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 101
As for the river and sea, the Slavs placed their homes on their banks, and for
most of the year the waters fed them. ... WATERS OF THE WORLD RIVERS,
LAKES AND SEAS were vital to the ancient Slavs; the motion of water naturally ...
As for the river and sea, the Slavs placed their homes on their banks, and for
most of the year the waters fed them. ... WATERS OF THE WORLD RIVERS,
LAKES AND SEAS were vital to the ancient Slavs; the motion of water naturally ...
Page 146
... controlled by the sun god Surya; Movement appeared along with his legs,
rivers along with his veins and Mind along with his heart. Brahma and Shiva were
his Intellect and Ego. The four divisions of human society, priests, rulers,
merchants ...
... controlled by the sun god Surya; Movement appeared along with his legs,
rivers along with his veins and Mind along with his heart. Brahma and Shiva were
his Intellect and Ego. The four divisions of human society, priests, rulers,
merchants ...
Page 264
From Alaska, generations of these people ▽ Rivers have helped carve the
rugged terrain that is North America. moved down the Columbia River that flowed
to the warmer regions in the south, and across the Rocky Mountains. They met ...
From Alaska, generations of these people ▽ Rivers have helped carve the
rugged terrain that is North America. moved down the Columbia River that flowed
to the warmer regions in the south, and across the Rocky Mountains. They met ...
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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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