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 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, at the dawn of the ...
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, at the dawn of the ...
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Myths Retold THE MYTH OF TAW GUN THE RULER OF HEAVEN had a
concubines 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 ...
Myths Retold THE MYTH OF TAW GUN THE RULER OF HEAVEN had a
concubines 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 ...
Page 203
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 descendant of ...
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 descendant of ...
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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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