Now available!
Minoan Myths for the Modern World!
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Step into the Labyrinth and begin a wondrous journey into the world of the Minoan deities and the land of Crete!
Immerse yourself in tales of the mother goddesses Rhea, Therasia, and Posidaeja and their sacred realms of land, sky, and sea. Delight in the seasonal adventures of Ariadne, Dionysus, and Zagreus. Meet the Serpent Mother, the Minotaur, Arachne, Amalthea and many more.
These wondrous deities are still with us today, weaving themselves through the labyrinths of our lives, showing us the mysterious ways of this world and the Underworld.
Come along and explore the tales of these fascinating deities and their connections with each other, with the cycle of the seasons, and with us, the humans who hold them so dear.
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You'll find the following tales in this collection:
The Path
The Gift
The Beginning
The Realms
The Horned Ones
The Hands of Great Skill
The Dance
The Blessing of the Ships
The Sailing
Therasia’s Power
The Summer Confluence
The Water Mirror
The Feast of Grapes
The Mysteries
The New Year
The Return to Port
The Depths of Winter
The Divine Child
The Blessing of the Waters
The Harvest
The Blooming Time​​
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This is a large-format book (8.5 x 11 inches, US letter size) with a full-page color illustration for every story.
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The complex mythology is a wonder, a walk through our collective cultural past. The art is beautiful in both simplicity of complexity. In all this is a joy to read, and reread, and to just look at.
~~ Mark Hayes, author of The Hannibal Smith Misadventures and Lucifer Mandrake
Now available in paperback, hardcover, and ebook formats:​
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Amazon - hardcover and Kindle ebook (paperback coming soon to Amazon, already available via Lulu - see link below)
Tales from the Labyrinth is available on all Amazon platforms worldwide.
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​For the ink-and-paper version (paperback or hardcover) I recommend ordering direct from Lulu - they ship worldwide, direct from authors like me. Your local bookstore can also order the print book (paperback and hardcover) via Ingram. Just give them the ISBN: 9781300289685.
Every myth in this collection is beautifully complemented by a full-page color illustration that evokes the joy and vibrance of ancient Minoan art. Here's a sneak peek:
Want more of a taste of what's in the book? You can find sneak peeks of several chapters and even more artwork here. And here's a video of me reading a chapter from the book:
I've written four books about inclusive Minoan spirituality. Each one has a slightly different focus. Together, they give you a complete library for inclusive Minoan spiritual practice.
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Labrys & Horns is an introduction to Minoan spirituality for the solitary practitioner. It guides you through connecting with the deities, constructing an altar, and developing a devotional practice. It also includes some fun craft projects.
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Ariadne's Thread is a collection of rituals: a year's worth of seasonal rituals and a lifetime's worth of rites of passage. These are best suited to groups of three or more people but can also be performed by solitaries. If you're looking for a Minoan Winter Solstice ritual or a Minoan wedding or funeral ceremony, this is your resource.
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Pantheon: The Minoans is a deeper exploration of the Minoan worldview, the animist and magical aspects of Minoan religion, and the full pantheon with its mythos entwined with the sacred calendar. It also includes the latest archaeological information about the ancient Minoans.
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Tales from the Labyrinth is a fully illustrated collection of modern Minoan myths based on the pantheon and sacred calendar we use in Ariadne's Tribe. Each myth includes a full-page color illustration. If you enjoyed any of the D'Aulaire's mythology books as a kid, you'll love Tales from the Labyrinth.
If you'd like to find out more about inclusive Minoan spirituality, check out the Ariadne's Tribe official website then head over to our Facebook group. Ariadne's Tribe is a worldwide tradition, open to people of any race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, ability level, disability, geographic location, language, education, or socio-economic status. We're all in this together.