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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Most traditions of mythology have stories dealing with events of similar
importance, but the majority at myths tend to be more mundane. They usually
deal with human conflicts and uncertainties, behind which divine activity is
nonetheless ...
Most traditions of mythology have stories dealing with events of similar
importance, but the majority at myths tend to be more mundane. They usually
deal with human conflicts and uncertainties, behind which divine activity is
nonetheless ...
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In addition Sri Lankan mythology is full of creatures which populate Indian and
Southeast Asian mythology: demons or yaksas, nagas or serpent deities,
garudas or part bird- part human beings, dcvas or angels, and brahmas or lesser
gods.
In addition Sri Lankan mythology is full of creatures which populate Indian and
Southeast Asian mythology: demons or yaksas, nagas or serpent deities,
garudas or part bird- part human beings, dcvas or angels, and brahmas or lesser
gods.
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Dr Gwendolyn Leick: Ancient Near East Gwendolyn Leick is a historian of the
Ancient Near East. She is widely published in the field and her works include the
Dictionary of Near Eastern Mythology (Routledge). Dr Helen Morales: Greece
and ...
Dr Gwendolyn Leick: Ancient Near East Gwendolyn Leick is a historian of the
Ancient Near East. She is widely published in the field and her works include the
Dictionary of Near Eastern Mythology (Routledge). Dr Helen Morales: Greece
and ...
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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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