World MythologyCovers the myths and traditions, as well as social and cultural influences behind civilizations all around the world. |
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The oral tradition of India is called the sruti , meaning ' that which is heard ' . It was passed down through chains of spiritual teachers , called brahmins , who were the keepers of the wisdom . We are told that 5,000 years ago ...
The oral tradition of India is called the sruti , meaning ' that which is heard ' . It was passed down through chains of spiritual teachers , called brahmins , who were the keepers of the wisdom . We are told that 5,000 years ago ...
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Myths Retold THE MYTH OF TAN'GUN THE RULER OF HEAVEN had a concubine's son called Hwanung who wanted to descend from Heaven and rule the world of men , so his father gave him the three heavenly regalia , and commanded him to rule over ...
Myths Retold THE MYTH OF TAN'GUN THE RULER OF HEAVEN had a concubine's son called Hwanung who wanted to descend from Heaven and rule the world of men , so his father gave him the three heavenly regalia , and commanded him to rule over ...
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He was called Chumong , ' Good Shot ' . As his half - brothers were jealous of him , his mother told him to flee . He took some good horses and with three friends fled until they came to a river . Chumong cried out that he was the ...
He was called Chumong , ' Good Shot ' . As his half - brothers were jealous of him , his mother told him to flee . He took some good horses and with three friends fled until they came to a river . Chumong cried out that he was the ...
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