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 132
Animals. THE MYTHS AND ORAL histories of Arctic peoples mainly emphasise
the spiritual relationship between humans ... Animals are the principal supply of
food, and elaborate rituals are associated with the hunting of animals and their ...
Animals. THE MYTHS AND ORAL histories of Arctic peoples mainly emphasise
the spiritual relationship between humans ... Animals are the principal supply of
food, and elaborate rituals are associated with the hunting of animals and their ...
Page 134
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. Sometimes the sea
...
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. Sometimes the sea
...
Page 297
It is reinforced by an intimate knowledge of plants and animals, the weather and
an abiding belief in the transformative powers of the shaman. Created in mythic
time, the Amerindian universe can be replicated in the design of a house, and the
...
It is reinforced by an intimate knowledge of plants and animals, the weather and
an abiding belief in the transformative powers of the shaman. Created in mythic
time, the Amerindian universe can be replicated in the design of a house, and the
...
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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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