The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Mythology: An A - Z Guide to the Myths and Legends of the Ancient World"The myths and legends of the ancient worlds, from Greece, Rome and Egypt to the Norse and Celtic lands, through Persia and India to China and the Far East. A comprehensive A to Z of the classic stories of gods and goddesses, heroes and mythical beasts, wizards and warriors"--Page 1 of cover. |
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... Freyja , beside herself with longing , paid dearly for possessing the treasure . An emblem of the stars , it so enhanced her beauty that she wore it continually , night and day . ( ILLUSTRATION BY J PENROSE , C. 1890. ) Possibly Bragi ...
... Freyja , beside herself with longing , paid dearly for possessing the treasure . An emblem of the stars , it so enhanced her beauty that she wore it continually , night and day . ( ILLUSTRATION BY J PENROSE , C. 1890. ) Possibly Bragi ...
Page 192
... ( FREYJA BY NJO BLOMMER , CANVAS , 1852. ) FREYJA ( " Lady " ) , sometimes known as Freya or Frea , was the daughter of the sea god NJORD in Germanic mythology and sister of FREYR . She was an important fertil- ity goddess and a member of ...
... ( FREYJA BY NJO BLOMMER , CANVAS , 1852. ) FREYJA ( " Lady " ) , sometimes known as Freya or Frea , was the daughter of the sea god NJORD in Germanic mythology and sister of FREYR . She was an important fertil- ity goddess and a member of ...
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... Freyja . Here , Freyja rides him to the seer Hyrdla , seeking proof of Ottar's kingship . The seer imparted to Ottar his family tree with some Memory Beer to help him recite it correctly in a contest for the throne . ( ILLUSTRATION BY ...
... Freyja . Here , Freyja rides him to the seer Hyrdla , seeking proof of Ottar's kingship . The seer imparted to Ottar his family tree with some Memory Beer to help him recite it correctly in a contest for the throne . ( ILLUSTRATION BY ...
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