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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... with husbandry and fertility, and shrines were made in stables for her worship
and favour. In Britain her cult merged with those of Macha and Rhiannon. -vlVJ.
Myths Retold BRICCRIU'S FEAST BRICCRIU OF THE Poisoned Tongue built. 81
...
... with husbandry and fertility, and shrines were made in stables for her worship
and favour. In Britain her cult merged with those of Macha and Rhiannon. -vlVJ.
Myths Retold BRICCRIU'S FEAST BRICCRIU OF THE Poisoned Tongue built. 81
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Myths Retold BRICCRIU'S FEAST BRICCRIU OF THE Poisoned Tongue built a
wonderful hall at Emain Macha to impress his guests and he invited all the men
of Ulster and Connacht, traditional rivals, to a great feast. No one wanted to go.
Myths Retold BRICCRIU'S FEAST BRICCRIU OF THE Poisoned Tongue built a
wonderful hall at Emain Macha to impress his guests and he invited all the men
of Ulster and Connacht, traditional rivals, to a great feast. No one wanted to go.
Page 83
Others issue challenges, like Cu Roi at Briccriu's Feast. The remainder are either
foolish and gentle, or they exist for weaker men to vanquish. There are also
giantesses; Bebinn in the Fenian Cycle, for example, and Cymidei Cymeinfoll, in
the ...
Others issue challenges, like Cu Roi at Briccriu's Feast. The remainder are either
foolish and gentle, or they exist for weaker men to vanquish. There are also
giantesses; Bebinn in the Fenian Cycle, for example, and Cymidei Cymeinfoll, in
the ...
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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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