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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Page 46
According to the legend, Ptah took precedence over Atum because he had
created the heart and tongue of Atum. Ptah was particularly revered as the god of
craftsmen and workers, and among his many titles was that of 'father and mother
of ...
According to the legend, Ptah took precedence over Atum because he had
created the heart and tongue of Atum. Ptah was particularly revered as the god of
craftsmen and workers, and among his many titles was that of 'father and mother
of ...
Page 48
They found her and took pity on the 'old lady', bringing her food and treating her
kindly. In return she taught them to braid their hair, but the scent of the goddess
was upon her fingers and the queen noticed the new hairstyles and perfume and
...
They found her and took pity on the 'old lady', bringing her food and treating her
kindly. In return she taught them to braid their hair, but the scent of the goddess
was upon her fingers and the queen noticed the new hairstyles and perfume and
...
Page 62
Procne and Philomela took revenge by killing Itys and serving him as a meal to
Tereus. All three ... One day, when Persephone was out with friends picking
flowers, Hades kidnapped her and took her back to the underworld. Demeter was
...
Procne and Philomela took revenge by killing Itys and serving him as a meal to
Tereus. All three ... One day, when Persephone was out with friends picking
flowers, Hades kidnapped her and took her back to the underworld. Demeter was
...
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