A partir de tradiciones históricas y orales previas, y con el modelo de lo suscrito por los poetas y comediógrafos de los Siglos de Oro, a partir de 1830 tuvo lugar en España un fenómeno de promoción de la leyenda literaria que perduro a lo largo de los movimientos literarios, esteticos e intelectuales de todo el siglo. Confeccionaron textos de este tipo autores literarios, mas o menos consagrados, eruditos, colaboradores ocasionales y lectores, ademas de los redactores de las cabeceras. La leyenda literaria se demostro un genero moldeable y persistente, adaptable a todo tipo de formatos (dramatico, poetico, narrativo) y que por sus condiciones formales (corta extension y motivos tipificados) servia perfectamente a la demanda de los lectores de prensa literaria y de variedades, asi como los libros de viaje.Hoy en dia el legendario es un punto central de las investigaciones de la geografia literaria, el turismo, la enseñanza del español para extranjeros, y, desde luego, de las acciones de conservacion y dinamizacion el patrimonio literario y cultural. Tambien con relacion a los usos creativos del legendario se advierte un interes creciente en la bibliografia critica en español, ya sea sobre su capacidad de inspirar ficciones narrativas como de su rentabilidad en la confeccion de nuevos productos creativos (como el videojuego). Tomando en cuenta este contexto de apreciacion por los nuevos usos culturales del patrimonio (su mejor sistema de dinamizacion), y desde un caracter interdisciplinario y disruptivo, en este volumen se aportan algunas reflexiones de los investigadores del proyecto DLLO_19 ("Diseño de un Legendario Literario Hispanico del siglo XIX accesible online") acerca de la naturaleza y caracteristicas del genero de la leyenda literaria, y su reactualizacion en usos culturales posibles.

It is the ten-year anniversary of her sisteras death, and Nia is grappling with her grief, and balancing the complicated relationships weaving through her life. There is smart and sexy Temi; Melvin, her teenage love; and her new yet intimate friendship with Rahul and Crystal. But looming large over everything is her mother SuSu, whose battle with bipolar disorder continues to cast a profound shadow over Nia.Delving deep into the intricate tapestry of Nias life, Like Water Like Sea is a poignant tale of self-discovery and resilience, sexuality and motherhood, and falling apart to become truly whole.

Este proyecto de investigación, aprobado por la Vicerrectoría de Investigaciones de la Universidad del Valle sede Cali, 2018-2019, se realiza en el Caribe colombiano, en el marco de una de las celebraciones mas emblematicas del pais, el Carnaval de Barranquilla, obra maestra del patrimonio oral e inmaterial de la humanidad. La indagacion es focalizada en la danza "son de negro", baile propio de los negros cimarrones de los cabildos cartageneros, donde los negros, segun su origen, se congregaban y resurgian en las calles con maderas y palmadas, bailando teñidos de negro azul o rojo, manifestando rimas sarcasticas, la danza propia del Canal del Dique, tipica del hombre palanquero cimarron de los cabildos cartageneros en el siglo XVII, ritual que representa la ratificacion de una costumbre de raices "negras" que constituye la riqueza cultural del Carnaval de Barranquilla. En el intervalo del trafico negrero, es puntual diferenciar una fase de restitucion racial del africano y sus sucesores en America a lo largo de muchos siglos. El "son de negro" exalta el valor de los palenques negros, las fiestas de Carnaval y la celebracion de la Virgen de la Candelaria, donde los esclavos intensificaban la actividad en los cabildos. La presencia de los negros en el Carnaval es invaluable, su aparicion es significativa y constituye la riqueza del Caribe colombiano.

An entertaining and enchanting collection of myths, tales and traditions surrounding the seas, skies and woodlands that make up our natural world. Enter an enchanting world where the mysteries of the seas, skies and woodlands come alive through shared myths, legends and folk tales. From the majestic creatures that dance beneath the waves to the celestial beings that populate the heavens and the spirits that reside within the forests, The Treasury of Folklore offers a portal into the lore of the natural world that has been whispered through the generations.In this mesmerising compendium youll embark on a journey through the rich tapestry of myths, legends, and tales that have been woven into the very fabric of our natural world. Youll tread mysterious waters and be beguiled by the sirens and sea monsters, soar to new heights with winged Pegasus and uncover stories of celestial beings, from thunder gods to constellations that have guided travellers across the heavens. And as you wander through the ancient woods, youll encounter spirits between the branches, insatiable cannibalistic children hewn from logs and the promise of the big, bad wolf. The stories included here traverse countries and continents and have been carefully selected to highlight how humans are linked through time and place, with shared dreams, fears and ways of rationalising the unknown. Immerse yourself in the tapestry of tales collected in these pages, each story a testament to the enduring enchantment of the seas, skies, and woodlands.

The Caucasus has an extremely rich folk literature, almost unknown among English speakers, which includes myths, legends, magical tales, anecdotes and proverbs. The one hundred and one legends included in this book reflect the cultures of fourteen different ethnic groups - their dynamism and the matters that concerned them: survival against external dangers, the risk of starvation and the persistence of the family or clan as a coordinated group. Descended from an oral tradition, much of their knowledge was retained in memories and passed down the generations. Yet, with the introduction of the alphabet, the way of life they portray is rapidly becoming extinct. An incomparable collection, Legends of the Caucasus conveys the poetry and romance of these swiftly vanishing tribes.

Transformación global y guerra de potenciasNo es ningún secreto que la civilización actual atraviesa por una crisis de proporciones inimaginables, y que en términos geopolíticos y económicos ya nada sera lo que fue. La pandemia del coronavirus solo ha venido a acelerar este proceso que se desarrollo tras bambalinas desde hace años. ¿Pero hacia donde se dirige el mundo?Daniel Estulin, a traves de esta excelente investigacion, nos muestra lo que las elites globales han conspirado y planeado desde las sombras para imponer el nuevo orden mundial. Los enfrentamientos son inevitables y cada uno de estos jugadores pretende mejorar su posicion. ¿Que resultara del enfrentamiento entre Estados Unidos y China? ¿Que planes tienen el mundo islamico y Rusia para volver a ser jugadores preponderantes? ¿Acaso las nuevas elites alternativas buscan romper con la hegemonia de la Internacional Financiera? ¿Que escenarios le esperan a America Latina? Cualquiera que desee entender las profundas implicaciones de los tiempos que atravesamos debe, con urgencia, leer este libro para tomar cierta ventaja del terremoto geopolitico que esta por venir.

Magic pervades every inch of Wales, from Anglesey in the north to the Vale of Glamorgan in the south, from the Marches in the east to the shores of the west. Every corner of this landscape has stories of local magicians and witches, yet so many of these figures are relatively unknown outside of Wales and are overshadowed by their English counterparts.Set in encyclopedia format, Of Doves & Ravens invites readers on a tour through the rich folklore of this landscape. Discover the recollections of market fortune-tellers who historically plied their trade in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, and meet the gwrach who dwell in lonely places; the dynen hysbys who help find lost cattle and protect against the malevolence of witches; and the legendary magicians who summon demons and often are buried in the walls of church.This is magical Wales revealed.

Far more than just a faint echo of the past, Irelands fairy forts are still vibrantly alive. The traditions connected to them are so powerful that, even today, people rarely interfere with Irish fairy forts or fairy trees. They arent built on; roads curve around them; farmers dont plough over them The most numerous ancient remains in Ireland today, numbering up to 50,000 or more, these enigmatic mounds and grassy banks seem to call out to us from an earlier time. So, what are they, who built them and what were they for? And how have so many survived for so long?With evocative photographs by Richard Mills, master folklorist Jo Kerrigan explores the origins of these mysterious circular structures: the stories and legends, the history and archaeology, the living traditions and practices connected to them. And reminds us of the dangers of disturbing the ancient spirits dwelling beneath.

Ancient deities have shaped the mythological landscapes of Britain and Ireland. Layer by layer, these tales of the ancient gods and goddesses make up the narrative bedrock of these islands. Throughout the ages this has been the meeting place of successive cultures, each bringing their own stories to glorify those beings with supernatural powers. Despite their immortality, these divinities and superhumans are nevertheless vulnerable, depending on the voices and memories of people to celebrate their wondrous exploits.Here you will meet the all-powerful beings once revered throughout these lands. Elemental divinities of sky and earth, goddesses and gods in human guise, have escaped the confines of dusty encyclopaedias. Now you will come to know them by the stories of their deeds, famous and infamous in equal part.

Basing her approach on historical sources, Rosalie Osmond explores the way the soul has been represented in different cultures and at different times, from ancient Egypt and Greece, through medieval

The witch malevolent, magical, multi-faceted - has walked among us for centuries.Demonic and deviant or liberated and revered, in this enchantingly illustrated book, Willow Winsham explores the many guises of the witch across folklore, history and superstition.From Hekate to Baba Yaga, from shape-shifting hares to Macbeth, the book starts with a rich dive into the ideas of the witch in myth, legend and fairytale. Next follows an exploration of popular belief and superstition during the witch trials across Europe and the United States, one of the most tumultuous and bloody of our collective history. The last section brings us to more recent times, exploring how how the image and identity of the witch has been reclaimed and reinvented, the significance of the Wheel of the Year, the advent of Wicca and modern Witchcraft and beyond.Finally and most crucially, we are left with the vital question: what have we learned from the past and what is the best way to approach our often terrible shared history of the witch?

Enchanting tales of the gods, kings, and monsters that populated the Anglo-Saxon world.An atmospheric collection of 30 folk tales exploring stories of cosmology, monsters, conflicts and courtship from the Seven Kingdoms to Middle Earth. This is an entertaining portal into a world overflowing with mythology, magic and all manner of beguiling creatures, which has inspired everything from the Lord of the Rings to Game of Thrones.The book is divided into 3 parts:Scop is a set of stories told by the Anglo-Saxon storyteller Scop, from the creation to the destruction of the world. It explores what remains of the gods and monsters of the Anglo-Saxon cosmology. Wreccan is pagan stories exploring self-discovery and development through exile. Variations of these tales would have told by the Anglo-Saxons themselves, including Sigemunds rebellion and the trials of Beowulf. Bretwalda stories revolve around Bretwalda the chief Anglo-Saxon king who ruled over the majority of the Seven Kingdoms. These stories reflect a period when both the old gods and Christianity existed simultaneously. Remarkable illustrations by Jesus Sotes breathe new life into these tales of the past.

The dozen tales in this book were collected from Guatemalan informants early in the twentieth century recorded in the words of the storytellers. They come down to us unfiltered by anthropologists, writers, or professional folklorists. The tales make up a fascinating collection that informs in significant and creative ways how the Maya view their world and how they were engaged with the greater world around them in insightful and often humorous ways. They offer transformations, ogres, anthropomorphic animals, mountains and caves, and supernatural explanations for natural phenomena, along with the origins of modes of dress and behavior, medical rituals, and tales that carry folk interpretations of the Popul Vuh, the ancient Maya creation myth. Elin C. Daniens introductory essay includes biographical information about the collectors, suggestions of pre-Columbian roots for the tales, and a history of the previous restricted publication. Her explanations of cultural behavior enhance the human qualities of the actors without transgressing the storytellers. The early date of these tales makes the book extremely unusual and fresh.

Descubra o Poder Interior. Desperte a Aventura. Embarque em uma saga épica onde o destino do mundo repousa nas mãos de poucos. Jornada é mais do que um livro; é um convite para você explorar um unive

Mi Propio Sutra: Un nuevo capítulo en tu placer"Tomar el control de nuestro propio placer es una deliciosa forma de empoderarnos".Durante siglos la masturbación femenina ha sido una narrativa fragmentada, eclipsada por relatos que se han centrado casi exclusivamente en el placer masculino. Este enfoque sesgado ha relegado el placer y la autonomia de las mujeres a un segundo plano, dejando enormes vacios en nuestra comprension del bienestar sexual femenino.¿De donde vienen todas esas ideas para inhibir la experiencia de regalarse un orgasmo? ¿Por que todavia nos pone un poco incomodas?Mi propio sutra no solo busca seguir aportando a romper paradigmas, derribando mitos y revelando beneficios. Es tambien una verdadera guia para iniciarte hoy mismo en el camino de la autoexploracion.Con 20 poses ilustradas y creadas por las mismas autoras, no solo podras entender como funciona tu cuerpo, sino que ademas contaras con un detallado catalogo de alternativas para gozar sin culpas y contigo misma. "Cuando entendemos nuestro cuerpo y lo que nos hace sentir bien, mejoramos nuestra relacion con nosotras mismas y tambien podemos tener experiencias mas satisfactorias en pareja. En lugar de sentir verguenza por explorar tu placer, celebralo como un acto natural y saludable ¡Nos lo debemos!". "

British food has an unsavoury global reputation, but the folklore which made it what it is can be traced back millennia. Folklorist Ben Gazur guides you through the dark alleys of British history to uncover how our food habits have been passed down through generations of traditions. Readers will get a taste of what life was life in a time when food was both magical ingredient and sustenance.Discover why we throw salt over our shoulder, why we think carrots help us see in the dark, when living snakes in pies were once the height of fashion at weddings, and why people risk life and limb to chase wheels of cheese down a hill.Hilarious and fascinating, A Feast of Folklore will introduce you to the gloriously eccentric folk who arent often noticed by historians. Here lies a smorgasbord of their dark remedies and deadly delicacies, waiting to be discovered.

From the author of the hugely successful book Legendary Ireland, The Turning of the Year explores the Celtic division of the year, from Samhain to Imbolc, to Bealtaine, to Lunasa, back to Samhain. It examines the significance of particular times of the year and features re-tellings of various legends associated with them. The book will look at the close connection of the Irish with the land and with nature, bringing us on an exhilarating journey through the Irish seasons and the customs that welcomed each one in turn.Along the way we encounter saints, scholars, kings and goddesses, whose stories, preserved in myth and folktale, counterpoint the books exploration both of lost traditions such as keening and how other customs and rituals have been preserved in todays celebrations and communal events. It brings to the reader a new awareness of how such ritual can still have relevance in our lives, and a deeper appreciation of the power of the natural world.

An entertaining and enthralling collection of myths, tales and traditions surrounding our trees, woodlands and forests from around the world.From the dark, gnarled woodlands of the north, to the humid jungles of the southern lands, trees have captured humanitys imagination for millennia. Filled with primal gods and goddesses, dryads and the fairy tales of old, the forests still beckon to us, offering sanctuary, mystery and more than a little mischievous trickery. From insatiable cannibalistic children hewn from logs, to lumberjack lore, and the spine-chilling legend of Bloody Mary, there is much to be found between the branches. Come into the trees; witches, seductive spirits and big, bad wolves await you.With this book, Folklore Thursday aim to encourage a sense of belonging across all cultures by showing how much we all have in common.

From mermaids to dragons, 16 ancient Celtic fairy tales retold with their historiesThe Celtic cultures of the British Isles Ireland, Scotland and Wales have produced some of the richest traditional tales in Europe. Three words best sum up their themes and flavour: adventure, enchantment and romance. In this book, Rosalind Kerven has revived the best Celtic fairy tales for a new generation. The stories are sourced from old folk tale collections from all three regions, alongside selected medieval Welsh and Irish texts. Visit mysterious Otherworlds inside the hills and below the sea including a land where only the truth is ever spoken. Meet iconic characters such as the first great Welsh poet, Taliesin, and the mighty Irish hero, Fionn mac Cumhaill. Cheer on bold Scots lasses such as Mallie Whuppy, as she outwits a fearsome giant, and Kate Crackernuts, who rescues a prince from bewitchment. Encounter witches, fairies, a bogle, talking animals and strange underwater beings.Each story is retold from the medieval texts and oral storytelling traditions of Ireland, Scotland and Wales, with fascinating background notes and a long list of sources and further reading included. The background notes feature a list of source material, analyses of themes, and examples of similar legends from all over Europe.

Telling the Seasons takes us on a journey through the twelve months of the year with stories, customs and celebrations. Drawing on the changing patterns of nature and the rich tapestry of folklore from the British Isles, it is a colourful guide into how and why we continue to celebrate the seasons.Here are magical myths of the sun and moon, earthy tales of walking stones and talking trees and lively legends of the spirits of each season. Original drawings, sayings, songs, recipes and rhymes, combine into a spell-book of the seasons. Martin Maudsley tells tales around the year to children and adults, specialising in stories of the natural world and local landscapes. He can be found leading seasonal celebrations from firelit winter wassails to bright May Day mornings in rural Dorset where he lives.