Encyclopedia of World MythologyThe myriad rituals used by medicine men, shamans and elders to call upon the spirits, the customary beliefs in the powers of the gods, and the social and cultural influences behind these beliefs are all explained within this volume. |
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In successive attempts Lugh told the gatekeeper that he was a champion, a
harpist, a warrior, a poet, a historian, a magician and a metal-worker. He said he
was even prepared to serve as a cup-bearer. But nothing he offered was needed.
In successive attempts Lugh told the gatekeeper that he was a champion, a
harpist, a warrior, a poet, a historian, a magician and a metal-worker. He said he
was even prepared to serve as a cup-bearer. But nothing he offered was needed.
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It also differs from heroic tales told in Europe and the Mediterranean area which
use the motif of the flight of a hero from his place of birth. In those myths the hero
eventually returns home. In the Chumong myth the hero never returns.
It also differs from heroic tales told in Europe and the Mediterranean area which
use the motif of the flight of a hero from his place of birth. In those myths the hero
eventually returns home. In the Chumong myth the hero never returns.
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Chippewa myths may be divided roughly into the following classifications:
Wenebojo (a real person) creation myths; tales about Matchikwewis and
Oshkikwe, mostly cautionary tales told by women to young girls showing them
how to behave; ...
Chippewa myths may be divided roughly into the following classifications:
Wenebojo (a real person) creation myths; tales about Matchikwewis and
Oshkikwe, mostly cautionary tales told by women to young girls showing them
how to behave; ...
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