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 238
The relationship between myth and ritual is central to Australian Aboriginal
ceremonial life, and to its graphic representation by way of various visual media,
primarily painting and carving. To simplify matters, it can be said that the myths ...
The relationship between myth and ritual is central to Australian Aboriginal
ceremonial life, and to its graphic representation by way of various visual media,
primarily painting and carving. To simplify matters, it can be said that the myths ...
Page 239
THROUGHOUT AUSTRALIA, but particularly in the Northern Territory, graphic
designs are an important adjunct to the public narration of myth for ritual and
ceremonial purposes. In central Australia, people such as the Walbiri and Pintupi
have ...
THROUGHOUT AUSTRALIA, but particularly in the Northern Territory, graphic
designs are an important adjunct to the public narration of myth for ritual and
ceremonial purposes. In central Australia, people such as the Walbiri and Pintupi
have ...
Page 276
He would do so by a special ritual, beating a rhythm on his drum, swaying and
chanting, steadily increasing the sound and interspersing it with long- drawn out
sighs, groans and hysterical laughter. MASKS IN MANY CEREMONIES the
actors ...
He would do so by a special ritual, beating a rhythm on his drum, swaying and
chanting, steadily increasing the sound and interspersing it with long- drawn out
sighs, groans and hysterical laughter. MASKS IN MANY CEREMONIES the
actors ...
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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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