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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... ruler of the seas . His naval strength could well have owed something to Daedalus ' inventiveness . Certainly he was not prepared for another ruler to enjoy the remarkable services of the craftsman . When Daedalus and his son Icarus ...
... ruler of the seas . His naval strength could well have owed something to Daedalus ' inventiveness . Certainly he was not prepared for another ruler to enjoy the remarkable services of the craftsman . When Daedalus and his son Icarus ...
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... ruler and to restore his eyesight using the heart of a demon as medicine . In Armenian mythology , the daevas were known as devs . The daevas continued to be revered as good spirits in India . DAGAN , the chief god of the Philistines ...
... ruler and to restore his eyesight using the heart of a demon as medicine . In Armenian mythology , the daevas were known as devs . The daevas continued to be revered as good spirits in India . DAGAN , the chief god of the Philistines ...
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... ruler of heaven and earth . mistook the sound for the beating of his drum . She rushed out with his food , but as soon as she saw the bear she fled . Yu ran after her but , being pregnant , she fell to the ground exhausted and turned to ...
... ruler of heaven and earth . mistook the sound for the beating of his drum . She rushed out with his food , but as soon as she saw the bear she fled . Yu ran after her but , being pregnant , she fell to the ground exhausted and turned to ...
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The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Mythology: An A-Z Guide to the Myths and ... Arthur Cotterell No preview available - 2005 |
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