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 strategic revelation of secret-sacred designs in the course of public ritual is a
major factor in the social impact of ritual itself. Myths Retold NGURUNDERI (
LOWER MURRAY RIVER, SOUTH AUSTRALIA) NGURUNDERI TRAVELLED.
The strategic revelation of secret-sacred designs in the course of public ritual is a
major factor in the social impact of ritual itself. Myths Retold NGURUNDERI (
LOWER MURRAY RIVER, SOUTH AUSTRALIA) NGURUNDERI TRAVELLED.
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Myths Retold NGURUNDERI (LOWER MURRAY RIVER, SOUTH AUSTRALIA)
NGURUNDERI TRAVELLED down the Murray River, in search of the great
Murray Cod (pondi). He speared the fish and it swam away, thrashing its tail and
...
Myths Retold NGURUNDERI (LOWER MURRAY RIVER, SOUTH AUSTRALIA)
NGURUNDERI TRAVELLED down the Murray River, in search of the great
Murray Cod (pondi). He speared the fish and it swam away, thrashing its tail and
...
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... Nefertum 45 Neith 45 Nemean Lion, the 63 Nenets people 130, 132 Nepal 164
Nepele 240 Nephthys 44 Nestor 7 Netherlands 1 12 New Zealand 214-16, 218,
221, 223 Ngulesco 251 Ngurunderi 24n Nidavellir 1 15 Niflheim 114 night 43.
... Nefertum 45 Neith 45 Nemean Lion, the 63 Nenets people 130, 132 Nepal 164
Nepele 240 Nephthys 44 Nestor 7 Netherlands 1 12 New Zealand 214-16, 218,
221, 223 Ngulesco 251 Ngurunderi 24n Nidavellir 1 15 Niflheim 114 night 43.
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Contents
India and Australia 229 | 6 |
75 China 177 The Caribbean | 76 |
South America | 279 |
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ancestors ancient animals appear Asgard Asia associated Australia Baal became become believed bird body brother Buddhist called caused central century changed Chinese civilisation concern created creation creator culture dead death deities demons descended destruction divine early earth emerged eventually father female fertility figure fire fish flood followed forces gave giant gives goddess gods Greek head heavens hero human important India island Italy killed king known land language later living magic major means mother mountains mythic mythology Myths Retold nature night offered once origin Palekh Persian plants region relate religion religious remains represented ritual rivers Roman ruled sacred shaman Shiva social society soul South spirit statue stone stories Sumerian symbol temple theme throughout told traditions transformed travelled trees turned Underworld universe woman
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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