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The Gingerbread Golem's Shadow

A Study in Sweet Darkness

Matthew Petchinsky

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English
Matthew Edward Petchinsky
25 November 2024
The Gingerbread Golem's Shadow: A Study in Sweet Darkness

In the frosted depths of winter's lore, where light and darkness collide, a mysterious figure emerges-the Gingerbread Golem. More than a whimsical holiday creation, this enchanted being stands at the crossroads of delight and dread, sweetness and menace. The Gingerbread Golem's Shadow: A Study in Sweet Darkness peels back the sugary surface of holiday traditions to uncover their deeper, often darker truths.

This book invites readers to explore the rich mythology of the Gingerbread Golem as a symbol of fragility, creation, and consequence. Through a blend of folklore, philosophical musings, and cultural analysis, it reveals how this seemingly harmless confectionary guardian embodies timeless lessons about the balance of joy and responsibility, indulgence and restraint, and the light and shadows within us all.

From ancient tales of golems as protectors and avengers to the modern reinterpretation of gingerbread as a vessel for both cheer and caution, this study sheds light on humanity's complex relationship with creation and impermanence. Whether you're drawn to the enchanting allure of holiday myths or the chilling mysteries they conceal, The Gingerbread Golem's Shadow is a spellbinding journey into the sweet, sinister heart of the season. Perfect for lovers of folklore, philosophy, and the magic of winter nights.
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Imprint:   Matthew Edward Petchinsky
Dimensions:   Height: 229mm,  Width: 152mm,  Spine: 9mm
Weight:   231g
ISBN:   9798330603961
Series:   Apophis's Cryptid
Pages:   168
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

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