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      The Ancient Religions and Beliefs of Ethiopia

      Gary R. Varner

      One of the most ancient nations in the world, Ethiopia is a magnificent and diverse society attempting to hold on to its traditional ways in an ever changing world. The…

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      Hidden In Plain Sight

      Gary R. Varner

      Sacramento. Capital of California and home to a half million people and hundreds of symbols and images from an ancient past. These are the same symbols that have been part…

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      ETHIOPIA: A Cultural History of an Ancient Land

      Gary R. Varner

      According to ancient Ptolemaic writings, Ethiopians were the first men that ever lived and the first to worship the gods and to honor the gods with sacrifice. Some believe that…

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      The Folklore of Faeries, Elves & Little People - A Study in a Cultural Phenomenon

      Gary R. Varner

      Faeries, trolls, goblins--are these simply creatures of age old stories or are they much more? Legends of these Little People are universal across time, geography and cultures. Are the origins…

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      Portals to Other Realms: Cup-Marked Stones and Prehistoric Rock Carvings

      Gary R. Varner

      An illustrated analysis of the mysterious cup-marked stones found around the world from Russia to California, Great Britain, Sardenia and Ethiopia. These ancient cup-marked stones have been created since the…

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      Gargoyles, Grotesques & Green Men: Ancient Symbolism in European & American Architecture

      Gary R. Varner

      The symbols and strange images that we find in our cemeteries, religious structures, banks and in our parks are the same symbols that have been part of the framework of…

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      The Sword and Dagger in Myth & Legend

      Gary R. Varner

      A small book packed with the history and lore of the sword. Profusely illustrated, The Sword and Dagger in Myth & Legend explores the origins of the sword, its history…

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      Monsters in Stone - Kentucky’s Gargoyles, Grotesques and Green Men

      Gary R. Varner

      A photo story of the archetypal symbols present on many of Kentucky's 19th century buildings, including gargoyles, Green Men and other strange and grotesque images carved in stone. Includes over…

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      The Dark Wind: Witches and the Concept of Evil

      Gary, R. Varner

      The Dark Wind provides a survey of witches around the world, their prehistoric origin and how society has viewed them throughout history. Folklorist Gary R. Varner explores the use of…

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      The History & Use of Amulets, Charms and Talismans

      writer Gary R. Varner

      Amulets and charms have been used since mankind evolved from its distant origins millions of years ago. They have been used to protect and to harm, and in both the…

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      Maria Lionza: An Indigenous Goddess of Venezuela

      writer Gary R. Varner

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      Water from the Sacred Well

      writer Gary R. Varner

      An illustrated exploration of the folklore and mythology of sacred water found throughout the world. A companion volume to Sacred Wells, Water From the Sacred Well continues the quest for…

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      The Gods of Man: Gods of Nature - God of War

      writer Gary R. Varner

      Today the majority of humankind worships a single God. Although this God is said to be all loving and wanting peace for his worshippers there is very little peace among…

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      Mysteries of Native American Myth and Religion

      writer Gary R. Varner

      Folklorist Gary R. Varner takes a lengthy look at various myths, legends and beliefs of Native Americans in this book. Included are stories and archaeological finds from various lands that…

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      The History & Use of Amulets, Charms and Talismans

      writer Gary R. Varner

      Amulets and charms have been used since mankind evolved from its distant origins millions of years ago. They have been used to protect and to harm, and in both the…

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      Hecate - The Witches’ Goddess

      writer Gary R. Varner

      For the most part Hecate is seen today as the Goddess of Witches and Sorcery-but this wasn't always so. Hecate was at one time both protectress of women and children…

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      The Owens Valley Paiute - A Cultural History

      writer Gary R. Varner

      Living as long as five thousand years in the arid Great Basin, the Owens Valley Paiute and other Native groups survived to create a rich oral and ceremonial tradition, subsisting…

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