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Honestly, the 2 main mythological stories : Mahabharat and Ramayan are both metal as fuck.
They aren't really religious. You can read both as straight up high fiction.
Mahabharat is basically Indian GOT, and Ramayan is Taken on steroids. That being said, both are really about human learning about duty, responsibility and moral dilemmas.
Great modern versions of it :
https://smile.amazon.com/Sita-Illustrated-Retelling-Devdutt-Pattanaik/dp/0143064320?sa-no-redirect=1
The quality varies a lot, some of them (like for example Egil's Saga or Njal's Saga) are nothing short of masterpieces of medieval literature. Others are quite forgettable. If you are interested but don't feel like spending the 300$ price of the full package, a good chunk of it (I'd say roughly 20%) is included in this collection. The translators are the same as in the complete collection, and IMO it's an overall well done volume, especially for its price.
No redpill reading would be complete without Marcus Aurelius: Meditations. 1900 years ago they were dealing with the same issues, human nature hasn't changed at all.
$4 on amazon
Yes. It's Enchiridion by Epictetus, one of the prominent Stoic philosophers.
https://www.amazon.com/Enchiridion-Dover-Thrift-Editions-Epictetus/dp/0486433595
That's one translation on Amazon.
If you have an e-reader, there are free versions up on ProjectGutenberg as well, which hosts a lot of books in the public domain.
In Inanna, Queen of Heaven and Earth, the title is given as "The Holy One," though I'd warn you that there's almost certainly a different academic reference title, which I do not know off the top of my head. The "you" is Inanna.
The gala are the priests to whom the OP is referring.
The Practicing Stoic: A Philosophical User's Manual. Ward Farnsworth
Very readable and an excellent reference book.
My preference is the Long version, just for the style (which somehow feels most appropriate for a Stoic philosopher-emperor to have written, at least to me). Be aware that the language is somewhat archaic; if you prefer a more modern-English version (which does paraphrase and summarize quite a bit), try Hays. But you can check out the Long online, so no risk in trying it. Online version.
There are several book versions available on Amazon. This one isn't the version I own, but I was satisfied with my copy of Enchiridion from the same publisher. (Note that, while an editorial review mentioned on the page refers to the Hays translation, the book preview shows the Long translation).
Also, last time I checked this was weirdly not on the reading list:
The vast majority of Norse myths come from two books that are surprisingly accessible to modern audiences if you have a good translation. And as it so happens, they are also pretty cheap!
My recommendation is to get this version of the Poetic Edda (https://www.amazon.com/Poetic-Edda-Oxford-Worlds-Classics/dp/0199675341/ref=mp_s_a_1_1) and this version of the Prose Edda (https://www.amazon.com/Edda-Everymans-Library-Snorri-Sturluson/dp/0460876163/ref=mp_s_a_1_1).
> Also, I’m told the stories of the pantheon involve…
I think it might help you to give these stories a read for yourself, specifically from the source texts. My recommendation is to get this version of the Poetic Edda (https://www.amazon.com/Poetic-Edda-Oxford-Worlds-Classics/dp/0199675341/ref=mp_s_a_1_1) and this version of the Prose Edda (https://www.amazon.com/Edda-Everymans-Library-Snorri-Sturluson/dp/0460876163/ref=mp_s_a_1_1). Give those a read and I’d be interested to hear whether you are inspired to update your theory.
Loki is a particularly intriguing character who may be a hypostasis of Odin according to one theory, may be one of Odin’s brothers who assisted in the creation of mankind according to another, and may be related to common-class folklore about a tricky hero who upsets the order imposed by nobility according to yet another. It’s unclear why he is portrayed as a helpful character and friend to the other gods in certain myths, and as a downright murderous villain in others. I’m personally pretty skeptical about the idea that he could be adapted from Jesus, but far be it from me to discourage out-of-the-box thinking :)
My recommendation is to get this version of the Poetic Edda (https://www.amazon.com/Poetic-Edda-Oxford-Worlds-Classics/dp/0199675341/ref=mp_s_a_1_1) and this version of the Prose Edda (https://www.amazon.com/Edda-Everymans-Library-Snorri-Sturluson/dp/0460876163/ref=mp_s_a_1_1). Both come in hardcover.
The vast majority of Norse myths come from two books that are surprisingly accessible to modern audiences if you have a good translation. And as it so happens, they are also pretty cheap!
My recommendation is to get this version of the Poetic Edda (https://www.amazon.com/Poetic-Edda-Oxford-Worlds-Classics/dp/0199675341/ref=mp_s_a_1_1) and this version of the Prose Edda (https://www.amazon.com/Edda-Everymans-Library-Snorri-Sturluson/dp/0460876163/ref=mp_s_a_1_1).
This Poetic Edda and this Prose Edda
The Poetic Edda translated by Carolyne Larrington, 2014 and the Prose Edda translated by Anthony Faulkes, 1995 ;)
The vast majority of Norse mythology (including all of the myths you will ever encounter in popular media) is contained in two books: the Poetic Edda and the Prose Edda.
The Poetic Edda is a collection of poetry about gods and heroes that was largely composed during the pagan era. The Prose Edda is a medieval scholarly work that recounts ancient myths in an effort to educate people on the references found in pagan poetry. You can read modern retellings, but these invariably alter the source material in ways the original composers of the ancient poetry did not intend. I highly recommend reading the actual sources rather than any modern retellings. Specifically:
This version of the Poetic Edda and this version of the Prose Edda.
You’re graduating, friend. Time to read the two books all these stories actually came from:
Well you're asking in r/norsemythology so I'm going to recommend you get him the two main sources of Norse Mythology: the Poetic Edda and the Prose Edda.
C'était souvent, d'après les sagas, des « nobles », mais toujours les deuxièmes, ceux qui n'héritait pas du domaine familial, ou qui s'en trouvent écarté parce que c'est des troudfions (typiquement ils butent un autre noblion, ou un employé, ou...), ou quelque chose dans le genre, et souvent le roi du Danemark est un antagoniste dans l'histoire. Les « vrais » nobles consolidaient leurs avoir avec des fermes et des terres agricoles.
Si ça t'intéresse Penguin ont une édition commentée des sagas, qui n'est pas trop dispendieux. Il y en a aussi un certain nombre dans Folio 2€, mais c'est des livres de ~100 pages max avec une seule saga.
i really really recommend Ward Farnsworth: The Practicing Stoic
i’m 22 and have about 6 stoicism books- i wish i’d read this one first
This isn't a formula. It isn't A + B +C = happiness.
Take food as an example. You think Michaela Peterson wouldn't want to chow down on a pepperoni pizza with double cheese? No - it is a choice you make. Choices have consequences. That is why we have memories..to stop us doing the same negative shit over and over.
I'd suggest getting into the bigger picture. Read some Seneca and Marcus Aurelius. Seriously. Buy this book : https://www.amazon.com.au/Practicing-Stoic-Philosophical-Users-Manual/dp/1567926118
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As for being an autist - remember 95% of all people are assholes. Gender, race, creed, disability status are irrelevant. Being popular is overrated. Having friends is important - more important than acquaintances. "Avoid, I say, what ever is approved of by the mob" (Seneca). I have a couple of toes on the spectrum and my son is in it up to his knees... I prefer people on the spectrum - you know what you are getting, they are loyal, not encumbered by bullshit, honest, forthright, intelligent and just better people (gross oversimplification but there you have it).
Good luck.
I really enjoyed The Art of Happiness. Here are some of the books that have stood out for me the most in my study of the dharma.
The Dhammapada (there are several versions/translations of this but I have a simple translation by Ananda Maitreya with a forward by Thich Nhat Hanh that I can easily recommend.) (Amazon Link to that specific version)
In The Buddha's Words: An Anthology of Discourses from the Pali Canon by Bhikkhu Bodi
The Heart of the Buddha's Teachings by Thich Nhat Hanh
Mindfulness in Plain English, and Eight Mindful Steps to Happiness by Bhante Gunaratana
Here is the link - sorry for the late reply!
This isn't an affiliate link so don't worry about any of that! And it's only $3 :)
The Bible (the FULL Bible)
You could also go for a collection of Early Church writings, eg https://www.amazon.com/Early-Christian-Writings-Apostolic-Fathers/dp/0140444750?ref_=d6k_applink_bb_marketplace
You could also choose the life of a saint, eg Francis of Assisi or Padre Pio or Therese of Lisieux
In the UK, Penguin Classics do a good compilation called Sagas of the Icelanders
It includes some of the most important ones, like Egil’s saga and the Laxdaela saga, as well as the two that cover Greenland & Vinland.
The Icelandic sagas specifically are fascinating, as they cover disputes with landowners & farmers etc. It’s not just about royal families like most surviving literature from that era
I like this one. The prose is very nice, and I very much respect the teacher who writes the foreword. https://www.amazon.com/Dhammapada-Ananda-Maitreya/dp/0938077872
I recommend this book to start: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0140444750/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_X07R7XTFJJG9JN22DF35?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
It's the earliest Christian writings outside of the Bible itself (a couple were even considered part of the bible by a couple of early figures, before the Canon was established).
Staying strong is a fight she can't force you to lose. Only you control how you judge things, and the way you judge affects how you feel. I encourage studying Stoicism, and there is a literal manual.
Out of curiosity, are you aware of a good resource for Icelandic pronunciation? I like reading translations of the sagas once in a while (and recently picked up a copy of 'Sagas of the Icelanders' so I'm currently working through that - damn thing is bigger than a bible) and I'm fairly sure that I butcher people and place names far more than Chris Hemsworth ever did.
u/kosmastheaetolian gave a nice link to a useful resource. I have an earlier edition of this text which includes all of those mentioned by u/lovetheliturgy, including the didache. It's quite an easy read if you're exposed to a lot of biblical texts.
Hi u/NoAd6851 - In my study of Buddhism, the one primary text that is universally accepted and revered by all the different branches of Buddhism and schools of thought within Buddhism is the Dhammapada. The other text that comes to mind is the Pali Canons.
I'd suggest the Dhammapada to start with. This is the version of the Dhammapada that I've personally studied (link below)... The foreword is written by Thich Nhat Hanh who is revered in various Buddhist communities across the world and who helped found Deer Park Monastery. The reason I share all this additional context with you is because of my personal belief that when I study a world religion I should read the books and translations that are written by people who are revered in XYZ religion... people who are well-known practitioners of the religion itself... Thich Nhat Hanh and Ananda Maitreya are two of those people when it comes to Buddhism in my research and independent investigations... Here is that link... https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0938077872/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
BTW... in mid-January a group of us will be reading the Dhammapada and exploring the oneness between Buddhism and Baha'i Faith. It will be online, once a week session, where we read the Dhammapada together and learn from one another's perspectives and insights. If interested, let me know and I can share with you the first date in Jan 2021 and time.
Take care and enjoy! Buddhist Texts have amazing insights!