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 163
AFTER 27 GENERATIONS of kings from the time of Tibet's first human ruler, Lha-
tho tho-ri came to the throne and, in the water-bird year of 433, at the age of 60
years, he became ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ the first king to learn of Buddhism. Legend
has ...
AFTER 27 GENERATIONS of kings from the time of Tibet's first human ruler, Lha-
tho tho-ri came to the throne and, in the water-bird year of 433, at the age of 60
years, he became ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ the first king to learn of Buddhism. Legend
has ...
Page 195
Izanagi set Amaterasu up as the ruler of the High Plains of Heaven (Takama-
gahara) , Tsuki-yomi as the ruler of the night and Susa-no-o as the ruler of the
seas. However, Susa-no-o was jealous of the status of his sister Amaterasu,
rebelled ...
Izanagi set Amaterasu up as the ruler of the High Plains of Heaven (Takama-
gahara) , Tsuki-yomi as the ruler of the night and Susa-no-o as the ruler of the
seas. However, Susa-no-o was jealous of the status of his sister Amaterasu,
rebelled ...
Page 203
Chumong cried out that he was the descendant of the Ruler of Heaven and the
Earl of the River. Instantly, terrapin and fish rose up, and formed a bridge.
Chumong crossed over, built a capital city, called his nation Koguryo and gave
himself ...
Chumong cried out that he was the descendant of the Ruler of Heaven and the
Earl of the River. Instantly, terrapin and fish rose up, and formed a bridge.
Chumong crossed over, built a capital city, called his nation Koguryo and gave
himself ...
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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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