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 JAGUAR IN MESOAMERICA, Olmec jaguar gods were the earliest deities.
Their associations with royalty and fertility influenced many later civilisations.
Among the Maya, the supreme creator was Itzamna, lJOd of all gods and patron
of ...
THE JAGUAR IN MESOAMERICA, Olmec jaguar gods were the earliest deities.
Their associations with royalty and fertility influenced many later civilisations.
Among the Maya, the supreme creator was Itzamna, lJOd of all gods and patron
of ...
Page 297
It is usually the multicoloured jaguar, as the largest lowland predator, which is
regarded as the master of all animal species. Jaguars eat all animals but are prey
to none, and thus are a natural prototype for an all-powerful guardian of animal ...
It is usually the multicoloured jaguar, as the largest lowland predator, which is
regarded as the master of all animal species. Jaguars eat all animals but are prey
to none, and thus are a natural prototype for an all-powerful guardian of animal ...
Page 298
One day, a young boy, Botoque, was abandoned by his elder brother-in-law
while gathering macaw eggs in the jungle. After several days eating his own
excrement, Botoque saw a jaguar carrying a bow and arrow and various kinds of
game.
One day, a young boy, Botoque, was abandoned by his elder brother-in-law
while gathering macaw eggs in the jungle. After several days eating his own
excrement, Botoque saw a jaguar carrying a bow and arrow and various kinds of
game.
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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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