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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... Hindu goddess , is the subject of an attempted seduction by her husband Shiva . On the right , he praises her for having resisted temptation . ( SANDSTONE , CAMBODIA , 13TH CENTURY . ) DEVI ( left ) is honoured by the Hindu gods , Shiva ...
... Hindu goddess , is the subject of an attempted seduction by her husband Shiva . On the right , he praises her for having resisted temptation . ( SANDSTONE , CAMBODIA , 13TH CENTURY . ) DEVI ( left ) is honoured by the Hindu gods , Shiva ...
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... Hindu monkey god , was well known for his extraordinary agility , which enabled him to escape from the demon Ravana . ( JAIPUR , 17TH CENTURY . ) LANKA and drove a magnificent chariot , which the demon king RAVANA used in battle in the ...
... Hindu monkey god , was well known for his extraordinary agility , which enabled him to escape from the demon Ravana . ( JAIPUR , 17TH CENTURY . ) LANKA and drove a magnificent chariot , which the demon king RAVANA used in battle in the ...
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... Hindu scriptures dating from the fifth century AD , Nandi is invoked as a divinity . He is the son of Surabhi , the divine cow who arose from the churning of the ocean , and KASYAPA , the sage . तिघांसया भीमसेनो ...
... Hindu scriptures dating from the fifth century AD , Nandi is invoked as a divinity . He is the son of Surabhi , the divine cow who arose from the churning of the ocean , and KASYAPA , the sage . तिघांसया भीमसेनो ...
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