Ergebnis für "O An" in Märchen

—AUDIBLE BOOK OF THE YEAR Set in a wonderfully reimagined 15th century West Africa, Masquerade is a dazzling, lyrical tale exploring the true cost of one woman’s fight for freedom and self-discovery, and the lengths she’ll go to secure her future. “[Ariel] Blake is adept at describing...

Temný epos, v němž na pozadí skutečných historických událostí ožívá svět slovanských hrdinů, čarodějů, ale i tajemných rituálů, bohů a strašlivých běsů. Černý Rogan je legendární lukostřelec z osobní družiny vogastohradského knížete Vlastibora. Téměř deset let bojoval v žoldu Karla Velikého v kruté válce, jež rozvrátila říši Avarů, divokých nájezdníků z podunajských rovin, ale protože po konečném vítězství požadoval od svých žoldáků přechod od pohanství ke křesťanství, Rogan odmítl a tím zanikl nejen jeho nárok na odměnu, ale i možnost dále v žoldu zůstat.

Soubor pověstí a pohádek ze starého pražského židovského města autor převyprávěl a adaptoval. Neusiluje o přesné dodržení historického aspektu, ale snaží se čtenáři v uměleckém zpracování přiblížit židovskou problematiku. Oživuje řadu poutavých postav a postaviček, moudré rabíny, golema, Věčného Žida, obyčejné obchodníky a zároveň vystihuje tajemnou atmosféru uliček staropražského ghetta.

A mischievous leprechaun. A land of magic and shadow. Tarn O'Grady's adventures weave folklore and fantasy into tales of wit, wonder, and danger. Step into the Land of Llad, where magic lingers in the mists and mischief waits at every turn. Tarn O'Grady is no ordinary leprechaun. With silver shoes on his feet, a twinkle in his eye, and a pocket full of riddles, he dances between light and shadow, weaving tricks and tales wherever he goes. Along the way he encounters dwarfs, elves, witches, banshees, and even the dark fairies--each meeting more dangerous, and delightful, than the last.

Achille ha abbandonato la sua gente, i mirmidoni, per vivere da donna con le kallai, le belle transgender della Gran Madre Afrodite. Quando Odisseo viene a prendere "il principe Achille" per la guerra contro gli ittiti, lei è pronta a morire pur di non combattere come un uomo. Ma sua madre Atena, la Silente, la salva, donandole quello che ha sempre desiderato: un corpo femminile. Le promette anche gloria, potere, piacere, vittoria e, soprattutto, un figlio nato dalle sue carni.

The stories narrate the tricks, deceit and greed of hyena in all his relationships. These traits come out strongly in the tales entitled "The Cow, Hyena, Lion and Hare Share a Home", "Hyena and Hare Go in Search of Food" and "The Hyena and the Hare". Hare, however, shows his ingenuity to always outsmart hyena. Cat's pilgrimage to Mecca and his self righteous attitude on his return was challenged by the eldest member of the clan of rats. He was reminded of his old ways before his transformation.

En la ciudad más hermosa del orbe conocido, una historia intemporal que ilumina los secretos del corazón enamorado. Medina Azahara fue la ciudad más hermosa en la Europa del siglo X. El poderoso califa cordobés Abderramán III ordenó su construcción en 936, y para ello hizo venir a los mejores arquitectos y artistas desde los más apartados rincones del planeta. Entre ellos, arribó a Córdoba el sabio jardinero Shams el Bagdadí que, junto al príncipe Al Hakam, diseñó los bellísimos y extensos jardines de la ciudad califal.

In the mist-shrouded lands of Scotland, where the veil between the worlds is as thin as a whisper, the ancient tales stir, breathing life into the shadows and the stones. These are stories woven from the fabric of the land itself—of its lochs and mountains, its forests and glens. They speak of love and loss, of courage and fear, of the unbreakable bonds that tie the human heart to the mystical.

Una obra que saca el mejor partido a la mitología nórdica en una historia tan adentrada en las tierras del norte como las aguas de una bahía. Una estudiante española que viene a analizar los glaciares, un marinero asesino de focas, un pasado y un presente que se dan cita a través de aquello que duerme tanto dentro de la tierra como en lo profundo de la memoria.

The annals of Malku are historical lore from many different regions, written in different languages, by different scribes, for varied purposes - to warn, to instruct, to explain. They contain the wisdom, romances, and tales of the kings, priests, and commonfolk of all those that dwell in Malku lands.

Najstarszy i najbardziej znany francuski epos rycerski, należący do tzw. chansons de geste (pieśni o bohaterskich czynach). Utwór datowany jest na XI wiek, a znany jest z anglo-normandzkiego rękopisu oksfordzkiego z 1170 r. Autor jest nieznany, jedyną wzmianką o nim jest adnotacja na końcu rękopisu wspominająca osobę o imieniu Turold. Polski przekład pochodzi z roku 1932, jego autorem jest Tadeusz Boy-Żeleński. Epos przedstawia dzieje wyprawy wojennej Karola Wielkiego do Hiszpanii przeciw Saracenom w roku 778, a szczególnie bitwę w wąwozie Roncevaux.

Derrick can't believe his luck when he rekindles a romance with ex-girlfriend Yifan. But Yifan remains aloof and distant, eventually confiding to Derrick that in her hometown of Ipoh, she discovered that she is actually a fox spirit with mystical powers. But Derrick isn't the only person who has fallen under Yifan's spell. Unbeknownst to him, Tien Chen, a man with an unhealthy obsession with fire, has also been dating her.

Apesar de ser um garoto pequenino, o Pequeno Polegar é inteligente e determinado de fazer tudo e qualquer coisa que os outros possam fazer - e às vezes até mais.

Quando um garoto camponês recebe apenas um gato por sua herança, ele se pergunta como será capaz de ganhar a vida com um único gato. Mas este gato não é um gato comum. Com o gato trabalhando para ele, o garoto vai ter uma surpresa que mudará sua vida!

As the son of a mere merchant, Klöss wants nothing more than to pass his trials and join the ranks of the Bjornmen raiders, breaking free of his father’s ambitions and following in the footsteps of his forebears. Times are changing in the Barren Isles. The centuries-old traditions of coastal plunder are making way for outright conquest, and the threat of war is looming.

Wszystkie kultury mają swoje mity o stworzeniu świata. Sięgając zarówno do mitologii powszechnie znanych, jak i przekazów małych plemion indiańskich czy afrykańskich, autorka opisała te, które wydały jej się najpiękniejsze i najbardziej niezwykłe. Potraktowała je autorsko, pozwalając sobie w niektórych przypadkach nie tylko na fabularyzację, ale również na dość swobodne łączenie czy wybór interesujących wątków. "Byłabym szczęśliwa, gdybyście – czytając tę książkę – zachwycili się, podobnie jak ja, bogactwem ludzkiej wyobraźni".

El pescador cuenta sus aventuras –extrañas aventuras– y le da una vuelta de tuerca a cada anécdota. Por momentos el pescador filosofa, pero nunca se detiene ni se pone solemne. En cambio busca moverse al ras de lo que recuerda, y siempre está listo para retomar el hilo. El pescador salta de un tiempo a otro. Salta entre los tiempos de su vida, salta entre los tiempos de la historia.

Ari is in trouble. Mourning the loss of her best friend she is trying to uncover who is truly behind Tori's death, and has attracted the attention of some very powerful enemies. Shifters are still disappearing, and war is brewing in the city. Since embracing her powers and discovering the presence of more Shadowborn, Ari must learn to rely on others to help her though her grief. With the help of the men in her life, and the support of Moon River pack, she might be able to finally have a place that she calls home.

Five tales that prove there is always more to the story.

This may just be your lucky day, since you are looking at the bundle of six different books that comprise stories of mythology and historical facts about several fascinating ancient societies. These are the titles: African Mythology, Celtic Mythology, Egyptian Mythology, Greek Mythology, Indian Mythology, Viking Mythology.