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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The youngest of these gods were Izanagi and Izanami, who began to create land.
Standing on the Floating Bridge of Heaven, they stirred the depths with a sacred
spear. When they lifted the spear out, drops fell down and formed the first land, ...
The youngest of these gods were Izanagi and Izanami, who began to create land.
Standing on the Floating Bridge of Heaven, they stirred the depths with a sacred
spear. When they lifted the spear out, drops fell down and formed the first land, ...
Page 193
Myths Retold IZANAGI AMD IZANAMI AFTER IZANAMI'S DEATH she entered into
Yonii, the dark Underworld realm of the dead. Overcome with inconsolable grief,
Izanagi decided to visit Izanami to entreat her to return with him, but Izanami ...
Myths Retold IZANAGI AMD IZANAMI AFTER IZANAMI'S DEATH she entered into
Yonii, the dark Underworld realm of the dead. Overcome with inconsolable grief,
Izanagi decided to visit Izanami to entreat her to return with him, but Izanami ...
Page 195
Myths Retold AMATERASU FOLLOWING IZANAGI'S return alone to the land of
the living, a number of important gods and goddesses emerged from his body
and clothing. The most important of these were the sun goddess Amaterasu, the ...
Myths Retold AMATERASU FOLLOWING IZANAGI'S return alone to the land of
the living, a number of important gods and goddesses emerged from his body
and clothing. The most important of these were the sun goddess Amaterasu, 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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