World MythologyCovers the myths and traditions, as well as social and cultural influences behind civilizations all around the world. |
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Myths Retold ERRA ERRA , GOD OF PESTILENCE and rebellion , is asleep in his underground abode when he is woken up by the dangerous , demonic ' Seven ' . They remind him of the glories of war and taunt him that his weapons have rusted ...
Myths Retold ERRA ERRA , GOD OF PESTILENCE and rebellion , is asleep in his underground abode when he is woken up by the dangerous , demonic ' Seven ' . They remind him of the glories of war and taunt him that his weapons have rusted ...
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2577TUAL Myths Retold THE DESTRUCTION THE WORLD AND MAN having been created , the gods then proliferated , Granite seated statue of the lion - headed goddess Sekhmet in the temple of Mut in Karnak . most being closely related to each ...
2577TUAL Myths Retold THE DESTRUCTION THE WORLD AND MAN having been created , the gods then proliferated , Granite seated statue of the lion - headed goddess Sekhmet in the temple of Mut in Karnak . most being closely related to each ...
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Myths Retold THE LEGEND OF TIKI : A CREATION STORY THE GOD TIKI lived in Havaiipo , the mirror - image world of darkness , where he commanded many spirits . He found that he was lonely so he went to the seashore and created a child in ...
Myths Retold THE LEGEND OF TIKI : A CREATION STORY THE GOD TIKI lived in Havaiipo , the mirror - image world of darkness , where he commanded many spirits . He found that he was lonely so he went to the seashore and created a child in ...
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