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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Arthur Cotterell. Southeast Asia • • ... i§. .>;-'. ,%r.^ Southeast Asia * SOUTHEAST
ASIA IS a complex region both.
Arthur Cotterell. Southeast Asia • • ... i§. .>;-'. ,%r.^ Southeast Asia * SOUTHEAST
ASIA IS a complex region both.
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Asia. * SOUTHEAST ASIA IS a complex region both geographically and
ethnically, and this complexity is reflected in the rich cultural diversity of its people
. Much remains to be discovered about its ancient past and extensive mythology.
Asia. * SOUTHEAST ASIA IS a complex region both geographically and
ethnically, and this complexity is reflected in the rich cultural diversity of its people
. Much remains to be discovered about its ancient past and extensive mythology.
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... prophecying — accuratedly — that he would be the last Hindu ruler, and that a
new religion would soon sweep the land. GODS AND SPIRITS OF SOUTHEAST
ASIA AMONG NATURE SPIRITS the rice goddess is particularly honoured, and ...
... prophecying — accuratedly — that he would be the last Hindu ruler, and that a
new religion would soon sweep the land. GODS AND SPIRITS OF SOUTHEAST
ASIA AMONG NATURE SPIRITS the rice goddess is particularly honoured, and ...
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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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