{"title":"Kostas Dervenis","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by Kostas Dervenis, a distinguished author and expert in the realm of self-help and personal development. With a deep-rooted fascination for esoteric traditions and ancient wisdom, Dervenis brings a unique blend of historical understanding and practical insight to his writings. His works are perfect for those seeking to enrich their lives through historical context and practical methodologies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout titles in this collection is \u003cem\u003eOracle Bones Divination\u003c\/em\u003e, a book that offers readers a fascinating journey into the ancient Chinese art of divination. By exploring time-honoured techniques, Dervenis provides guidance on how these practices can be applied to modern life, offering a fresh perspective on personal growth and self-discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are new to personal development or a seasoned seeker of knowledge, Kostas Dervenis presents accessible yet profound insights that can inspire change and understanding in everyday life. Delve into this collection and explore how ancient wisdom can illuminate your path to self-improvement and personal transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"oracle-bones-divination-by-kostas-dervenis-9781620551011","title":"Oracle Bones Divination","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOracle Bones Divination\u003c\/em\u003e explains how to cast and interpret this oracle using either coins or traditional animal bones. It reveals how the use of oracle bones predates the I Ching and includes the complete matrix of oracle interpretations reconstructed by the author from stanzas in ancient Greek temples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn ancient Greece, methods of foretelling the future were widespread, whether they were official oracles of the gods or simple dice games to divine one's luck. One of the most popular and accessible ways of determining one's fate and fortune was through the ritual casting of animal bones, similar to the casting of coins or yarrow stalks with the Chinese I Ching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKostas Dervenis explains how to interpret the casting of the oracle bones—either traditional sheep anklebones or coins—to answer your questions on love, health, wealth, and the future. Using the original stanzas discovered in ancient Greek temples in Greece and Turkey, the author reconstructs the complete matrix of interpretation for each possible casting of the bones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe explores how this practice traces back to the Golden Age of the Neolithic period in Greece, Turkey, and Bulgaria—predating the I Ching—and how it is still practised today as the popular folk game of \"knucklebones.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProviding the first complete guide to this ancient practice, Dervenis allows anyone to cast the bones for guidance, inspiration, and insight into their fate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46868742865132,"sku":"9781620551011","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/27186553482764.jpg?v=1759767665"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/kostas-dervenis.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}