World MythologyForm the siege of Troy to the twilight of the Norse gods at Ragnarok and the mysteries of the animal-headed gods of Egypt, the myths of the world have exercised an enduring fascination for their power and insight-volume comprehensive reference book covering mythologies, customs, belief and rituals worldwide. |
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Page 116
CHIEF OF THE GROUP of gods known as the Aesir was Odin, a skilled magician
and god of war, death, kings, poetry and magic. Odin was a frightening character,
not always to be trusted, who was more concerned with magical power than ...
CHIEF OF THE GROUP of gods known as the Aesir was Odin, a skilled magician
and god of war, death, kings, poetry and magic. Odin was a frightening character,
not always to be trusted, who was more concerned with magical power than ...
Page 126
The Aesir then found it greatly amusing for Balder to stand up and the other gods
to throw things at him, for nothing would harm him. When Loki saw this, he
changed himself into a woman and went to visit Frigg. He told Frigg the Aesir
were all ...
The Aesir then found it greatly amusing for Balder to stand up and the other gods
to throw things at him, for nothing would harm him. When Loki saw this, he
changed himself into a woman and went to visit Frigg. He told Frigg the Aesir
were all ...
Page 127
Hermod rode until he came to the gates of Hel, where he saw Balder in the seat
of honour. Hermod begged Hel to let Balder come home to Asgard, describing
the great weeping amongst the Aesir. Hel said the strength of feeling for Balder ...
Hermod rode until he came to the gates of Hel, where he saw Balder in the seat
of honour. Hermod begged Hel to let Balder come home to Asgard, describing
the great weeping amongst the Aesir. Hel said the strength of feeling for Balder ...
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Contents
India and Australia 229 | 6 |
75 China 177 The Caribbean | 76 |
South America | 279 |
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Bibliographic information
| Title | World Mythology |
| Author | Arthur Cotterell |
| Editor | Arthur Cotterell |
| Edition | revised |
| Publisher | Parragon Incorporated, 2005 |
| ISBN | 1405447672, 9781405447676 |
| Length | 320 pages |
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