Eternal Life What would you do to live forever? Would you bathe in the blood of innocents? Would you steal the body of a younger man or woman? Could you drive the impurities from your soul? And is eternal life worth the cost? A Character Book for World of Darkness o A detailed examination of three types of immortal: the murderous blood bathers, the horrifying body thieves, and the exotic purified. o Detailed rules so that players can create any of the above types of immortal beings. o Numerous immortal antagonists and allies suitable for use in almost any chronicle. o A selection of others rare and unique immortals that Storytellers can use for both mortal and supernatural chronicles.

UThe seven immprtals of indian mythology/u The mythological stories motivate us to be humble, forgiging, devoted, faithful and understanding. These stories inspire us and rouse our conscience. The book aspires to stir our emotions and help us derive lession of seven immortals - mahabali, parshurama, haanuman, ved vyasa, vibhishana, ashawathama, kripacharaya. The value these importals symbolize are universal and basic truths wich transcend time space.

During a dire battle against the fearsome Skinners, Daine and her mage teacher Numair are swept into the Divine Realms. Though happy to be alive, they are not where they want to be. They are desperately needed back home, where their old enemy, Ozorne, and his army of strange creatures are waging war against Tortall. Trapped in the mystical realms Daine discovers her mysterious parentage. And as these secrets of her past are revealed so is the treacherous way back to Tortall. So they embark on an extraordinary journey home, where the fate of all Tortall rests with Daine and her wild magic.

In a world where color is magic and belief is power, four misfit immortals are picked by fate.Literally as old as dirt, Bai is tired of learning, tired of killing, tired of life. So he retreats to his mountain, taking the key to the Underworld with him.Jin needs that key. It is the only way to save her father, the Sun Emperor and ruler of the Heavens. But Jin is merely the Goddess of Beauty, and whoever cursed the Sun Emperor is now hunting her.The only being who will help her is Xiao, the God of Pleasure and her future husband. But Xiao lives in a drunken haze; can he really protect Jin when he can't even care for himself?Luckily Nanami, the world's second best thief, knows what to do. Steal Xiao's Infinite Jug and don't steal his heart-even if she really wants to. The meeting of these powerful but lonely beings will reveal secrets that could destroy the heavens-and dreams that might save the world.

“A highly recommended literary page-turner worth a second reading; fans of Gabriel García Márquez will delight in this fantastical—and fantastic novel.”—Library Journal, starred review "Impactful . . . Araghi’s skillful combination of revolutionary politics and magical realism will please fans of Alejo Carpentier."—Publishers Weekly A sweeping, multigenerational epic, this stunning debut heralds the arrival of a unique new literary voice. As a child living in his family's apple orchard, Ahmad Torkash-Vand treasures his great-great-great-great grandfather's every mesmerizing word. On the day of his father's death, Ahmad listens closely as the seemingly immortal elder tells him the tale of a centuries-old family curse . . . and the boy's own fated role in the story. Ahmad grows up to suspect that something must be interfering with his family, as he struggles to hold them together through decades of famine, loss, and political turmoil in Iran. As the world transforms around him, each turn of Ahmad's life is a surprise: from street brawler, to father of two unusually gifted daughters; from radical poet, to politician with a target on his back. These lives, and the many unforgettable stories alongside his, converge and catch fire at the center of the Revolution. Exploring the brutality of history while conjuring the astonishment of magical realism, The Immortals of Tehran is a novel about the incantatory power of words and the revolutionary sparks of love, family, and poetry--set against the indifferent, relentless march of time.

In this modern-day "lively re-imagining of classical mythology" (Deborah Harkness), when a string of women are murdered in an ancient pagan ritual, Selene DiSilvia -- known by some as the goddess Artemis -- hears their cries for help and takes up her bow once more. Manhattan has many secrets. Some are older than the city itself. The city sleeps. In the predawn calm, Selene DiSilva finds the body of a young woman washed ashore, gruesomely mutilated and wreathed in laurel. Her ancient rage returns, along with the memory of a promise she made long ago -- when her name was Artemis. Jordanna Max Brodsky's acclaimed debut sets Greek Gods against a modern Manhattan backdrop, creating an unputdownable blend of myth and mystery. The Olympus Bound series:The ImmortalsWinter of the GodsOlympus Bound For more from Jordanna Max Brodsky, check out:The Wolf in the Whale

Many modern scholars say Shiva linga is a phallic symbol. Most devotees disagree. Who is right? To make sense of a mythological image one has to align the language heard stories] with the language performed rituals], and the language seen symbols]. This book also looks at the sexual metaphors.