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 193
When he reached the entrance back into the realm of the. living, Izanagi found
three peaches which he threw at the frightening horde chasing him and managed
to turn them back. At this point, Izanami herself, transformed into a demon, gave ...
When he reached the entrance back into the realm of the. living, Izanagi found
three peaches which he threw at the frightening horde chasing him and managed
to turn them back. At this point, Izanami herself, transformed into a demon, gave ...
Page 277
After death, the person merely travels to the spirit land and remains there, living
as he or she did on earth. The Other World may be reached by the living through
various means. Some cross the rainbow or a swirling river or sea. With help ...
After death, the person merely travels to the spirit land and remains there, living
as he or she did on earth. The Other World may be reached by the living through
various means. Some cross the rainbow or a swirling river or sea. With help ...
Page 302
ANIMAL MYTHS Hunter-gatherer tribes often saw close connections between
man and animal, believing both capable of transformation. ANIMISM Those living
closely with nature often attached stories to it, believing spirits inhabited anvthing
...
ANIMAL MYTHS Hunter-gatherer tribes often saw close connections between
man and animal, believing both capable of transformation. ANIMISM Those living
closely with nature often attached stories to it, believing spirits inhabited anvthing
...
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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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