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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Page 116
CHIEF OF THE GROUP of gods known as the Aesir was Odin, a skilled magician
and god of war, death, kings, poetry and magic. Odin was a frightening character,
not always to be trusted, who was more concerned with magical power than ...
CHIEF OF THE GROUP of gods known as the Aesir was Odin, a skilled magician
and god of war, death, kings, poetry and magic. Odin was a frightening character,
not always to be trusted, who was more concerned with magical power than ...
Page 123
NOBLES AND heroes who died in battle were believed to go to Odin's
magnificent hall, Valhalla (hall of the slain), where they became part of the
Einherjar, Odin's personal army. They dwelt there gloriously, feasting and
sporting, until the end ...
NOBLES AND heroes who died in battle were believed to go to Odin's
magnificent hall, Valhalla (hall of the slain), where they became part of the
Einherjar, Odin's personal army. They dwelt there gloriously, feasting and
sporting, until the end ...
Page 125
ODIN ODIN, KING OF THE GODS, was powerful and terrifying - certainly not a
benevolent father figure. He was the special god of kings, nobles and poets, and
a god of war, magic and wisdom. Odin's mastery of magic was legendary. He
could ...
ODIN ODIN, KING OF THE GODS, was powerful and terrifying - certainly not a
benevolent father figure. He was the special god of kings, nobles and poets, and
a god of war, magic and wisdom. Odin's mastery of magic was legendary. He
could ...
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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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