture and in every epoch in human history, from ancient Egypt to modern Hollywood, imaginary beings have haunted dreams and fantasies, provoking in young and old shivers of delight, thrills of terror, and endless fascination. In Monsters: Evil Beings, Mythical Beasts, and All Manner of Imaginary Terrors, anthropologist David D. Gilmore explores what human traits monsters represent and why they are so ubiquitous in people's imaginations and share so many features across different cultures.

Traditional interpretations of the creatures of the Bible have sanded down their sharp, unsavory edges, transforming them into celestial beings of glory and light—or chubby, happy cherubs. Those cherubs? They're actually hybrid guardian monsters, more closely associated with the Egyptian sphinx than with flying babies. And the seraphim? Winged serpents sent to mete out God's vengeance. Demons aren't at war with angels; they're a distinct supernatural species used by Satan and by God. The pattern is chilling. Most of these monsters aren't God's opponents—they're God's entourage.

Join any Pride march and you are likely to see a glorious display of papier-mâché unicorn heads trailing sequins, drag queens wearing mermaid tails and more fairy wings than you can shake a trident at. But these are not just accessories: they are queer symbols with historic roots. Queer as...

Here in North America, there be monsters! Jason Offutt takes you on a thrilling adventure across all twenty-three countries―as well as every state and territory of the US, Canada, and Mexico―to meet one or more monsters in each location. This book travels to Alaska, the Caribbean, Greenland...

From snaky Echidna – half-nymph, half snake and mother of monsters – to the fearsome bull-headed Minotaur, the strange and terrible creatures of Greek myth have been grabbing our attention for thousands of years. In Irresistible Monsters, bestselling author, broadcaster and passionate...

A fresh cultural analysis of female monsters from Greek mythology, and an invitation for all women to reclaim these stories as inspiration for a more wild, more “monstrous” version of feminism The folklore that has shaped our dominant culture teems with frightening female creatures. In our...

Ontcijfer de tijdloze strijd tussen orde en chaos in een sfeervolle reis door de Griekse mythologie. Terwijl je onderweg bent of 's avonds tot rust komt, luister je naar meeslepende verhalen vol macht, tragiek en overlevingsdrang. Deze rijke vertellingen vormen de perfecte manier om je te...

Verken de mysterieuze jacht op onontdekte wezens en ontrafel de psychologische drijfveren van de mensen die ze zoeken. Deze nuchtere, sfeervolle verkenning is de perfecte luisterervaring voor tijdens een ontspannen avondwandeling of een intrigerend woon-werkverkeer. Laat je meeslepen door een...

Ervaar het onzichtbare vrouwelijke verzet in de Griekse mythologie, waar sluwe keuzes de macht van goden trotseren. Ver weg van kletterende zwaarden en bloederige veldslagen creëren deze stille rebellen hun eigen speelruimte binnen een wereld die wordt gedomineerd door onwrikbare lotsbesluiten...

Explore the world through its most unlikely creatures: Cryptozoology, the study of hidden, monstrous, and legendary animals, is truly the art of discovering the unknown. Richard Freeman, Zoological Director of Centre for Fortean Zoology, has explored the corners of the five continents on the search for creatures that many people believe are non-existent. In this book, he shares the exciting stories of his investigations of the Yeti, Mongolian Deathworm, Loch Ness Monster, Orang-Pendak, Ninki-Naka, and more.

Trace global mythology in an atmospheric folklore journey where legendary monsters meet real human history. Perfect for an evening commute, this captivating exploration reveals how ancient societies mapped their deepest anxieties onto dragons, vampires, and shape-shifting beasts. Whether winding...

Decode the eerie cultural history and psychology of fear to realize why our human brains crave terrors in the dark. Perfect for an intellectual commute or late-night listening, this deep dive transforms childhood dread into a fascinating survival tool. Settle into an atmospheric journey bridging...

Erlebe eine epische Fantasy-Anthologie voller göttlicher Machtkämpfe, uralter Monster und wahrem sterblichen Mut. Wenn du beim Pendeln abschalten möchtest, bietet dieser immersive Weltenbau den perfekten, düster-atmosphärischen Fluchtpunkt. Zehn fesselnde Kurzgeschichten verweben sich...

A beautifully illustrated, wonderfully engaging A-to-Z guide to more than 700 major and minor gods and goddesses, characters, creatures, and places of classical Greek and Roman mythology. Classical Mythology A-to-Z is a comprehensive and engrossing guide to Greek and Roman mythology. Written by...

Korean culture is exploding worldwide—from K-pop and K-dramas to Squid Game and KPop Demon Hunters. And now with The Book of Korean Mythology, the folklore of the gods, monsters, and heroes that shape culture are brought together in this beautifully illustrated collection. From the beautiful...

Diese atmosphärische Spurensuche durch die Kryptozoologie enträtselt, warum uns verborgene Monster bis heute fesseln. Ob auf einer langen nächtlichen Autofahrt oder beim entspannten Zuhören am Abend, dieses erzählende Sachbuch nimmt dich mit auf eine fesselnde Expedition an die Grenzen der...

A fascinating, beautifully illustrated guide to the monsters that are part of our collective psyche, featuring stories from the Lore podcast—now a streaming television series—including “They Made a Tonic,” “Passed Notes,” and “Unboxed,” as well as rare material. They live in...