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Myths of the Underworld

Timeless Tales of the Afterlife, Love, Revenge, Fatal Attraction and More from around the World (Includes Stories about Hades and Persephone, Kali, the Shinigami, and More)
By Lindsay Christinee
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Myths of the Underworld by Lindsay Christinee delves into the scientific and natural phenomena often linked to mythological underworld tales. The book explores various global myths, examining their origins and connecting them to real-world geological and environmental aspects. It's an engaging blend of storytelling and scientific inquiry.
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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by the intersection of folklore and natural science. It weaves together captivating tales and scientific insights, exploring how underworld myths relate to our understanding of geological and ecological phenomena.

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"Immerse yourself in stories of gods and goddesses of the underworld and explore how themes of death, love, and revenge are depicted in folklore and mythology by different cultures around the world."--

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Immerse yourself in stories of gods and goddesses of the underworld and explore how themes of death, love, and revenge are depicted in folklore and mythology by different cultures around the world.

Myths of the Underworld is a vibrant collection of ten retellings of forbidden love, acts of vengeance, and naive attractions. Modernised for today's reader, these diverse stories span time and space. While the cultures and traditions are varied, the themes woven throughout these tales reveal how the struggle to understand and accept death and all that comes with it is one that is quintessentially human.

The ten different stories include:

  • Hades and Persephone, the classic myth from Ancient Greece
  • Kali, the Indian goddess (and wife of Shiva), known for her fierceness on the battlefield
  • Anubis, the ancient Egyptian god of the underworld
  • Mictlantecuhtli and Mictecachuatl, the lovers who ruled the Aztec underworld
  • The Shinigami, Japanese spirits of the underworld
  • Maman Brigitte, the Haitian intermediary of death
  • Gamab, the Namibian god of fate who gifted rain to mankind
  • Hel, the Norse overseer of the underworld
  • Sedna, the Inuit goddess of the sea and the underworld
  • The Sand Hills, the home of the dead for the Blackfeet Nation

The tales in Myths of the Underworld are sure to captivate and enchant readers. Perfect for fans of mythology, romance, and fairy tales.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781646045549

Publisher: Ulysses Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 December 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Ulysses Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 144

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About the Author

Lindsay Christinee grew up in Pennsylvania enamoured with historical biographies. To this day, she can still recite Nefertiti's full name (Neferneferuaten Nefertiti) and run through a list of England's queens. After reading about fashion greats Edith Head and Diana Veerland, her love of history parlayed into a fashion career in New York City showrooms. But, it wasn't until moving to Bangkok that she began her writing career as a ghostwriter for the city's English newspapers. In 2014, Lindsay moved back to the U.S., settling into Philadelphia's historic district and revitalizing her career to align with her environmental activism endeavors. Her words have been published in the Sierra Club Newsletter, ReMake, and Reader's Digest. She has spoken about sustainability and climate justice for podcasts and at schools in the Tri-State area. In 2020 she founded The Wellness Feed, a sustainable lifestyle website empowering its readers with conscious choices they can make to help mitigate climate change. Myths of the Underworld is her debut book.

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