Works Consulted

-8,414 Strange and Fascinating Superstitions, by Claudia De Lys. An interesting and skeptical look at all the old superstitions and old wives tales. Focusing on their origins and relevance in today’s world.

-American Indian Myths and Legends, selected and edited by Richard Erdoes and Alfonso Ortiz. A collection of Indian Myths from various tribes in the plains and elsewhere.

-Ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead, translated by Raymond O. Faulkner. A book of spells which the Ancient Egyptians once learned to travel safely and successfully in the afterlife.

-The Atheist’s Bible, by Joan Konner. A collection of “irreverent” quotes from some of history’s well known skeptics.

-Book of Shadows, by Phyllis Curott. A high priestess’s reflections her journey in Wicca.

-The DaVinci Deception, by Erwin W. Lutzer. A Christian perspective on the ‘DaVinci Code’ and its many theory’s.

-Everyday Biblical Literacy, by J. Stephen Lang. A Christian friendly book concerning the many phrases we use today and their origins in the Bible. It also looks at some misconceptions of Biblical stories.

-The Grimore of Lady Sheba, by Lady Sheba. A Wiccan book of spells and the personal Book of Shadows of High Priestess Lady Sheba.

-Holy Bible. Both the King James Version and the New American Standard Version.

-The Importance of Living, by Lin Yutang. A personal account on a peaceful way of life, and how to make the most of it. Leans heavily on Asian philosophy.

-The Inferno of Dante, translated by Robert Pinsky. A fictional epic poem detailing hell itself.

-Life Times, by Frederick Lenz, Ph.D. A book discussing reincarnation while providing personal accounts from different people.

-Living Religions (Sixth Edition), by Mary Pat Fisher. A comparative religion book that focuses on many of the more prevailing religions today. Includes personal accounts from those of each faith.

-Mythology, by C. Scott Littleton. A large encyclopedic volume of mythology. Includes stories from many of the ancient cultures.

-Mythology, by Edith Hamilton. A collection of ancient Greek and Roman myths.

-Of the Nature of Things, by Lucretius. An ancient perspective on creationism and early science. Includes many interesting arguments that are valid against most monotheistic religions today.

-The Portable Atheist, by Christopher Hitchens. A collection of essays against theism, written by many of history’s most famous skeptics.

-The Story Bible, by Pearl S. Buck. Essentially it is the Bible, but written in a more modern and storyteller form.

-Tao Te Ching, translated by Ralph Alan Dale. Contains the original characters of the Tao and their translations, it also includes a commentary for each verse.

-Where to find it in the Bible, by Ken Anderson. A Christian friendly directory for all things in the Bible.