Author : David Talbott
Publisher :
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 33,4 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Cosmic physics
ISBN : 9780977285105
A radical reinterpretation of human history and the evolution of the solar system based on the witness of ancient catastrophe caused by major electrical activity between the planet gods. Includes DVD inside back cover.
Author : Joan Holub
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 47,46 MB
Release : 2012-08-07
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1442452633
When ten-year-old Zeus is kidnapped, he discovers he can defend himself with a magical thunderbolt.
Author : Guy De la Bédoyère
Publisher : History Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 22,87 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Great Britain
ISBN : 9780752442914
One of the Roman Empire’s greatest achievements was religious tolerance, and in Britain the Romans found a world in which Fortuna and Fate ruled the minds of men and women. That world left behind a marvellous legacy of literary and archaeological records, including temples and shrines, altars and votive gifts, curse tablets and inscriptions. In addition to adopting the Gods of Rome, Roman Britain had native cults like that of Cocidius from the northern frontier and exotic imports from Persia and Egypt such as the deities Mithras and Isis. Tensions also rose with the legitimisation of Christianity in the 4th century. This comprehensive study attempts to unravel the wide-ranging beliefs and practices of those living in Roman Britain.
Author : Guy De la Bédoyère
Publisher : Tempus Publishing Limited
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 18,53 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
This book assembles a great deal of evidence for religious practices in Britain, but despite some genuine insights (for example in relating religious sites to natural features and phenomena, and a highly commendable use of ancient sources), in general it is superficial and lacks real empathy with ancient cult. The gruff, colloquial writing style proclaims that this is a plain man's guide' and presumably the avoidance of meaningful engagement with iconography, iconology, art or theology, goes along with this, though for me these are all vital for any understanding of ancient religion. Other books by the author show he can do far better and, indeed, Gods with Thunderbolts betrays signs of a very hasty composition, and reads more like a first draft than a finished product. Guest reviewer - Martin Henig .
Author : Philip Dray
Publisher : Random House Trade Paperbacks
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 17,44 MB
Release : 2005-12-27
Category : History
ISBN : 0812968107
“Dray captures the genius and ingenuity of Franklin’s scientific thinking and then does something even more fascinating: He shows how science shaped his diplomacy, politics, and Enlightenment philosophy.” –Walter Isaacson, author of Benjamin Franklin: An American Life Today we think of Benjamin Franklin as a founder of American independence who also dabbled in science. But in Franklin’s day, the era of Enlightenment, long before he was an eminent statesman, he was famous for his revolutionary scientific work. Pulitzer Prize finalist Philip Dray uses the evolution of Franklin’s scientific curiosity and empirical thinking as a metaphor for America’s struggle to establish its fundamental values. He recounts how Franklin unlocked one of the greatest natural mysteries of his day, the seemingly unknowable powers of lightning and electricity. Rich in historical detail and based on numerous primary sources, Stealing God’s Thunder is a fascinating original look at one of our most beloved and complex founding fathers.
Author : Stephen P. Kershaw
Publisher : Wide Eyed Editions
Page : 115 pages
File Size : 23,70 MB
Release : 2019-08
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1786031922
An illustrated encyclopedia of characters from Greek mythology, prepare to be amazed.
Author : Jason Aaron
Publisher : Marvel Entertainment
Page : 137 pages
File Size : 44,24 MB
Release : 2013-06-11
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 1302013769
Part of the Marvel NOW! initiative! Throughout the ages, gods have been vanishing, their mortal worshippers left in chaos. NOW!, Thor follows a trail of blood that threatens to consume his past, present and future. The only hope for these ravaged worlds is for Thor to unravel the gruesome mystery of the God Butcher! In the distant past, Thor follows the bloody wake of murdered gods across the depths of space. In the present, the Thunder God discovers a forgotten cave that echoes with teh cries of tortured gods...and is shocked to find himself among them! And thousands of years from now, the last god-king of a ruined Asgard makes his final stand against the God Butcher's beserker legions. As three Thors from three eras race to stop the God Butcher, the full extent of his vicious scheme takes terrifying shape! THOR: GOD OF THUNDER VOL. 1 - THE GOD BUTCHER includes a code for a free digital copy on the Marvel Comics app (for iPhone?, iPad?, iPad Touch? & Android devices) and Marvel Digital Comics Shop. Additionally, this collection also features special augmented reality content available exclusive through the Marvel AR app - including cover recaps, behind the scenes features and more that add value to your reading experience at no additional cost. COLLECTING: Thor: God of Thunder 1-5, plus never-before-seen extras!
Author : Wallace Thornhill
Publisher :
Page : 122 pages
File Size : 42,70 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Cosmic physics
ISBN : 9780977285136
Author : John Green
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 37,38 MB
Release : 2001-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780486418629
The ancient Greeks worshipped a host of gods and goddesses. Preserved today in poetry, art, and mythology, these divine beings were part of a religious pantheon from which worshippers sought health, good crops, and deliverance from enemies. This collection of mythical figures introduces youngsters to Greek mythology in an appealing way to fans of all ages.
Author : Peter J. Thuesen
Publisher :
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 31,87 MB
Release : 2020
Category : History
ISBN : 0190680288
One of the earliest sources of humanity's religious impulse was severe weather, which ancient peoples attributed to the wrath of storm gods. Enlightenment thinkers derided such beliefs as superstition, but in America, scientific and theological hubris came face-to-face with the tornado, nature's most violent windstorm. In this groundbreaking history, Peter J. Thuesen traces the primal connections between weather and religion in the United States. He shows that tornadoes and other storms have repeatedly drawn Americans into the profoundest of religious mysteries and confronted them with the question of their own destiny--how much is self-determined and how much is beyond human understanding or control.
