World MythologyCovers the myths and traditions, as well as social and cultural influences behind civilizations all around the world. |
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W Introduction E OWE THE WORD myth , like many others in common use today , to the ancient Greeks . ... For it was realised how myths were traditional stories which embodied the heritage of the Greek- speaking world .
W Introduction E OWE THE WORD myth , like many others in common use today , to the ancient Greeks . ... For it was realised how myths were traditional stories which embodied the heritage of the Greek- speaking world .
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Sophocles's play Oedipus at Colonus can indeed be said to draw together the deepest feelings of the ancient Greeks about crime , punishment and fate in the final release of the blind Theban ex - king . — In the fourth century BC ...
Sophocles's play Oedipus at Colonus can indeed be said to draw together the deepest feelings of the ancient Greeks about crime , punishment and fate in the final release of the blind Theban ex - king . — In the fourth century BC ...
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Another Egyptian deity , the ram- horned god Amon , became Ammon in Greek mythology and in Rome became incorporated into the imperial cult . He was a protector of the Roman armies and his image appears on breast- plates and medallions .
Another Egyptian deity , the ram- horned god Amon , became Ammon in Greek mythology and in Rome became incorporated into the imperial cult . He was a protector of the Roman armies and his image appears on breast- plates and medallions .
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| Title | World Mythology |
| Author | Auther Cotterell |
| Edition | revised |
| Publisher | Pararagon Publishing, 2005 |
| ISBN | 1405447672, 9781405447676 |
| Length | 320 pages |
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