“Complete Handbook Of Ancestral Healing : Rituals of Ancestral Medicine for your Spiritual and Genetic Families” by Connor Galbraith

"Ancestral healing is the procedure of exposing and launching acquired wounds and traumas passed down by our ancestors. Anybody investigating their heritage will discover both positives and negatives that go through the bloodlines from one generation to the next. As soon as we understand our bloodline's impacts on our wellness, we can find ways to heal their influences and commemorate their legacy. Everyone has caring and smart forefathers they can find out to conjure up for assistance and healing. Coming into a relationship with your ancestors empowers you to transform negative lineage patterns into true blessings and encourages good health, self-esteem, clear purpose, and better relationships with your living family members. This is a practical guidebook...>>

“Medusa: Solving the Mystery of the Gorgon” by Stephen R. Wilk

"Medusa, the Gorgon, who turns those who gaze upon her to stone, is one of the most popular and enduring figures of Greek mythology. Long after many other figures from Greek myth have been forgotten, she continues to live in popular culture. In this fascinating study of the legend of Medusa, Stephen R. Wilk begins by refamiliarizing readers with the story through ancient authors and classical artwork, then looks at the interpretations that have been given of the meaning of the myth through the years. A new and original interpretation of the myth is offered, based upon astronomical phenomena. The use of the gorgoneion, the Face of the Gorgon, on shields and on roofing...>>

“Circe” by Madeline Miller

"Woman. Witch. Myth. Mortal. Outcast. Lover. Destroyer. Survivor. CIRCE. In the house of Helios, god of the sun and mightiest of the Titans, a daughter is born. But Circe is a strange child — not powerful, like her father, nor viciously alluring like her mother. Turning to the world of mortals for companionship, she discovers that she does possess power — the power of witchcraft, which can transform rivals into monsters and menace the gods themselves. Threatened, Zeus banishes her to a deserted island, where she hones her occult craft, tames wild beasts and crosses paths with many of the most famous figures in all of mythology, including the Minotaur, Daedalus and his doomed son Icarus,...>>

“For the Love of the Gods: The History and Modern Practice of Theurgy” by Brandy Williams

"Follow the Footsteps of History and Discover the Path to the Gods For the Love of the Gods tells the epic story of theurgy, from its roots in ancient Egypt to its modern day practice. The lives and passions of the early Pagan philosophers come alive in these pages, immersing you in the bustling cities and diverse cultures that spawned theurgy as we know it today. Theurgy is best understood when it is deeply experienced. The stories presented here re-create the experience of these ancient practices and show how they were passed down through generations of teachers and students of differing ethnicities, genders, and ages. It's commonly believed that ancient Pagan theurgy traditions were erased from...>>

“European Paganism: The Realities of Cult from Antiquity to the Middle Ages” by Ken Dowden

"European Paganism provides a comprehensive and accessible overview of ancient pagan religions throughout the European continent. Before there where Christians, the peoples of Europe were pagans. Were they bloodthirsty savages hanging human offerings from trees? Were they happy ecologists, valuing the unpolluted rivers and mountains? In European Paganism Ken Dowden outlines and analyses the diverse aspects of pagan ritual and culture from human sacrifice to pilgrimage lunar festivals and tree worship. It includes: * a 'timelines' chart to aid with chronology * many quotations from ancient and modern sources translated from the original language where necessary, to make them accessible * a comprehensive bibliography and guide to further reading."...>>