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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But a wise man named Atrahasis (sometimes Utnapishtim or Ziusudra) consulted
Enki (or Ea) and learned of this terrible threat. Mankind was told to be quiet, and
so many offerings were made to Namtar, the plague god, that he did not ...
But a wise man named Atrahasis (sometimes Utnapishtim or Ziusudra) consulted
Enki (or Ea) and learned of this terrible threat. Mankind was told to be quiet, and
so many offerings were made to Namtar, the plague god, that he did not ...
Page 22
Utnapishtim is a citizen of the Babylonian town Shurrupak when he receives a
message from the god Ea (through the brick-wall) that the gods are about to bring
on a deluge. Ea instructs him to build a boat, gives him the exact measurements ...
Utnapishtim is a citizen of the Babylonian town Shurrupak when he receives a
message from the god Ea (through the brick-wall) that the gods are about to bring
on a deluge. Ea instructs him to build a boat, gives him the exact measurements ...
Page 23
Although Enlil is furious that one human family escaped, Ea soothes his anger
and confesses that it was he who engineered Utnapishtim's escape. Enlil,
assuaged, blesses the flood-hero and his wife and grants them eternal life.
GlLGAMESH ...
Although Enlil is furious that one human family escaped, Ea soothes his anger
and confesses that it was he who engineered Utnapishtim's escape. Enlil,
assuaged, blesses the flood-hero and his wife and grants them eternal life.
GlLGAMESH ...
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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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