Paganism
Explore the fascinating world of Paganism with our diverse collection of texts that illuminate ancient beliefs and practices. From historical accounts to mythological tales, these books offer insights into the spiritual traditions that predate major world religions. Whether you're curious about folklore, rituals, or the pantheon of gods and goddesses, you'll find valuable information in these carefully curated works. Perfect for those interested in understanding the roots of various cultural and religious customs.
Legends of the Gods The Egyptian Texts, edited with Translations
Explore the mesmerizing stories of gods and the mysteries of life and death from an ancient civilization.
By E. A. Wallis (Ernest Alfred Wallis) Budge
Pantheism, Its Story and Significance Religions Ancient and Modern
Discover how ancient cultures sought to understand the divine as intertwined with the universe itself, challenging the boundaries of traditional belief systems.
By J. Allanson (James Allanson) Picton
Bulfinch's Mythology: The Age of Fable
Uncover the captivating stories of gods and heroes from ancient Greece and Rome and how they mirror the beliefs of past civilizations.
By Thomas Bulfinch
The Children of Odin: The Book of Northern Myths
In a world of gods and monsters, the fate of everything hangs in the balance as they fight to prevent the end of days at Ragnarök.
By Padraic Colum
The Witch-cult in Western Europe: A Study in Anthropology
Uncover the secrets of a hidden religion as an anthropologist unveils the organized ceremonies and forgotten beliefs behind the European witch trials.
By Margaret Alice Murray
Lectures on the Origin and Growth of Religion as Illustrated by the Native Religions of Mexico and Peru
Uncover the mysteries of ancient American faiths and their surprising influence on how we think about religion today.
By Albert Réville
Unwritten Literature of Hawaii: The Sacred Songs of the Hula
Step into a world where ancient dances and sacred songs reveal the soul of a people, intertwining history, religion, and the very essence of Hawaiian culture.
By Nathaniel Bright Emerson
The Fairy-Faith in Celtic Countries
Journey to a world where ancient beliefs in fairies persist in the Celtic nations, challenging our understanding of reality and the unseen forces around us.
By W. Y. (Walter Yeeling) Evans-Wentz
Religions of Ancient China
Uncover the sacred traditions of China as ancient monotheistic beliefs transform into a blend of philosophical thought.
By Herbert Allen Giles
Pagan and Christian Creeds: Their Origin and Meaning
Explore the hidden connections between ancient pagan rituals and modern Christianity and rediscover the shared roots of human spirituality.
By Edward Carpenter
Astral Worship
Uncover the surprising astronomical origins of modern religion, where ancient stargazers transformed celestial movements into the gods we know today.
By J. H. Hill
Myth, Ritual and Religion, Vol. 1 (of 2)
Embark on a journey through time to uncover how ancient tales and rituals shaped the very foundations of human belief and culture.
By Andrew Lang
The Religion of the Ancient Celts
Discover a world of ancient gods, nature-based beliefs, and powerful priests in a forgotten religion.
By J. A. (John Arnott) MacCulloch
Religion and Art in Ancient Greece
Discover a world where divine figures inspire the creation of timeless art, shaping ancient Greek culture and beliefs.
By Ernest Arthur Gardner
The Edda, Volume 2 The Heroic Mythology of the North Popular Studies in Mythology, Romance, and Folklore, No. 13
Explore a world where brave heroes battle dragons, seek revenge, and grapple with their destinies.
By L. Winifred Faraday
Representation of Deities of the Maya Manuscripts
Uncover the secrets of an ancient civilization as each page reveals the identities and significance of powerful gods depicted in centuries-old texts.
By Paul Schellhas
Myths of the Norsemen: From the Eddas and Sagas
Discover a world where fierce gods clash, giants rise from primordial ice, and the fate of the cosmos hangs in the balance.
By H. A. (Hélène Adeline) Guerber
The Edda, Volume 1 The Divine Mythology of the North Popular Studies in Mythology, Romance, and Folklore, No. 12
Journey into a world where powerful gods face their ultimate destiny in an epic clash between creation and destruction.
By L. Winifred Faraday
The Mountain Chant, A Navajo Ceremony Fifth Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1883-84, Government Printing Office, Washington, 1887, pages 379-468
Discover the ancient rituals and sacred myths of the Navajo people as they seek healing and blessings through an elaborate mountain ceremony.
By Washington Matthews
Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion
In a battle of wits, reason clashes with doubt and faith as philosophers debate the very essence of God and humanity's ability to comprehend the divine.
By David Hume