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 myth of the Sea Woman (called Sedna or Nuliayuk) reflects this belief in the
unity of all life, but also symbolises the tensions between the human and animal
worlds, of which Sedna is mediator. ▻ This Polar bear, made from marine ivory, ...
The myth of the Sea Woman (called Sedna or Nuliayuk) reflects this belief in the
unity of all life, but also symbolises the tensions between the human and animal
worlds, of which Sedna is mediator. ▻ This Polar bear, made from marine ivory, ...
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Myths Retold THE SEDNA MYTH SEDNA WAS A GIRL who refused to get
married. As punishment, her father married her to a dog and they went to live on
a nearby island. Sedna was lonely in her exile and longed to be reunited with her
...
Myths Retold THE SEDNA MYTH SEDNA WAS A GIRL who refused to get
married. As punishment, her father married her to a dog and they went to live on
a nearby island. Sedna was lonely in her exile and longed to be reunited with her
...
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Arthur Cotterell. care. But there are also times when she retains the animals
because hunters have caused pain to the animal's soul. When the animals are
scarce, a shaman must journey to Sedna's abode and plead with her to release
them.
Arthur Cotterell. care. But there are also times when she retains the animals
because hunters have caused pain to the animal's soul. When the animals are
scarce, a shaman must journey to Sedna's abode and plead with her to release
them.
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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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