Moore Prof Ben (4 results)

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. The moon has fascinated humankind since the dawn of language, reflected here in ancient myths and folklore, joined by new tales from open submissions. With tales from myth, folklore and modern writers, Moon Falling Short stories brings a potent mix of superstition and belief that reaches back to the gods of Babylon, Ancient Egypt and Greece. Khonsu, Innana, Artemis and Thoth are just a few of the deities who brought a mix of love, sensuality and war to the ancient perceptions of the world. In one tradition regarding the Ancient Japanese Tsukuyomi-no-Mikoto, the moon, he was the estranged husband of the sun goddess Amaterasu, ever to chase her across the sky. From the Cherokee there are tales of the Moon being held captive, with Coyote hurling the moon each night out of reach of rescue, and for the Celts of Ireland the Moon Goddess Rhiannon was a symbol of rest and wisdom, the Queen of the Fairies. And of course the moon brings to mind curses, howling wolves, the wolf moon and the harvest moon, while offering a guiding light at night for the weary traveller. There are so many inspirations for the the modern storyteller, many of whom submitted wonderful tales to this intimate portrait of the seductive, powerful moon. Hardback, Deluxe edition, printed on silver, matt laminated, gold and silver foil stamped, embossed Companion to Sun Rising Short Stories, this thrilling new book brings ancient and modern perceptions of the Moon, as it falls in surrender to the Sun. In some traditions, the moon chases its fiery sibling, in others, it's being chased, but for many it has a more intimate, supernatural connection, reflected in its gentle, shimmering light. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Condition: new.

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. The moon has fascinated humankind since the dawn of language, reflected here in ancient myths and folklore, joined by new tales from open submissions. With tales from myth, folklore and modern writers, Moon Falling Short stories brings a potent mix of superstition and belief that reaches back to the gods of Babylon, Ancient Egypt and Greece. Khonsu, Innana, Artemis and Thoth are just a few of the deities who brought a mix of love, sensuality and war to the ancient perceptions of the world. In one tradition regarding the Ancient Japanese Tsukuyomi-no-Mikoto, the moon, he was the estranged husband of the sun goddess Amaterasu, ever to chase her across the sky. From the Cherokee there are tales of the Moon being held captive, with Coyote hurling the moon each night out of reach of rescue, and for the Celts of Ireland the Moon Goddess Rhiannon was a symbol of rest and wisdom, the Queen of the Fairies. And of course the moon brings to mind curses, howling wolves, the wolf moon and the harvest moon, while offering a guiding light at night for the weary traveller. There are so many inspirations for the the modern storyteller, many of whom submitted wonderful tales to this intimate portrait of the seductive, powerful moon. Hardback, Deluxe edition, printed on silver, matt laminated, gold and silver foil stamped, embossed Companion to Sun Rising Short Stories, this thrilling new book brings ancient and modern perceptions of the Moon, as it falls in surrender to the Sun. In some traditions, the moon chases its fiery sibling, in others, it's being chased, but for many it has a more intimate, supernatural connection, reflected in its gentle, shimmering light. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. The moon has fascinated humankind since the dawn of language, reflected here in ancient myths and folklore, joined by new tales from open submissions. With tales from myth, folklore and modern writers, Moon Falling Short stories brings a potent mix of superstition and belief that reaches back to the gods of Babylon, Ancient Egypt and Greece. Khonsu, Innana, Artemis and Thoth are just a few of the deities who brought a mix of love, sensuality and war to the ancient perceptions of the world. In one tradition regarding the Ancient Japanese Tsukuyomi-no-Mikoto, the moon, he was the estranged husband of the sun goddess Amaterasu, ever to chase her across the sky. From the Cherokee there are tales of the Moon being held captive, with Coyote hurling the moon each night out of reach of rescue, and for the Celts of Ireland the Moon Goddess Rhiannon was a symbol of rest and wisdom, the Queen of the Fairies. And of course the moon brings to mind curses, howling wolves, the wolf moon and the harvest moon, while offering a guiding light at night for the weary traveller. There are so many inspirations for the the modern storyteller, many of whom submitted wonderful tales to this intimate portrait of the seductive, powerful moon. Hardback, Deluxe edition, printed on silver, matt laminated, gold and silver foil stamped, embossed Companion to Sun Rising Short Stories, this thrilling new book brings ancient and modern perceptions of the Moon, as it falls in surrender to the Sun. In some traditions, the moon chases its fiery sibling, in others, it's being chased, but for many it has a more intimate, supernatural connection, reflected in its gentle, shimmering light. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…